Question 1

What should I wear?

Accepted Answer

Pilates: Comfortable clothes you feel you can move easily and freely. In the class we wear socks or bare feet. If you wish to wear socks please ensure this have grips to prevent slipping. Layers of clothes are useful should you become warm after the warm up and additional layers to put on during the stretches and cool down.
Physiotherapy: Comfortable clothes you feel you can move easily and freely. It is beneficial to see the body part you are having problems with at skin level. If you are happy to undress to expose this body part during the assessment it help with diagnosing the problem. For example bringing shorts for knee, hip and back problems and vest for shoulder problems.

Question 2

What should I bring?

Accepted Answer

Pilates: A bottle of water is useful to keep hydrated. Please bring a non slip exercise mat, Pilates 1'' head cushion (or small towel), 3x6x9 inch Pilates/yoga block (or large towel).
Physiotherapy: A list of any medication you are taking and any relevant correspondence or investigation results on medical problems are useful.

Question 3

How do I sign up?

Accepted Answer

Please email; pollyrobertsphysio@gmail.com, telephone 07970517558 or the contact us section to book your place or for more information.

Question 4

Do you offer pay as you go?

Accepted Answer

Pay as you go is available for Pilates 1;1, semi private sessions and Physiotherapy. 
Clients attending the 6 week Pilates courses are initially offered a place on the next course, any spaces available are offered as a pay per class. A Health screening/private session is required prior to joining any class.

Question 5

Do I need to do a 1:1 prior to the class?

Accepted Answer

The 1:1 session or semi private session is a prerequiste of the class. Polly is able to provide modifications to indivduals in the class as she knows the clinical details of all her clients. Following the 1:1 session the key elements of Pilates are taught, specific aims and goals are discussed to ensure you have a plan to achieve your aims. The 1:1 involves an assessment of your current core strength and Pilates level to ensure you have the oppportunity to join the most suitable class.

Question 6

Are gift vouchers available?

Accepted Answer

Yes, please complete your details on the contact page below and we will send further details.

Question 7

What if I cancel my appointment?

Accepted Answer

Please let us know as soon as possible if you need to cancel your appointment so we can offer your appointment to someone else. For Physiotherapy and Pilates Appointments less than 24 hours notice will result in the 50%  payment required. Non attended with no prior notice will result in the full fee payable
For Pilates Classes advanced payment is required for the courses. The courses are booked in 6-8 week blocks. If you are unable to attend a prebooked Pilates class there is no refund for classes missed.

Question 8

Where are the classes and sessions?

Accepted Answer

The Pilates classes are held:
 
Fairfield School
Fairfield Way
Backwell
BS48 3PD
 
Flax Bourton Village Hall
Old Weston Road
Flax Bourton
BS48 1UR
 
Pilates and Physiotherapy Appointments are held:
 
The Studio 
Wraxall

Question 9

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

There are car parks at both Pilates venues Fairfield School and Flax Bourton Village Hall.
 
For Pilates and Physiotherapy sessions there is limited parking in the drive at The Studio, Wraxall or street parking.

Question 10

Can I join the class if I am pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Polly Roberts Movement provides specific antenatal classes for those pregnant they are eligible to join from 12 weeks pregnancy or immediately for those regularly practicing Pilates.

Question 11

Should I arrive early for the class?

Accepted Answer

The classes start promptly it is useful to arrive a few minutes early to prepare yourself for the class. The equipment will be set up prior to the start time. There maybe a class before your class therefore it may not be possible to enter the class room until your class start time.

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