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New 2016 Practitioner – Melissa Salvia
As we continue to grow the BCPS team through 2016, we’d love to introduce our wonderful clients to the most recent addition to the team – a real asset in Western Australian Physio and Rehab Pilates Pracitioner Melissa Salvia. Melissa has recently relocated to Melbourne to undertake a three-year Masters in Acupuncture at RMIT.
Melissa’s availabilities for both Physiotherapy sessions and Rehab Pilates Sessions at the Richmond Studio are:
Monday evenings,
Wednesday evenings,
Thursday mornings
Thursday evenings.
Book a session with Melissa here
Melissa graduated from Curtin University of Technology early 2009. Over the past 7 years, she has been working privately in the area of musculoskeletal & sports physiotherapy and Pilates exercise rehabilitation. During this time she has taken a special interest in the treatment of chronic & psychosomatic pain disorders, energetic healing, sporting injuries and postural & biomechanical movement disorders. Furthermore, Melissa has a keen interest in sports injury management and rehabilitation, with four years experience working as head sports trainer with the WAAFL and assisting with various teams including NSW Rhythmic Gymnastics, Perth Glory Juniors and Salzburg Ballet Company. Her clinical experience also includes hydrotherapy, occupational & industrial health and home rehabilitation.
Melissa has completed a Diploma in Professional Pilates Instruction with Polestar Pilates Australia to further progress her movement analysis skills and expand her exercise repertoire. She has also undertaken further study in sports physiotherapy management, women’s health Pilates, RTUS, Power Plate, advanced biomechanical and pelvic assessment, dry needling, chronic pain, Reiki and the Franklin Method to name a few.
Melissa is currently moving towards being a more holistic practitioner and is exploring different forms of energetic healing and ways of obtaining whole body health. Personally, Melissa has a passion for all forms of movement & dance, and enjoys participating in Xtend Barre, Burlesque, Martial Arts and Yoga and hopes to encourage her clients to move to the best of their ability whilst having fun.
We are sure you will find sessions with Melissa very effective and enjoyable as you continue towards you health and wellbeing goals in 2016.
Mat Pilates
What is Mat Pilates and why should you do it?
Mat Pilates is performed on the ground using a Pilates mat, often alongside other equipment including Therabands, Magic Circles and Pilates balls.
A Mat Pilates workout is no doubt challenging, but it provides a fantastic opportunity to tone and condition the deeper muscles of the body. The classes provide a full body workout. An instructor will guide you through conditioning exercises for the entire body in particularly the abdominals, arms, legs and glutes.
Mat Pilates lengthens and tones the body, however it is not only beneficial for the superficial outcome, but for learning how to use the correct muscles to avoid injury. The classes also work on your breathing to best compliment the movement, a great way to set you up for the day ahead or to de-stress at the end of the day.
At Balance & Control Pilates Studio as the classes have limited numbers, and are smaller than at many other group fitness centres, we have the opportunity to cater the classes to what our clients want to work on.
There is also a friendly, casual environment in a group class. We welcome people of different walks of life and Pilates experience levels.To see our Mat Pilates timetable, click here to head to our Mat and Allegro page.
Don’t take a break – Bone up on Osteoporosis Day
Today. 20th October is International Osteoporosis Day.
We love being able to play our part in developing awareness of Osteoporosis, and are privileged to work regularly with the Osteoporosis population in managing the effects of Osteoporosis. The widely adaptable scope of Pilates allows for modifications of the program to apply gentle exercises to strengthen and align bones and muscles into optimal function.
Below are some quick Osteoporisis FAQ’s to identify if you are at risk of developing osteoporosis. If you or anyone you know could fit into this category, you may be able to benefit from Pilates at Balance & Control Pilates. Let us know via the contact page.
Are you at risk of developing osteoporosis?
What are risk factors for osteoporosis?
- A history of fractures
- Loss of height in the last decade
- Early menopause in women
- Low testosterone in men
- Gut absorption problems
- Thyroid conditions
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Long-term steroid use
- A very low body mass
Who should be screened by their GP?
- Any woman over age 65
- Any man over 70
What can you do about prevention and therapy for bone thinning?
- Calcium and Vit D supplements
- Walking at least 30 minutes daily
- Resistance Exercise at least 3times each week for 30 mins
- Stop/ Reduce alcohol and smoking
- Reduce carbonated beverages
- Reduce salt intake
How does Pilates help?
- Pilates uses body weight and springs for resistance exercise.
- Pilates helps you improve your
- posture, balance and co-ordination, muscle strength, and bone density.
- Research has established that variety of exercise is important for bone density.
Further information is available at
Prahran Summer Mat Pilates Challenge!
The Summer Mat Pilates Challenge is coming to
Balance & Control Prahran!
Are you looking for an all round workout?
To get fighting fit for summer?
To have fun while you’re at it with our amazing instructor Lauren?
Enter our Summer Mat Challenge for your chance to get into your best shape yet, and to win some amazing prizes!!
The prizes will go to those who attend the most mat classes during the month of October. We will have a leader board in the studio so you can track your progress.
To signup head to reception and put your name on the signup sheet, or ask Chloe or Lauren for more information.
THE PRIZES
1st Prize – 20 Pack of Mat Classes
2nd Prize- 10 Pack of Mat Classes
3rd Prize- 5 Free Mat Classes
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