Strong, calm, and confident through pregnancy & beyond.
Antenatal and postnatal Pilates, tailored to you, in the comfort of your own home.
Designed for women at every stage of motherhood, my one-on-one Pilates sessions support you from pregnancy through the early weeks postpartum and beyond. Whether you're preparing for birth, or rebuilding strength and confidence after your baby arrives, each session provides safe, professional guidance focused on your individual needs.
What We Offer
Mat Pilates and Pilates Fusion, a fully personalised programme, safe progression at your own pace, no travelling with bump or baby, privacy and comfort, flexible scheduling.
Antenatal - from conception to birth
- Support and understand the changes in your growing body
- Reduce the risk of injury and ease back, hip, and pelvic discomfort
- Build a strong, supportive core to carry you through pregnancy
- Continue participating safely in sports and group exercise classes
Prep for Birth - from 34 weeks to birth
- Prepare for labour with focused breath work and “push” preparation
- Learn supportive birthing positions and movement strategies to help you adapt as labour progresses
Postnatal - from birth to 6 weeks, and beyond
- Restore core and pelvic floor strength safely
- Receive gentle movement and exercise guidance in the early postpartum period (under 6 weeks)
- Manage diastasis recti and rebuild strength with confidence
- Gain guidance for a safe and supported return to sport
- Support relaxation, mindfulness, and lower cortisol levels
- Improve posture and help prevent postnatal aches and pain
- Rebuild strength with prolapse, post-C-section recovery, or haemorrhoids
- Enjoy Baby & Me Pilates, designed to support you while including your baby
Every session is designed around you. Your pregnancy, your birth experience, your goals, your lifestyle.
Why One-on-One?
Every woman's body undergoes unique changes and challenges though the journey into motherhood. Our main aim is to ensure safety of our sessions, while providing a uniquely challenging and effective workout. We build on your individual baseline, helping reach your goals faster and more efficiently.
Bookings
Register on Bookamat to book your first appointment.
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Make a new booking and select the appointment or class you want to try
Private Maternity Appointment
All private appointments are 50min one-on-one sessions, that take place in your home. I provide all equipment, all we need is a space for your mat. The appointment includes a detailed movement analysis, discussion and planning, home exercise program, as well as a fun, safe and unique Pilates class experience.
Group Maternity Class
All stages of pregnancy & post partum welcome. A safe, energetic class where we sweat, work, and rebuild together. Saturdays mornings at Sculpted Powerhouse.
Hi, I'm Olivia.
I am a mum, a proud Pilates Princess who runs, plays padel and tennis, and absolutely understands the chaos of parenthood. I graduated from UCT in 2014 as a Physiotherapist and spent the next decade working in private health care both in South Africa and the UK. I fell in love with Pilates whilst working in Scotland, and after achieving my APPI Matwork Level One, Two and Three certification, I soon started my own Pilates business along-side my Physiotherapy work.
I couldn’t believe the life changing impact it had on myself and my clients. I soon started taking an interest in Women’s Health and saw the impact Pilates made on my maternity clients no matter the stage they were in. It was during my own journey into motherhood, after the most beautiful challenging unmedicated birth to my sweet boy, that I understood how much Pilates can truly change your life.
Frequently Ask Questions
Register with Strong Mum Studios on Bookamat to book your first appointment.
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Make a new booking and select the appointment or class you want to try
Private Maternity Appointments are based at your own home or location of your choice (Cape Town only).
Group Maternity Classes are based at Sculpted Powerhouse (2nd Floor Lifestyle on Kloof, 50 Kloof Street, Gardens, Cape Town).
We understand that last minute changes occur all the time. Due to limited availability, cancellations within 24hrs of the appointment will be charged the full appointment fee. However, one free reschedule at no extra cost is included.
In your own home, and in our studio space for group classes.
Sculpted Powerhouse
2nd Floor
Lifestyle on Kloof
Gardens
Cape Town
While I obtained my degree in Physiotherapy in 2014 from UCT and have spent a more than a decade working as a full time Physiotherapist, I have recently moved back to Cape Town and am not registered with the HPCSA and will not be practising as a physiotherapist.
I will supply all equipment.
Yes, we have a free ‘’bring a buddy system’’.
Yes, our sessions can be held with all the chaos of a home, we will make it work.
Your safety is our top priority, and you should speak to a registered Physiotherapist or medical practitioner prior to starting class.
My aim is to prepare, to empower, and to help mums rediscover their bodies, their strength and their passions! Ready to start?
