Body Mechanix Wellness Centre

Body Mechanix Wellness Centre is situated in the heart of Sandton, Johannesburg. It is owned by Mark and Ashley Ritchie. It is one of the largest Private Health studios in South Africa. The centre has two large BASI Pilates studios, one GYROTONIC® studio and a Private Gym. We also have an on site Chiropractor, Biokineticist and Massage Therapists.

We are unique in our personal approach to all our clients.
Taking specific care to meet your requirements and understanding
your needs. Professionalism and Experience is our key.

The Body Arts and Science International (BASI) method of Pilates is taught by highly qualified and experienced instructors. In each session the body and mind are worked as a whole. The BASI method encourages functional movement patterns that enhance life for all and improves sportsman’s and woman’s performance.

Body Mechanix is the Gauteng host studio for the BASI Pilates Teacher Training Courses. Ashley is one of the 4 South African Lecturers that lectures around the country. She is also a certified assessor for BASI Pilates examinations. Being a host studio to teacher training courses, students have an opportunity to observe and be taught by the best trainers. The students get an opportunity to teach clients free of charge to develop their skills.

Ashley is the principal trainer in the studio. She has over 30 years of body movement teaching experience. 14 of which have been in the Pilates world. She added GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® to her Skills in 2007. Ashley is also a GYROTONIC® Pre-trainer.

It is our mission to improve your quality of life through functional movement.

Body Mechanix is situated in Craighall Park, offering professional training in Pilates, Gyrotonics, Personal Training, Biokinetics as well as Physiotherapy.

Studio Hours:
Mon - Thursday 5.50-19:15
Friday 5.50- 14:00
Saturday 7:00-10:00

Office hours
Mon- Thursday 7:30-18:00
Friday 7:30- 12:00