After working together for many years Sarah Sessa and Karen Pearce joined forces and opened the Physiotherapy & Pilates Rehab Centre.
Karen, a former Ballet dancer, trained with Alan Herdman in 1999 and has been running The Pilates Studio in Taunton for nearly 20 years whilst developing a Teacher Training programme affiliated with Alan Herdman.
Sarah qualified as a physiotherapist from University College London (UCL) in 1995 and then as a Pilates Instructor in 2009, she began lecturing for the Pilates studio TTC in 2012 has completed a Masters in Inter-Professional Development at UWE where much of the focus was on neuroscience and the use of Pilates in neurological conditions, particularly Parkinson’s. Sarah is also a senior neuro-rehab lecturer on the Physiotherapy degree course at UWE.
Both are fully qualified to teach matwork and machine-based Pilates and share an interest in Pilates for rehabilitation and individualising exercise for clients with differing needs.
In 2016 they published a book Pilates and Parkinson’s with Muswell Hill Press and now jointly run The PPRC Pilates Teacher Training course in affiliation with Alan Herdman.
Physiotherapy
We have now resumed our normal physiotherapy service and have appointments for NeuroRehab physiotherapy assessments or treatments.If you have a musculoskeletal condition and need an assessment please click here to see our MusculoSkeletal page and contact details for Clare Sheffield, MCSP.
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Thank you to all our staff and clients for your help and inspiration. We hope you find our book useful.
Pilates
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Equipment Based Pilates
The Reformer
The Reformer uses a moving carriage, springs and straps to build strength, alignment and control. It offers endless exercise options and suits beginners to advanced movers.
The Chair
Compact and deceptively powerful, the Pilates Chair challenges balance, core strength and stability. It’s brilliant for athletes, everyday movers and anyone wanting a focused, full-body workout.
The Ladder Barrel
The Ladder Barrel supports deep stretching, strength work and mobility, especially through the spine and hips. A fantastic tool for posture, flexibility and core stability.
The Trapeze Table (Cadillac)
The Trapeze Table combines springs, bars and straps for strength, mobility and assisted movement. It’s adaptable for gentle rehabilitation, athletic training and everything in between.
The CoreAlign
CoreAlign trains functional movement, balance and coordination using sliding platforms and resistance. It feels natural and upright, helping improve everyday movement patterns and overall body awareness.
