Physio and Pilates by Anna Maria

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Dr of Physiotherapy | Pilates Instructor | Entrepreneur
Helping busy people stay pain-free, strong & energised ๐Ÿ’ช
โœจ Founder of My Online Pilates Programme | https://www.physiopilatesbyam.co.uk/pilates
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When distance knows no boundaries! A Client testimonial - Online Pilates Programme. I met Nicolette at the clinic just o...
20/09/2025

When distance knows no boundaries! A Client testimonial - Online Pilates Programme.

I met Nicolette at the clinic just over a year ago. She lived in New York at the time, but she wanted to get back into her fitness. Her schedule didn't allow her the flexibility to attend in person regular classes, she was travelling often and she found herself scrolling through YouTube to find the perfect classes and instructors!

Once I mentioned my online programme, she found that it was the perfect fit for her to start building on her strength and improve her hip pain. A few weeks in? And she was able to start running again, enjoying the beautiful Central Park during the autumn months and all through winter and summer!

The flexibility the programme brought her and the gradual training was the right fit for her. And I love that I could be her trainer from thousands miles away! ๐Ÿ™‚

Swipe to see what Nicolette had to say.

If youโ€™re interested in trying out the programme click the following link for a free 14-day trial - https://www.physiopilatesbyam.co.uk/pilates-join

Or subscribe here: https://www.physiopilatesbyam.co.uk
To join my live free online session next week and find out how I teach ๐Ÿ™‚ - Iโ€™m so excited for this one! - you will get all the details to the class when you subscribe!

Anna Maria x

๐๐ž๐ž๐ ๐š ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ž๐ญ? ๐‹๐ž๐ญโ€™๐ฌ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฏ๐ž ๐ญ๐จ๐ ๐ž๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ซ - ๐‹๐ˆ๐•๐„ ๐Ž๐๐‹๐ˆ๐๐„! ๐Ÿ’›Lifeโ€™s back in full swing, and if your bodyโ€™s feeling a bit... neglect...
19/09/2025

๐๐ž๐ž๐ ๐š ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ž๐ญ? ๐‹๐ž๐ญโ€™๐ฌ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฏ๐ž ๐ญ๐จ๐ ๐ž๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ซ - ๐‹๐ˆ๐•๐„ ๐Ž๐๐‹๐ˆ๐๐„! ๐Ÿ’›
Lifeโ€™s back in full swing, and if your bodyโ€™s feeling a bit... neglected, Iโ€™ve got you.

Iโ€™m hosting a FREE Live Online Pilates Class this Thursday 25th September 2025 at 845pm CET (745pm UK time), and youโ€™re invited!

No pressure, no perfection โ€” just 30 minutes of feel-good movement to help you reconnect with your body and feel more like you again.

โœจ All levels welcome
โœจ No equipment needed
โœจ Just bring your mat (or even a towel) and a smile

Ready to press pause and stretch it out?
๐Ÿ‘‰ Sign up here - https://www.physiopilatesbyam.co.uk to get your free spot in my live class by singing up to my newsletter and receive all the details straight to your inbox.

Spaces are limited and it's happening this week! - So sign up today!

Letโ€™s move, breathe and reset โ€” together.

Anna Maria x

Is your back pain keeping you up at night? ๐Ÿ˜ฃDid you know that poor sleep and back pain often fuel each other? Pain makes...
18/09/2025

Is your back pain keeping you up at night? ๐Ÿ˜ฃ
Did you know that poor sleep and back pain often fuel each other? Pain makes it hard to rest, and lack of rest makes pain worse - a real no-win situation! But there are ways to break the cycle.
Here are some evidence-based tips to help you sleep better:
โ€ข Stick to a consistent sleep routine - limit screen time, create a calming wind-down, stay hydrated.
โ€ข Stretch or relax before bed to ease tension.
โ€ข Use pillows for support: between your knees if you sleep on your side, or under your knees if you sleep on your back.
โ€ข Try to fall asleep in the best position for your spine - it increases your chances of spending most of the night there.
And what about your mattress and pillows? While personal preference matters, hereโ€™s what the research suggests:

โœ… Aim for a medium-firm mattress - studies show it often reduces back pain.
โœ… Choose a pillow that supports your neck and keeps your spine aligned.
โœ… Test your setup in your usual sleep position (side, back, stomach) to check comfort.
โœ… Consider an adjustable or custom mattress if you need extra support.
โœ… Give your body time to adapt to new bedding (several days to weeks).
โœ… If possible, choose a mattress with a sleep trial so you can swap it if itโ€™s not right.
Better sleep = less pain + more healing. โœจ

I share even more practical tips in my YouTube video ๐ŸŽฅ ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6CrbXSR4yY&t=638s
[Click link in Bio or Comment Sleep below]

Invest in your sleep, your back will thank you in the morning.

Anna maria x

Survival, running on empty, recovery and wanting to find space for growth....If that sounds like the place you're at but...
12/09/2025

Survival, running on empty, recovery and wanting to find space for growth....

If that sounds like the place you're at but not quite sure where to start? Read my story, what I did and how I can help you!

โœจ A Friday Testimonial from your founder (me!) โœจ

The real reason I created my online Pilates platform wasnโ€™t just about fitnessโ€”it was about survival, recovery, and growth.

After a difficult labour and over a year of slowly rebuilding my pre-baby strength, I found myself juggling motherhood, life, and businessโ€ฆ with minimal help, no nearby family, and childcare only when I was working. That meant: no time left for me.
I knew I needed to get stronger, but I didnโ€™t know how.

So one day, I sat down, wrote out a plan, and started filming my own progress. What began as a personal rehab journey turned into a year-long programme thatโ€™s now available for everyone on my platform.

๐Ÿ’ป I recorded between patients, weekends, late nights - anywhere I could. It wasnโ€™t easy, but I know so many people are exactly where I was: tired, stretched thin (mentally and financially), and needing a place to start.

Thatโ€™s why I built this: accessible, affordable, and real.
๐Ÿ‘‰ Membership is just ยฃ39.99 (years subscription!!)
๐Ÿ‘‰ First 14 days FREE
๐Ÿ‘‰ Comment JOIN below and Iโ€™ll DM you the link to get started today!

Youโ€™re not alone in this - strength is in community, and finding support in each other. I can help you, so let me do that! Ready to join me? Comment JOIN below and get the link to join for FREE. ๐Ÿ’ชโค๏ธ

Anna Maria x

๐Ÿค” Can you guess how many months I have been a Physiotherapist and Pilates instructor? ๐Ÿค”Well in the spirit of World Physi...
08/09/2025

๐Ÿค” Can you guess how many months I have been a Physiotherapist and Pilates instructor? ๐Ÿค”

Well in the spirit of World Physiotherapy Day, I decided to take a trip down memory lane and share a few snippets of the past 20 + years of being a physiotherapist and pilates instructor...sort of a get to know your instructor :).. I hope you enjoy it too!

2025 - Back to my pre-baby physical strength - if not stronger :)
2024 - the start of recording My Online Pilates Programme
2023 - First in-person class teaching after a year (or more) hiatus
2022 - My new Pilates buddy - post-natal recovery journey following my own class recordings.
2021 - Still teaching online at 36+ weeks pregnant!
2020 - Covid Clinic Days
2019 - PhD graduate - 4 years of blood, sweat and tears - pre-ChatGBt ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿป
2018 - Teaching views - Edinburgh city
2017 - Presenting my research findings at my first PhD conference
2016 - Clinic days with the amazing
2015 - First day of PhD at University of Queen Margaret, Edinburgh
2014 - NHS Malta pre-Edinburgh
2010 - MSc Graduation KCL London - with the amazing Mick Thacker!
2009 - First day of MSc Cohort, London
2008 - NHS Malta - in the old Zammit Clapp Hospital with some amazing colleagues
2007 - First year after BSc Graduation working with some of the best!

This year for World Physiotherapy day, the main topic is Falls Prevention. I will share some in my stories about how Physiotherapy can help.

In the meantime.. tag another Physiotherapist who would get on this trend! Let's share the love for all the Physiotherapists and the amazing work we all do!!

Anna Maria x

โœจ Pilates, Post-natal & Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) โ€“ A Client Story โœจMeet Laura! Sheโ€™s been joining my Post-natal Pilat...
05/09/2025

โœจ Pilates, Post-natal & Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) โ€“ A Client Story โœจ
Meet Laura! Sheโ€™s been joining my Post-natal Pilates classes every Wednesday with her gorgeous baby boy. What started as part of her postnatal recovery has also become a powerful tool in managing her AS symptoms.

Laura is an absolute warrior - breaking the mould of how AS is often depicted in medical images. Week after week, Iโ€™ve watched her strength and mobility grow, and I couldnโ€™t be prouder of her progress and determination!

๐Ÿ‘‰ Swipe to read Lauraโ€™s own words on how Pilates has impacted her body and wellbeing.

Client feedback means the world to me - not for validation (though itโ€™s always lovely to hear!) but because thereโ€™s nothing quite like seeing someone feel the benefits of Pilates in their everyday life. Thatโ€™s what fuels me. Helping others in such a meaningful way brings a kind of fulfilment thatโ€™s hard to put into words.

Thank you, Laura, for showing up, for inspiring, and for proving whatโ€™s possible ๐Ÿ’ช And to all the mums thinking about giving my Mums & Babies class a try - send me a DM or email me at info@physiopilatesbyam.co.uk and join the wonderful community.

Anna Maria x

โ€œ๐–๐š๐ค๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ฎ๐ฉ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐Ÿ๐Ÿ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐จ๐ซ๐ž ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ? ....๐ˆ๐ญ ๐œ๐จ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ ๐›๐ž ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐š๐ง ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐š ๐›๐š๐ ๐ง๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญโ€™๐ฌ ๐ฌ๐ฅ๐ž๐ž๐ฉโ€ฆโ€Now hear me out, not everyo...
01/09/2025

โ€œ๐–๐š๐ค๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ฎ๐ฉ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐Ÿ๐Ÿ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐จ๐ซ๐ž ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ? ....๐ˆ๐ญ ๐œ๐จ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ ๐›๐ž ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐š๐ง ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐š ๐›๐š๐ ๐ง๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญโ€™๐ฌ ๐ฌ๐ฅ๐ž๐ž๐ฉโ€ฆโ€

Now hear me out, not everyone who wakes up with morning stiffness will be suffering from Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS), but those who do, know very well that morning stiffness is a daily struggle. Here's - What You Need to Know about AS:

AS is an inflammatory arthritis that mainly affects the spine โ€” but it can also impact hips, shoulders & other joints.
Common symptoms include:
โœจ Morning stiffness (>30 mins)
โœจ Back/hip pain that feels better with movement (not rest)
โœจ Fatigue & low energy
โœจ Reduced flexibility or posture changes (key feature)

So how can physiotherapy and Pilates help?
โžก๏ธ Movement, mobilisations and treatment help keep your spine & joints mobile;
โžก๏ธ Exercise builds strength & stability;
โžก๏ธ Both aim to improves posture & breathing;
โžก๏ธ Safe, effective movement strategies are taught;

Here are some simple daily tips:
๐Ÿ‘‰ Start mornings with gentle mobility (pelvic tilts, knee rolls, ankle circles) - REEL uploading....stay tuned! :)
๐Ÿ‘‰ Avoid sitting still too long โ€” move little & often - if you work, take calls/meetings on the move if you can;
๐Ÿ‘‰ Use warmth to ease stiffness - early morning warm showers are helpful
๐Ÿ‘‰ Try low-impact exercises (e.g. Pilates, swimming, walking)
๐Ÿ‘‰ You donโ€™t have to face AS alone. Physiotherapists can help you move better, manage symptoms & protect your long-term health.

Still struggling with managing your symptoms?
๐Ÿ“ Book a session with me today and letโ€™s create a plan tailored to you and your needs!

DM or email: info@physiopilatesbyam.co.uk to book.

Anna Maria x

Meet Roger, a 60-year-old, pensioner and keen hiker who has been a member of the My Online Pilates Programme since its i...
29/08/2025

Meet Roger, a 60-year-old, pensioner and keen hiker who has been a member of the My Online Pilates Programme since its inception! Swipe to see what Roger had to say about the membership.

"I am an older volunteer football coach and found Anna's online classes invaluable for keeping me flexible and from getting a sore back.

The last 8 months Iโ€™ve had more than enough headcolds which have set back efforts to improve my fitness. The good thing about Anna's online classes is that I can always opt for an easier class and build back up.

Each class is easy to follow, they build up through the exercises avoiding undue work before your body is warmed up and ready, and leave you always feeling that bit better, more energised, and keen to do more.

Try them and I think you will surprise yourself."

๐Ÿค” Have you been thinking of joining an online programme but not sure where to start? Comment JOIN and get a 14-day free trial to my online library of classes.

Anna Maria x

๐Ÿ‘ ๐’๐ข๐ ๐ง๐ฌ ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐Ž๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ข๐œ๐ž ๐’๐ž๐ญ๐ฎ๐ฉ ๐‚๐จ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ž ๐‚๐š๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐š๐ข๐งAs a physio, I see so many patients whose workstations are at the ro...
25/08/2025

๐Ÿ‘ ๐’๐ข๐ ๐ง๐ฌ ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐Ž๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ข๐œ๐ž ๐’๐ž๐ญ๐ฎ๐ฉ ๐‚๐จ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ž ๐‚๐š๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐š๐ข๐ง
As a physio, I see so many patients whose workstations are at the root of their back, neck, and arm pain. Here are 3 key signs to look out for:

1. Stiffness after work โ€“ Tight lower back or shoulders at the end of the day is often due to poor posture.
2. Constant fidgeting โ€“ If you canโ€™t get comfy, itโ€™s usually your chair height, screen level, or lack of support.
3. Pain that eases on weekends/holidays โ€“ If it goes away when youโ€™re off work, your setup is likely to blame.

๐Ÿ‘‰ The good news: with the right adjustments (and exercises), you donโ€™t have to live with it!

โœจ To help, Iโ€™ve created a FREE Office Ergonomics Checklist so you can check your desk or WFH setup.

Click here [https://www.physiopilatesbyam.co.uk/services-new] and download your free check list today!

๐Ÿ“ Still struggling with pain? Book an assessment with me at the clinic and letโ€™s get to the root cause. DM or email info@physiopilatesbyam.co.uk to book in today.

Anna Maria x

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