Healing Through Movement — Wherever You Are

Personalised Movement Therapy, Rehabilitation & Clinical Pilates

In Person & Online

Movement Rehab offers personalised movement therapy both in person in Cape Town and online, combining individual assessment, targeted rehabilitation techniques and expert-led instruction to restore functional movement, improve mobility and reduce pain. Our approach incorporates the Bodymaster Method®, Clinical Pilates and structured rehabilitation programmes, tailored to your individual needs, goals and movement patterns.

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What To Expect?

Movement Rehab offers structured in person Bodymaster Method and online Clinical Pilates sessions tailored to individuals presenting with musculoskeletal conditions. These include, but are not limited to:

Postural malalignment
Muscle imbalances
Chronic and acute injuries
Post-operative recovery

Therapeutic Approach

The rehabilitation program integrates the following evidence-based modalities:

Clinical Pilates-based exercise therapy: Focused on core stability, postural control, and functional movement restoration.
Bodymaster Method® (manual therapy): Applied through guided neuromuscular re-education and joint mobilization techniques adapted for virtual delivery.
Physical therapy assessment protocols: Modified for online use to evaluate movement dysfunction, pain patterns, and biomechanical deficits.

Treatment Objectives

To reduce pain and inflammation
To restore functional mobility and joint integrity
To correct postural and muscular imbalances
To facilitate recovery following surgical intervention
To promote long-term maintenance of pain-free movement

Each Bodymaster Method® session includes a comprehensive clinical assessment, accurate diagnosis, and advanced soft tissue techniques combined with clinical and remedial massage, followed by a tailored exercise prescription to guide clients through their rehabilitation journey. Alternatively, clients may choose to engage in Clinical Pilates sessions without formal assessment, focusing on movement quality, intrinsic muscle activation, and overall postural health.

Our services are delivered online to clients worldwide, and for those based in or visiting Cape Town, South Africa, we provide the option of in‑person consultations.

Services
Please Refer to The "Book Online" Tab for Rates

Bodymaster Method® 🟢 - Comprehensive Assessment &Treatment Session (Hercus Healing)

Duration: 75 minutes
Best for: First-time clients, new concerns, or clients wanting a comprehensive assessment and treatment approach.
Includes:

Comprehensive musculoskeletal assessment – assessment of posture, alignment, mobility, stability and movement patterns.
Bodymaster Method® assessment – identification of dysfunctional movement patterns, compensations and restrictions throughout the body, rather than focusing only on the area of pain.
Postural & movement analysis – assessment of how the body moves as an integrated system and where compensations may be occurring.
Joint & soft-tissue assessment – identification of areas of restriction, tension, weakness or altered movement.
Neuromuscular & fascial assessment – assessment of how muscles, nerves and connective tissues may be contributing to the presenting dysfunction.
Hands-on Bodymaster treatment – targeted manual techniques to address identified restrictions, improve movement and restore more efficient body mechanics.
Movement re-education – guidance to help the body establish improved movement patterns following treatment.
Individualised rehabilitation exercises – simple, targeted exercises based on your specific assessment findings to support strength, mobility, stability and long-term correction.
Home-care recommendations – practical advice to help maintain the changes achieved during the session.

🟢 Written Clinical Rehabilitation Report ( Add - On)

Available as an add-on to your Bodymaster Method® session

A professional clinical report documenting your assessment, findings and treatment. The report can be used for your own records, ongoing rehabilitation, or referral/communication with another healthcare or movement practitioner.

The Report Includes

Client & presenting concern – relevant history, symptoms, goals and reason for assessment.
Musculoskeletal assessment findings – key findings relating to posture, alignment, mobility, stability and movement.
Movement & functional assessment – documented movement patterns, compensations and areas of dysfunction identified during the session.
Bodymaster Method® findings – relevant restrictions, dysfunctional patterns and contributing factors identified through the Bodymaster assessment.
Neuromuscular & soft-tissue findings – relevant muscle, fascial, nerve and soft-tissue findings where applicable.
Clinical impression – a clear summary of the primary findings and how they may be contributing to the presenting concern.
Treatment provided – techniques and areas addressed during the Bodymaster session.
Response to treatment – changes observed in mobility, movement, symptoms or function following treatment.
Rehabilitation recommendations – personalised exercises, movement strategies and home-care recommendations.
Ongoing management plan – recommended treatment frequency, rehabilitation focus and areas to monitor.
Referral information – relevant clinical information that can assist another practitioner in understanding the assessment findings and treatment already provided.

Professional & Practical

The report is written in clear clinical language and can be provided to another practitioner to support continuity of care, collaboration and further assessment where required.

🟡 K-Taping Boost ( Add -On)

Kinesiology Taping (K-Taping) for Bodymaster Sessions

K-Taping is a therapeutic taping technique designed to support muscles, improve circulation, and relieve pain without restricting your natural range of motion. When added to your in-person Bodymaster Session, it extends the benefits of hands-on therapy.

Key Benefits

Pain Relief: Lifts the skin microscopically to reduce pressure on pain receptors.
Swelling Reduction: Enhances lymphatic drainage to clear fluid build-up quickly.
Muscle Support: Stabilises weak or fatigued muscles to prevent injury.
Joint Stability: Corrects alignment and improves tracking without locking joints.
Extended Therapy: Keeps working on your body for up to 3 to 5 days.

🟢 Online Clinical Pilates Package

Duration: 4 sessions (45 minutes each)

Once you buy a pack, we can chat on email to set up our lesson times!
Best for:

- Post-operative recovery
- Complex pain presentations
- Hyper-mobility or instability
- Postural imbalances and movement dysfunction

Includes:

Guided sessions using advanced clinical reasoning and postural analysis to ensure safe, effective movement strategies.
Focussing on deep stabilizing systems—pelvic floor, diaphragm, multifidus, and transversus abdominis—to restore core integrity and neuromuscular control.
Tailored exercises that adapt to your body’s response and goals.

🇿🇦 Jessica N. – Cape Town, South Africa

"I met Sharna at my local Pilates studio and had massage therapy and movement therapy with her for many months spread out over 2 years. I was struggling with neck pain, back pain, sciatica, piriformis pain, and other muscle issues from years of sitting with terrible posture. Her massages were unlike anything I have ever had- she was able to target the exact muscles that were causing the problems and gently release them, all without causing me pain in the process. Further, through both the massage sessions and private pilates/ movement therapy sessions, she figured out which muscles were not firing properly and thus causing muscle imbalance leading to my various aches and pains, and created simple exercises to "wake up" these muscles. She always patiently answered my questions and explained what she was seeing; and the result now is that I am pain free and so much more conscious of my body's movements and what my muscles are doing. Sharna is incredibly knowledgeable about anatomy and how the body functions. She is kind,easy going and passionate about helping people. I learned so much from her. Strongly recommend!"

🇩🇪 Anika L. – Berlin, Germany

"I was amazed at how personalized and interactive the online sessions were. The approach went deeper than surface-level fixes—it helped me understand my movement habits and how to improve them. The flexibility of doing it all from home was a huge plus."

USA Ellie Q. – Pennsylvania, United States

“Sharna is truly exceptional. After nearly two decades of working with private Pilates instructors, I can confidently say she stands out for her extraordinary expertise, kindness, and attention to detail. Her clinical Pilates background and deep understanding of physiology are unparalleled, and I always feel that every session is thoughtfully designed around exactly what my body needs.

I was initially hesitant about trying virtual Pilates, but I’ve been amazed by how effective it is. In fact, I often feel I receive even more focused attention and coaching than I did in person. Sharna customizes every session, keeps careful notes on areas to focus on, and is incredibly attuned to even the smallest details in my movement.

Most importantly, I’ve seen meaningful improvements in both my performance and overall well-being. Sharna is not only a gifted instructor, but also a genuinely warm and caring person. I feel incredibly lucky to have found her and recommend her / Movement Rehab wholeheartedly.”

🇿🇦 Lara – Cape Town, South Africa

"I highly recommend Sharna. She is deeply knowledgeable about the workings of the body, compassionate and insightful. She increased my mobility and decreased my pain significantly. Very grateful."