Ocean Village
Jane Shields Clinical Personal Trainer Pilates Instructor Southampton
5.0★(15)·££
A well-established studio in Ocean Village, Southampton offering clinical pilates and reformer pilates. Rated 5.0★ by 15 members.
Private · Southampton
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Private pilates · Southampton
Why private pilates suits some Southampton members best
Private pilates is the fastest path to results: the instructor builds a programme around your specific body, goals and limitations, and corrects every rep in real time. It costs more per session — £60-120 per private hour in Southampton vs £25-45 group — but you generally need fewer sessions to reach the same outcome, and the rehabilitation use-case (back pain, post-surgery, sports injury) is much safer at 1-to-1. The 3 Southampton studios below all offer private slots as either their primary product or alongside group classes. Most run a free or discounted first 1-to-1 assessment so the instructor can scope your starting point before you commit to a package.
What to look for
How to choose a private studio in Southampton
What to ask before booking, and what good looks like.
- Studio explicitly offers private 1-to-1 sessions (not just 'small group')
- Initial assessment session before any programme — typically 45-60 mins
- Clear pricing per session and per 5/10-session pack (with the per-session discount)
- Reformer access ideal — spring resistance allows precise progression session-by-session
- Instructor is PMA / BASI / Body Control / Polestar / APPI qualified
- Cancellation and rescheduling policy is reasonable (most quality studios allow 24h notice)
Top 3 of 3
Southampton studios for private pilates
Ranked by rating, qualification fit and review depth.
Portswood
Principle Pilates
5.0★(6)·££
A well-established studio in Portswood, Southampton offering clinical pilates and reformer pilates. Rated 5.0★ by 6 members.
Ocean Village
My Life Physiotherapy & Pilates
5.0★(16)·££
A well-established studio in Ocean Village, Southampton offering clinical pilates and reformer pilates. Rated 5.0★ by 16 members.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does private pilates cost in Southampton?
Private 1-to-1 pilates in Southampton typically runs £60-120 per hour — boutique reformer studios at the higher end, mat-based or community-rate studios at the lower. Most studios offer 5 or 10-session packs that reduce the per-session cost by 10-15%. Clinical pilates (physio-led 1-to-1) is generally £80-130 because the lead practitioner is a registered physiotherapist. Always confirm pricing on booking — some studios quote per 50 minutes not per hour.
Is private pilates worth the higher price?
If you have a specific goal — postural correction, back-pain rehab, returning to sport, pregnancy/postnatal — private is the fastest, safest path. You need typically half the sessions of a group format to hit the same milestone. If you're after general fitness with no specific outcome target, well-run group reformer is usually better value in Southampton. Hybrid approaches (1 private + 1-2 group per week) work well for committed members.
Can I share a private session with my partner?
Yes — most Southampton studios offer "duet" sessions (2 people, 1 instructor) at a lower per-person cost than two separate privates. Useful for couples training together, or two people of similar capacity who want individual attention but shared cost. Confirm with the studio that they offer duets; some boutique studios reserve their schedule for 1-to-1 or larger group only.
What should I expect in my first private session?
A movement assessment: posture in standing, breathing pattern, basic range-of-motion screens, sometimes a few foundational reformer exercises so the instructor can see how you move under light load. Bring loose clothing, grip socks if you have them, and any medical history that's relevant (recent injuries, surgeries, pregnancies). Most Southampton studios run the first assessment at 50-60 minutes; the actual prescriptive programme starts session two.
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