What's the difference between Clinical Pilates and regular Pilates?

Clinical Pilates is designed and supervised by qualified allied health practitioners, with every program built from an individual clinical assessment. Regular studio Pilates follows a general class format without that clinical starting point.

Do I need a referral to start Clinical Pilates in Kensington?

No, you can book directly. A referral is only needed for Medicare rebates under a Chronic Disease Management plan.

What happens at my Clinical Pilates assessment?

A one-on-one session, usually 60 minutes, reviewing your health history, goals and movement patterns, so your practitioner can build a program specific to you before you join any classes.

How small are the Kensington classes?

Classes are kept small so your practitioner can properly supervise and adjust each person's exercises during the session.

What equipment do you use?

Our Kensington studio uses reformer and mat-based Pilates equipment, with your practitioner determining what's appropriate based on your assessment.

Is Clinical Pilates suitable if I'm pregnant or have had a baby recently?

Yes. We adapt programs through pregnancy and the postnatal period, from pelvic girdle pain to rebuilding core strength after birth. Let us know when booking so we can match you with the right practitioner.

Comfortable, form-fitting athletic wear (loose clothing can catch in reformer springs), and grip socks, which we can sell you on site if needed. No shoes are worn in the studio.

Is Clinical Pilates covered by private health insurance?

Most extras policies covering physiotherapy or exercise physiology include Clinical Pilates. HICAPS is available on site to claim on the day.

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Clinical Pilates at Move Beyond Kensington is led by qualified allied health practitioners, not fitness instructors, which is what separates it from a regular studio Pilates class. Every program starts with an individual clinical assessment, so what you're doing in class is built around your body, your injury history and what you're actually trying to achieve, whether that's better core stability, less pain, or simply moving with more confidence.

Our Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists run small group classes in our light-filled Kensington movement studio, using Pilates-based equipment and mat work to deliver on the goals you set together at your assessment.

Before joining classes, you'll complete an initial one-on-one assessment. Depending on what that shows, you may need one or two individual sessions with your practitioner before moving into the small group setting. We recommend weekly attendance to see genuine progress.

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Our Kensington Clinical Pilates may help with

Rehab-Driven, Fitness-Focused: Designed to support clients at any stage - rehab, recovery, or maintenance.
Integrated Shared Care Approach: Your clinician works closely with our team to ensure your program supports your broader treatment plan.
Expert Supervision: Classes are run by qualified Physiotherapists or Exercise Physiologists for maximum safety and effectiveness.
Community & Motivation: Train alongside like-minded individuals in a supportive, small-group environment (max. 5 people per class).

Our Kensington Clinical Pilates may help with

Postural strain:

dentifying and correcting movement imbalances behind ongoing tension and discomfort, particularly relevant given how many Kensington locals are now working from home.

Lower back pain:

Targeted core and spinal stability work to build the strength that supports lasting relief.

Pre and postnatal recovery:

Practitioner-guided movement to support your body through pregnancy and help you rebuild strength safely afterwards.

Sports injuries:

Reformer and mat-based programming to rebuild strength and mechanics on the way back to your sport.

Chronic overuse injuries:

Addressing the movement patterns and weaknesses behind repetitive strain, not just the symptom.

Injury prevention:

Proactive conditioning for active people and athletes wanting to get ahead of problems before they start.

Balance and coordination:

Progressive stability work that reduces fall risk and supports confident movement, particularly valuable as we get older.

Meet the Kensington Clinical Pilates Team

Meet Natalie

Natalie Milverton

Exercise Physiologist

Clinical interests in Paediatrics, chronic pain, and mental health

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Meet Josh

Josh Martin

Exercise Physiologist

Clinical interests in Paediatrics, chronic pain, and mental health

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Meet Natalia

Natalia Katsorhis

Physiotherapist

Clinical interests Vestibular dysfunction (Dizziness), Sporting injuries, Neurological disorders (brain tumour/stroke/PD)

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Visit us in Kensington

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Address: 3/402-444 Macaulay Road, Kensington VIC 3031
Phone: (03) 9448 7153
Parking: On-street parking is available on Bellair Street (2hr limit), the Bellair St/Macaulay Rd junction (4hr, either side), and McConnell Street (4hr)
Public transport: Kensington Station is right there (about a 4-min walk), with trains on the Craigieburn and Williamstown lines, plus bus routes 402 and 404 stopping directly on Macaulay Road. The nearest tram is at Wellington St/Racecourse Rd, about an 11-min walk away
Opening hours: Mon–Tue 7am–7pm Wed 8am–7pm Thu 7am–7pm Fri 7am–6pm Sat–Sun closed