I’m sure this summer was not anything like you expected it to be when you started 2020, but I hope you are getting a chance to enjoy it anyway! I hope you are taking some time to do things you love, connect with your loved ones and of take care of yourself! This picture of my […]

When you come to the studio for your session we ask that you arrive no more than 5 minutes before your session.   Masks or a face covering are required in the studio so we ask that you have your mask on before you enter the building. If you need a mask we will provide one for […]

When did you start practicing Pilates? I began practicing Pilates about 14 years ago when I attended classes taught by River City’s own Shannon Ottoson at the North Liberty Rec Center!  I am a physical therapist and found the combination of stretching, core strengthening and emphasis on breath and alignment complimentary to the principles I […]

Thinking of trying out Pilates or starting an exercise program during the pandemic?  Here’s our list of the top 5 things NOT to expect during your Pilates virtual Pilates session! 1.  Don’t expect to feel bad about not exercising or not being in as good of shape as you think you should be.  It happens […]

Just 5 years ago, I was in my late fifties, and I was overweight, out of shape and not very healthy. i was the ultimate couch potato . I was pretty sure I could get up off the floor, but I knew I wasn’t looking too graceful while I did it.  My back hurt almost […]

If you are like me, you might be hesitant to try something new because you are not quite sure “how to do it”! If something involves technology of any sort I often avoid it because I think I’m not “very good” at technology. I usually write things off because it would take too much time […]

When did you start taking virtual classes and what inspired you to start? I have loved Pilates for years since originally starting.  I broke my ankle at the beginning of the Covid 19 pandemic with surgery in January and am still healing, learning to walk and balance again. I required a lot of physical assistance and was unable to drive. […]

Often times I find that our male clients end up starting their Pilates practice because their wife or significant other convinces them to try it.  Once they get into the studio and start practicing Pilates on a regular basis they start to realize they actually enjoy the work and can feel the difference in their […]

They say there’s a rainbow in every cloud, and although this shutdown has been hard, we’ve discovered some rainbows, and we were lucky enough to confirm another one yesterday. Here’s the formula for our newest rainbow. Len Palombi is a friend of mine, and I learn from him every time I go to one of […]