HOW IS KT DIFFERENT FROM EVERY OTHER STUDIO?
Where did KT come From? KT is short for Kintsugi. It’s how we infuse the art and philosophy of Kintsugi into our approach to healing.
Kintsugi is the traditional Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with lacquer mixed with gold. Instead of hiding the cracks, Kintsugi highlights them, making the object more beautiful and meaningful, not less .
At KT we believe your body’s story, including pain or injury, is not something to erase. It’s something to honour. We meet you where you’re at, with your unique cracks, strengths, and history.
Our process, whether it’s through Reformer Pilates or any of our other services, is inspired by Kintsugi:
- We reflect on how you got here, and what your body has already experienced.
- We then envisage a stronger, more resilient version of yourself.
- We prepare a plan with progressions that respond to your needs.
- We act with tailored exercises, and guided movement.
- We invest in your future by empowering you to take care of your body long-term.
- We refresh with support, encouragement, and community, just like gold seams that reinforce the repaired pottery .
Just as the golden joinery becomes part of a piece’s beauty, our approach invites you to embrace your journey, not as imperfect, but as full of character and hope. Your life is not defined by what’s broken, but by how beautifully you’re repaired.
Where Did Pilates Come From?
During World War I, a German man named Joseph Pilates was interned in a camp on the Isle of Man. Surrounded by injured soldiers, many bedridden and unable to move, he knew inactivity would only make their recovery harder.
So, he began teaching them simple breathing and bodyweight exercises from their beds to maintain strength and lung function. But Joseph didn’t stop there.
Looking at the hospital beds around him, he had an idea. He attached springs to the bed frames to create resistance and assistance, allowing the injured soldiers to move, strengthen, and rehabilitate safely, even while lying down.
Those very makeshift machines became the foundation of what we now call the Reformer.
Today, Reformer Pilates continues to use springs, not just because of tradition, but because springs mimic the natural resistance of our muscles. They provide smooth, adjustable tension that challenges strength, balance, and control without stressing the joints.
At KT Health, we honour Joseph’s legacy every time someone steps onto a Reformer. What started as a solution for broken bodies in wartime is now one of the most effective, gentle, and intelligent forms of movement available.
It’s more than exercise, it’s a method built on compassion, ingenuity, and the belief that everyone deserves to move and heal.
Have any questions or concerns? Feel free to reach out or call me by clicking the button below. I can’t wait to help you on your pilates journey.
Mel – Studio Owner
