Welcome to The Powerhouse, Newry

Physiotherapy & Pilates

Specialist Women's Health Physiotherapy & Physio-led Pilates in Newry, Co. Down
 
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    What We Do

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    The Powerhouse Newry Pilates Reformer

    Reformer Classes

    The Pilates reformer is a very dynamic piece of equipment where the user performs exercise against the resistance of the reformer springs. This piece of equipment can be used to support or challenge and as such can be used by a wide range of people. Group classes and private sessions are available.
    The Powerhouse Newry Womens Health Physiotherapy

    Women's Health Physiotherapy

    Issues with bladder and bowel control, pelvic pain, pelvic organ prolapse and diastasis recti are just some of the common, but not normal issues Pelvic Health Physiotherapists see on a regular basis. The Powerhouse uses up to date clinical research and exercise prescription to treat all patients holistically.
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    Ante & Postnatal Classes

    As a Women's Health Physiotherapist, there is no better person to guide you through exercise with specialist classes for your pregnancy and postnatal recovery. Classes utilise weights, Pilates matwork and the reformers to ensure an all round effective and safe workout targeted at your individual level of ability.
    The Powerhouse Newry Pilates ScarWork

    ScarWork

    Sharon Wheeler's scarwork consists of gentle manual treatment for scars and adhesions which can improve restriction and discomfort in the area. This can be especially useful after abdominal or pelvic surgeries.

    Cancer Rehab

    As a qualified Pinc Physio Orlaith is part of a select group of therapists using their skills to make an impact on people whose lives have been affected by cancer. Exercise has been scientifically proven to help people at every stage of their cancer journey.
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    Pilates Matwork

    Led by Physiotherapists; each class takes the client through a series of Pilates exercises using bodyweight and small equipment to give a full body, low impact workout to improve strength, body awareness and mobility.

    What is Pilates?

    Pilates is a system of exercise designed by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th Century. Pilates developed his system over years of meticulous studying and research.

    During World War One he was credited with rehabilitating sick and wounded soldiers with his exercises and after the war he travelled to New York and continued to refine his system with his wife, Clara.

    He worked with many people, including ballet dancers and his popularity grew.

    Pilates is known mostly for it's most accessible aspect- the exercises on the mat, however it continues to be a full system of exercise on the mat and other pieces of equipment, such as the reformer, chair, tower, arc barrel and cadillac to name a few.

    Pilates is a low impact, mindful form of exercise with focus on strength, control, breath, mobility and flexibility. When one of Pilates most famous students, Romana Kryzanowska, was asked to describe Pilates she replied "Stretch with strength and control".

    At The Powerhouse we run group, private and semi-private matwork and reformer sessions to allow you to feel the benefits of this system - each movement can be modified to suit your individual needs and as each of our sessions is taken by a Physiotherapist, you know you are in good hands.

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    Meet the Powerhouse Team

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    Orlaith Talty

    Woman's Health Physiotherapist & Founder

    Orlaith is the founder & director of The Powerhouse Newry. She qualified with an Honours degree in Physiotherapy in 2008. Her love of movement led her to train as a Pilates Instructor and she has always enjoyed watching clients improve their strength and confidence during sessions.

    Pilates Matwork soon led to Reformer training and also into a role in Pelvic Health Physiotherapy where Orlaith works both privately and in the NHS. Orlaith offers private and semi private Pilates sessions for people of all abilities.

     

    Sarah Farrington

    Pilates Instructor

    Sarah is a qualified Physiotherapist with an honours degree from University of Ulster, Jordanstown in 2013. Since qualifying, Sarah has worked as a physiotherapist within the HSE in the areas of Orthopaedics, Neurology, Respiratory and Musculoskeletal.

    Sarah is trained in Pilates under the Australian Physiotherapy & Pilates Institute (APPI). She is passionate about encouraging movement for all age groups and structures her pilates classes to be inclusive for all.

     

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    Grainne Digney

    Pilates Instructor

    Grainne attained a Bsc Hons in Physiotherapy from The University of Ulster, graduating in 2005. Experienced in all areas of physiotherapy including respiratory/ paediatrics / msk / stroke/ elderly rehab to name a few.

    Her first experience of Pilates was using it as a treatment method for back pain. She then began to see the benefit of it and how it can used to treat a range of conditions and also to help us all to “actively age”.

    Grainne completed her matwork Pilates training with complete body movement using the Stott method in 2019 followed by reformer training with north coast pilates using the APPI method in 2020.

    What Our Clients Say About Us

    In-depth conversation where you feel confident to share. Excellent recommendations and understanding.

    E. McC

    Thanks Orlaith for helping with my postnatal issues. I found the appointment very informative and helpful!

    C. OH

    Such a thorough examination, the intricacies of my pelvic floor and surrounding musculature explained in such detail. Thank you so much Orlaith!

    A. McG

    It was lovely to speak to someone who has had a C Section like myself, and who you can talk to about your aches and pains on a personal and professional note.

    A. McG

    Book in for a Class at The Powerhouse

    We have a range of classes available for all levels. From matwork, reformer, pregnancy, postnatal and easy movers, you are sure to find a suitable class at the Powerhouse.

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