Portland Pilates & Physio

27/08/2026

Back ache? Don’t just stretch it — strengthen it! 💪

This is one of my favourite ways to challenge core control, balance and back strength.

Balancing on an overball with support only through the upper back — and no arms! — means your body has to work hard to find and maintain stability.

The key? Neutral spine, controlled movement and proper core engagement.

It looks simple… but believe me, it’s anything but! 😃

This is a fantastic exercise for building spinal stability and strength, helping your back become more resilient and better supported.

Small movements. Big challenge. Top-notch back strengthening. 🔥

25/08/2026

Reformer Instructor Training in Cheltenham

Become the Reformer Instructor physiotherapists trust.

When a physiotherapist refers a client, they're placing their reputation in your hands.
Trust isn't built on social media.
It isn't built on impressive choreography.
It's built on knowledge.
Clinical reasoning.
Understanding movement.
Knowing when to progress.
Knowing when to regress.
Knowing why.
That's what APPI has always stood for.
That's exactly why I'm proud to host the APPI Reformer Certification at Portland Pilates & Physio, Cheltenham.

Maximum 8 places
📅 Course Dates
26–27 September | 7–8 November | 5–6 December
📍 Portland Pilates & Physio, Cheltenham
💬 WhatsApp Claire: 07597 203198
Questions about the course content or APPI certification?
☎️ APPI Education Team: 0345 370 2774
Build a reputation, not just a qualification.

22/08/2026

“Breathe. Lengthen. Strengthen.
Cheltenham Studio. Albion Street.

Using the breath to build deep, functional strength and create balance through the front and back of the body. Just one of the many beautiful possibilities the Cadillac offers.”

17/08/2026

APPI REFORMER TRAINING COURSE.

Maximum 8 places
📅 Course Dates
26–27 September | 7–8 November | 5–6 December
📍 Portland Pilates & Physio, Cheltenham
Ready to book your place?
📲 Contact Claire: 07597 203198
or
💬 WhatsApp Claire: 07597 203198
Questions about the course content or APPI certification?
☎️ APPI Education Team: 0345 370 2774

17/08/2026

17/08/2026

Maximum 8 places
📅 Course Dates
26–27 September | 7–8 November | 5–6 December
📍 Portland Pilates & Physio, Cheltenham
Ready to book your place?
📲 Contact Claire: 07597 203198
or
💬 WhatsApp Claire: 07597 203198
Questions about the course content or APPI certification?
☎️ APPI Education Team: 0345 370 2774

13/08/2026

'Small' Reformer Instructor Training Course, 'big thinking' in Cheltenham

Eight places.
Not because we're trying to create scarcity.
Because quality teaching happens in small groups.
Questions get answered.
Teaching gets observed.
Feedback becomes personal.
Learning becomes deeper.
That's how confidence grows.
That's why we keep our APPI Reformer Certification courses small.

Maximum 8 places
📅 Course Dates
26–27 September | 7–8 November | 5–6 December
📍 Portland Pilates & Physio, Cheltenham
Ready to book your place?
📲 Contact Claire: 07597 203198
or
💬 WhatsApp Claire: 07597 203198
Questions about the course content or APPI certification?
☎️ APPI Education Team: 0345 370 2774

Whether you're looking to begin your teaching career or expand your existing Pilates qualifications, I'd be delighted to welcome you to Portland Pilates & Physio.
Claire 🙂

11/08/2026

The Pilates industry doesn't need more instructors.

It needs more exceptional ones.

Reformer Pilates is growing rapidly.

That's exciting.

But with growth comes responsibility.

Every client deserves an instructor who understands movement.

Who teaches safely.

Who knows when to challenge.

Who knows when not to.

The future belongs to instructors who never stop learning.

Could that be you?

Maximum 8 places

📅 Course Dates

26–27 September | 7–8 November | 5–6 December

📍 Portland Pilates & Physio, Cheltenham

Questions?

📲 Contact me Claire: 07597 203198

or

💬 WhatsApp Claire: 07597 203198

Questions about the course content or APPI certification?

☎️ APPI Education Team: 0345 370 2774

10/08/2026

Portland Philosophy - in Cheltenham

We don't teach exercises.

We teach instructors to understand movement.

At Portland Pilates & Physio we believe great teaching isn't about memorising choreography.

It's about observing.

Listening.

Problem-solving.

Understanding what's happening in front of you.

Every client is different.

Exceptional instructors know how to adapt.

That's the standard we believe in.

And that's the standard we want to help you achieve.

Maximum 8 places

📅 Course Dates
26–27 September | 7–8 November | 5–6 December

📍 Portland Pilates & Physio, Cheltenham

Questions?

📲 Contact Claire: 07597 203198

or

💬 WhatsApp Claire: 07597 203198

Questions about the course content or APPI certification?

☎️ APPI Education Team: 0345 370 2774

10/08/2026

Portland Philosophy

We don't teach exercises.

We teach instructors to understand movement.

At Portland Pilates & Physio we believe great teaching isn't about memorising choreography.

It's about observing.

Listening.

Problem-solving.

Understanding what's happening in front of you.

Every client is different.

Exceptional instructors know how to adapt.

That's the standard we believe in.

And that's the standard we want to help you achieve.
Maximum 8 places

📅 Course Dates
26–27 September | 7–8 November | 5–6 December

📍 Portland Pilates & Physio, Cheltenham

Questions

📲 Call Claire: 07597 203198

or

💬 WhatsApp Claire: 07597 203198

Questions about the course content or APPI certification?

☎️ APPI Education Team: 0345 370 2774