The Pilates Bridge… Do you know that…

The Pilates Bridge… Do you know that…

As Joseph Pilates wrote in ‘Return to Life Through Contrology’, ” If your spine is inflexibly stiff at 30, you’re old; if it is completely flexible at 60,  you are young”.   He also specifically addresses the vertebra-by-vertebra movement...
“Stand up straight!” “Don’t slouch”…

“Stand up straight!” “Don’t slouch”…

“Stand up straight!” “Don’t slouch” Turns out my mother was right. Posture is important. Throughout my career as a Physical Therapist and Pilates Teacher, I consistently work to educate and implement the importance of posture as it affects the body as a whole. Posture...
Seven Benefits of Pilates: A Look at the Research

Seven Benefits of Pilates: A Look at the Research

Seven Benefits of Pilates: A Look at the Research Pilates was created by Joseph Pilates in the 1920s and is practiced today worldwide by millions of people. It is well known for improving posture, core strength, and flexibility, just to name a few. I have been...

How to Train Around Shoulder Pain

How to Train Around Shoulder Pain Shortly after graduating with my degree in Exercise Science, I found myself shadowing and assisting Physical Therapists at a local sports medicine clinic. One of my favorite conversations I often heard the PT’s having always went like...