Where to find Liz
Liz sees clients face to face for physiotherapy at New Energy Fitness on a Wednesday & Friday. Her in-person Pilates and Pregnancy Pilates are at Shawford Hall on a Monday evening whilst her live Zoom (regular Pilates) class is a Tuesday at 8pm. Her diary shows the next 35 days so she has availability to follow up her existing clients. Appointments are automatically added to her booking system. There is some availability to been seen virtually if you prefer- have a look online or drop Liz a line.
Pregnancy Classes
Liz’s classes are designed with a mind body focus to make you feel good without exhausting you. If you’re expecting a baby, and want to keep strong and flexible, or maybe you’re struggling with a hectic work/life balance taking up Liz’s class can help you feel energised, rebalanced and can generate an overall sense of wellbeing.
The Pregnancy Pit Stop is a tailored pregnancy physiotherapy assessment. The significant changes which the body goes through during pregnancy introduce the potential for lots of new aches, strains and pains, which Liz can help you avoid or alleviate. As well as discussing and identifying any current issues, she will also provide techniques to ease joints and muscles, plus a range of pregnancy safe exercises to aid health and fitness throughout pregnancy.
The Mummy MOT is a specialist post-natal assessment recommended for all women following delivery – whether 6 weeks postnatal or many years after. Already part of every new mother’s standard post-natal rehabilitation in France, Liz will assess the strength and function of your tummy and pelvic floor muscles and devise a tailored post-natal recovery plan to help prevent ongoing childbirth-related complaints.
Womens' Health Physio
As a fully qualified physiotherapist, Liz uses a range of techniques to address and alleviate a myriad of symptoms. From the physical stresses of pregnancy to postnatal alignment, injury and general wear and tear, Liz uses mobilisation and massage to loosen, unlock and restore your body.
Passionate about women’s health and exercise...
Liz Knowles is a fully qualified physiotherapist registered with the Health Professional Council and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. She has spent many years working in a musculoskeletal setting and more latterly pelvic health within the NHS. She now focuses within the private setting, blending her physiotherapy knowledge with her experience as a certified Stott Pilates instructor. Liz has an MSc in Pain and is a mum of two. A specialist in womens health, she recognises the wide range of issues, complications and niggles which can affect the musculoskeletal system during pregnancy, post pregnancy and throughout life beyond.
Qualified to assess and diagnose, Liz provides hands on treatment, expertise and practical advice. Her relaxed approach and friendly manner mean she’ll make you feel comfortable, at ease and empowered.
If you’d like to find out more about how Liz works and how Pilates or Physiotherapy could help you, please get in touch.
Liz Knowles: MCSP BSc MSc
Pregnancy Classes
Pregnancy pilates
The heathcote room, shawford
A Pilates course designed to gently and safely help you through your pregnancy by reducing aches and pains, improving posture and preparing your body for the birth of your baby. Please email Liz if there’s no class showing as you may be able to join part way through.
