Keah studied her Pilates foundation with Alan Herdman who teaches not just another exercise system, or a method of 'getting fit' but a philosophy and understanding which can be used for the rest of your life. Alan Herdman introduced Pilates to the UK in 1970 from America.
Pilates is an exercise method, designed to elongate, strengthen and restore the body to balance.
Keah teaches a dynamic style of pilates, yet her calm personality will relax your mind and body. Classes focus on detoxification of toxins, strength, alignment as well as rehabilitation but most importantly wellbeing.
Using my knowledge of martial arts and alternative therapies to incorporate into my style of teaching. I work to re-educate and restore the body to optimum muscular and skeletal function, as well as detoxify and re-energize the body to achieve weight-loss, improved fitness, greater flexibility, stress relief and a heightened sense of wellbeing.
Pilates in London
Pilates is recommended for weightloss, arthritis, osteoporosis, strengthening, core strength, fitness, lean muscles, toning in London.
- weightloss
- pilates can help one loose weight by stream lining the body, weight is shifted gradually and safely.
- immune system
- pilates works on the immune system to help fight stress and allow you to breath. During a typical treatment, I will focus on breathing techniques that heal the body through breath.
- Arthritic conditions
- Aside from drug treatment pilates offers a way to reduce pain and increase flexibility. During a typical treatment, I will focus on the whole body to address those issues. This will naturally stimulate the adrenal glands, along with working the kidneys, liver, and other internal organs. Treatment after treatment your articulations will feel looser and less painful.
- Asthma and other chest complaints
- Pilates is very beneficial for asthma and other chest complaints as it works on the respiratory system. It will benefit you whether you have a simple cold/flu, bronchitis, bronchial asthma or some chest complaints. During a session , we will use breath to open up on the areas of the lungs. This will ease the congestion and help strengthen the respiratory system. After a few treatments, you will breathe reasily and the pain will be reduced.
- Back and neck problems
- Back/Neck problems are the result of poor posture, injury or lack of exercise or stress. Pilates works on your back muscles but most importantly on the nervous system, especially on the spine areas, and reduce the pain from the lower back to your neck and shoulders. During a typical session, I will treat your muscles and joint pain through targeted muscle groups. If needed, I will also give you a local massage to ease the pain. After a few sessions, Pilates will help you manage and beat pain and feel loose again.
- Constipation and Digestive complaints
- This is an area pilates can make a big difference. During a session we can work on stomach masage, to aid the digest system. some exercises will relieve discomfort and to help the bowel movement. For short term discomfort in the digestive system, one or two session will help release pain. If you have a long term digestive problem, regular Pilates treatments will help tremendously.
- osteoporosis
- High blood pressure can be controlled with prescribed drugs, however due to side effects associated with these drugs it is often suggested to get some Pilates sessions. During a typical session, I will focus on the certain areas to strengthen and regulate the heart and also work on the chest and diaphragm to deepen and open breathing. I will work on the reflexes of thyroid and parathyroid gland to help regulate pulse rate and help with calcium absorption. Finally I will focus on spine reflexes to help nervous system and reflexes of adrenals and pituary gland to help calm down and reduce stress level.
- Fertility problems
- There are many different causes of infertility. Two of the common reasons of infertility are hormonal imbalances and lifestyle factors. Pilates can treat this problem because it is working on the endocrine system to bring the body into natural equilibrium. During a typical session, I will focus on the reflexes of the pituitary gland, thyroid,uterus and ovary to help hormonal balance and increase the chances of conception.
- Fluid retention
- Excess water in the body causes much discomfort such as swollen fingers, plumped-up legs and bloated belly. If the swelling doesn't go away it can cause further problems to your kidneys, liver, heart or thyroid. During a typical session, I will work on the reflexes of the lymphatic system with very gentle and repetitive stroke. This will improve the functioning of lymphatic system and help the body to reduce water retention while detoxifying the body.
- Headaches
- Headaches are very common in our hectic lives. Majority of people suffer from tension headaches which can be caused by stress, muscle tension, tiredness, hunger etc... pilates will help clients to manage headaches symptoms without talking painkillers and improve general health and wellbeing.
- Hormonal Imbalances
- Hormonal imbalances are one of the main causes of female fertility problems, which are in turn generally linked to ovulation problems. Most women experience symptoms of a hormonal imbalance during the premenstrual stage of their monthly cycle. pilates can help hormonal imbalances as it works on the endocrine system to maintain hormonal balances as well as general health and wellbeing.
- IBS
- IBS is one of the most common digestive problems causing abdominal pain, stomach distension and feelings of incomplete evacuation. Pilates has a significant beneficial effect on clients suffering from IBS. During a typical session I will work on the exercises that aid the digestive system to reduce the pain and discomfort.
- Improved blood circulation
- Poor circulation causes swollen feet or ankles, cold feet and hands, changes in skin colour, numbness, DVT, etc. Pilates is very effective in this domain : it can help to increase blood circulation by working on the circulatory system . During a typical session, I will focus on the circulatory system and also work on exercises to bring the body into balance and harmony.
- Insomnia
- Joint pain
- As pilates is working on skeletal and muscular system, it helps the body to maintain stability/flexibility and also helps to reduce pains and aches in the body.it eases pain and improve circulation to those areas. Regular treatment helps the body to reduce the pain and improve the movement of the joints.
- ME
- There is no miracle cure for ME/CFS. It is important to be realistic about what the treatment may achieve for you. Pilates will help you to restore a feeling of well-being, reduce the effects of particular symptoms and will help you cope better with the illness.
- Menopausal problems
- Regular Pilates treatments can support a menopausal woman physically, mentally and emotionally. During a typical treatment, I will focus on stimulating the endocrine system: Adrenals, pituitary, thyroid and parathyroid,liver,lymphatics, spleen, thymus gland. My focus is to help you boost your self esteem, support you emotionally, and relieve your stress.
- Menstrual problems
- Most women have experienced some symptoms or discomfort in their monthly period. PMS/PMT and menstrual problems are very common and it can affect women mentally, emotionally and physically. During a typical treatment, I will focus on stimulating the hormonal and endocrine system to restore the balance to the body. After a few sessions, you will feel your menstrual problems have lessened.
- Mental stress, Emotional Stress, Depression
- Pilates helps clients to deal with the symptoms of mental or emotional stress and depression such as insomnia/ disturbed sleep, anxiety, low vitality and fatigue. To alleviate stress and depression, I concentrate on reflexes of the endocrine system which is related to emotional stability and mental health. I focus on the reflexes of pituitary gland, solar plexus and diaphragm helps to relax your body and mind. Gentle pressure to the adrenal reflex point is also very helpful for body's response to stress. Finally i will also focus on the reflexes of brain and spine (central nervous system ) to help calm the whole body system. Clients go into deep relaxtion during the treatment, they sleep much better and feel more positive. Pilates helps emotional stress release as well as physical.
- Migraines
- Pilates is very effective in the treatment of migraine and its associated symptoms. During a typical treatment, I will work on your entire body and encourages the body to heal itself naturally, rebalancing any organs or glands that are malfunctioning.
- MS (relieving symptoms)
- MS is an illness that causes a number of uncomfortable symptoms, some common and some very particular. Pilates can provide a good support in reducing the effect of side effects due to treatment such as bladder dysfunction, plasticity and sensory disturbances.
- Nervous Exhaustion
- Pilates can support you if you're exhausted and restaure your well being.To alleviate exhaustion, I concentrate on reflexes of the endocrine system which is related to emotional stability and mental health. I will focus also on the reflexes of the pituitary gland, solar plexus and diaphragm to helps relax your body and mind. Clients go into deep relaxtion during the treatment, they sleep much better and feel more positive.Pilates helps emotional stress release as well as physical.
- During Pregnancy & prenatal
- I receive many phone calls from Mothers to be which are stressed throughout pregnancy. Usually stress happens in the last three months. Pilates can be of great benefit there in helping a mother coping with the daily stress. I usually follow mothers to be until the baby comes and that has been very successful.
- Rebalancing the body after childbirth, focusoing on core muscles, engaging , breath work
- pilates can also be of great benefit in helping a mother adjust to coping with a new baby; supporting the mother as her menstrual cycle returns to normal. Pilates will assist the mother returning to her pre-pregnancy weight and reducing the chances of post natal depression. Most of all it helps mothers to heal the body naturally, rebalancing any organs or glands.
- Relief from pain and stiffness
- Pilates is a great way to relieve pain and stiffness. it eases the pain and tension and to help circulation and mobility. Pilates is extremely beneficial for stiff neck and shoulders and painful back. During a treatment I will also focus on the reflexes of central nervous system, pituitary and adrenal gland to help release the pain and stress and relax your body and mind.
- Reduction in recovery time from surgery or injury
- As pilates is working for releasing pain and trauma and helps body to relax, it is a wonderful way to help the healing process. I pay extra attention to the areas of surgery or injury to release the pain and help healing more quickly and also work thoroughly on whole body system to bring the balance into the body. I concentrate on reflexes of pituitary and adrenals to release the trauma and help to calm mind and stabilize the emotional states. Pilates really helps to shorten the time to heal their body and get back to their normal or better condition.
- strengthening
- pilates helps to strenghten the body by working on different muscle groups
- General fatigue
- Fatigue can be caused by overloaded work, stress, hormonal imbalance and diet. It is very important to look at your life style which has a great impact on your energy levels. Pilates can have beneficial effects on reducing fatigue by working on to restore the balance into the body and help the body to work in harmony.
- Strengthening the immune system
- Pilates works on the endocrine system and helps to strengthen the immune system.
- Stimulating lymph drainage
- Our lymph system is an absolutely vital part of our health. The lymph system filters toxins, helps detoxify the body and helps with the regeneration of healthy tissues. Pilates plays an important rule in stimulating the body to detoxify. During a typical session I will focus on all the major glands to strengthen immune system. Session after session,pilates will bring the balance into your body.
- ly,phatic system
- Our lymph system is an absolutely vital part of our health. The lymph system filters toxins, helps detoxify the body and helps with the regeneration of healthy tissues. Pilates plays an important rule in stimulating the body to detoxify. During a typical session I will focus on all the major glands to strengthen immune system. Session after session, Pilates will bring the balance into your body.
- fitness
- pilates is a great fitness exercise which helps improve our fitness levels.
- lean muscles
- your muscles will appear longe rand leaner
toning
- Pilates tones all areas of the body.
Pilates in London - Areas covered.
- Pilates north London
- Pilates primrose hill
- Pilates hampstead
- Pilates camden town
- Pilates kentish town
- Pilates islington
- Pilates angel
- Pilates old street
- Pilates kings road
- Pilates London
- Pilates South west London
- Pilates Central London
- Pilates Knightsbridge
- Pilates Notting hill gate
- Pilates Putney
- Pilates Sloane square
- Pilates South kensington
- Pilates Wimbledon
- Pilates Holland park
- Pilates Hammersmith
- Pilates West Kensington
- Pilates High street kensington
- Pilates Barons Court
- Pilates Ladbroke grove
- Pilates Richmond
- Pilates Gunnersbury
- Pilates Kew Gardens
- Pilates Parsons green
- Pilates Green park
- Pilates Hyde Park Corner
- Pilates Southfields
- Pilates Gloucester Road
- Pilates Earl's court
- Pilates Victoria
- Pilates Maida vale
- Pilates Queensway
- Pilates St James Park
- Pilates Chelsea
- Pilates Marble Arch
- Pilates Lancaster Gate
- Pilates Bayswater
- Pilates Kensington
- Pilates East Putney
- Pilates Putney Bridge
- Pilates Fulham broadway