You don’t have to be fit to get started.
Reformer Pilates & Physio-Rehab for Women 60+ who want to stay active, independent and pain-free.
Watch Maeve's Story Here.
From stiff & sore to a strength she's proud of and now 2 Camino trips of 150km each under the belt & a 3rd in the planning.
Feel stronger, move with more confidence and keep doing the things you enjoy.
At Finesse Movement, our physiotherapists and Pilates teachers help you start at your level, with guidance and support as you progress.
“At 60, Pilates gave me back confidence and strength I never thought I’d have again. I can run around with my grandkids, move with ease, and live fully in my retirement.”
Explore our Strong & Steady Introductory Course
Build strength. Feel more confident. Keep doing what you enjoy.
Strong & Steady is our six-week movement course for adults over 60 who want support getting started or returning to exercise.
You don’t need to be fit before you join. We’ll help you start at your level and work towards the activities that matter to you, whether that’s walking further, enjoying time with your grandchildren or feeling more confident in everyday movement.
Your course includes:
• 12 guided Reformer Pilates classes.
• Three individual physiotherapy appointments.
• Support from our physiotherapists and clinically informed Pilates teacher.
Starting 2nd November 2026, with mid-morning and afternoon options.
€499 for the complete course. Limited availability.
Call 01 505 4584 to book your space or discuss whether the course is right for you, or request a Call Back below. You can also book your spot on this course below.At Finesse Movement, our physiotherapists and Pilates teachers help you start at your level, with guidance and support as you progress.
A Decade of Strength: How Karen Stayed Strong, with Plantar Fasciitis & a Coccyx Injury
Because your 40s and 50s aren’t the time to slow down — they’re the time to move smarter.
Meet Karen.
She first joined Finesse at 40, hoping to feel fitter and stronger.
Ten years later, she says she feels better now — at 50.
Over the years, Karen faced her fair share of challenges: a painful coccyx injury, a case of plantar fasciitis, and the natural changes that come with getting older.
But through it all, she kept moving.
With guidance from our physiotherapy team and her instructors, Karen learned how to adjust her practice safely — staying active, maintaining her strength, and avoiding setbacks.
Every class helped her rebuild, refocus, and remember what her body was capable of.
“At 50, I feel better than I did at 40 — and I put it down to Pilates!”
– Karen
Karen’s Story – A Decade of Strength
🎥 Watch Karen’s Story
- Stay active despite injuries or flare-ups
- Build strength and flexibility that lasts
- Protect joints and posture
- Move without fear — and without pain
Finding Strength, Even in the Hardest Times – Mary’s Story
Meet Mary.
Mary first discovered Pilates after her husband suggested she try it.
What began as a simple recommendation quickly became a lifeline — a space to reconnect with her body, find calm, and rebuild strength from the inside out.
When Mary was diagnosed with breast cancer, she didn’t stop coming to class.
Through treatment and recovery, Pilates became her steady companion — helping her stay mobile, keep her spirits lifted, and remind her of what her body could still do.
🎥 Mary’s Story
Mary’s Story – Movement, Strength & Purpose
At Finesse, we believe movement is medicine — for the body and for the mind.
Our physiotherapists and instructors work together to help you move safely, rebuild confidence, and reconnect with what makes you feel alive, no matter what stage of recovery you’re in.
We help women like Mary:
- Regain strength after illness or surgery
- Rebuild confidence in their movement
- Restore energy, balance, and peace of mind
What our clients say...
Stronger with Age
“At 50, I feel better than I did at 40 — and I put it down to Pilates!”
Karen
Resilience through Illness
“Pilates gave me a purpose during breast cancer treatment. It was my safe place, my healing place.”
Mary
Where to find us
Maynooth
Main Street Maynooth Co. Kildare W23 T6V3
Sallins
Station House, Unit 8 The Waterways Sallins Co. Kildare W91 VKK1
Pilates
Is your body starting to ache in places it never has before?
Want a challenge that will build you up, not break you?
Looking for a community of midlife+ women who get it?
- Reformer Pilates
- Clinical Pilates
- Physio - Rehab Clinic
- Massage
- Women’s Health Physio
The hidden health benefits of Pilates
Pilates is more than just stretching on a reformer — it’s a form of exercise with powerful, often hidden, health benefits.
- Bone Health: Pilates uses safe, weight-bearing movements that strengthen muscles and support bones, helping to reduce the risk of osteoporosis and fractures.
- Heart Health: Gentle but consistent movement boosts circulation, lowers blood pressure and supports long-term cardiovascular health.
- Menopause Support: Controlled breathing, strength work and mobility exercises ease stiffness, lift energy and help manage mood changes.
- Joint Health: By strengthening the muscles around hips, knees, and shoulders, Pilates supports joints, improves posture and reduces everyday aches and pains.
- Mental Health: Pilates doesn’t just strengthen the body — it also supports mental wellbeing. Focused breathing and mindful movement calm racing thoughts and bring a sense of balance.
For many women over 50, these benefits mean greater confidence, independence, and resilience for the years ahead.
- Reduce backpain
- Improve posture
- Increase flexibility
- Increase mobility
- Improve self-confidence
- Create lean, toned muscles
- Improve energy
- Better sleep
Injury, Recovery & Prevention
No matter how careful we are, life can throw us challenges — from a simple fall to surgery or illness. While we can’t prevent every setback, keeping your body strong, mobile, and balanced makes a huge difference. That’s where Pilates comes in.
Pilates builds core strength, stability, and flexibility — three key factors in reducing the risk of falls and injuries. But it doesn’t stop there. Because Pilates is adaptable, you don’t have to give it up when injuries or health issues arise. With the right guidance, movements can be modified to keep you active through flare-ups, joint replacements, or recovery after surgery
At Finesse, our physiotherapists and instructors often work together to help clients bridge the gap between rehab and everyday movement. Many of our clients say Pilates was the one thing they could continue before, during, and after their recovery.
Scan the QR code to watch Karen and Mary share how Pilates supported them through injury and illness.
A community of like-minded women!
Exercising alongside others adds another layer of support. The community you find here keeps you motivated, connected, and uplifted — a reminder that you don’t have to do it all alone.
We believe movement is medicine. Regular Pilates can ease stress, boost mood, and form a key part of long-term recovery, both physically and emotionally.
Menopause & Pilates
Menopause is a transformational time in every woman’s life when our bodies must face a variety of physical and psychological challenges. We battle hormonal fluctutations, loss of bone density, and issues such as weight gain and insomnia. Many of our clients are surprised when they find out just how beneficial Reformer Pilates is in tackling the effects of menopause and turn this time into an exciting and transformational time for their body:
- Reduce aches and pains
- Increase flexibility
- Improve self-confidence, energy and better sleep
- Boost hormone production