About
A quieter kind of clinic
Stillwater was founded to give people time: time to be heard, to understand their body and to recover properly.
Why we started
After a decade in busy clinics with fifteen-minute appointments, our founder wanted to practise differently.
Stillwater opened in 2020 with two treatment rooms, a small Pilates studio and a rule that nobody is ever rushed out the door.
What guides us
- 01
Listen first
The most useful part of an assessment is usually the conversation.
- 02
Explain everything
You should leave knowing what is wrong, why, and what happens next.
- 03
Build independence
Our goal is for you to need us less, not to keep you coming back.
Your practitioners
Dr Elise Hart
Founder, physiotherapist
Fifteen years in practice with a focus on spinal and pelvic health.
Marcus Lee
Physiotherapist
Works with runners, surfers and anyone returning to sport.
Sofia Brandt
Clinical Pilates instructor
Leads small-group reformer classes and one-to-one sessions.