Complete Pilates City of London — Local services in London

When I first arrived at the Complete Pilates studio I was four and a half years into what my insurer, GP and specialist were calling "chronic" back pain (which can sometimes feel like code for "no one is going to help you anymore"). I had been through all the standard forms of physio and rehab (including expensive and highly recommended leaders in their field) and had approached them with commitment and dedication, but with few results. In desperation, I had also been through many alternative forms of treatment - with the exception of accupuncture that provided some relief with very regular sessions, it was mostly "same same". By this stage I was on regular doses of strong anti-inflammatories and the side effects of those and the constant pain made for sleepless nights and often difficult days (especially at work). I felt like I was staring down the barrel of a very difficult life and one quite different to what I had expected. I guess I approached Complete Pilates as my final shot at rehabilitation and I thank my lucky stars that I did have one last shot. Within three months I was off painkillers and no longer had sleepless nights and within 6 months I very rarely had life-changing pain on a day to day basis at all. My relapses of extreme pain, which in the past came from nowhere and lasted anything up to a week, became fewer and fewer between and gave me pain only for a few hours afterwards thanks to the exercises that I was given. It's now 9 months in and I not only do not feel that I have "chronic pain" anymore, I feel generally stronger and better able to cope with the demands of a sedentary working life. I can stand or sit for long periods of time without feeling uncomfortable and my posture is so much improved. Complete Pilates has done nothing short of give me my life back and I would highly recommend them to anyone who: has an injury and wants people who really know what they are doing to help them back on their feet, or anyone who has been through what I have been through and has chronic pain that they have been told can't be helped (it can be, you just need the right people showing you how to strengthen yourself) or, frankly, anyone who has to sit or stand still all day at work (I didn't realise until I started Pilates how bad my posture was, how much effort it takes to be at a desk all day and how much easier it can all be, if you have the right form of strength. Thank you to everyone at Complete Pilates - it's been amazing what...

I cannot speak highly enough of my experience at Complete Pilates, which came highly recommended by my spinal consultant. The studio's pristine and meticulously maintained space in the heart of the city is outfitted with an impressive array of Pilates and rehabilitation equipment. However, what truly sets Complete Pilates apart is the unparalleled experience, care and dedication of the physiotherapists.

Throughout my sessions, Lorien, my dedicated physiotherapist, went above and beyond to address my intricate condition, ensuring that I received the utmost attention and support. From the very beginning, I felt heard and understood, knowing that I was in capable and compassionate hands. The remarkable progress and tangible improvements I have witnessed in my overall health have really impacted my life positively day to day.

Enthusiastically, I find myself consistently recommending Complete Pilates to my loved ones and friends, and I will continue to do so with unwavering enthusiasm. Everyone who I have recommend the clinic to has also had a great experience. The expertise displayed by the team is exceptional and I cannot emphasise enough how impressed I am by the experience I have had...

I have been attending Complete Pilates (weekly) for 1-to-1 reformer sessions for four years. Initially I was on a post-surgery rehab referral from my surgeon, and the focused sessions helped me to quickly and effectively regain use of the affected areas. I was so impressed by the knowledgeable and personable help that I carried on after my surgery rehab, and have continued to fix many other weak areas, aches and pains that have niggled me for years - plus a few new ones! My regular instructor Ami has been great over the past two years, continually evolving sessions and constantly challenging me, she has helped me to fix several problems and continues to assist with others. At various times I’ve had sessions with more than half a dozen of the instructors, and found everybody very well qualified, knowledgeable and helpful. The quality and depth of the staff is really impressive. I wish I’d found Complete Pilates years ago and built it into my routine sooner. I would urge anybody to try it and see how they go - whether to address a specific issue they are aware of, or to just learn a bit more about their body’s mechanics and how the sessions can help to prevent...