Rachael Kuik Physio

17/02/2026

February classes are focusing on shoulders
⭐ Stability
⭐ Strength
⭐ Proprioception
⭐ Co-ordination

Some star preps are a great exercise and can be broken down in numerous ways.

1. Lifting in and out if a half side plank to challenge maintaining a centred glenohumeral joint (ball and socket if the shoulder)

2. Sustain the half plank and add in more abduction challenge range and control in both the shoulder and lateral fascial sling

3. Using the footbar progress the exercise, which demands more strength and stability in the shoulder joint and wrists.

11/02/2026

To access the guidelines, please visit - https://www.rachaelkuik.com/dancing-beyond

What is avalible
🫶 full download of 30 pages document with ticksheet for each phase - who and when dancers should be seeking support in pregnancy and post-partum

🫶 Quick reference infographic of the different phases in pregnacy and postpartum - what to focus on in each phase

🫶 Infographic of return to dance post-partum focus from low risk - high risk repertoire for ballet (contemporary repertoire will be arriving shortly!!)

and more content coming soon 🙏

If you are a dancer, company or rehearsal director and have dancers who are pregnant, please share 🙏

09/02/2026

I am still processing Saturday night's One Dance UK Awards. It was such an honour to be the recipient of this award.

It's been lovely to step back and reflect on the process. I have had the opportunity to meet and collaborate with such wonderful people Dance Mama and Bill Taylor, working to create more support for dancers in parenthood.

I hope this continues to raise the profile and encourages professional dancers and dance teachers to reach out for support with their pelvic health. Having a family should not mean the end of your dancing career.

07/02/2026

15/01/2026

Gentle stretch and flow after sitting a uni exam, time to calm the mind and move the body at the beautiful .core.reformers

Finding the time to exercise between kids, work and study can be a juggle - but I never regret when I do make the time 🧘‍♀️

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24/12/2025

Wishing you a Merry Christmas.

My pilates routine may look a little different over the holidays 🤭

I look forward to returning to clinic, classes and study returning in the New year

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02/12/2025

What a feeling! First MSc Essay handed in.

I have been looking into the important topic of how birth related perineal trauma may be reduced, especially in professional dancers.

What role pelvic physio could play in pregnancy
- teaching correct pelvic floor exercises
- assessing for high-tone / non-relaxing pelvic floor
- looking at other risk factors related to 3rd and 4th degree tears
- Assisting in informed decision making with birth preferences

Now time to get organised for Christmas and a little revision for my Quantitative Research module.

25/11/2025

This nomination means so much to me - thank you 🩷

Thank you to all those who have supported me over the past few years in developing these guidelines, which are just the start.

I am looking forward to developing them further and supporting parents back to the stage.

Dancing doesn't have to stop when you start a family - but evidence-based pelvic health support and education needs to be available.

10/10/2025

So excited to be conference in Edinburgh with some amazing speakers lined up.

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26/09/2025

Are you pregnant and wanting to learn more about preparing physically for birth?

Join me for a workshop to prepare your pelvis and pelvic floor for childbirth, including
- Antenatal reformer class.
- Learn how to optimise space in the pelvis
- Learn how to relax the pelvic floor
- Understand how to reduce the risk of perineal tears in line with NICE guidelines

Booking via Eventbrite search Birth Ready Workshop

Please share and any questions DM me 🙏

18/09/2025

Hi I am Rachael, and I wanted to share some of the services I currently offer and am passionate about.

I have over 10 years of experience as a Pelvic Health Physio and am very passionate about equipping pregnant persons with the knowledge they need to make informed birth choices.

I am fortunate to be starting my first year at Brunel University studying MSc Advanced Clinical Practice in Pelvic Health. I am looking forward to learning more and also being involved in research.

Away from work I am mum to two boys. I enjoy running, pilates and weights. I love meeting friends for a coffee, a cinema or a theatre trip.

Please feel free to share with friends & family and DM me with any questions.

05/09/2025

Wishing to try reformer pilates. Do you Need a slower paced class? Returning from injury then the fundamentals level is for you.

New fundamentals level class .core.reformers Fridays at 8:30am come and join me 😄



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