AHHHHH... The Great Outdoors! I find that nothing helps adjust my mental attitude like time spent outside in Nature paired with some vigorous physical activity. It might be a walk, skate around the park, jog, bike ride, or self-taught "circuit boot camp" (stopping at...
Considering the large number of clients I've seen with chronic back and neck pain, and the great results they've had from participating in Pilates programs with me, I strongly agree with the findings from this recent research article I read in SOAP notes from PT...
I was eating lunch today and talking shop with one of my Centerworks-trained, PMA Certified Pilates teachers, and we ended up on the topic of: How to effectively get clients enthusiastic about Pilates, AND keep them signing up for lessons so we can really help them...
“Foot for Thought...” As an author and advocate for foot care. And having learned the hard way with some serious foot pain issues as a competitive gymnast when I was a teenager. I've been on the bandwagon to spread the word about the importance of healthy & happy...
Darlene Asks about Pilates and Pregnancy... Dear Aliesa, I am teaching a Pilates class and one of the participants has told me that she is pregnant. She has been doing Pilates for a while and is strong and knows her limits, but I am looking for a resource where I can...
Wii Fitness... What Fun! I may be a bit behind the times when it comes to enjoying the fun and benefits of all the new interactive video game products on the market - like the Nintendo Wii Fit... but recently my techno-geek boyfriend purchased a Wii Fit for home. ...
Great Press on NPR for Pilates and Foot Exercises - "How to Keep your Feet Happy" I'm thrilled to see foot-care and foot exercise making national headlines! Did you happen to see or hear the news? I'm not a regular National Public Radio listener, but fate stepped in...
I'm frequently asked for referrals from people across the country (and the world) in search of a Great Pilates Teacher or Pilates Studio that they can check out and take Private Pilates lessons and join group Mat and Pilates equipment classes. Here are a few...
I received this question about Pilates training by email today, thought it relevant for a blog posting: Question: Is Pilates appropriate for someone with peripheral atrophy? Balancing is becoming more & more difficult so yoga is no longer an option. If...
I've been off the blog-wagon for the past few weeks, and am now on the band-wagon to spread the word about the benefits of Kinesiology and Touch for Health! To continue my education in Mind-Body wellness - I've enrolled in a series of workshops this year to learn...