Functional Pilates and Movement

29/05/2026

We’ve got enough on our plates in this midlife era… and now you’re telling me my tongue puts on weight in menopause too?! 😩😂

Hormonal changes can affect muscle tone and tissue, which may be one reason that even if we’ve never snored before… suddenly we do. Our tongues might be a bit chubbier!

And maybe that disturbed sleep? The waking in the night thinking “I need a wee again…”

Sometimes it is.

But more likely… it’s actually poor breathing (probably mouth breathing) disrupting your sleep and nudging you awake. We might talk mouth taping too.

Cut us some slack here….

Which is exactly why I’m so passionate about helping women understand what’s actually happening in their bodies and giving them practical tools that genuinely help.

Come and join me for an amazing Friday night reset with the fabulous menopause coach Sam and hormone specialist GP Dr Reem Al-Shaikh

We’ll be talking all things midlife - the sleep stuff, stress, hormones, best exercise, food, the random symptoms, the “what on earth is my body or my brain doing now?” moments…

and most importantly, what can actually help.

In a relaxed, supportive space at FHC studios, you’ll leave with simple and practical tools for life including specialist breathwork techniques to support your body, mind and nervous system through
perimenopause and menopause.

Because we all deserve support through the midlife mayhem 🙏

09/05/2026

Two weeks on a retreat in Bali may earn you a qualification on paper, but developing a truly trained eye comes from years of teaching and working with hundreds of clients. The BBC reported this week on the enormous rise in Reformer Pilates studios opening across the country. While in-house training has its place, it is no substitute for 500+ hours of supervised practice with individuals through an established, accredited, and globally recognised training provider. If you are looking for a Suffolk Reformer studio with the best CV - you have found us. Contact us for more information on classes, workshops or private sessions.

05/05/2026

Every Wednesday for 4 weeks in June. Sign up via DM!

20/02/2026

A reminder of some of the wellness practices we offer at Functional Health Collaborative. Don’t forget we also have our monthly pop-ups with clinic specialists, from GPs, hormone specialists, breast screening, cancer support, reflexology, lymphatic drainage, just to mention a few! You’ll find all information on our website, or just send us a DM, we’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have 💙

13/02/2026

We're honored to have Dawn from at FHC studios, bringing a vital service to our community. Dawn will perform a clinical breast examination, providing personalized advice on self-examination, and a comprehensive breast ultrasound, including both breasts and axilla. You'll receive a detailed report and leave feeling informed and empowered.

10/02/2026

You booked a class to invest in you.

No phones. No filming. No distractions.

Our minds are too busy as it is - so come in here for an hour of peaceful, mind’less’ not mind’ful’ practice.

Our studio is now a digital-free zone by design so you can fully arrive in your body, your breath, and your practice.

The mirrors are here for alignment and awareness not selfies or reels.

This space isn’t about performance or content.

It’s about presence, connection, and moving with intention.

Thank you for respecting the energy of the room and those around you and for allowing us the opportunity to provide time and space just for you.

Occasionally we may ask to film for marketing purposes or to highlight something of importance to you all - but in general - please can you leave the phones and watches out of class time ❤️

Rant over xx

20/01/2026

We see many clients in the studio who are very one-sided in their movement patterns, in their muscle definition and in their balance.

Sometimes this can be due to repetition of sport specific movements.

Golf and tennis are asymmetrical sports with one-sided swings, shots, serves, and rotations repeated thousands of times. Over time, this can and often does create imbalances that lead to pain, poor performance, and injury.

That is why so many sports professionals and sports teams allocate some of their training time to Reformer Pilates.

We are offering a new class of Reformer Pilates that focusses on restoring balance and building a stronger, more resilient body particularly for golfers or tennis players by:

Strengthening both sides of the body evenly

Building stability for powerful, controlled rotation

Improving hip, shoulder & spinal mobility

Enhancing balance, coordination & body awareness (proprioception)

Correcting imbalances before they become injuries

Taught by our experienced, dedicated Reformer Pilates instructors you will move better, breathe better, play better.

This new 5 week course is for men only, completely new to Pilates and/or Reformer Pilates.

MEN ONLY - 5 WEEK BEGINNERS COURSE - EVERY TUESDAY IN MARCH

1145AM -1245PM

BOOK ON QUICK - ONLY 9 SPACES AVAILABLE

Contact us with any questions or for booking information or click the link in our bio.

Www.functionalhealthcollaborative.com

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13/01/2026

I’m super excited to be hosting our first ever Women’s Wellness Clinic in a couple of weeks here at FHC on Wednesday 29th January.

WWC are brilliant Doctors with a genuine passion for women’s health, and are the most lovely, accessible and down to earth people I’ve met in the medical profession.

They offer expert menopause treatment and comprehensive women’s health services.

As British Menopause Society specialists and experienced GPs they provide personalised care, from HRT prescribing to well-woman blood tests, ensuring your well-being at every stage of life.

GRAB THE OPPORTUNITY TO BOOK an appointment with Dr Al-Shaikh for Wednesday 28th January via the website :

https://www.womenswellnessclinic.co.uk

or contact us at FHC if you need help with booking.

Limited spaces available.

05/01/2026

So excited to be offering this fantastic line-up for a great January timetable.

Strengthen, lengthen, stretch, rehab, breathe, learn and turn upside down with us this New Year!

Whatever you are booking onto - be quick - we are almost full

The best quality studio with the best quality instructors and therapists here to help you thrive

Www.functionalhealthcollaborative.com

05/01/2026