Pilates Studio DEP Wakayama Establishes Medical Collaboration to Provide a Safe Environment for Community Health

Pilates Studio DEP Wakayama began a medical collaboration with Horiguchi Memorial Hospital, a medical corporation, on April 2, 2026. This partnership was initiated to create a local space where individuals suffering from physical discomfort or those who feel their issues are just a result of aging can seek advice before it is too late. At Pilates Studio DEP Wakayama, instructors utilize their professional perspectives as physical therapists to provide Pilates tailored to each individual's physical condition. Moving forward, the studio aims to create an environment where users can feel more secure by diligently supporting them through exercise while establishing a system to connect them with medical institutions for specialized examinations and judgments when necessary. Under this collaboration, the studio is prepared to refer individuals who may require medical attention to Horiguchi Memorial Hospital. Furthermore, the system allows for guidance on examinations such as osteoporosis screenings, health checkups, and comprehensive medical exams to prepare for future health concerns. This initiative aims to provide a safer environment for those who already have a diagnosis or those who are anxious about starting exercise while dealing with physical discomfort. Ryo Fujioka, Representative of DEP Wakayama, commented, 'I feel that through this collaboration, we have established an environment where the people of Wakayama can visit us with greater peace of mind.'