Connections
Body Therapy
Soft Tissue Therapy
Pilates
About
Hi, I’m Louise and I run Connections Body Therapy.
I’m a soft tissue therapist and Pilates instructor who is passionate about helping people reconnect with their body to feel more joy and freedom in their daily lives.I've worked with competitive dancers, office workers, athletes, chronic pain sufferers and anyone who just wants to feel good in their body! I use movement and massage to help my clients reduce pain and stiffness, build strength and confidence, improve posture, release stress, recover from injury, increase body awareness and improve overall wellbeing.
My background
Being physically active has always been important in my life through social and competitive dancing, swimming teaching and outdoor recreation. However, it wasn’t until my 30s that I started to understand how much of a positive impact massage and movement has on both mind and body.Wanting to share the benefits with others, I qualified as a Soft Tissue Therapist with the Institute of Sport & Remedial Massage/Soft Tissue Therapists in 2016, training in their holistic, person-centred approach to the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of minor and chronic neuromusculoskeletal pain, injury and dysfunction. My aim is to improve your health and wellbeing, treating the problem as well as the pain!After stopping competitive dancing and feeling the negative effects of a more sedentary lifestyle on my mind and body, I took up Pilates to get moving and help rehabilitate my own injuries. Experiencing first hand all the physical and mental benefits Pilates brings and wanting to share it with people from all walks of life, I qualified as a Pilates Matwork Instructor in 2024 with the APPI (Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute) whose training complements my soft tissue therapy work.Check out our Services page and get in touch if you would like to see how we could work together!
Services
Please get in touch via email to enquire about availability
and book an appointment or enrol into classes.1-1 sessions offer a personalised treatment or exercise plan tailored to your body and needs, whereas group Pilates classes offer more generalised classes with some personal feedback as part of a growing, wellbeing-focussed and joyful community.Pilates classes run weekly with clients joining for blocks of 6-8 weeks on specific dates to help with progress, minimise disruption to regular attendees and encourage consistency!
Sport & Remedial Massage
1 hour appointment - £50
Location: Bassett, Southampton, UK
Availability: Weekday evenings
1 to 1 Pilates Sessions
1 hour appointment - £50
Location: Bassett, Southampton, UK
Availability: Weekday evenings
Shorter appointments may be available depending on suitability
Group Pilates Sessions
6 week block - £60
Introductory price!
Mondays at 18:45 or 19:45 *
50 minutes per class
Location: Richard Taunton's College, Hill Lane, Southampton, UK
Enrolment: Prior to the start of each 6-week block only
* Class times subject to availability
Please note that in some circumstances, depending on experience or information on your health screening, we may recommend a 1-1 session prior to joining a class.
NEXT BLOCK STARTING 23 JUNE!
Want to join our Pilates classes?
Join our next block of Pilates classes starting Monday 23 June!
ABOUT OUR CLASSES
Pilates Foundations Class Details
Mondays at 18:45 or 19:45 * (50min classes)
6-week block of classes: 23 June - 28 July
Richard Taunton College, Hill Lane, Southampton
£60 Introductory Offer
*Class times subject to availability - continuing clients are prioritised.If clients are unable to attend a week, I share access to a pre-recorded video so they can continue with their Pilates practice from home.
Why join Pilates Foundations?
Are you new to Pilates or want to prioritise your physical and mental wellbeing?
Perhaps you want to get back into a Pilates routine you’ve fallen out of?
Have you been following Pilates classes online and want some targeted, in-person feedback to maximise the benefits?
Just want to know what all the Pilates hype is about?!Our beginner/improver classes run weekly with clients joining for 6-8 week blocks on specific dates throughout this year - this helps with progression and encourages consistency. You will work on some fundamentals of Pilates, bringing you more awareness of your body and core, building strength and releasing tension.
We want you to get moving and feel good about it!If you've done Pilates before, these classes will remind you about the fundamental techniques whilst exercising your whole body and teaching you alternative skills to improve your own level of practice.
We offer modifications and progressions to suit all levels!All you need to bring is a Pilates/Yoga mat and yourself!
What Happens next?
Once you've registered your interest we'll be in touch to gather information about your medical history and suitability to join the classes*. We'll then share payment information to reserve your place and we'll see you in the first session!* We share an induction video with all new clients joining our classes which takes you through the basics of Pilates. In some instances, depending on your experience or information on your health screening, we may recommend a 1 to 1 induction.
Why choose connections
for your next pilates class?
Benefit from small classes
Receive targeted teaching with modifications and personalised feedback
Build foundations in core strength, improved posture and functional movement
Learn from our experience in rehabilitation, preventative treatments and competitive training
Add some joy to your day!
Pilates Foundations Course Information
Dates
6 x Monday evenings
23 June - 28 July 2025
Times
Sessions start at 18:45 / 19:45 and last 50mins.
Please arrive 5mins before the start, especially for the first session, to allow time to find the studio and set up your mat! :)
What should I wear?
Comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely in various positions is best!
Please also have some socks to wear.Most people choose to wear leggings, shorts or jogging bottoms with a fitness top or T-shirt. Whilst your clothing doesn’t need to be tight-fitting, if it’s possible to avoid wearing clothes that are too baggy, this helps me to more easily check your body’s alignment whilst doing the exercises.
I recommend wearing an extra layer just to keep you warm during warm ups/cool downs.Jeans or clothing with belts/buttons/clasps etc. that might dig in are not recommended.
What do I need to bring?
Your own Pilates/Yoga mat
Water
Small towel if you wish
Any other Pilates props we use will be provided for you in the class!
Venue Information
Studio 5 (Ground floor)
Richard Taunton’s Sixth Form College
Hill Lane
Southampton
SO15 5RL
Google Maps locationPedestrian access to site
The pedestrian entrance to the site is on Bellemoor Lane
(What3words: ///sofa.chew.admit)Car travel & parking
Parking is free in the college grounds. The entrance is on Hill Lane, slightly South of the Hill Lane/Bellemoor Road junction, and is one-way through the car park.
(What3words: ///beard.cope.first)Navigating inside the building
Building main entrance What3words address: ///many.camera.intendOnce inside the main building entrance, there will be “Connections Body Therapy” signs on walls and pillars within the building directing you to the studio.
A map with red directional arrows is available in your confirmation email if helpful!
Contact
Please get in touch if you have any questions!
[email protected]Southampton, UK
