Welcome To Maya Rehab Pilates Studio
Contemporary Boutique Pilates Studio
MAYA Rehab Pilates Studio is centrally located in Belgrade’s beautiful Stari Grad (Old Town). We focus on one-on-one training. At our studio, we tailor programs to help our clients overcome pain, prevent injuries, and achieve balanced and strong bodies.
Founder Maja Whitworth holds a Diploma of Clinical Pilates from Melbourne, Australia, and is a Fully Certified STOTT Pilates Instructor.
Maja’s qualifications are recognized by the Australian Government and by national industry accreditation bodies, including the American Council on Exercise (ACE), Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA), and Canadian Fitness Professionals (Canfitpro).
Maja’s classes are fun, engaging, and accessible to all. Maja’s extensive knowledge of biomechanics, physiology, and rehabilitation techniques allows her to offer comprehensive care to her clients. She uses targeted rehabilitative exercises and psycho/social strategies to help clients alleviate pain, become stronger, and move with quality and control.
“You will feel better in ten sessions, look better in twenty sessions, and have a completely new body in thirty sessions.”
Our Location
Maya Rehab Pilates
Terazije 10
11000 Beograd
“And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
John 8:32
About Maya
Maja Whitworth is a Clinical Pilates Instructor specializing in a biopsychosocial approach to chronic pain management and rehab. Maja has a deep understanding of how pain, injury, and trauma, whether physical or emotional, are interconnected and can affect our health, nervous system, and ability to move freely, smoothly, and without fear or pain.
Maja’s extensive knowledge of biomechanics, physiology, and rehabilitation techniques allows her to offer comprehensive care to her clients using targeted rehabilitative exercises and psycho/social strategies to help them alleviate pain, become stronger, and feel connected, safe, and alive in their bodies again.
After more than a decade of experience in the Middle East, Australia, and Europe Maja has had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clients including those recovering from different kinds of trauma, injuries, surgeries, chronic pain, cancer patients, functional movement restoration, pre/post-natal, and athletes. During this time, she has gained invaluable experience in understanding the complex nature of individuals’ pain, trauma, and injury experiences and the role of different factors in the healing process.
Maja holds a Diploma of Clinical Pilates from Breathe Education in Melbourne (Australia) and is a Fully Certified STOTT Pilates Instructor.
Maja’s qualifications are recognized by the Australian Government and high-level industry accreditation bodies all over the world, including the American Council on Exercise (ACE), Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA), and Canadian Fitness Professionals (canfitpro).
Don’t Take Our Word For It, Take Theirs
FAQ
What is Clinical Pilates?
Clinical Pilates is a specialized form of Pilates used for chronic pain management, injury prevention, and rehab. Clinical Pilates classes are conducted by certified Clinical Pilates Instructors or physiotherapists with a deep understanding of biomechanics, exercise physiology, and pathology.
What is the difference between a Clinical Pilates and a Classical/Contemporary Pilates Instructor?
Clinical Pilates Instructors are qualified to conduct thorough Clinical Assessments, scan for “red flags” and other serious pathologies and review your medical history including x-rays and any tests you might have done. They will enquire about your injury and your lifestyle and take a holistic whole-body approach addressing not only the physical aspects of your well-being but also the emotional, physiological, and social aspects.
For that reason, Clinical Pilates Instructors can offer more comprehensive strategies. This may involve working with healthcare professionals such as psychotherapists, physical therapists, and doctors to ensure the best possible outcome.
What are the benefits of Clinical Pilates?
There are many! At MAYA Rehab Pilates, Clinical Pilates classes are tailored to help you heal, conquer pain, reclaim control over your body, improve your biomechanics, increase resilience, and rebuild your mind and body connection. Each class is individually designed and supervised, applying the latest scientific research that combines a comprehensive biopsychosocial approach to rehab with targeted Pilates exercises specific to your needs, injury, or conditi
What conditions is Clinical Pilates good for?
Clinical Pilates classes are suitable for a variety of needs, including:
CHRONIC PAIN or INJURY
CHRONIC HEADACHES
MUSCLE, TENDON OR JOINT INJURIES
PRE/POST NATAL
CANCER PATIENTS
PEOPLE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED TRAUMA
I am not injured; can I join Clinical Pilates Classes?
Absolutely!
Apart from injury prevention, Clinical Pilates classes will help you become stronger, improve your posture, have more energy and strength for daily tasks, sleep better, regain confidence, and be able to move fearlessly and with ease, with less anxiety and a better mood. You will become stronger, leaner, and more in control of your body.
What should I expect from my first appointment?
An initial appointment is 75 minutes. In addition to your Clinical Pilates session, it will include a Clinical Assessment, a detailed examination of your history, a physical examination, and a discussion of any specific exercises and strategies that will support your healing.
What should I bring to my first appointment?
Please come in comfortable clothes, ready to move. If you wear dance shoes, and/or have a question about your shoes, bring them too! Naturally, please bring any information from past medical providers, scans, or image findings.
How many sessions will I need?
Although everyone is unique, a typical treatment time for a performance-related injury is 5-10 sessions. We highly recommend that those who participate in elite activities continue their care with weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly follow-up appointments. This allows us to prevent any new injuries and continue to build on your performance goals.
Do you accept an insurance?
Clinical Pilates sessions are not accepted by insurance companies in Serbia.
Where are Maja's certifications from?
Maja earned our qualifications in Australia, Canada, and Dubai. Her qualifications are recognized by the Australian Government and by national industry accreditation bodies, including the American Council on Exercise (ACE), Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA), and Canadian Fitness Professionals (canfitpro).
WHERE AND WHEN IS RIGHT FOR YOU
Join our Live classes and meet our international community. We connect on the mat where you are in the world.
