West Physio & Pilates is a studio at 4/75 Atkinson Road, Titirangi, in West Auckland, where a qualified physiotherapist runs the sessions. The studio teaches small-group reformer and mat pilates, intro classes, and Clinical Pilates, which uses pilates to assess and treat movement and pain. It also offers postural assessments, private one-to-one lessons, private group classes, pre- and post-natal pilates, exercise rehabilitation, tailored home exercise programmes and online pilates videos.
The studio's teacher, Jo, has more than 16 years' experience as a physiotherapist and master pilates instructor, trained in clinical, classical and contemporary pilates. The website lists her areas of focus as pelvic floor retraining, postural pain, pre- and post-natal issues, chronic low back pain, hypermobility, scoliosis, osteoporosis, post-surgery recovery and sports injuries. A one-to-one introductory session is recommended before joining a class for anyone with a current or past injury. The studio says it is convenient for clients from Titirangi, Huia, Green Bay, Blockhouse Bay, Glen Eden, Henderson, New Lynn, Avondale and Oratia.