The Body Refinery

The Body Refinery is a movement and wellbeing studio in New Farm, Brisbane, bringing Pilates and allied health services together under one roof. Its offering includes Reformer, Mat and Studio Pilates, physiotherapy, exercise physiology, myotherapy, remedial massage, strength and conditioning, functional performance and specialised programs. The studio also provides women’s health services, pregnancy-focused options, neurological rehabilitation and support for concerns including jaw disorders and sporting performance.

The focus is on helping people move more comfortably and confidently, whether they are working towards general fitness, recovering from an injury or illness, managing chronic pain, improving mobility and flexibility, or building strength. Classes and treatments are tailored to each person’s body and goals, with the team advising on the combination of services that may best suit them. That makes the studio relevant to people starting a movement routine, those returning to exercise, and clients seeking structured rehabilitation or support for a specific condition.

Established in 2007, The Body Refinery is staffed by physiotherapists, exercise physiologists, myotherapists, remedial massage therapists and Pilates instructors. Its instructors hold qualifications from Polestar, Stott and BASI, while the broader team’s stated focus is Pilates, rehabilitation and healthy movement. The approach also incorporates mindful movement, breathing, balance, core strength and functional fitness rather than treating exercise as a one-size-fits-all program.

New clients can try four Reformer and Mat fitness classes for $50, while people who cannot attend the New Farm studio can access The Body Refinery Online. The online membership includes more than 120 Pilates, fitness and educational videos presented by the studio’s physiotherapists and Pilates instructors, with sessions available at different intensity levels. With its mix of classes, clinical services and specialised programs, the studio suits solo clients looking for guided exercise as well as people seeking a more considered pathway back to movement. It serves New Farm, Teneriffe, Newstead and surrounding Brisbane communities from its Lamington Street location.