The “powerhouse”. His method, originally called “Contrology”, focused on developing strength, flexibility, and control of the body through a series of exercises performed on specific equipment.
The Pilates Institute of Queensland, located in Bulimba, is a Pilates studio that carries on Joseph Pilates' legacy by offering courses and classes that merge the art of Pilates with the science of physiotherapy and exercise physiology. Their aim is to provide intelligent practitioners with the knowledge and skills necessary to train and rehabilitate clients effectively.
The studio offers a range of courses designed to cater to different levels of experience and expertise. Their Matwork courses are tailored to suit the pre-entry background level of physiotherapists and exercise physiologists, with second-year and above physiotherapy and exercise physiology students also welcome to attend. These courses are fast-tracked and provide hands-on training, enabling participants to immediately start working with clients and improving their physical outcomes.
In addition to Matwork, the Pilates Institute of Queensland also offers courses on Small Apparatus. These courses combine advanced Matwork with Pilates exercises using small apparatus, incorporating both traditional and contemporary research-based techniques.
For those looking to work in an equipment studio or rehabilitation setting, the studio offers Large Equipment courses. These courses equip physiotherapists, exercise physiologists, and exercise scientists with the skills necessary to utilise Pilates large equipment effectively in their practise.
The studio also recognises the unique needs of antenatal and postnatal women and offers a specialised course called Preglates. This course covers the use of Pilates-based exercises specifically tailored for classes targeting women during pregnancy and after childbirth.
For practitioners working with dancers, the Pilates Institute of Queensland offers the Dance Masterclass course. This course, designed by Jenny Birckel, an APA Sports Physiotherapist, focuses on evidence-based exercises to address weaknesses and flexibility issues commonly found in dancers. The course includes mat work, small equipment exercises, and large equipment work to improve strength deficits in dancers.
In addition to these specialised courses, the studio also offers a Group Reformer Course for fitness professionals. This course is approved by Fitness Australia and requires a good understanding of anatomy and movement science. It is designed for fitness professionals who have already attained qualifications and are looking to expand their knowledge and skills in equipment Pilates.
The Pilates Institute of Queensland is committed to delivering a superior exercise system to practitioners. They have experienced teachers with many years of experience in teaching Equipment Pilates to physiotherapists and exercise physiologists. As health fund regulations change, they are adapting their product name to ensure their Pilates courses are still accessible to clients.
At the Pilates Institute of Queensland, the history of Joseph Pilates and his groundbreaking understanding of movement control and core stability is honoured. They continue to uphold his principles and teachings, providing practitioners with the tools they need to help clients achieve strength, flexibility, and control of their bodies.