Physio-Led Pilates Classes in Exeter
Physio-led Pilates can enhance your mobility, strength and reduce your pain.
Our Pilates classes run at Boulder Exe and are led by Laura Rutterford, one of our Chartered Physiotherapists. Because Laura is a physio first, every class is shaped by a clinical understanding of how joints, muscles and movement patterns actually work, not just a set routine of exercises. That means real-time modifications for anyone managing a niggle, recovering from injury, or simply wanting to build core strength, control and mobility in a small, friendly group.
We understand how challenging it can be to get the help you need. But it doesn’t have to be that way!
Why physio-led Pilates
Most Pilates classes are taught by Pilates instructors, which is a great qualification in its own right. The difference with a physio-led class is that Laura can spot when someone's form needs adjusting because of how their hip, spine or shoulder is actually moving, not just because an exercise looks off. If you're attending because of a previous back problem, recovering from surgery, or returning to exercise after pregnancy, that clinical eye matters. Equally, if you're simply after a well-run, friendly Pilates class with no clinical agenda at all, you're just as welcome.
Classes are mat-based and run in small groups of up to 9, so Laura can keep an eye on everyone's form and offer individual cues throughout the session. Expect a mix of core strength work, postural control, breathing, mobility and gentle full-body conditioning. It's the kind of movement work that underpins everything from picking up shopping and gardening to climbing, running and general day-to-day comfort. Just bring yourself and a mat and wear comfortable clothes you can move in.
What to expect
Classes take place at our Boulder Exe clinic (Tudor Street, Exeter, EX4 3BR) on Thursday evenings:
5.30pm to 6.30pm
6.35pm to 7.35pm
Boulder Exe is ground floor and step-free, so it's an easy, accessible option if stairs are a barrier.
Schedule and location
Classes run in blocks of 6 for £90 (£15 per session). If a block hasn't filled by the time it's due to start, we sometimes open up the remaining spaces as individual drop-in sessions at £15 each.
To book onto the next block, email contact@quaykineticsphysio.co.uk and we'll confirm when the next block starts and send a payment link. If you'd just like to try a single class, get in touch to check whether drop-in spaces are available for the current block.
Pricing and how to book
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. Our Pilates classes are open to anyone, whether or not you've seen one of our physios before. If you have a current injury or a recent surgery, it's worth dropping us a quick email first so Laura can advise on whether the class is suitable and how to modify it for you.
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Often yes. Many people join our classes as part of staying active after physio treatment or alongside ongoing rehab. Because Laura is a Chartered Physiotherapist, she can adapt exercises around most common issues. If you're unsure whether your specific condition is suitable, email us and we can check with Laura before you book.
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Yes. The class is designed so that exercises can be made easier or more challenging depending on experience, and Laura will guide you through the basics if you're new to Pilates.
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Classes run at Boulder Exe on Tudor Street, Exeter (EX4 3BR), which is ground floor and step-free. For parking and access details for this site, see our Boulder Exe location page.
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A block of 6 classes costs £90. Occasional individual drop-in sessions are also available at £15 when space allows.
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Email contact@quaykineticsphysio.co.uk to register your interest in the next block. We'll let you know when it's due to start and send a payment link to confirm your place. Blocks run back-to-back where possible, with an occasional short break between them.
Same-week appointments at our Quay Climbing Centre and Boulder Exe clinics. No GP referral needed.
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