Winner of "Best Pilates Studio in Sussex"
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome & hypermobility spectrum disorder
Our specialist classes
For many of our clients, the diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) or hypermobility spectrum disorder (HSD) has been a long and challenging road. Poor awareness of the conditions amongst medical and healthcare professionals means they can go undiagnosed for many years, with people often being misdiagnosed with other conditions, being given incorrect or unnecessary treatment, or no treatment at all. Early diagnosis and recognition of EDS and HSD is key to improving quality of life.
At The Pilates Company we take great care and pride in offering specialist classes for clients with EDS, HSD and symptomatic hypermobility.
We use breath work and the support of the mat, props and equipment to calm the nervous system and relax the body to release guarding and bracing patterns that may have developed over time.
We learn new and more effective ways of supporting our bodies against gravity and through our daily lives so we put less strain on our joints and tissues. From a place of calm and relaxation, we build strength and awareness from the inside out, increasing muscle tone where we need it and releasing where we don’t.
Our specialist group class - taught by Andrea - is at 12 noon on Thursdays and is a fun, friendly and a hugely supportive community to be part of.
By working with Andrea, we hope to ease your pain and help better manage your symptoms as well as helping you feel listened to and understood.
Private 1:1s with Andrea are also available Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings.
