Fluid Physio

By Lucy Knollys, MCSP Msc Physiotherapy Hons Dip Phys Sport

I have been living and working in the Cuckfield community for over 15 years now. I have been holding weekly classes in Queens Hall for this many years and have helped many a Cuckfield resident back to  fitness.

As a Chartered Physiotherapist with over 30 years of training and experience, I can recommend Pilates as one of the best ways to improve or maintain fitness and stay out of the doctor’s surgery! Pilates is a gentle, controlled series of exercises which work on relaxation, balance, strength, and stretching. Its aim is to improve core strength, balance whilst reducing pain and promoting relaxation.

It really is accessible and achievable for those of any level of fitness – whether you’ve been injured and out of action, feel unfit and scared to try exercises or if you are already fit and want to maintain or improve. I teach two mat classes every Monday at Queen’s Hall. The first time you come you will be assessed by a physio to ensure the exercises given fit the individual.

You may have heard of Reformer Pilates on a one to one or two to one basis. This is a fantastic tool to aid rehabilitation. I make a safe and carefully planned programme of exercises suitable for all levels and abilities. It’s fun dynamic and a little bit different from the normal exercises you might ever have done.

The first mat Pilates class is on a Monday at 9.30am and caters for mixed abilities, whilst the second at 10.30am is focused on beginner and those in need of rehabilitation. Please come and give it a try whatever your age or fitness level – and that includes the men too!