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Women's Health & Pilates

Physio-led space blending pelvic health and pilates

A specialist clinic in North Tyneside, dedicated to women's health, recovery, and safe, effective movement. A space for real bodies and real progress.

Our approach is shaped to educate, empower and support you on your journey to restore confidence, guided by experienced healthcare professionals

Lumina women's health physiotherapy and Pilates studio, North Shields

Why Choose Lumina

At Lumina we do not believe in the one size fits all approach. You are supported by physiotherapists who provide a thorough assessment, tailored exercise, and clinical guidance, helping you move with confidence, manage symptoms effectively, and achieve meaningful results.

Local
And flexible
Small
Group classes
All
Ages and abilities
Kyra Black, women's health physiotherapist at Lumina, North Shields

Kyra Black

Co-Founder

  • Graduated 2017 - Physiotherapy BSc, Northumbria University
  • HCPC & Chartered Physiotherapy Society Member
  • Senior NHS • Private Paediatric • Private MSK experience
  • Trained member, Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists
  • Mummy MOT® Practitioner
  • APPI Matwork Pilates L2
  • APPI Ante & Postnatal Pilates
  • Reformer Pilates L1
Nina Cowell, women's health physiotherapist at Lumina, North Shields

Nina Cowell

Co-Founder

  • Graduated 2021 - Physiotherapy BSc
  • HCPC & Chartered Physiotherapy Society Member
  • Senior Paediatric experience
  • Pelvic Health Practitioner
  • APPI Matwork Pilates L2
  • APPI Ante & Postnatal Pilates
  • Reformer Pilates L1

Clinical Expertise

Founded by Kyra and Nina, two highly qualified physiotherapists with extensive combined experience. We bring tailored assessment and evidence-based treatment to every client.

Safe Movement

Using our specialist skills our classes are tailored to your body's needs, ensuring correct technique and progression so you can move well with confidence and feel secure in your body at every stage of your journey.

Community Connection

Our studio isn't just about classes - it's about forming real connections, celebrating your body and progress together and creating a network that helps you feel welcomed, supported and connected with others.

Services tailored to you

Pilates Classes

Physio-led Pilates in small group and private sessions, focusing on core stability, functional strength, mobility, balance and coordination. Suitable for all levels, with modifications offered throughout.

  • Reformer Pilates
  • Mat Pilates
  • Beginner Friendly
  • Small Groups

Postnatal & Postpartum Pilates

Physio-led postnatal Pilates classes designed to safely rebuild core strength, pelvic floor function and confidence through your postpartum recovery. You're more than welcome to bring your little one along to class.

  • Postpartum Recovery
  • Core & Pelvic Floor
  • Babies Welcome
  • All Stages Postnatal

Pregnancy

Helping manage aches, pains and other musculoskeletal issues during each trimester to help you move with more comfort and confidence. Within your appointment we assess movement to help you to continue to adapt your exercise safely, tailored to your changing body.

  • Pelvic Floor Health
  • Safe Movement
  • Pelvic Pain
  • Posture

Mummy MOT® (Postnatal 6 - 8 weeks +)

Our Mummy MOT® is an All About Mum Assessment. A comprehensive postnatal review designed to support your postpartum recovery after birth - no matter how long ago. We assess spinal and pelvic movement, pelvic floor strength, tummy muscle separation, and C-section recovery to ensure your body is healing well. We create a personalised recovery plan tailored to your goals, helping you regain strength, confidence, and control.

  • Postnatal Recovery
  • Symptom Management
  • Pelvic Floor Health
  • Functional Strength

Acupuncture

Acupuncture delivered by our AACP-trained chartered physiotherapist, used alongside traditional physiotherapy treatments to help ease pain, release muscle tension and support your recovery.

Women's Health Acupuncture

Treating a variety of women's health issues including menopausal symptoms, amenorrhoea, endometriosis, PMOS (formerly PCOS), incontinence, pelvic girdle pain and back pain.

  • AACP Trained
  • Pain Management
  • Muscle Tension
  • Acute or Persistent Issues

Paediatrics

Our paediatric physiotherapy assessment supports babies and children aged 3 months to 4 years with a thorough review of their movement, strength, co-ordination and developmental milestones. We provide a clear treatment plan to help your child grow and move with confidence.

  • 3 Months - 4 Years
  • Movement Assessment
  • Developmental Milestones
  • Treatment Plan

Find a class or appointment

Browse our class schedule and book your spot, or find a convenient time for a one-to-one appointment. Spaces are limited so we recommend booking in advance.

If you require an appointment and the available timings do not work for you, please contact us and we will do our best to help. We are also running 6-week block bookings of postnatal and antenatal matwork and reformer Pilates classes - please contact us to book your place or find out more information.

If you experience any issues with bookings please let us know and we will assist you as soon as possible.

We are running 6-week block bookings of postnatal and antenatal matwork and reformer Pilates classes - please contact us to book your place or find out more information.

Matwork

  • 4 Classes
  • 6 Classes
  • 8 Classes

Reformer

  • 4 Classes
  • 6 Classes
  • 8 Classes

Hybrid

  • 2 Matwork & 2 Reformer
  • 3 Matwork & 3 Reformer
  • 4 Matwork & 4 Reformer

Combined Antenatal and Postnatal Bundle

Total: £698

  • During Pregnancy
  • 1 assessment
  • 2 physio treatments
  • 1 block antenatal matwork
  • After Birth
  • 1 postnatal assessment
  • 2 physio treatments
  • 1 block Pilates matwork

Postnatal Bundles

  • Mummy MOT® + 1 block matwork classes£215
  • Mummy MOT® + ×6 reformer classes£290

Pregnancy Care Package

Matwork: £350

Reformer: £440

  • 1 × Pregnancy Physio Assessment (45-60 min)
  • 2 × Pregnancy Physio Treatment Sessions
  • 1 × block Physio-led mat Pregnancy Pilates Class
  • Massage included as hands-on treatment

Postnatal Recovery Package

Matwork: £350

Reformer: £440

  • 1 × Postnatal Assessment (45-60 min)
  • 2 × Physiotherapy Treatments
  • 1 × block Physio-led mat Pilates Classes

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Our Clinic and Studios

A beautiful space designed with you in mind - light, calm, and fully equipped for physiotherapy, reformer Pilates, and matwork classes.

Lumina reformer Pilates studio
Lumina reformer Pilates room
Lumina matwork Pilates studio
Lumina Pilates studio space
Lumina physiotherapy treatment room
Lumina consultation room

What our clients say

We'd love to hear from you

Whether you have a question about our services or you're ready to get started, drop us a message and we'll be in touch.

Studio

73 Howard Street, Tynemouth, North Shields, NE30 1AF

Email

luminaphysio.pilates@gmail.com

Phone

07592 871 723
07807 492 104

Facilities

Toilets and shower
Baby changing area
Tea and coffee

A Note for Our Visitors

To help us maintain a safe and comfortable environment for all clients, we kindly ask that where possible babies are brought in a baby carrier or sling (unless attending a one-to-one appointment).

Parking

Free parking is available in Norfolk Street car park, directly behind the clinic, for up to 2 hours. Free all day on Saturdays and Sundays.

Pay and display parking is available at the bottom of Howard Street. Charges apply Monday to Saturday 8:30am - 5:30pm, and is free outside of these hours.

Please always check current signs and restrictions before leaving your vehicle.

Ready to begin?

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