Welcome to the Reformer
Each Reformer features a smooth, sliding carriage with adjustable springs and pulleys that create resistance, allowing you to move with control and precision.
The result? A low-impact, deeply strengthening workout that builds tone, balance, and awareness in equal measure.
Our Approach
At Pivot Therapies, we teach APPI Clinical Pilates on the Reformer, which means every class focuses on quality of movement rather than quantity of reps.
You’ll be guided through each exercise with care, attention, and expert instruction, helping you move efficiently, safely, and with confidence.
As a plus-size and rather unfit person this kind of environment can feel intimidating, but Pivot is the complete opposite.
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Why Our Introduction Course Matters
Starting something new can feel a little daunting, especially when it involves springs, straps, and a moving carriage. That’s why every journey with Reformer Pilates at Pivot begins with our 6-week Reformer: Foundations Course.
This isn’t a gentle introduction, it’s a carefully structured, progressive course designed to challenge you safely and effectively. You’ll still work hard, but every movement is tailored to you, allowing us to see how your body moves, where to progress you, and how to build your strength and control week by week.
Over six weeks, you’ll get to know the Reformer, how it moves, how to adjust it for your body, and how to use it with confidence. You’ll learn to connect your breath and core to movement, develop control through resistance, and build a solid foundation that prepares you for the full class timetable.
If you’ve already joined us for Matwork, you’ll recognise familiar principles, posture, control, precision, but with the added challenge of a moving carriage and adjustable springs. And if you’re new to Pilates, don’t worry, we’ll guide you every step of the way, helping you discover your strength, balance, and potential.
Reformer Bridge
Designed for those who’ve completed Reformer: Foundations and are ready to take things further. Evolve builds your confidence on the Reformer through flowing sequences, thoughtful challenges, and dynamic spring combinations. Each session focuses on developing strength, flexibility, and control, always grounded in good technique and alignment.
Reformer Evolve
Designed for those who’ve completed Reformer: Foundations and are ready to take things further. Evolve builds your confidence on the Reformer through flowing sequences, thoughtful challenges, and dynamic spring combinations. Each session focuses on developing strength, flexibility, and control, always grounded in good technique and alignment.
Reformer Advance
For those with a solid Reformer foundation who are ready to explore their full potential.Advance introduces more dynamic movements and playful variations that test your stability, endurance, and flow. With expert guidance, you’ll refine your control and coordination while discovering new layers of strength and precision. You’ll finish each class feeling energised, confident, and fully immersed in the flow of your practice.
Reformer Release
A calm, restorative session designed to help you unwind while still building strength where it matters most.You’ll move through slow, controlled sequences that blend Reformer-based strength work with deep, mindful stretching.
Each movement is focused on creating space, easing tension, lengthening muscles, and improving overall mobility. Perfect for a restorative luteal phase.
Meet our
Welcome to the heart of Pivot Therapies. Our team is at the core of everything we do, highly qualified, caring, and passionate about helping you feel your best. Each of us brings a unique blend of expertise and warmth to create a truly holistic experience.
Together, we share one goal: to support you with compassion, guide you safely, and help you rediscover confidence and freedom in movement.
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"As a complete beginner I have left with a much better understanding of pilates"
LUCY L
Gorgeous studio and I felt very comfortable - the feedback was really helpful and encouraging.
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"Pivot Therapies has well and truly changed my outlook on exercise"
LAURA C
I feel lucky to have this access to this lovely studio in my local area. I would highly recommend Pivot Therapies to anyone.
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"A beautiful and welcoming studio! Classes are now the highlight of my week!"
AMY B
Jen and the team are so supportive and have really helped build my confidence in Pilates!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, as long as you’ve completed our Reformer: Foundations course.
The Reformer is wonderfully adaptable and safe for a wide range of bodies, whether you’re new to movement or returning after time away. The introductory course ensures you’re familiar with the equipment and confident before joining group classes.
Your instructor will always offer options so you can work at a level that feels right for you.
The Reformer can feel unfamiliar at first, especially with a moving carriage and adjustable springs.
Our 6-week Foundations course teaches you how to use the machine safely, understand resistance, and move with control. It also allows us to see how your body moves so we can progress you confidently into Evolve, Release, or Advanced classes.
You’ll still get a great workout, it’s just delivered in a way that supports your long-term progression.
Matwork builds core strength, control, and awareness using your bodyweight.
Reformer Pilates introduces adjustable spring resistance, helping you:
- Challenge muscles through a full range of motion
- Improve strength and endurance
- Refine technique with feedback from the carriage
- Activate deeper stabilising muscles
It’s a more varied, progressive way to build strength, especially for those who thrive with external resistance.
Bone density naturally begins to decline from around age 30, and this process accelerates in perimenopause and menopause.
The Reformer’s springs create safe, controlled resistance, which stimulates bone growth and helps protect against long-term bone loss.
It’s a physiotherapy-backed way to:
- Maintain strong, healthy bones
- Improve balance (reducing fall risk)
- Support joint health
- Build full-body strength without impact
Reformer is one of the most effective low-impact resistance training tools for women at every stage of life.
This allows your instructor to clearly see your alignment so they can support you safely, and it prevents loose fabrics from catching on the moving carriage or pulleys.
Grip socks are essential, they improve stability, prevent slipping, and support hygiene. Pivot grip socks are available in-studio if needed.
This allows us to understand what your body needs, adapt your movement safely, and guide you toward the right class or a supportive 1:1 session before joining groups.
Even if you’ve used a Reformer elsewhere, we know Pilates can be taught very differently depending on the studio, training school, and equipment. Our Foundations course ensures everyone begins with the same understanding of the machine, the springs, and the APPI-informed technique we use across all classes.
If you feel confident and competent on the Reformer already, you’re very welcome to book a 1:1 session, where we can assess your movement and sign you off for our Evolve, Release, or Advance classes from there.
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