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- OSTEOLATES THERAPY · LONDON COLNEY, ST ALBANS -

The missing link
between therapy
and lasting results.

Osteolates Therapy is a system Teejay Sogunro developed at The Sogunro Practice. It combines specialist soft tissue treatment with Applied Pilates rehabilitation exercise — getting you better faster than either approach alone. As a result, it is the foundation on which all lasting improvement is built. Ample free parking on site.
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Developed by Teejay Sogunro

Soft tissue + Pilates rehab

From £65 · 30 min

25+ years' experience

Free parking · M25 J223

65 Express session

30 min targeted soft tissue treatment

£110 Full session

60 min comprehensive treatment + rehab exercise plan

25+ Years developing the method

Not a generic protocol — a system built case by case

2 In one session

Hands-on treatment and targeted rehabilitation exercise

Many people suffer from recurring pain that other treatments haven't solved. Osteolates is designed for exactly that situation — when you're stuck in a cycle and nothing lasts.  Read Teejay's story →

- UNDERSTANDING THE METHOD -

What is Osteolates Therapy?

Osteolates Therapy is a system Teejay developed after over 25 years of working with clients who were stuck in a cycle of chronic pain. As a result, it was built to solve a specific problem — the gap that exists between standalone soft tissue therapy and exercise rehabilitation.

Most people with musculoskeletal pain receive either hands-on treatment or exercise. However, neither works as well in isolation. Soft tissue treatment can relieve a tight muscle but cannot retrain a movement pattern. Exercise can build strength but cannot release tissue that is inhibiting normal movement. In other words, you need both — in the right sequence.

"We have found over the years that clients who combine Applied Pilates exercises with Osteolates soft tissue treatment improve strength and flexibility more quickly — and their improvements last."

Specifically, Osteolates uses a combination of innovative soft tissue treatment techniques, stretching, and Applied Pilates rehabilitation exercise to help clients resolve chronic and acute musculoskeletal issues that other treatments have not been able to solve. Because of this, it is particularly effective for people who have already tried physiotherapy, osteopathy, or chiropractic without lasting results.

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Osteolates Therapy - Applied Pilates Studio Initial Assessment in London Colney, St Albans

- THE TREATMENT PROCESS -

How Osteolates Therapy works

Every Osteolates session follows a structured process. However, it is not a fixed protocol — it adapts to what your body needs at that point in your recovery. In particular, the sequence matters: preparing tissue first, then exercising it, delivers better results than exercise alone.

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Assessment of tissue and movement - Teejay assesses which muscles are tight, inhibited, or guarding a painful joint. As a result, treatment is targeted at the actual problem — not just the symptom.

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Specialist soft tissue treatment - Hands-on treatment to increase circulation, reduce pain, release tight structures, and activate inhibited muscles. In addition, this prevents muscles becoming fibrotic — a common cause of long-term chronic issues.

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Targeted rehabilitation exercise - Applied Pilates exercises are then introduced while the tissue is receptive and the nervous system response has improved. Because of this, exercise becomes far more effective than it would be without the preparation.

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Written home care plan - Full sessions include a written home care plan so you can continue the rehabilitation between appointments. Therefore, your recovery progresses even on the days you are not in the studio.

Please note: Teejay Sogunro is not a physiotherapist, osteopath, or chiropractor. Applied Pilates and Osteolates Therapy are movement-based rehabilitation and exercise services delivered by a STOTT Pilates certified instructor and qualified sports therapist. If you are under active medical care, please consult your GP before booking.

CLINICAL 

HIVAMAT deep oscillation therapy Deep tissue healing for accelerated post-surgical recovery of acute and chronic soft tissue issues and inflammation.

SUPPORT 

Kinesiology and stability taping Supportive and corrective taping to maintain tissue changes between sessions.

CORE 

Soft tissue mobilisation Deep tissue work to release restrictions and restore normal muscle function.

SPORTS THERAPY 

Remedial massage & Sports massage Targeted massage for musculoskeletal pain, tension and recovery.

SPECIALIST 

Dry needling Trigger point needling using acupuncture needles to release deep tissue tension and restore muscle activation.

REHAB 

Applied Pilates exercise Condition-specific exercises prescribed and supervised during the session.

- WHY THE COMBINATION WORKS -

Osteolates Therapy - the prerequisite that makes Applied Pilates work better

Exercise alone is often not enough. In particular, when muscles are tight, inhibited, or guarding a painful joint, the nervous system prevents them from responding normally to exercise. As a result, the same exercises that should help can plateau — or in some cases make things worse. Osteolates solves this problem before it starts.

WITHOUT PREPARATION

Exercise alone

Tight and inhibited muscles cannot respond properly. Progress plateaus. Pain persists.


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THE RESULT

Applied Pilates that lasts

Exercises land on prepared tissue. Strength builds. Movement improves. Pain resolves.

THE MISSING LINK

Osteolates Therapy

Prepares the tissue. Releases restrictions. Activates inhibited muscles. Maximises the benefit of every Pilates exercise.

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Tissue is prepared before exercise

Soft tissue treatment prepares the muscles so they can respond to and maximise the benefit of doing the right Applied Pilates exercises. As a result, the same exercises produce significantly better outcomes.

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Inhibited muscles are reactivated

When a joint becomes painful, the nervous system inhibits surrounding muscles to protect it. However, those inhibited muscles must be reactivated before exercise can address the underlying weakness effectively.

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Chronic issues are prevented

Osteolates prevents muscles from becoming fibrotic — losing their elasticity — and the formation of adhesions that cause long-term chronic problems. In other words, it addresses damage before it becomes permanent.

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Progress is faster and lasts longer

Clients who combine Applied Pilates with Osteolates Therapy improve strength and flexibility more quickly. Furthermore, those improvements are maintained between sessions rather than declining between appointments.

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- WHEN IT HELPS MOST -

Osteolates Therapy is particularly effective in these situations

Osteolates works for a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. However, it is most effective in specific situations — particularly where standard treatment alone has not produced lasting results.

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Back pain and sciatica - Tight and guarding muscles around the spine respond well to soft tissue treatment before Applied Pilates exercise. As a result, both the pain and its cause are addressed simultaneously. Back pain page →

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Posture and core stability
- Tight hamstrings or over-flexible hamstrings can both cause pelvic instability and back pain. Osteolates prepares the tissue before Applied Pilates corrects the root cause.. Posture help →

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Osteoarthritis and joint pain - When joints become dysfunctional, surrounding muscles guard and compensate. Osteolates redresses this imbalance — increasing circulation, reducing pain, and activating inhibited muscles.

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Sports injuries and muscle issues - Muscle, tendon and ligament issues that become apparent as your exercise programme progresses are resolved through Osteolates. Therefore, your Pilates programme can continue without setbacks.

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Pre- and post-surgical rehabilitation - Before surgery, Osteolates prevents fibrosis and maintains joint range of movement. After surgery, it maximises functionality during the long-term recovery process.  Rehab→ 

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Stuck in a cycle of pain - Many people suffer from recurring musculoskeletal issues that result in chronic pain from muscle imbalance and scar tissue build-up. In particular, Osteolates helps clients who have been unable to break this cycle through other treatments.

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Osteoporosis management - Clients with osteoporosis who combine Applied Pilates with Osteolates improve strength and flexibility more quickly. In addition, only clinically appropriate exercises are ever prescribed.

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Pilates progress has plateaued - If you are an existing Applied Pilates client whose progress has slowed, Osteolates is often the reason. As a result, an occasional session can unlock improvements that months of additional exercise cannot achieve alone.

- SESSION PRICING -

Osteolates Therapy St Albans - Prices

Two session options depending on what you need. Both are available as standalone treatment or alongside your Applied Pilates programme.

Express Session

£65

30 minutes · targeted treatment

 ✓Targeted soft tissue treatment 

 ✓Focused rehabilitation movement

 ✓Ideal add-on for existing members

 ✓Effective for specific flare-ups


RECOMMEND - Full Session

£110

60 minutes · comprehensive treatment

 ✓Full soft tissue assessment

 ✓Hands-on treatment throughout

 ✓Targeted rehabilitation exercise

 ✓Written home care plan included

 ✓Suitable standalone or with Pilates

Osteolates Therapy sessions are available by appointment on weekdays and Saturdays. As a result, they can be scheduled before, after, or between your Applied Pilates sessions.

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- CLIENT RESULTS -

What clients say about Osteolates Therapy in St Albans

★★★★★ Google Reviews · London Colney, St Albans

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BACK PAIN & OSTEOLATES

""I've been coming here for over a year and it's been so helpful at keeping my back pain at bay, in a way that none of the other therapies I've tried could." — TERRY WOLFF. · ST ALBANS

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10 YEARS ATTENDING

"I have been going to The Sogunro Practice for the past 10 years, doing Applied Pilates twice a week. It makes a huge difference to my overall health, strength and balance."— ANNA BUTTERWORTH. · RICKMANSWORT

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OSTEOLATES & PILATES COMBINED

"The combination of Osteolates Therapy and the small group sessions completely transformed how I exercise. Nobody else explained my movement patterns like that."— MICHAEL T. · RADLETT 

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- GETTING STARTED -

How to book Osteolates Therapy in St Albans

Osteolates Therapy is available to both new and existing clients. However, the path is slightly different depending on whether you are new to the practice or already attending.

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New client? 

Start with £85 Assessment

All new clients begin with a movement assessment. As a result, Teejay understands your history before prescribing any treatment. Osteolates is then recommended where appropriate. 

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Existing client?

Book directly

If you are already attending Applied Pilates sessions, call or email to book an Osteolates session at a time that complements your existing programme. No re-assessment required.

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Osteolates only? 

Standalone sessions available

Osteolates Therapy is available as a standalone service — you do not need to be a Pilates client. In particular, it works well as an addition to any other exercise programme or recovery plan.

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- QUALIFICATIONS BEHIND OSTEOLATES THERAPY -

✓ STOTT PILATES® Full Comprehensive Certified ✓ YMCA Professional Fitness Instructor ✓ Qualified Sports Therapist ✓ Trigger Point Dry Needling ✓ Studied BSc (Hons) Osteopathy - Middlesex University ✓ Registered Healthcare Practitioner ✓ England Over-60s Squash Representative 2024

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- EVERYTHING YOU NEED BEFORE YOU BOOK -

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RELATED SERVICE
Applied Pilates
Osteolates works best alongside Applied Pilates. STOTT certified, full apparatus, max 7.
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LOCATION
London Colney, St Albans
Free parking. Unit 5, Hertfordshire Business Centre, AL2 1JG. 2 min M25 J22.
Directions & map→

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COMMON REASON TO BOOK
Back pain & sciatica
Osteolates is particularly effective for back pain, sciatica and joint pain in St Albans.
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REVIEWS
5-star Google reviews
Read what clients say about Osteolates Therapy and Applied Pilates in St Albans.
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PRICING
From £65 · Express session5
Full session £110. All Pilates prices including membership also available.
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AVAILABILITY
Weekdays & Saturdays
By appointment. Fits around your Pilates sessions or standalone.
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- COMMON QUESTIONS -

Questions about Osteolates Therapy

What exactly is Osteolates Therapy? Osteolates Therapy is a system Teejay Sogunro developed that combines specialist soft tissue treatment techniques with Applied Pilates rehabilitation exercise. In other words, it addresses both the tissue restriction and the movement pattern in a single session — getting you better faster than either approach alone. It is particularly effective for musculoskeletal conditions that other treatments have not resolved.

Is Osteolates the same as physiotherapy or osteopathy? No. Teejay Sogunro is not a physiotherapist, osteopath, or chiropractor. However, Osteolates Therapy draws on osteopathic and sports therapy principles and is delivered by a STOTT Pilates fully comprehensive certified instructor and qualified sports therapist with over 25 years of clinical experience. It is a movement-based rehabilitation service. If you are under active medical care, please consult your GP before booking.

Do I need to be a Pilates client to have Osteolates Therapy? No — Osteolates Therapy is available as a standalone service. However, clients who combine it with Applied Pilates sessions improve more quickly. As a result, Teejay will often recommend that existing Osteolates clients consider Applied Pilates as their condition improves, and vice versa.

How does Osteolates help with back pain specifically? Back pain is often maintained by a cycle of tight guarding muscles, inhibited deep stabilisers, and compensatory movement patterns. Osteolates addresses all three. Because of this, it works at both the tissue level (releasing tight and guarding muscles) and the movement level (reactivating inhibited stabilisers through targeted Pilates exercise). As a result, both the pain and its cause are treated simultaneously. Back pain St Albans page →

How often do I need Osteolates sessions? This depends on your condition. In particular, for acute issues, sessions are typically weekly initially, then fortnightly as you improve. For existing Applied Pilates clients, occasional Osteolates sessions — perhaps once a month — are enough to maintain progress and address any new tissue restrictions that appear as your programme advances. Teejay will advise you based on your specific presentation.

What is the difference between the £65 and £110 sessions? The Express session at £65 is 30 minutes and is targeted at a specific area or issue. It is ideal as a regular add-on for existing Pilates members managing a particular problem. The Full session at £110 is 60 minutes and includes a comprehensive assessment, hands-on treatment throughout, targeted rehabilitation exercise, and a written home care plan. As a result, the Full session is recommended for new Osteolates clients and those with more complex presentations. View all prices→

Why Applied Pilates Sessions compliments Osteolates Therapy and not generic large pilates classes  Watch Video→

Where is the studio and is there parking? Unit 5, Hertfordshire Business Centre, Alexander Road, London Colney, St Albans, AL2 1JG. Ample free parking on site. 2 minutes from M25 junction 22. 10 minutes from St Albans, Radlett, and Hatfield. Map and directions→

- READY TO BREAK THE CYCLE? -

Start with the session that changes everything.

Book an Osteolates Therapy session at The Sogunro Practice in London Colney. Soft tissue treatment and targeted rehabilitation exercise in a single session. No waiting. No guesswork. Ample free parking on site.  Free Parking & Directions→

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The Sogunro Practice · Applied Pilates & Osteolates Therapy, London Colney · St Albans · Hertfordshire · Free parking on site