A FORMER international ice dancer has opened a new sports injury and Pilates clinic in Bowdon.

Clinic Equilibrium on Hall Road boasts two fully equipped studios and one treatment room allowing visitors to access a range of treatments and exercise therapies all under one roof.

The studios host an array of classes using a range of specialist Pilates equipment known as reformers, cadillacs and split pedal chairs that have been imported from Argentina.

From the new year, Clinic Equilibrium will be the first in the area to offer aerial Pilates which takes the pure principles of Pilates and incorporates the use of gravity to mobilise movement, intensify stretch and improve strength and stability.

The clinic has been founded by Lindsey Woolstencroft, a sport rehabilitator and Pilates specialist who moved last year from working in Wimbledon with the Australian Physio and Pilates Institute, the country’s leaders in physio and Pilates treatment and education.

The 28-year-old, originally from Poulton-le-Fylde, has practised Pilates for 14 years after being advised to take it up as a teenage ice dancer to strengthen her core and posture.

She representED Team GB in ice dancing and went on to work as a professional performer and coach alongside Olympic champions in shows across the globe, including the Dutch and Belgian versions of Dancing on Ice.

Lindsey said: “The Clinic Equilibrium name reflects what we’re trying to achieve – to have the perfect balance in health and wellbeing. I am delighted to be able to offer new and exciting classes in a bespoke relaxing environment.

"Quality and care is key to me so all classes will be kept small and semi-private so that the attention given can be comparable with that of private sessions”

To mark its opening Clinic Equilibrium is hosting an open day on November 14 between 10am and 2pm. A variety of free workshops will be on offer.

More information at www.clinicequilibrium.com