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Samantha Wood, Sydney (2026)

27/02/2026

“Help! My Pilates client just told me they have rheumatoid arthritis… what do I need to know?”

As a physical therapist, these kinds of questions are exactly why I wrote Pilates for Rehabilitation, Second Edition.

When a client shares a diagnosis like rheumatoid arthritis, it can feel intimidating.
But with the right knowledge, you can work with them safely and confidently.

Inside the book on page 412, I break down:
✔️ What rheumatoid arthritis actually is
✔️ Causes & risk factors
✔️ Common symptoms
✔️ Clinical goals for Pilates programming
✔️ Precautions & contraindications you MUST know
✔️ Recommended Pilates exercises

This isn’t about guessing. It’s about understanding pathology, protecting your client’s joints, and using Pilates as a powerful rehabilitation tool.

If you’re a Pilates instructor who wants to work confidently with clients who have complex conditions — this book was written for you.

Comment “RA” and I’ll send you the link to learn more about Pilates for Rehabilitation, Second Edition.
Or you can head to the link in my bio to purchase your copy right now. ✨

26/02/2026

Let me show you how to stop straining your neck during supine ab exercises.

I'll also show you the correct position your neck should be in when doing prone back extension exercises.

This video comes from a previous Muscle of the Month feature I regularly send to all my email subscribers.
(so if you like this video and want to see more like it, be sure to subscribe to my email list for free, link is in my bio)

Ultimately what we are looking at here is the deep neck flexors, as opposed to the superficial muscles of the neck.

How do we activate the deep flexors? In the video above I give a few of my favorite hacks for accessing these muscles while inhibiting the more superficial neck muscles.

Let me know what you think in the comments! Have you tried any of these exercises with your clients?

25/02/2026

Not 1, not 2, but THREE Barefoot Luxury retreats are happening this year!! 😍😍

What catches your eye?
Bali in the spring?
Greece in the summer?
Costa Rica in the winter?

These weeklong wellness and adventure retreats are just the thing for a total body/mind/spirit reset.

At every Baredoot Luxury retreat, you'll find:
✅Gorgeous surroundings embedded in nature.
✅Healthy, delicious food.
✅Daily Pilates and yoga classes.
✅Group excursions to explore the local beaches and sites.
✅Community service activity to give back to the regions that warmly welcome us.
✅Poolside relaxation.
✅Sound bath and meditation.
✅Onsite or nearby spa.
✅Plenty of free time to yourself or to link up with other guests to find more adventures together.

Space is still available for Greece and Costa Rica, but Bali is currently sold out.
(However, if Bali is really calling your name, DM me 😉)

Register now or get more details at the link in my bio. ✨

24/02/2026

AMSTERDAM! This April I'll be in town for THREE exciting events!

1) Pilates for Injuries & Pathologies: Orthopedic Injuries

2) Pilates for Injuries & Pathologies: Chronic Pain & Neurological Conditions

3) Inspire/Level UP Collaborative Workshop (details below)

I'll be teaming up with some of my FAVORITE educators, and for the first ever Inspire/Level UP collaborative workshop event, hosted by !

WHAT IS IT?
1 day, 3 mini workshops with each instructor + physical practice, note taking, Q & A, analysis, and discussion.

Ashley Richie () – Pilates for Pregnancy & Beyond

Rika Brixie () – Pilates for Scoliosis

Samantha Wood – Pilates for Injuries & Pathologies

"Attending the day is a chance to go deeper into the repertoires of Ashley, Rika, and Sam’s courses, while following their personal approach to 3 diverse client case studies."

Join us on April 9, 2026 at in Amsterdam.

Register and get more info at the link in my bio. This is going to be so fun! 😊✨

20/02/2026

❣️SYDNEY: MARCH 2026 🦘
Pilates for Injuries & Pathologies

We're only 3 weeks away from these exciting courses!

With all other nearby courses (Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore) already SOLD OUT for 2026, this is your last opportunity to dive deep into advanced rehabilitation techniques in this region.

📣 Exciting news for New Zealand instructors: Join us live via satellite from The Physio Pilates Studio in Auckland! BASI faculty member Simone ()—who has completed this training twice—will be there to facilitate, answer questions, and assist with movement work. No travel to Australia required!

✨Course Details:✨

📍 Pilates for Injuries & Pathologies: Orthopedics
⏰ March 13-15

📍 Pilates for Injuries & Pathologies: Chronic Pain & Neurological Conditions
⏰ March 20-21

Ready to deepen your Pilates for rehabilitation toolkit? Learn more and secure your spot via the links in my bio.

Early registration ensures this course runs and helps finalize logistics. Don't miss out!

20/02/2026

If someone asked you to explain what "tennis elbow" is, would you know what to say?

Would you know what to do with a Pilates client who had tennis elbow?

Tennis elbow is one of several injuries in the elbow and wrist I have added to the second edition of my book, Pilates for Rehabilitation.

If you already have this edition, flip to page 400 and you'll find two pages of information on Tennis Elbow, like
✅ What it is
✅ Causes and risk factors
✅ Symptoms
✅ Precautions and contraindications
✅ Goals
✅ Recommended Pilates exercises

Grab your copy at the link in my bio and level up your knowledge and confidence in Pilates for Rehabilitation ✨📖🤓

19/02/2026

Have you ever had a Pilates client who had frozen shoulder, or was recovering from a mastectomy? How confident did you feel working with that client and knowing what their body needed or should avoid?

In my Pilates for Rehabilitation video on frozen shoulder and mastectomy, I walk you through the Pilates rehab protocol I took my patient, Miko, through when she was working through both of these conditions.

This video presents like a mini-workshop, where I go over the background of Miko's condition, anatomy, and step-by-step exercise instructions with Miko--a real patient--so you can see how our sessions progressed in real time.

We covered so much ground with Miko that I divided her sessions up into 2 videos.

Each video is nearly 2 hours and covers 4-6 sessions on both Mat and Apparatus.
Each video is only $29 USD.

Get instant, lifetime access. Learn at your own pace.

Head to the link in my bio to get more info and purchase the video(s) you'd like.

18/02/2026

✨WELLNESS & ADVENTURE RETREAT✨
PAROS, GREECE 🇬🇷
June 17-23, 2026

Here's your journal entry in 4 months: "Today I'm relaxing by the pool on a Greek island, gazing at the Aegean Sea while the sun sets. I haven't read a single email all day and don't plan to."

You can make this real. You just have to say YES to yourself. YES to adventure. YES to wellness. YES to getting away to recharge in peace.

This retreat is for you, on the #1 BEST island in the world (according to 's 2025 Best Awards):
Paros, Greece.

We’ll be staying at the unique, 5-star, cliffside resort, . Every room has a gorgeous, expansive sea view. Plus onsite restaurant, spa, yoga shala, poolside bar, and amazing pool!

I’ll teach a daily Pilates class exclusive to this retreat group in the panoramic yoga shala, alongside who will teach a daily yoga class. But don’t worry, you don’t have to have any Pilates or yoga experience to have a blast in these classes!

Scheduled group activities include a private boat charter with snorkeling and swimming, a day trip to Antiparos, a sound healing and meditation journey, and 2 group dinners at the onsite cliffside restaurant.

You’ll have plenty of free time to hang out poolside, explore the local villages, check out the nearby beautiful beaches, book a spa treatment at the onsite spa, or try outdoor adventures like horseback riding, cycling, hiking, water sports, wine tasting, and more!

Some rooms have already sold out, so act fast to secure a spot in this one-of-a-kind wellness and adventure retreat in gorgeous Greece!

Registration link with more details is in my bio.

16/02/2026

Do you know what to do when a Pilates client comes in and says they have a torn rotator cuff, or a partial ACL tear, or that they've been cleared for exercise after a hip replacement?

Do you feel confident in your knowledge of these conditions, or other similar conditions?

If you've been wanting to take my full 3-day course, Pilates for Injuries & Pathologies: Orthopedics, but haven't been able to due to location or finances, your solution is here!

Introducing Pilates for Injuries & Pathologies: Orthopedics ON DEMAND through ! 😍

Now you can finally take the full, 6-module course online at your own convenience and pace. 🙌

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

✅ Comprehensive knowledge of functional anatomy and biomechanics

✅ Deep understanding of movement dysfunctions and injuries

✅ Adapt and apply Pilates safely and intelligently for injured clients

✅ Know when to modify, progress, or avoid specific movements

We wanted this online course to be flexible to meet the different needs of the instructor and physio community.
Each module covers a different area of the body, so you can take individual modules based on your own interests, or take all 6.

Ready to get started? Access the course now through the link in my bio.

Feel free to DM me with any questions that come up for you along the way. 😊

15/02/2026

Happy Valentine's Day!! ❤️❤️

(Love this cute image from 😍)

13/02/2026

In case you missed it, the newest issue of is out now and it's completely free online!

In this issue I shine a light on research that examines how Pilates impacts those with Fibromyalgia.

I also want to thank for featuring my new book, Pilates for Rehabilitation (2nd Edition). 🙏❤️

Go check it out and subscribe for FREE! 🙌

12/02/2026

✨MENTORSHIP SESSIONS✨
I'm back in ☀️ California and have a few openings in my February schedule for 1-on-1 mentorship sessions (online or in-person in Los Angeles).

If you or one of your clients has a specific injury or condition and you'd like some help coming up with a safe, well-rounded Pilates session, I've got you covered!

Hit the link in my bio to request an appointment. I'd love to work with you!

Samantha Wood

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