Building Stronger Foundations for Growing Bodies and Minds
In Partnership with Proactive Health — Accredited Exercise Physiologists delivering fun, interactive Pilates-based movement therapy that supports your child's physical development, motor skills, emotional regulation, and confidence — wherever they are.
The Challenge
Why Movement Matters More Than Ever
Less than 1 in 4 Australian children meet the recommended 60 minutes of daily physical activity.
22% are developmentally vulnerable when they start school. And children born this decade are predicted to have a shorter life expectancy than their parents.
This isn't just a fitness issue — it's a developmental one. Core strength is the foundation for how children learn to sit, write, regulate emotions, and engage socially. When children don't move enough, it shows up everywhere.
The Approach
Every child deserves the chance to thrive.
And movement is where it starts.
Kids Heart Pilates creates inclusive, supportive environments where children of all abilities are empowered through joyful, engaging movement experiences. As leaders in paediatric exercise-based therapy, we partner with families, educators, and allied health teams to nurture physical literacy, motor skills, emotional regulation, and social development — providing early intervention that builds the foundation for lifelong confidence and health.
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The Evidence
The Science behind the movement.
Research confirms Pilates improves muscle strength, postural control, core stability, flexibility, and quality of life in children (Hornsby et al, 2020). Core strength sits at the foundation of all five key areas of child development — physical, sensory, cognitive, social-emotional, and language.
All sessions are delivered by Accredited Exercise Physiologists with specialist paediatric training, founded on over 14 years of clinical expertise.
What We Offer
How We Support Your Child
Our team offers flexible, therapist-led services designed to meet your child where they are — at the clinic, at home, at school, or in the pool.
- 1:1 Exercise Physiology, Pilates & Hydrotherapy: Individualised movement therapy in-clinic, at home, at school, or in the pool.
- Small Group Classes: Capped at 8 children, building motor skills, confidence, and social connection.
- Holiday Programs: Ages 3–10, 4 days/week during school holidays, ratios of 1:6 (1:4 for additional needs).
- School & Home Visits: Therapy brought directly to your child's everyday environment.
- Early Learning Programs: In-centre movement programs aligned to our MoveMentor educator framework.
- Online Programs: Therapist-led sessions and resources delivered to your home.
Book Appointment
High-quality allied health is about more than just a single session. Our clinicians use a multidisciplinary approach combining manual therapy, exercise intervention, and patient education. Fill in your details below and our friendly Proactive team will call you back to match you with the right clinician and confirm a time that suits.
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