Esther Marshall Physio & Pilates

13/02/2026

3/3 Why I do Pilates

POSTNATAL RECOVERY

Pregnancy is wonderful and miraculous and all that but it is also brutal on a woman’s body.

🟣 The abdominals stretch up to 4x their normal length
🟣 The pelvic floor is under huge pressure
🟣 Posture is drastically altered as your bump grows increasing curvature in your lower back, flaring the ribs and tightening the upper back.
🟣 The extra weight puts pressure on all your joints
🟣 Hormones make your tissues more lax, which is great for childbirth but it so great for core strength and joint stability.
‼️ And that’s before we even talk about childbirth! 😳

So many women struggle with how their body feels after all of this and can experience issues with abdominal weakness, back pain, pelvic floor dysfunction and struggling to get back to full activity and exercise without the right guidance and support.

I had two babies within 20 months and because of Pilates I recovered really well. I regained my pelvic floor support, rebuilt my abdominals, got back to running and exercising without any issues and I didn’t even know this wasn’t the experience of most.

It wasn’t until I spoke to so many other mums who struggled with all the above issues months and often years after having their children and that was where my passion for postnatal rehabilitation and Pilates began!

12/02/2026

2/3 Why I do Pilates

2. FLEXIBILITY

Out of all the components of fitness, which includes strength, speed, agility, endurance and balance, flexibility is the one I have to work hardest at.

So many of the patients I see in my Physiotherapy practise end up there because they don’t work at their flexibility. Having the capacity to absorb forces through your joints and muscles is crucial to prevent strains and niggles

As I age and lose collagen and elasticity in my tissues this becomes even more crucial for me and I know Pilates enables me to stay supple through my joints and reduce muscle pain and tightness.

I have so much more movement in my back, hips and legs since I began my Pilates journey and I was 15 years younger then!

11/02/2026

1/3 Why I do Pilates

1. INJURY PREVENTION
Pilates is a conscious movement practice that improves symmetry, efficiency of movement and foundational core strength.

I have been practicing and teaching Pilates for more than 15 years.

In that time I have done a lot of cycling and running including 3 half marathons and a marathon and in the last 5 years, I’ve switched my focus to weight training.

In all that time I have never sustained any injuries or niggles that have kept me out of training and I believe my Pilates practice has contributed to that.

Obviously accidents happen and there’s an element of luck here. I am also super strict about my warm up and cool down routines and carefully programme and progression of training.

However I honestly believe regular Pilates has played a huge role in keeping me fit, healthy and injury free.

09/11/2025

💚 ONE SPACE LEFT ‼️

💙For my last POSTNATAL PILATES COURSE before Christmas. This course is designed to gently but effectively rebuild your body’s foundations after pregnancy and childbirth

💜 Starting tomorrow Monday 10th November at 11am in Woodford Green

⭐️ Rebuild confidence in moving your body well
⭐️ Safely and effectively restore core strength to support all that lifting and moving
⭐️ Regain pelvic floor health and control through effective exercise
⭐️ Return to sport and exercise with confidence and comfort
⭐️ Feel strong, confident and well in your postnatal body

Classes are weekly for 45 mins with time to have a cuppa and a chat afterwards
There’s also a ton of online content, classes, advice and support to guide you along your way

❗️ Absolutely no pilates or any other experience required‼️
Suitable for all new mums whether your baby is 6 weeks or 6 years!

Book in here https://www.esthermarshallphysiopilates.com/mummiesandbabies

24/10/2025

POSTNATAL PILATES COURSE
⁉️Want to feel strong and confident in moving your body again⁉️
My next Postnatal Pilates Course starts Monday 10th November.
I have 3 spaces left so don’t wait too long to book.
Classes are at St Andrew’s Church in Chingford Lane.
Please feel free to dm with any questions
https://www.esthermarshallphysiopilates.com/mummiesandbabies

02/09/2025

We’re holding an Open Day at Elysium Clinic (Loughton) on Saturday 6th September, 10am–3pm — pop in for free tasters, demos, goodie bags & special offers 🌿✨

It’s a great chance to check out what we do, from cryotherapy to wellness treatments and premium supplements!

📍Full details & location here:
https://elysium-clinic.co.uk/open-day

Come say hi and feel free to bring a friend! 😊

Want to let us know you’re coming?
Tap below to RSVP — it helps us plan your goodie bag 😉
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30/08/2025

OPEN DAY
Come on down and join all this Saturday 6th September 10-3pm.
Find out more about our innovative treatments including cryotherapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, soft tissue therapy, physiotherapy and sports therapy.
Chat with the clinicians, get some freebies (including free mini treatments!) and invest in your health and well-being.
I will be talking about how to recover well after pregnancy and childbirth and offering free diastasis recti checks.
To find out more and book into a mini treatment, send me a whatsapp/text on 07891719402

17/08/2025

It’s hard to keep everything going all summer long especially if you have kids at home. So much just stops for 6 weeks.
Why not give my Pilates classes a try with a drop in session?
Pilates helps improve core strength, balance, flexibility and mental well-being.
It is gentle and low impact and suitable for all fitness levels.
Pilates is great for reducing pain, tightness and imbalances in the body.

Drop in sessions available this week:

POSTNATAL PILATES Monday 18th at 11am in Woodford Green
Book: https://www.esthermarshallphysiopilates.com/mummiesandbabies

WALTHAM ABBEY PILATES Tuesday 19th at 8pm at Leisure Centre
Book: https://www.esthermarshallphysiopilates.com/walthamabbey

Feel free to dm for more info

05/06/2025

I’m pretty excited to move into my new premises at The Elysium Clinic in crateloughton this week. I’m surrounded by other fabulous clinicians to help healing, recovery and wellness including fitnesstherapyuk aidasofttissuetherapy oxyheal and
I can help with….
🎯 Back pain
🎯 Sports Injury
🎯 Post operative rehabilitation
🎯 Tendon strain
🎯 Ligament injury
🎯 Postnatal recovery including pelvic floor and abdominal rehab
🎯 1:1 Pilates sessions

Check out my bio for how to book

31/05/2025

POSTNATAL PILATES COURSE

Starting this Monday 2nd June running for 5 consecutive weeks

My course will enable you to gently but effectively take those first steps to rebuilding STRENGTH and restoring CONFIDENCE in your body

🟩 Pelvic floor exercise to restore full function to prevent leaks and prolapse
🟩 Assessment of abdominal muscle recovery to heal any Diastasis Recti and strengthen the core
🟩 Move the body to release tension, build strength and return to exercise with confidence

Bring along your baby (or don’t if you don’t need to!) and stay for a cuppa and a chat after each class.

As a Physiotherapist as well as a postnatally trained Pilates instructor I can ensure you recover well and safely so that you can get back to all you need to do.

Booking into the course will also include….
🟧 Online content to support you in your recovery journey
🟧 5 classes on consecutive Mondays
🟧 Make up sessions through July if you can’t make any of the dates (advance notice must be given)

Any questions send me a dm or book in via link in profile

08/05/2025

NEW CHAPTER!!

I am thrilled to announce that I am moving base to The Crate Loughton and setting up as part of elysium_clinics working alongside other fabulous therapists including aidasofttissuetherapy and fitnesstherapyuk from the start of June 2025.

I will have a dedicated treatment room and a gym area for rehabilitation.

My Physiotherapy services include:
Assessment and diagnoses of pain and injury
Post operative rehabilitation
Joint mobilisation
Soft tissue release
Ultrasound therapy
Acupunture
Postnatal rehabilitation
Diastasis Recti restoration
1:1 Pilates

I’ll be at Lily House until the end of May.
Check out bio for bookings and more info

Pictures of the new place to follow…..

06/01/2025

5 week Postnatal Pilates Course starts Monday 13th January @10:30am
Take the first steps to rebuild your body after pregnancy and childbirth
Regain confidence, strength and function in your body again.
We focus on pelvic floor function, abdominal support, lower back care and general strength and well-being.
There is a free Diastasis Recti check and lots of
online content
Classes are 45 minutes and there’s space and time for a cuppa and a chat afterwards.
Bring along your baby (or don’t if you don’t need to!) and enjoy some time focusing on you so you can do all you need to with ease and comfort.