Trueform Physio Pilates

Trueform Physio Pilates Specialist Pilates Clinic. Ali Pickett is a Pilates specialist with a mission. No two treatment plans are the same.

A new way to learn Pilates, a tried and tested technique with outstanding proven results developed over a decade with thousands of members and over 13,000 hands on teaching hours with a highly qualified registered practitioner. Ali has a clear message: we live with our bodies for a long time, and, with the right guidance, we can make that a great time. Whether you're recovering from surgery, manag

ing joint pain or simply want to move with more confidence as you get older, her approach helps you rebuild strength, mobility, and balance. Ali’s style is down-to-earth offering a refreshing, practical way to reconnect with your body and get more out of life. She’s worked in the fitness world for over 30 years and has specialised in Pilates for the last 20. A fully qualified Pilates therapist and practitioner, Ali has trained across four different methodologies and developed a unique Pilates-based system tailored to each person’s needs. Her clients include people in midlife and beyond, and those dealing with lifelong mobility issues or chronic pain, and anyone who wants a safe, intelligent approach to exercise. Over the past decade, Ali has created the Trueform Body Mechanics System, the Pain to Peace access programme, and opened the Trueform Pilates Clinic, a purpose-designed space for 1:1 and small group Pilates in Burley-in-Wharfedale, supported by physiotherapists and MSK doctors. Every client starts with a phone consultation, followed by a physiotherapy assessment and postural assessment, so you can feel confident that the care you receive is truly tailored to you.

WORKSPACE/STUDIO/CLINIC ROOMS TO LET – BURLEY IN WHARFEDALEOur main street location now has several modern open spaces a...
07/09/2026

WORKSPACE/STUDIO/CLINIC ROOMS TO LET – BURLEY IN WHARFEDALE

Our main street location now has several modern open spaces available to rent, suitable for several types of businesses. A large open plan workspace/ fitness or wellbeing studio / office, therapy or clinic rooms, which also benefit from the option of medical clinic status if required, all offering tenants the flexibility to create a space suited to their own practice.

All spaces benefit from double-glazing, central heating, modern fixtures and fittings, and served by a bright modern ground floor reception, two downstairs toilets, plus access to a shared fully fitted modern kitchen including oven, hob, fridge and dishwasher. There is free on-street parking.

LARGE OPEN-PLAN SPACE - 429 sq.ft.
SMALLER ROOMS - 191 sq.ft.

Competitive prices / flexible rent options with no tie available -
Please contact Ali for contract terms and discuss your needs
Mobile: 07961 431502 or email: [email protected]

31/08/2026

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by goals that seem too big, or by the “shoulds” we pile on ourselves.

Here’s a better way:
Think about what you value most.
Focus on learning and small steps, not just the end result.
Frame your goals as exciting challenges, not scary threats.

At Trueform Physio Pilates Clinic we specialise in helping you move better, manage your pain, feel stronger, and enjoy the things that matter most to you, whether that’s looking after the grandkids, travelling, or simply staying independent and active.

Ready to start your journey?
Book a consultation by calling 01943 864944 to talk to Ali.

When your body tightens or pulls back from a movement, it isn’t being difficult. Pain or uncertainty can make the body m...
27/08/2026

When your body tightens or pulls back from a movement, it isn’t being difficult. Pain or uncertainty can make the body more protective.

Over time, this can form a feedback loop. If you expect movement to make things worse, you may brace or even avoid it. That gives your body fewer opportunities to experience movement as manageable, so the fear remains, and you may miss out on movement and exercise that could benefit you.

This is where mindset matters. It doesn’t mean telling yourself that pain isn’t real or pushing through regardless. It means becoming curious about your body’s response and beginning to explore what may be possible with the right support.

Research offers some encouragement here. A 2020 systematic review and meta-analysis examined Pilates and Kinesiophobia, the fear of movement associated with pain, in people with chronic non-specific low-back pain. Across five randomised trials, Pilates had a favourable effect on Kinesiophobia when compared with minimal intervention or no treatment. The evidence was rated moderate quality.

The research applies to a particular group, so it cannot tell us what is appropriate for each individual. And that is why assessment matters.

A physiotherapy assessment evaluates your symptoms and the factors that may be contributing to them. A biomechanics assessment then examines your movement patterns and helps identify what you can work on.

Call to arrange a phone consultation with Ali, so she can assess what kind of support may be useful and help you decide how to begin.

Research: de Freitas et al. (2020) PubMed PMID: 32826004

24/08/2026

In this video, I use a word that may not be familiar: ‘somatic’.

It simply means ‘of the body’. In this context, I’m talking about the way our emotional experiences can also be felt physically, sometimes affecting how we breathe or how safe we feel when we move.
And that doesn’t mean it’s “all in the mind”.
The International Association for the Study of Pain describes it as both a sensory and emotional experience, influenced to varying degrees by biological, psychological and social factors.

People living with persistent pain or lifelong postural difficulties often bring more than physical symptoms to an appointment. Their discomfort may have gradually changed what they feel able to do, as well as how they feel about their body.

That’s why I’m studying for a Master’s degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy alongside my work in physiotherapy and Pilates. It is helping me explore these connections more carefully with clients, while continuing the physical work we already do.

The aim isn’t to suggest that you can simply think yourself out of pain. It’s about understanding your experience more fully and working compassionately with both your body and how you feel.
If persistent pain or postural problems are affecting more than your movement, you’re welcome to ring for a phone consultation with me: 01943 864944

Movement isn’t only physical. How confident we feel when we move matters too.It can happen due to all sorts of circumsta...
20/08/2026

Movement isn’t only physical. How confident we feel when we move matters too.

It can happen due to all sorts of circumstances, aches make your movements small and protective over time, or a sudden unnerving wobble now makes you worry about falling, there are times when movement feels uncertain, and hesitation can gradually narrow what we do in everyday life.

A 2025 systematic review and meta-analysis, led by researchers at the University of Ottawa and the University of Wolverhampton, brought together 74 studies. It found a small association between greater fear of movement and lower levels of physical activity across several health conditions. The association was also found among older adults, although results varied between studies.

A separate systematic review found moderate-quality evidence that Pilates can reduce fear of movement in people with chronic non-specific low-back pain, compared with minimal or no intervention.

In everyday life, the shift may be quite subtle: fewer “I’d better not” thoughts and more “I could try that.”
Confidence and curiosity can grow gradually as movement begins to feel more manageable, without forcing or rushing it.
At Trueform, our physiotherapy-led Personal Training, Reformer Pilates and Small Group sessions are shaped around the person in front of us.

Call 01943 864944 to arrange a phone consultation with Ali. She’ll listen to what has been happening and talk through what may suit you and how to get started.

Research referenced:
Goubran et al., Physical Therapy, 2025 PMID: 40188486
de Freitas et al., Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 2020 PMID: 32826004

A PMID is the unique reference number used to find a research paper on PubMed.

17/08/2026

When I was at school, a couple of teachers had been teaching the same subjects for so long that their notes looked ancient. We were expected to copy them out while they dictated... slo-o-owly. These lessons were draining. Draining for us, and probably for those teachers. They were stuck in habitual ways of doing things, perhaps from exhaustion, or lack of motivation or just life itself.

This is a version of keeping going, but it’s not nurturing, and it’s rarely beneficial, not for us, not for those around us.

So how do we avoid getting stuck in habitual patterns? By trying new things, yes, but also by being open to the ways others express themselves. So taking a step back and trying to notice what’s in front of you, not grabbing for the first explanation, but exploring what’s going on inside your body, being aware of your movement, feeling where your energy lies in that moment.

This is true for our members, and for me too.

Experience matters, of course, but so does curiosity. Every body, every story, every sense of commitment is unique. How people talk about pain, how they move, how they commit to themselves, it’s all worth listening to.

This is where we meet you.
If you are ready, then so are we.

People often apologise when they can’t describe clearly what they’re experiencing. Perhaps it moves around, comes and go...
13/08/2026

People often apologise when they can’t describe clearly what they’re experiencing. Perhaps it moves around, comes and goes, or feels more like stiffness, weakness or a lack of confidence than pain.

But you don’t need to arrive with the right words—or a perfectly organised account of what has been happening.
We can begin with what you have noticed. When does it happen? What seems to make it better or worse? Is there anything you have gradually stopped doing, without quite realising it?
Through conversation, observing how you move and carefully assessing what your body is doing, we can start to piece the picture together.

Sometimes the important thing isn’t being able to name the problem. It’s recognising that something has changed—and giving yourself permission to find out more.

If something doesn’t feel quite right and you’re unsure what to do next, call Trueform on 01943 864944 to arrange a phone consultation with Ali.

“It’s not exactly painful. It just doesn’t feel right.”People often apologise when they can’t describe clearly what they...
13/08/2026

“It’s not exactly painful. It just doesn’t feel right.”

People often apologise when they can’t describe clearly what they’re experiencing. Perhaps it moves around, comes and goes, or feels more like stiffness, weakness or a lack of confidence than pain.

But you don’t need to arrive with the right words—or a perfectly organised account of what has been happening.
We can begin with what you have noticed. When does it happen? What seems to make it better or worse? Is there anything you have gradually stopped doing, without quite realising it?
Through conversation, observing how you move and carefully assessing what your body is doing, we can start to piece the picture together.

Sometimes the important thing isn’t being able to name the problem. It’s recognising that something has changed—and giving yourself permission to find out more.

If something doesn’t feel quite right and you’re unsure what to do next, call Trueform on 01943 864944 to arrange a phone consultation with Ali.

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