SG Physiotherapy & Pilates

SG Physiotherapy & Pilates Charted Physiotherapist & APPI Certified Pilates Instructor. Online Pilates & In Person Pilates Classes at 12 Desert Road, Newry.

Physiotherapy Appointments Available- DM to Book Now!

12/08/2026

8 weeks postpartum following stillbirth 🤍

This morning’s workout was all about single-leg strength & preparing for my return to running. 🏃🏼‍♀️

I got up early to get this session done before a busy day of pelvic health and physiotherapy appointments.

Today’s focus:

✨ Progressively loaded lunges
✨ Single-leg strength & stability
✨ Box jumps
✨ Plyometric & cardiovascular work

I’m gradually increasing the load on my lunges and focusing on single leg strength because of how important it is for running.

I also increased the height of my box jumps today, working back towards the height I was jumping before pregnancy.

And while the exercises themselves might look familiar, the way I’m approaching them is very different.

I’m not trying to prove that I’m “back” as much as I would love to 😂

I’m testing how my body responds, gradually increasing the demand and building towards the next stage.

As a pelvic health physio, this is exactly how I would encourage someone else to approach their return to exercise: build a foundation, progress gradually, listen to your body and earn the next step.

Eight weeks ago, my priority was healing.

Today I’m loading my single leg work, introducing more plyometrics and starting to think about running again.

I’m really proud of that progress 🤍

Not bouncing back. Rebuilding.

If you’re postpartum and working towards returning to running or exercise, remember that you don’t have to rush the process.

📍 Mayobridge | Rathfriland | Newry | Banbridge

Follow along for honest postpartum rehab, pelvic health education and my journey back to running 🤍

11/08/2026

8 weeks postpartum following stillbirth. 🤍 | A little look at my reformer rehab session

If you’re new here, I’m Sarah, a pelvic health physiotherapist, and I’m documenting my own postpartum rehabilitation journey following the birth of our beautiful Rory.

I’ve recently added reformer Pilates into my rehab plan and it’s been such a great addition.

I’m still strength training and getting out for my daily walks with Luna 🐾, but the reformer gives me another way to move and, in particular, change up my core rehabilitation exercises.

I usually start my sessions with a warm-up that stays fairly consistent. I love having that familiar starting point, it gives me a chance to check in with my body and see how I’m feeling that day before progressing into the rest of the session.

My approach to my own recovery is the same one I encourage with my clients: build gradually, focus on quality movement, listen to your body and progress when you’re ready.

Postpartum rehabilitation doesn’t have to mean spending every day in the gym. Walking, Pilates, strength training and simply moving in a way that feels good all have a place.

8 weeks in, I’m feeling stronger and more confident in my body, and I’m really enjoying discovering different ways to progress my rehab. 🤍

If you’re interested in pelvic health, postpartum recovery, Pilates or following an honest rehab journey, I’d love to have you here.

📍 Mayobridge | Rathfriland | Newry area

Save this for your own postpartum journey & send it to someone who might find it helpful. 🤍

And just like that… Pregnancy Pilates is BACK! 🤰🏼✨Tonight was the first class in my newly refreshed studio, and I honest...
10/08/2026

And just like that… Pregnancy Pilates is BACK! 🤰🏼✨

Tonight was the first class in my newly refreshed studio, and I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better start. 🤍

A space where you can move, strengthen, breathe and prepare your body for birth, all with the guidance of a physiotherapist.

Pregnancy doesn’t mean you have to stop moving. In fact, staying active throughout pregnancy can be such a positive part of your journey when exercise is appropriately adapted to you and your stage of pregnancy.

Tonight we worked on:
✨ Strength & stability
✨ Core & pelvic floor awareness
✨ Mobility
✨ Breathing & relaxation
✨ And, most importantly… moving with confidence

There’s something so lovely about getting a group of mums to be together, all at different stages of pregnancy, and creating a space where everyone can feel comfortable, supported and encouraged. 🥹🤍

And this is only the beginning…

Postnatal Pilates & Matwork Pilates are also coming back, with more classes being added soon!

📍 Mayobridge | Rathfriland area
📍 12 Desert Road, Mayobridge
👩🏼‍⚕️ Physiotherapist-led
🧘🏼‍♀️ Small, supportive classes

If you’re pregnant and looking for a way to stay strong and active throughout your pregnancy, I’d love to have you join us.

And if you know a mum to be who would love this - tag her below or share this post with her 🤍

Bookings are open - DM me or head to the booking link in my bio.

09/08/2026

8 weeks postpartum following stillbirth 🤍

Not bouncing back. Rebuilding.

Today I finally got to put my new squat rack to use in the studio:

🏋🏼‍♀️ Back squats
🏋🏼‍♀️ Bench press
🏋🏼‍♀️ Deadlifts
💪🏼 Upper body work

And honestly, one of my favourite parts of this video is the background , seeing my little studio transformation coming together after weeks of work. 🥹

Eight weeks ago, my focus was simply on healing. Today, I’m gradually lifting heavier, challenging myself and feeling stronger and more confident in my body.

As a pelvic health physiotherapist, I’m sharing this journey because postpartum rehabilitation isn’t about “bouncing back” or being back to normal by a certain date.

It’s about building your strength progressively, understanding your body and knowing when to push, and when to pull back.

And whether you’re recovering after pregnancy, birth, or pregnancy loss, you deserve support with your rehabilitation too. 🤍

If you’re local to Mayobridge, Rathfriland, Newry or the surrounding areas, I offer pelvic health physiotherapy, Mummy MOT, MSK physiotherapy, sports injury rehabilitation, sports massage and Pilates from my studio.

Follow along for honest postpartum rehab, pelvic health education, Pilates and a little behind-the-scenes of my studio journey. 🤍

📍 Mayobridge / Rathfriland

Save this Reel if you’re navigating your own postpartum recovery and share it with someone who might need the reminder that recovery isn’t a race.

08/08/2026

A little clinic & studio glow-up ✨

With Pilates classes starting back this week, I thought it was the perfect time to give the space a little refresh!

I’ve been wanting to make the studio feel even more welcoming for my Pilates clients, while also making the clinic more functional for physiotherapy and rehabilitation.

And one of my favourite additions has to be the squat rack 🏋🏼‍♀️

I’m a huge believer that rehab should help you get back to doing the things you love, whether that’s lifting, running, playing sport or simply feeling stronger and more confident in your body.

So this space is now ready for:
🤍 Physiotherapy
🤍 Pelvic health & Mummy MOTs
🤍 Sports injury rehabilitation
🤍 Physio led Strength Training & prehab
🤍 Sports massage
🤍 Pilates

And of course… Pilates classes are officially BACK! 🧘🏼‍♀️

I’m so excited to welcome everyone into the newly refreshed space.

📍 12 Desert Road, Mayobridge
📍 Serving Mayobridge, Rathfriland, Banbridge, Newry & surrounding areas

If you’ve been thinking about booking physio or trying Pilates, this is your sign! ✨

Bookings are now open so send me a DM or head to the booking page.

06/08/2026

7 weeks postpartum following stillbirth 🤍

Today’s workout was a little different - my first reformer Pilates session on my new reformer! 🥹

I wanted to keep things controlled and focus on movement, strength, mobility and core connection, rather than chasing intensity.

I’m really enjoying having the reformer as another tool in my own rehabilitation, particularly as I continue rebuilding my core and pelvic floor strength.

Seven weeks in, I’m feeling stronger, more confident in my body, and really enjoying exploring different ways to move again.

Still taking it one session at a time 🤍

05/08/2026

The exciting delivery has finally arrived! 🤍✨

If you’ve been following my rehab journey, you’ll know I’ve mentioned that something exciting was on the way…

Well, here it is, my very own reformer! 🥹

This is something I’ve wanted for myself for a while, particularly to continue developing my own Pilates practice and to have another tool to incorporate into my own rehabilitation and training.

As a pelvic health physiotherapist, I also love the versatility of the reformer for working on strength, mobility, control and movement quality, so it will also have a place within my 1:1 sessions for clients where appropriate.

It’s not the start of reformer classes unfortunately, this one is mainly for me, with the opportunity for some individual 1:1 sessions too. 🤍

And this is just one little part of what’s happening behind the scenes… 👀

I can’t wait to show you more!

📍 Mayobridge / Rathfriland

02/08/2026

6 weeks postpartum 🤍

Today’s rehabilitation session focused on building strength, stability and confidence.

✨ Glute activation warm-up
✨ Bulgarian split squats
✨ Single-leg hip thrusts
✨ Step-ups
✨ Light upper body work
✨ Core rehabilitation

One thing I love about sharing this journey is that it isn’t edited to look perfect.

The Bulgarian split squats were definitely a little wobbly at first. My balance wasn’t quite there, and that’s completely normal. Pregnancy and birth change so much, and rebuilding strength also means rebuilding stability, coordination and confidence.

With each set, my movement improved, I felt more controlled, and I was even able to increase the weight from last week.

I finished with some core rehabilitation in four-point kneeling, using different positions and gentle rotational exercises to continue challenging my core in a functional way.

As a pelvic health physiotherapist, I often remind women that progress isn’t about how quickly you return to where you were before pregnancy. It’s about building a body that feels strong, capable and confident again.

Six weeks after giving birth to Rory, I’m proud of every small milestone. Not because they’re dramatic, but because they’re the result of showing up consistently, listening to my body, and trusting the process.

💬 What’s one small win you’re celebrating this week? I’d love to hear it below. 🤍

✨ Something for every stage of your journey. ✨I’m so excited to officially launch my new Physiotherapist-led Pilates tim...
31/07/2026

✨ Something for every stage of your journey. ✨

I’m so excited to officially launch my new Physiotherapist-led Pilates timetable! 🤍

Whether you’re expecting a baby, recovering after birth, managing aches and pains, returning to exercise or simply wanting to get stronger, there’s a class for you.

🧘‍♀️ Pregnancy Pilates
Stay active throughout pregnancy, reduce aches and pains, build strength and prepare your body for birth.

🤍 Postnatal Pilates (in-person & online)
A safe, supportive class to help you reconnect with your core and pelvic floor, rebuild strength and return to exercise with confidence. Open to all postnatal mums, including those whose postpartum journey has followed the loss of a baby.

💪 Matwork Pilates (in-person & online)
Perfect for improving strength, flexibility, posture and core stability while helping to prevent and manage injuries.

As a Chartered Physiotherapist, every class is designed with rehabilitation, injury prevention and individual progression in mind, so you’ll receive expert guidance every step of the way.

📍 12 Desert Road, Mayobridge

✨ Swipe through to see the full timetable and find the class that’s right for you.

Spaces are limited and some classes are already filling, so don’t leave it too long to book!

📩 Send me a message or visit the booking page to reserve your place.

I’d really appreciate it if you could like, save and share this post with anyone in the Mayobridge, Rathfriland, Banbridge and Newry area who might enjoy joining us. Your support means so much to my small business. 💚

Address

12 Desert Road
Banbridge
BT324LU

Opening Hours

Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 6pm - 9pm

Telephone

+447729130586

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when SG Physiotherapy & Pilates posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to SG Physiotherapy & Pilates:

Shortcuts

Share

Category