Hi,
I'm looking for feedback in regards to a post I read recently by a local physiotherapist.

Her implication was that if you do not attend a class held by a physiotherapist then you're saftey is at risk...that you are at risk of injuring yourself or worsening a condition that you may already have.

As a Stott trained instructor of 9years safety, enjoyment & results have always been paramount to my practise.

I feel that this type of comment is slanderous (I know that it sounds a little dramatic!) to say that the public is at risk of going to a Pilates class not led by a physio.

Why do many Physiotherapists feel compelled to "own Pilates"? There are good and bad in all occupations.

I would be interested to hear your thoughts.

Thank you for taking the time to read this post!

Kind regards,
Trudy McG

I'm a physical therapist. I had a semester of Pilates rehab in school (taught by a PT/professor who was/is Stott certified). I'll tell you what... we don't own Pilates. If you know your anatomy well, you'll trump PTs, physicians, personal trainers, etc. They are likely employing a marketing strategy. You could easily flip this concept to use for your studio!