Achieve Beginners
Our beginner sessions are for people with no previous Pilates experience or those who would benefit from returning to the foundations. You will learn how to connect with your core and use your breathing to support that core connection providing stability and control. Time will be spent on fundamental Pilates positions and movements to develop your confidence with key foundational exercises. The pace allows space for explanation, correction and any questions as well as for exercises to be adapted for you as an individual.
Achieve 1: Foundations and Control
Achieve 1 builds the foundations that sit behind effective Pilates. You will be challenged, but a measured pace provides the space to concentrate on form and how each movement should feel. As you make those mind-body connections, you will leave sessions feeling taller and notice improvements in strength, posture and movement patterns. Achieve 1 also provides a safe environment for those working through pain and progressing beyond physiotherapy or rehabilitation (please contact us with details of any serious medical conditions or injuries before booking).
Achieve 2: Progression and Flow
Achieve 2 expands the repertoire and introduces a greater degree of challenge, coordination and flow. You will develop stronger and more consistent core control, improved coordination between breathing and movement, greater stability, increased strength and mobility, smoother transitions and a deeper understanding of technique. Classes move at a more continuous pace and assume familiarity with the foundational repertoire. Your instructor will advise when you are ready to progress from Achieve 1.
Achieve 3: Strength and Challenge
Achieve 3 is for confident Pilates clients who have developed sound technique and body awareness. The sessions use a broader range of exercises, along with more challenging combinations, to develop whole-body strength, control under greater resistance, balance, coordination and movement precision. The pace is faster than Achieve 1 and 2, with less time required for explanation of the foundations.
If you are new to Achieve Pilates, before participating in this class please book into an Achieve 1 or 2 class as an onboarding session.
Achieve 4: Advanced Practice
Achieve 4 is our highest-level class for experienced Pilates practitioners. Sessions are designed to refine advanced technique, develop greater strength and control. Rather than pursuing difficulty for its own sake, the class maintains the Achieve focus on accuracy, quality and purposeful progression. Achieve 4 is available by invitation.
Specialist Classes
Pilates+weights
Combining Pilates core strengthening with full-body conditioning using light weights and resistance. This a fun high-intensity mat class suitable for clients who understand the beginner repertoire and are comfortable working at a faster pace.
60+ Classes
These classes give adults aged 60 and over the space to feel confident and comfortable exercising with like-minded people. Sessions work through the Achieve Beginners, Achieve 1 and Achieve 2 repertoire at an appropriate pace. All regular classes remain open to clients of every age.
Bespoke classes for groups, clubs or workplaces.
EHC Classes
Classes provided for members of Edgbaston Hockey Club focusing specifically on using Pilates to enable hockey players to strengthen and stay injury free.
CBSO Classes
Classes provided for professional musicians and staff of the CBSO to stay injury free and help smooth out aches and pains resulting from working in a physical environment where the same movement is done precisely and repetitively.
Private Group Classes
Please enquire if you would like to arrange a one-off or recurring private group class.
Please contact Achieve Pilates if you would be interested in classes for your sport, club or workplace.
Connected With Achieve Health
Achieve Pilates is part of Achieve Health’s integrated health, wellness and performance centre, offering physiotherapy, rehabilitation, strength, medical services and health optmisation. This makes the studio particularly well placed to support people who are returning to exercise after pain or injury, provided Pilates is appropriate for them. Where a clinical assessment is advisable, clients can be directed to the relevant Achieve Health professional before joining a class.
Meet Your Instructors
Our instructors bring together technical knowledge, extensive practice and a genuine commitment to helping each client progress. They understand that excellent Pilates teaching is not about performing the most advanced exercise. It is about selecting the right movement, teaching it accurately and helping the individual in front of them improve.
Reviews
See why clients love Achieve Pilates
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Raghbir Sehmar
I had a really positive experience with Matthew for physiotherapy on my shoulder. From the very first session, he was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely attentive to my concerns. Matthew took the time to understand the problem properly and explained everything clearly, which made me feel confident that I was in good hands. His treatment was tailored to my needs, and he was patient throughout the process. I noticed a significant improvement in my shoulder mobility and discomfort as the sessions progressed. What really stood out was Matthew's professionalism, friendly manner, and commitment to helping me recover properly. I would highly recommend Matthew to anyone looking for an excellent physiotherapist, particularly for shoulder problems.
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Sheree Chatha
Iv been coming to see Jezzie for a few weeks now and Im thoroughly impressed with the improvements Iv seen in myself. I initially lost all hope in ever having full recovery but her knowledge and push has restored my faith. She has carried out various treatments on me all have which contributed in the range and movement I now have in my leg and shoulder. She utilises each session to the fullest (various treatments and exercises) which is something that stands out for me. The clinic is also very clean and welcoming. I really am pleased I chose achieve health and mostly have Jezzie as my physiotherapist
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Patrícia Richterová
Hannah is a fantastic physiotherapist. She genuinely cares about her patients and goes above and beyond to help. I’ve been really impressed with the care and results, and I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a great physiotherapist.
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Diini Dunker
I come to this practice with very bad pain from both sides of my legs and sciatica. After couple of weeks treatment which received from Cameron Fernandez. I am completely changed man. I still have pain of sciatica but I am hopeful it disappear very soon. Cameron is a fantastic guy, and I am sure I will find solutions for my sciatica. Once again thanks a lot Cameron.
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Angela Notice
Excellent service nice calm environment. Treatment is tailored to suit your needs. Would recommend to anyone who is suffering with pain.
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Priya Thakur
I can’t recommend Jezzie highly enough. Within about five minutes of assessing me, she’d pinpointed exactly what was wrong, identified the true source of the pain (which I hadn’t even been able to find myself), located all the pressure points, and explained everything in a way that made complete sense. Most importantly, she put together a realistic treatment plan that I actually felt I could stick to. Yes, I had to stop running for a couple of weeks, but she gave me targeted strengthening exercises and practical advice on managing the pain while I recovered. Less than two months later, I’ve gone from not being able to sit comfortably for more than 30 minutes to being back doing leg and glute strengthening exercises and gradually returning to running with a structured, guided plan. What really impressed me was that Jezzie looked beyond the injury itself. She assessed my running gait and realised my trainers also needed attention. Today, she had me running my fastest kilometres in over a year—and I’m still not even fully recovered! If you’ve got a niggle, don’t ignore it. These guys genuinely know what they’re doing. I’m naturally quite sceptical, so it takes a lot to impress me, but I have been completely blown away by the care, expertise and results. Thank you, Jezzie!
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tony burnett
Alex as always sorted my painful knee out great diagnosis and treatment
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Alicia Morris
Alex and Cameron have been instrumental in my ACL/meniscus surgery recovery over the last 5 months. Without Alex's expertise I would have still been using crutches and I cant emphasise enough how important it is to have a staged approach to exercise with their guidance. I also have deep tissue massage which really helps the muscles loosen and engage. If I'd stuck to NHS physio alone my form would have compromised my recovery. I will be a patient here for the foreseeable and it's worth every penny. Thank you!
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Maria Ion
Great service and experience.