Rachel Elmassih | Clinical Pilates Instructor in Unley
Meet Rachel
If you're looking for Clinical Pilates in Unley, Rachel Elmassih provides personalised one-on-one and small group Clinical Pilates sessions, StrongHER class and Mat Pilates, all designed to help you move better, build strength and stay active throughout every stage of life.
Rachel believes movement is one of the most powerful tools for improving health. Whether you're recovering from an injury, managing ongoing pain, returning to exercise after surgery, navigating pregnancy or menopause or simply wanting to become stronger and more confident, Rachel creates individualised Clinical Pilates programs that are tailored to your body, your goals and your lifestyle.
Since beginning her Pilates teaching career in 2019, Rachel has helped clients improve their strength, mobility, posture and overall wellbeing through evidence-informed movement and supportive coaching.
Qualifications & Experience
Rachel holds a Diploma in Pilates Instruction through Polestar Pilates Australia and is passionate about continuing her education, regularly expanding her knowledge to ensure she provides the highest standard of care and the latest evidence-informed approach for her clients.
She delivers personalised Clinical Pilates using a range of specialised equipment, including:
Reformer
Wunda Chair
Spine Corrector
Mat-based Clinical Pilates
Every exercise program is carefully tailored to your individual needs, ensuring you progress safely and confidently at your own pace.
Women's Health Clinical Pilates
Rachel has a particular passion for supporting women through every stage of life.
She works with women during pregnancy, after childbirth and throughout the physical changes associated with perimenopause and menopause. Rachel understands that these life stages can bring changes in strength, balance, flexibility, bone density and confidence, and she believes movement plays a vital role in helping women continue living active, healthy lives.
Her programs are designed to help women:
Build strength
Improve bone health
Enhance balance and stability
Improve posture
Reduce aches and pains
Increase confidence with movement
Maintain independence as they age
Rachel is particularly passionate about helping women age well, empowering them to stay active, strong and capable for many years to come.
Clinical Pilates for Injury Rehabilitation
Clinical Pilates can be an excellent way to support recovery from injury and improve the way your body moves.
Rachel regularly works with clients experiencing:
Back pain
Neck pain
Hip pain
Knee pain
Shoulder pain
Poor posture
Core weakness
Muscle imbalances
Reduced mobility
Recovery following surgery
Because Rachel works closely with Southside Clinic's osteopaths, physiotherapists and chiropractor, your Clinical Pilates program can complement your existing treatment plan, creating a collaborative approach to your recovery.
Babies can definitely be challenging, but they’re also incredibly rewarding to treat. Sometimes a small change is all it takes for a baby to settle - and for a parent to take a deep breath and feel reassured that things are going to be okay.”
What to Expect
Every new Clinical Pilates and StrongHER client begins with a private one-on-one Initial Assessment with Rachel.
During this 60-minute session, Rachel will take the time to understand your health history, current concerns, goals and movement patterns. She'll assess your strength, mobility, posture and stability before developing a personalised program that's tailored specifically to your body and your individual needs.
This assessment ensures your exercises are safe, effective and appropriate for your current abilities, whether you're recovering from an injury, managing ongoing pain, returning to exercise, or simply wanting to become stronger and move with greater confidence.
Following your Initial Assessment, Rachel will recommend the most suitable pathway for you. This may include small group Clinical Pilates, our StrongHER strength or Mat Pilates classes or one-on-one Clinical Pilates sessions, depending on your goals and level of experience.
Sessions may incorporate a combination of the Reformer, Wunda Chair, Spine Corrector and mat-based exercises to improve strength, mobility, balance, posture, core stability and overall body awareness.
Whether you're completely new to Pilates or have previous experience, Rachel will guide you every step of the way, ensuring you feel supported, challenged and confident as you progress.
Book with Rachel | Clinical Pilates Instructor Unley
While Rachel has a special interest in women’s health, she welcomes patients of all ages, body types, and conditions for tailored Clinical Pilates sessions.