Gateway to Balance Pilates
For over 20 years, Rob Filmer has guided clients toward greater ease, strength, and confidence in their bodies.
Drawing on his comprehensive training in both Mat and Studio-based Pilates, Rob integrates the best of Yoga, CranioSacral techniques, breathwork, and evidence-based rehabilitation practices to create a truly person-centred approach to movement and recovery.
At Gateway to Balance, every session is tailored to you — your history, your needs, and your goals. Whether you’re living with a chronic condition, recovering from injury, or simply wanting to move with more freedom, Rob meets you where you are, helping you find balance from the inside out.
A Compassionate, Evidence-Based Approach
Rob’s clients describe his work as “innovative and inspirational” — a reflection of his ability to attune deeply to each individual and his rigorous training across multiple disciplines.
His sessions blend scientific understanding with empathy, warmth, and careful attention, helping you:
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Develop greater awareness of your body and how it moves
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Address muscular and postural imbalances
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Improve balance, stability and flexibility
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Strengthen deep supporting muscles
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Build trust and confidence in your body
Why Choose Pilates with Rob?
Pilates is widely recommended by medical practitioners as one of the most effective complementary methods for rehabilitation and long-term wellbeing. Under Rob’s careful guidance, you’ll rediscover movement that feels safe, supported, and empowering — no matter your starting point.​
"Rob's Pilates classes are innovative and inspirational as he seamlessly integrates other therapies into the class using his teachings & training from yoga, CranioSacral and management of lower back pain."
Karen, Coulsdon
Specialised Expertise
Rob’s extensive training enables him to work safely and effectively with a wide range of clients and conditions, including:
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GP Exercise Referral
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Management of Lower Back Pain
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Cancer Rehabilitation (including Breast Cancer)
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Stroke Rehabilitation
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Osteoporosis
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Hypermobility
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Post-Operative & injury remedial strengthening (e.g. hip & knee replacements)
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Multiple Sclerosis
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Spinal & Hip issues
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Scoliosis
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Shoulder issues
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Arm & Leg issues
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Breathwork & the nervous system
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What approach suits you best?
Rob offers:​
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Private Lessons (in-person or online) - incorporating a tailored rehabilitation programme, if required
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Gentle movement classes focussed on awareness and balance (online)
​Get in touch with to discover how Rob can help you reconnect with your body, restore balance, and move forward with confidence. Contact Rob to book your first session or find out more.