Slott Pilates

Stott Pilates is a contemporary version of the Pilates method of physical exercise. It was developed by Lindsay and Moira Merrithew with the collaboration of physical therapists, sports medicine and fitness professionals to ensure that the method stays up to date with current scientific and bio-mechanical research.

The most significant difference between Stott Pilates and the Joseph Pilates original method of the early 1900s is that while the original method uses a straight spine during exercise, Stott Pilates focuses on maintaining and/or restoring the natural curves of the spine.

The majority of people are not in full health but are carrying an accumulation of the effects of different traumatic events that have happened to them during the life. Gradually the body may find it more and more difficult to cope with accumulated stresses and symptoms may start to show.

The aim of Stott Pilates is to optimize musculoskeletal performance, strength, flexibility, and endurance without risking injury or building bulk. With a focus on core stability, including pelvic and shoulder girdle stabilization, neutral alignment and breathing, the Stott Pilates method of exercise helps to restore the natural curves of the spine, relieve tension and enhance self-confidence.

The result is a more balanced and aligned body that looks fit, feels revitalized and moves with ease. These are important goals for everybody whether you are an elite athlete, an avid exerciser, rehabilitating an injury or just looking to strengthen and tone up.

Benefits of Stott Pilates

  • Optimizing and restoring the body’s  spinal curves and flexibility
  • Longer, leaner muscles without bulk
  • Increased core strength and stability and peripheral joint mobility
  • Relief from stress and back pain
  • Better posture
  • Improved balance and coordination
  • Enhanced athletic performance
  • Effective in the rehabilitation of injuries
  • Heightened mind-body awareness
  • Increased self-confidence

Client Testimonials

BOB HILLIARD

Having suffered with long term back pain where neither surgery or endless alternative treatments have helped or eased the pain, one weekly session of combined stretching, exercise, deep tissue massage and dry needling, along with sound and practical advice from Meadbh, I am running pain free for the first time in 6 years.

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M O'B

I am delighted with the treatment I received from Meadbh. For years, I suffered with headaches, sinus problems and a stiff neck. With the massage and needles, I have got great relief. I have great movement now and no headaches. I have even found that my sense of smell has improved as the sinuses have cleared. Meadbh gave me some home exercises to do which I find are very good.

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ANONYMOUS

18 months ago, I had an accident and I fractured my pelvis. Before I went to Meadbh, I found my muscles were very stiff and sore. I found it very hard to stoop or to pick something up from the floor. I was very stiff when I got up in the morning and it took a long time to get going. Things were getting worse. Now, after 4 treatments, I am able to do a lot more and the morning stiffness is almost gone. I am able to stand up straight again and I can even bend to touch my toes. The exercises that Meadbh gave me have helped a lot.

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THERESA

Before I started physio with Meadbh, I had fallen at home outside my door. I had hurt my left knee, wrists, fingers, and arms and had all aches and pains all over my body. I felt like a 90 year old person. After the first session with Meadbh, I was feeling better. Within a few weeks, I was getting back to normal and back walking. I would recommend anybody who has any type of aches and pains in knees, back or headaches to give Meadbh a try at physio. She is a brilliant person and is so relaxing. She has made me feel 100% well again. Thanks for everything.

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FINBARR DALY

I had been struggling to shake off a lower back injury which had resulted in me experiencing a lot of stiffness and loss of flexibility in that area. I had also suffered an attack of sciatica from the same injury. This had been very painful and left me with a lot of soreness and tenderness down through the muscles in my leg.
Meadbh performed a combination of dry needle therapy and cranial therapy on my back and leg over the course of a number of weeks. I found this treatment to be very effective as it greatly reduced the symptoms I had experienced.
She also provided me with a program of exercises and stretches which were designed to strengthen my lower back and core region. I can say that this program has been of immense benefit to me as I am now feeling a lot stronger in this area. Meadbh is an excellent therapist with a tremendous passion for her job and I am very grateful to her for the treatment she provided.