THE new year has heralded an exciting development for a South Cumbria based physical practitioner, with the opening of a stunning treatment premises and yoga studio.
Katie Shaw has been treating clients requiring physical therapy and rehabilitation in the Grange-over-Sands area since 2012, when she qualified in Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation. Katie’s business has subsequently grown in line with her extended range of treatments, including acupuncture and shockwave therapy.
Originating from her personal passion for yoga and pilates, Katie gained her Teaching Diploma in Yoga and Pilates in 2018, with an aim to offer a more hands-on and interactive style of ‘physiyoga’.
“It was always my dream and ultimate goal to have my own yoga studio alongside my physical therapy business” says Katie.
“I began searching for a new premises 12 months ago but as soon as I walked through the door of the Holker School House, I saw the potential. It had space for a yoga studio and a separate therapy room, with bags of character to boot.”
During lockdown, Katie has been running her popular yoga classes online on Monday evenings and Wednesday mornings but is looking forward to being able to hold them face to face again in her new studio. She adds, “With the help of some wonderful local tradespeople I have been able to transform the space into a calming and welcoming facility.
“I wanted it to be somewhere that people could feel at ease and enjoy coming to whilst taking time for themselves. Of course, it also had to have a bit of wow factor too!
“I’ve used some trailing plants and a rainforest wall mural as a backdrop in the therapy room, combined with calming colours and eastern touches to create an east meets west vibe”
In 2021, Katie plans to offer an enhanced programme of yoga and pilates, introducing new beginners and intermediate yoga classes as well as core strength pilates classes.
Katie is welcoming other practitioners offering complimentary treatments or classes to work alongside her at the new centre, which benefits from a large car park. Already, Katie has welcomed a local GP who will offer pain-relieving cortisone injections along with a second yoga teacher, specialising in Yin and restorative-style yoga.
During the pandemic, Katie has been able to continue to provide essential treatments in line with government guidelines but is looking forward to recommencing a full treatment diary once restrictions are lifted.
For more information or to book a treatment or class, visit katieshawtherapy.co.uk or call 015395 58841. Online Zoom yoga classes take place on Mondays 6:30-7:30pm and Wednesdays 8:30am.
