Core Balance Movement
Movement Training and Massage Studio · 6 Triq id-Deffun, Ħ'Attard ATD 1510, Malta
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Core Balance Movement is a personal training and movement therapy practice founded by a licensed physiotherapist, with a Malta clinic at Triq id-Deffun in Ħ'Attard and a second clinic near Boston in the United States. It offers one-to-one training, Pilates, yoga, therapeutic massage, kinesio taping and strength work by appointment. Send your enquiry through the VisitMalta.co.uk form on this page and we will pass it to the practice.
Core Balance Movement is a movement and bodywork practice that combines personal training, Pilates, yoga, therapeutic massage and rehabilitation-style exercise under one roof. It has a clinic in Ħ'Attard, a short drive from Valletta and Mdina, and a second in the Boston area of the United States. In Malta it works by appointment only.
The approach starts with an assessment of how you move, followed by a programme built around your goals and any limitations. It suits athletes and weekend sportspeople, new parents, people returning to exercise and anyone who wants coaching rather than a crowded class. On VisitMalta.co.uk the practice is listed among Pilates studios in Malta.
Who runs it
The practice was founded by Melissa Poplaski, a licensed physiotherapist and certified massage therapist with more than twenty years of experience in Pilates, yoga, and strength and conditioning. Her qualifications include a physiotherapy degree from the University of Malta, Polestar and Balanced Body Pilates instruction, a 200-hour yoga teaching certificate, kinesio taping and Graston technique training, and coaching qualifications in rowing.
The team also includes Emma Bray, a Pilates teacher and mentor with twenty years of experience who lives in Malta, and Darbet Moreno, a massage therapist with eight years of experience in deep tissue, sports therapy and trigger point work.
Areas of special interest listed for the practice include neuro rehabilitation, concussion recovery, pelvic floor health, pre and post rehabilitation, prenatal and postpartum care, and bone health including osteoporosis and osteopenia. These are areas of experience rather than promises of outcome, so ask the team whether your situation is a good fit before you book.
Training and Pilates
One-to-one sessions last 55 or 90 minutes depending on your goals and any injuries. The first session includes a detailed postural assessment, looking at how you walk, sit and stand, and about every ten sessions or three months the programme is re-tested and adjusted. The practice draws on Pilates, yoga, meditation and strength work, and group classes of small semi-private size are also offered.
Strength and conditioning work focuses on alignment and breathing before heavy loads, and sports injury sessions support athletes who are returning to training. Rowing and sculling coaching is available too. For travellers or people outside Malta, an online programme is assigned to a personal trainer who follows your progress. This page does not offer medical advice, and anyone with a medical condition should consult their own doctor.
The philosophy is to understand how your body is designed to move before adding load, which means early sessions can feel slower and more educational than a gym workout. Many clients value that coaching style because it gives them movements to continue between appointments.
Bodywork and massage
Massage options include sports massage, pre and post natal massage, lymphatic drainage, craniosacral therapy, reflexology, deep tissue, neuromuscular and trigger point work, Swedish, circulatory massage, Graston technique and cupping. Sessions run from a 15-minute chair massage to a 120-minute table session, and the therapist can bring a table and linen to a home or workplace.
Kinesio taping uses a flexible tape intended to support muscles and joints while allowing normal movement, and it can be worn for several days. The assessment is customised to your needs, and prices are quoted on request.
Visiting from the UK
Ħ'Attard is close to the San Anton Gardens and the old capital, so a session fits easily into a day exploring the centre of the island. Our Mdina guide and things to do in Malta pages cover what to see nearby, and new arrivals can start with the relocating to Malta guide.
To ask about a first assessment, tell us your goals, any injuries and your preferred days. Use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to Core Balance Movement, who will reply to you directly.
Group and corporate wellness sessions are also part of the service list, so workplaces and small groups can ask about a visit. Travel fees may apply for on-site sessions.
Questions about Core Balance Movement
Where is the Malta clinic?
It is at 6 Triq id-Deffun in Ħ'Attard ATD 1510, in central Malta. The practice sees clients there by appointment only, and it also has a clinic in the Boston area of the United States.
What services are offered?
They include one-to-one personal training, Pilates, yoga, strength and conditioning, rowing coaching, therapeutic massage, kinesio taping and online training programmes. Some sessions can take place at your home or workplace.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. In Malta the clinic works by appointment only, so use the enquiry form on this page to ask for a first assessment and the practice will respond to you directly.
How long are sessions?
One-to-one training sessions are 55 or 90 minutes depending on your goals and injuries. Massage sessions range from a 15-minute chair massage to a 120-minute table session.
Who founded the practice?
Melissa Poplaski, a licensed physiotherapist and certified massage therapist with more than twenty years of experience in Pilates, yoga and strength and conditioning, founded Core Balance Movement.
How do I enquire through VisitMalta.co.uk?
Fill in the enquiry form on this page, mention that you want the Malta clinic and say what you are looking for. VisitMalta.co.uk passes your message to the practice, which replies directly.
Practical information
The Malta clinic is at 6 Triq id-Deffun, Ħ'Attard ATD 1510, and sees clients by appointment only. The practice also has a clinic in Concord, Massachusetts, so make clear in your message that you want the Malta clinic. Sessions can also take place at your home or workplace, with a quotation on request, and online training is available. To ask about a first assessment, use the enquiry form on this page and VisitMalta.co.uk will pass your message to the practice.
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The details on this page were correct on 25 October 2026, as published on the Core Balance Movement website. Services, prices and hours can change, so please confirm when you enquire.