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Written by Elisa Withers, Elizabeth Wolf, Shona Langridge and Salma Pinchin. This International Yoga Day, we’re opening our doors and inviting you—and your family and friends—to try a yoga class for free. Whether you’ve been curious about yoga for a while or never imagined it could be for you, this … Continued

Written by Isabella Fizzard, APPI Physiotherapist As spring arrives, many people eagerly anticipate warmer weather and longer days. For me, the real highlight is running outdoors without needing to bundle up. With the return of running season, you’ll encounter sprinters, long-distance runners, social run clubs, and those just beginning their … Continued

Written by Elisa Withers. Physiotherapist and Pilates Instructor. What is Parkinson’s? Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological disorder.  This means that it causes problems in the brain and gets worse over time. The condition is caused by a lack of the chemical in the brain called dopamine. And this is because … Continued

Written by Georgie Cossey, Happy APPI Wimbledon client. After breaking my leg and injuring my ACL while skiing in January 2024, I was referred to APPI Wimbledon in March. Since then, I have attended physiotherapy sessions almost every week and have seen consistent improvements in my strength, pain levels, and … Continued

Written by Mark Robbins, APPI Physiotherapist. As we begin a new year, many of us have aspirations to trial a new sport, pick up a new exercise regime or have set goals in mind which we would like to achieve. Personally, I have aspirations to complete a half marathon this … Continued

Written by Kelly Benriassa. Clinical lead physiotherapist and APPI Pilates instructor. Menopause is a transformative phase in a woman’s life, bringing with it a range of physical and emotional changes. As hormone levels fluctuate, many women experience symptoms like hot flashes, sleep disturbances, mood swings, muscle and joint pain, weight … Continued

Written by Eliane Munier-Dautigny, APPI Pilates Instructor. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here, at APPI, we feel passionately about this cause as cancer is something that for most people has either affected the lives someone they care about or has affected their life personally. For me, it’s both. I … Continued

Written by Elizabeth Wolf, Yoga teacher@elizgwolf I am so excited to offer yoga classes this coming autumn at the APPI clinic in Hampstead.  I will be teaching both Vinyasa Flow and Hatha yoga classes to ease our way into the weekend.  In addition, I will also offer 1:1 yoga sessions by … Continued

Written by Ella Macdonald. Physiotherapist and APPI Pilates instructor. The world has been blessed with an incredible showcase of skill from all around the world over the past two weeks. The talent, determination, and precision of the Olympians I’ve witnessed over the past 2 weeks has certainly left me at … Continued

Written by Elisa Withers, APPI founder, Physiotherapist (hons.) and Pilates instructor. What is it exactly?  A Pilates circuit class is a small group class for up to 5 people who ‘circuit’ through 5 different stations.  Each station is based on a different piece of Pilates equipment, including the reformer, tower … Continued