28/01/2025
Welcome to ASM Clinical Pilates.
My name is Helen, and I am a Highly Specialist Physiotherapist working in a large teaching hospital in London. I have been a Physiotherapist for 18 years, currently working in Oncology. In my role as a cancer Physiotherapist, I help people with a cancer diagnosis prepare for, and recover from cancer treatments. This may include surgery, chemotherapy or radiotherapy. I offer symptom management advice for common side effects of cancer and its treatments, for example fatigue, breathlessness, pain, muscle weakness, loss of fitness, falls, reduced balance and poor mobility to name a few.
It can be overwhelming and confusing, not knowing what is safe to do, or how to help yourself feel better through exercise. That is where ASM Clinical Pilates comes in. When you feel ready to start, I am here to help provide the encouragement and guidance needed to begin, or continue on your exercise journey.
My passion for Clinical Pilates comes from my work with people with a colorectal cancer diagnosis, who needed guidance in strengthening their core muscles following abdominal surgery and the formation of a stoma. However, Pilates really is adaptabable for the majority of people. It is so versatlie, whether you want to exercise sitting in a chair, laying down or standing, it is all possible!
I have completed my Matwork level 1+2 training with the APPI (Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute) and will be completing my level 3 in July 2025.
Pilates focuses on strengthening your core muscles to provide stability for everyday movements. It is about movement re-education and being able to exercise with control and in a pain free range. By adapting the exercises to suit your needs and abilities, you can start to move with confidence and stability. It can be low impact, whilst still beneficial for bone health and can help improve flexibility, balance and overall control of your movements.
I provide personalised Clinical Pilates sessions for any level of ability, whether you want to try something new, or work on a specific area of the body. I offer these sessions in the comfort of your own home, or mine. I can also offer online sessions in a class environment or as a 1:1. This is for those who prefer not to attend a gym or studio, and instead enjoy the safety of a home environment.
Please get in touch if you feel ready to discover:
A•Stronger•Me with ASM Clinical Pilates
Helen Ainsworth
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 07731721891
