Clinical Pilates in Sydney CBD
Physio-led small group classes for every level.
Suite 2, Level 5, 424-428 George Street, Wellshare (Dymocks Building), Sydney NSW 2000, Australia. Three minutes from Town Hall Station, five from Wynyard, directly opposite the QVB.
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$55 per class
Clinical Pilates in Sydney CBD
Clinical Pilates is Pilates taught by a physiotherapist. Your exercises are chosen for your body and your history, then progressed as you get stronger. At The Fix Program on George Street, every class is led by a physiotherapist, and every new client starts with a one-on-one assessment.
The studio is equipped with mats, Swiss balls, weights and a growing range of props. Our classes borrow from clinical Pilates, yoga and functional strengthening, so the work is varied and keeps moving forward. You will be challenged, but you will not be handed a routine that was written for someone else.
What clinical Pilates is, and how it differs from a studio class
A studio Pilates class takes everyone through the same sequence. Clinical Pilates starts with an assessment. Your physiotherapist looks at your posture, the length and strength of the muscles that hold it, and any injury you are carrying. From there you get the specific exercises that suit you, and they change as your body responds.
That difference matters most when something is already sore. A physiotherapist can change an exercise in the middle of a class, explain why a movement is being avoided, and tell you what to do at home between sessions. Every exercise is taught with the breath coordination that keeps the neck relaxed and the deep abdominal muscles switched on.
What clinical Pilates helps with
People come to our classes for a range of reasons, including:
- Lower back pain and recurring back strain
- Neck, shoulder and upper back pain from long days at a desk
- Hip pain and stiffness
- Knee injuries and strength work after an operation
- Pelvic pain and pelvic floor weakness
- Recovery after an injury or surgery, through our clinical rehabilitation classes
- Strength, balance and confidence for people who sit for most of the day
Pregnancy and post-natal classes run separately, with the same physio-led approach: pregnancy Pilates classes and post-natal Pilates classes.
Your first class starts with an assessment
Every new client has a one hour one-on-one assessment with a physiotherapist before joining a group. We take a history of your problem and your goals, assess your posture and record baseline measures so you can see your progress. We also check the length, strength and flexibility of the postural, spinal, shoulder and hip muscles, and answer whatever questions you have brought with you.
You then join a beginner class with exercises that suit where you are starting from. Each week your physiotherapist progresses the work into new positions, supervises your technique and gives you a short program to practice at home.
Pilates classes in Sydney CBD, beginner to advanced
Beginner classes start in easy positions, lying on a mat and sitting with equipment, so you can learn to coordinate each exercise with your breathing. As your control improves, the exercises move into positions that ask more of you.
Our intermediate and advanced classes build on that base with conditioning and endurance work for the arms and legs, and more demanding work for the deep postural and core muscles. By the end of a term, most people notice better flexibility, more strength and a clearer sense of where their posture sits.
Pilates class prices and health fund rebates
Classes run in 10-week terms and are paid in advance. Because every class follows an individual physiotherapy assessment and an individual program, the classes are physiotherapy consultations and most private health funds will rebate them under physiotherapy extras. We issue a full receipt for each term.
Medicare does not cover group Pilates classes. If you are planning to claim, check your policy for the physiotherapy limit and the rebate per visit.
Initial physiotherapy assessment
One hour, one-on-one. History, physical assessment, baseline measures and the exercises you will start with.
Please contact us for current pricing.
Clinical Pilates class
Small group class, all levels from beginner to advanced. Sold as a 10-week term.
$55.00 per class (paid in advance for the term)
Book online or call (02) 9264 0077. No doctor's referral is needed to start.
Where the studio is
We are on level 5 of the Dymocks Building at 424-428 George Street, directly opposite the Queen Victoria Building. Town Hall station is three minutes' walk and Wynyard five, the QVB light rail stop is across the road, and the buses along George, Pitt and Elizabeth streets stop nearby. Most of our class members work in offices within a few blocks.
What class members say
“Just done another fix class. Great workout that really focuses on the point of the exercise(s). Katrina (and her staff) know what they are doing and more importantly how to do it. Each person is always given personal guidance. Highly recommended.”
— Ron Berends, Google review
Rated 4.7 stars from 20 Google reviews.
Keep your program going at home
Between classes you can keep moving with the same physio-led approach through The Fix Program Online. It holds the studio's exercise library, with shorter sessions you can do at home or while you travel.
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Why The Fix Program?
- Improved flexibility
- Better posture and postural awareness
- Reduced aches and pains
- Greater muscle tone and strength
- More efficient respiratory and circulatory systems
- Greater sense of overall wellbeing
- Lower levels of daily stress
- Improved sporting and fitness performance
- Trimmer waist and tummy area
- Pilates Based Classes
- Rehabilitation Classes
- Prenatal Pregnancy Classes
- Postnatal Classes (Mums & Bubs)
- One on one instruction
- Duets
- Relaxation & stretch classes
- Class Terms & Conditions
See the full week of Pilates classes at our Sydney CBD studio, with times, class types and prices.
Pregnancy or post-natal?
Both run as their own small group classes, taught by physiotherapists.
Pregnancy Pilates classesPost-natal Pilates classes
Online Pilates classes
Stream the same physio-led sessions at home, between classes or while travelling.
Browse online classesFrequently asked questions about clinical Pilates
A studio Pilates class takes everyone through the same sequence, whatever their body is doing that week. Clinical Pilates is taught by a physiotherapist and starts with an assessment. Your exercises are chosen for your posture, your strength and any injury you are carrying, then progressed as you improve.
No. Medicare does not cover group Pilates classes, including classes run by a physiotherapist. A GP care plan covers individual physiotherapy appointments, not group exercise. If cost is a concern, talk to us about the class options that suit your situation before you book.
It is used for lower back pain, neck and shoulder pain from desk work, hip and knee problems, pelvic pain, pelvic floor weakness, and recovery after surgery or an injury. It also builds general strength and balance for people who spend their day sitting.
Usually, yes. Because every class follows an individual physiotherapy assessment and an individual program, the classes are physiotherapy consultations and most funds will rebate them under physiotherapy extras. We issue a full receipt for each term. Check your own policy for the rebate amount and the annual limit.
No referral is needed. You can book the initial assessment directly online or by phone. If you are claiming a health fund rebate, some funds ask for a GP referral, so check with your fund if you are unsure.
Classes are $55.00 each and run in a 10-week term, paid in advance. The first step is a one-off one-on-one physiotherapy assessment, priced separately. Contact the studio for the current assessment fee.
About the author
Katrina Tarrant — Principal Physiotherapist, The Fix Program. Katrina is a qualified physiotherapist with extensive experience in clinical Pilates, pelvic health and musculoskeletal physiotherapy. She leads the team at our Sydney CBD clinic.
What do I do next?
Contact us. You don't need a doctor's referral to see our physiotherapists. We'll be happy to chat about your needs.
Clinical Rehabilitation Classes
If you have a specific injury, ongoing postural pain, pregnancy back pain, special pregnancy requirements or the need for rehabilitation for a specific sporting target, these classes are for you.
The initial assessments and rehabilitation classes are eligible for health fund rebates by most private health funds. No referral needed.
Postnatal (Mums & bubs) Classes
Getting back in shape is usually at the top of a new Mum's wish list. However, time to exercise is hard to come by, and knowing which exercise is safe can be a concern. And you can bring your baby too.
Post-natal Mums and Bubs Pilates based classes are led by our Physiotherapists specialised in pregnancy and postnatal care. Designed to safely help your body back to full strength after pregnancy and childbirth.
Pregnancy Pilates Based Classes
Taught by physiotherapists for the wellbeing of you and your baby.
Our pregnancy classes are endorsed by obstetricians, and every exercise is adapted to the stage of pregnancy you are in.
Clinical Pilates in Sydney CBD
Our clinic sits on the fifth floor of the Dymocks Building, directly opposite the Queen Victoria Building in the heart of the CBD.
People come to us from across the city and its surrounding suburbs:
- Barangaroo
- The Rocks
- Millers Point
- Circular Quay
- Wynyard
- Darling Harbour
- Pyrmont
- Haymarket
- Surry Hills
- Darlinghurst
- Chippendale
- Ultimo
Town Hall station is three minutes' walk and Wynyard five. The QVB light-rail stop is across the road, and the buses along George, Pitt and Elizabeth streets all stop nearby.
Find Our Sydney CBD Clinic
Suite 2, Level 5, 424-428 George Street, Wellshare (Dymocks Building), Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Phone: (02) 9264 0077
Book an Appointment in Sydney CBD
Ready to get started? Call us on (02) 9264 0077 or book online. No referral needed.