Thrive and Shine Women's Wellness
Physio-Led Pilates in Winscombe, North Somerset
Specialist Pilates classes and 1:1 sessions designed for real-life strength, recovery and movement. Whether you’re rebuilding after birth, managing pain, or improving posture and core control, our classes are grounded in physiotherapy and adapted to support you at every stage — including pregnancy, postnatal recovery, menopause and healthy ageing.
What is Pilates and How Can It Help?
Pilates is a low-impact form of exercise that focuses on strength, control, posture and breathing. It’s designed to improve how your body moves and functions by building core stability, flexibility and better alignment.
Originally developed for rehabilitation, Pilates is now widely used in clinical and fitness settings. Research supports its role in reducing pain, improving posture and supporting recovery from injury, surgery or changes related to pregnancy, menopause or hormonal shifts.
At Thrive and Shine, Pilates is adapted to your body and your stage of life — whether you’re returning to movement postnatally, managing joint or back pain, navigating menopause, or simply looking to move with more confidence and ease. Every class is designed to offer safe, supportive and sustainable movement that fits real life.
Our Pilates Classes
Small, physio-led Pilates classes tailored to your stage of life and goals.
Mixed Ability Matwork Pilates
Duration: 55 minutes
Class size: Max 8
Price: £9 per session (paid half-termly)
A mixed-ability mat class focused on posture, control, and strength. Suitable for all levels and ideal for maintaining long-term fitness and function.
Express Pilates
Duration: 30 minutes
Class size: Max 8
Price: £7 per session (paid half-termly)
A focused, faster-paced session using more advanced Pilates exercises. Ideal for those with some experience who want a stronger challenge in a shorter time.
Chair Pilates
Duration: 45 minutes
Class size: Max 10
Price: £7 per session (paid monthly)
A supportive class using a chair for seated and standing exercises. Ideal for those with joint pain, fatigue, reduced mobility, or anyone who finds it difficult to get up and down from the floor.
Intermediate/
Advanced Pilates
Duration: 45 minutes
Class size: Max 6
Price: £9 per session (paid half-termly)
A challenging class using small equipment to build strength, stability, and precision. Suitable for those with previous Pilates experience or a higher level of general fitness.
Exercises and equipment will vary each week, with a focus on technique, control, and building strength in a small group setting.
Pregnancy Pilates
Duration: 45 minutes
Class size: Max 6
Price: £9 per session (paid half-termly)
A supportive class focusing on posture, core and pelvic floor strength during pregnancy. Exercises are adapted for back or pelvic girdle pain, with breathing and relaxation included for safe exercise in pregnancy. Suitable from around 14 weeks, depending on your activity level and comfort.
Postnatal Pilates
Duration: 45 minutes
Class size: Max 6
Price: £9 per session (paid half-termly)
Gentle, physio-led Pilates to rebuild core, pelvic floor, and postural strength after birth. Exercises are adapted for your stage of recovery, with babies welcome.
Suitable from around 6 weeks after a vaginal delivery or 10 weeks after a C-section. If you’re earlier than this, please check with your GP or contact us for advice.
How to Book
Please email us to check availability, secure your space, or ask any questions.
Class Timetable
Here's our current class timetable. Spaces are limited, so we recommend booking early.
If you're unsure which class is right for you or want to check current availability, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help.
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1:1 Clinical Rehab Pilates
If you're recovering from injury, managing pelvic health symptoms, or need more focused support than a class can provide, 1:1 Rehab Pilates may be the right option for you.
These sessions are tailored to your needs and led by a specialist Women's Health Physiotherapist. We use Pilates principles alongside physiotherapy knowledge to support recovery, improve core and pelvic floor function, build strength, and help you move with confidence.
Your first 1:1 session includes a full assessment of your movement, strength, and postural control, allowing us to tailor your sessions to your individual goals. We'll identify any areas of weakness or imbalance and create a personalised Pilates-based plan to help you move better, feel stronger, and build confidence in your body.
Follow-up sessions are available in 30-, 45-, or 60-minute formats.
Package options are also available — see our Price List for details.
Why Choose Pilates with Thrive and Shine?
With over 20 years of experience as a physiotherapist and more than 7 years teaching Pilates, Roberta offers expert-led classes that are adaptable, supportive, and focused on helping you move well and feel better.
Classes are kept small so you get personal attention, supervision, and help to get the most out of each exercise — whether you're managing an injury, returning to fitness, or wanting to stay active and strong.
Sessions are welcoming and friendly, with a relaxed atmosphere. We take the exercises seriously, but there's always room for a bit of laughter too. The chair classes in particular often become lovely social sessions — but across all classes, we aim to build connection, boost confidence, and make movement something to enjoy.
General classes are open to both men and women, with specialist sessions for pregnancy and postnatal recovery.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
All classes and one-to-one sessions take place at Thrive and Shine Women’s Wellness Studio in Winscombe, North Somerset — just a short drive from Cheddar, Axbridge and Weston-super-Mare. Whether you're looking for a supportive group class or tailored 1:1 rehab, we’ll help you find the right Pilates option to suit your needs and goals.
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Thrive and Shine Women's Wellness Studio
Corner House
Woodborough Road
Winscombe
BS25 1AQ
07862620259
Thrive and Shine Women’s Wellness provides Physiotherapy, Pilates, menopause support, and remedial hypnosis / CONTROL method for women across Winscombe, Weston-super-Mare, Cheddar, Axbridge, and North Somerset.
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