Pilates with Kate Drayton
Pilates Studio
Pre & Post Natal Pilates
Kate Drayton Pilates is dedicated to empowering women during the pre and postnatal phases, helping them enhance their strength, endurance, and flexibility in a welcoming and secure environment. Kate is a certified APPI Pilates Instructor and an Advanced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist with a special interest in pre and post natal health. She is committed to supporting women on their fitness journey, ensuring an enjoyable, effective and safe workout experience.
Post Natal Pilates
Mama & Baby sessions
Suitable for
All post partum mamas who have had their 6-8 week check with the GP and been cleared to exercise. If you have symptoms of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Diastasis Recti (abdominal separation) , Pelvic Girdle pain and/or Low Back pain it may be useful to see a Pelvic Health Physiotherapist before starting exercise. Pilates is the perfect exercise for addressing these common post natal conditions. As a Physiotherapist I can provide modifications during the class to suit any needs that you may have in relation to any of these conditions. No prior experience of Pilates is required.
Expect
A friendly, fun and nourishing environment to exercise in with your little one. These classes are mat based, with the use of props such as Pilates balls and resistance bands. They are challenging, but also low impact and will incorporate lots of pelvic floor, abdominal and gluteal strengthening. There is also a focus on pelvic floor relaxation and flexibility throughout the body. Breath work is core to Pilates and will be practiced throughout to help you to reconnect with your movement patterns. Expect pauses during your workout to feed, cuddle, nappy change and rest. A place to meet like minded mamas and make new friends.
Location
Facilities
Redcatch community centre
Redcatch road
Bristol
BS4 2EP
Classes run on a Tuesday
10.30am - 11.30am
Baby changing facilities available.
Access for buggys.
Free parking on some residential streets nearby.
Please bring your own mat as these will not be provided.
Pre Natal Pilates
Classes starting in June 2025
Pre Natal Pilates is a class for expecting mamas who want to prepare for birth and motherhood. This class aims to maintain and improve your pre natal fitness, flexibility, and strength, with an important focus on pelvic floor strength and flexibility. Expect to exercise safely within the limitations of your pregnancy in a nurturing environment. The class is an hour long which includes 45 minutes of exercise and 15 minutes to wind down, enjoy a herbal tea and have a chance to meet other local mamas to be if you wish to. You will be asked to complete a health questionnaire before attending the class to ensure that you are safe to exercise with your pregnancy. If you have any medical conditions or complications with your pregnancy you may require approval from your doctor to attend.
Location
The Salt Cellar Hall
Totterdown Baptist Church
Cemetery Road
Bristol
BS4 2AX
Facilities
Free parking is available on residential streets nearby.
Please bring your own mat as these will not be provided
Classes run on a Monday 6.30-7.30pm
About me
Kate is a certified APPI Pilates instructor qualified in Mat and Pre and Post Natal Pilates. She also works as an Advanced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist in the NHS and has extensive experience assessing, treating and rehabilitating patients with musculoskeletal conditions including pelvic health conditions. She has always loved practicing Pilates and found it to be really beneficial after having her two babies to help restore her core strength & fitness. She has a special interest in Pre and Post Natal health, and is dedicated to helping women both prepare for birth and recover fully in the post natal period. In the past she has taught Pilates to patients with musculoskeletal injuries and pain conditions and has seen the benefits that these patients have attained through Pilates. She has a real passion for movement and fitness and would love to help you engage in the challenge of Pilates to improve your own health and wellbeing.