Pay attention to the names of those exercises when you’re in a Pilates class at the studio.   Why?   It may give you a clue to whether you’re doing the exercise correctly. Case in point.   Me. When I began doing Pilates, I hadn’t worked out in 2 years.    I was out of […]

  Some people have a problem with alcohol.    Some people have a problem with cocaine.   I have a problem with handbags.    It used to be Coach. Then it was Dooney.    Then it was Kate Spade.   Oh to have that cash back!!!!    However as my taste in handbags went from […]

My friend Kristin came to visit recently.  Kristin is fit and healthy.   It doesn’t come naturally, she works at it.   No matter what time zone she’s in, (vacation or not) she gets up early for her run, and she supplements her run with visits to a gym (even if she has to pay […]

I just left my first staff meeting at Rivercity Pilates.   I’m not a pilates teacher (yet), but I am working in the office and beginning the teacher training program in a few weeks. Anyone that knows me as a dancer is probably like….what? I have never been much for any exercise save modern dance […]

Interested in trying Pilates but worried about having to get onto the floor and get back up?     Maybe you’re not worried, you just know that you’re not able to get down to the floor and get back up.    Don’t judge Pilates yet!  Be open minded, and read this blog. [tweetthis]#Pilates is NOT […]

Whether you had a recent injury to your hand or wrist or perhaps a surgery, you’ll find this 25 minute mat workout user friendly!   [tweetthis]Have you had #carpaltunnel #surgery? Do U need a “no-hands” workout?[/tweetthis]

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Looking to create a consistent movement practice that gets results?  Our Sunrise Pilates and Yoga classes are a great way to start your day!  As an instructor I love teaching the early morning classes and can really see the benefits in our clients when they consistently get their workouts in first thing every day.  Here’s […]

Can we talk about inspiration? Through my own self discovery process I’ve learned that I am motivated by inspiration (big surprise for those who know me…).  I love to inspire others to live their best lives, inspire others to add more movement to their life, inspire them to be happy, and just to see their […]

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As a professional Pilates instructor I see a variety of clients with a variety of needs concerning their movement programs. Here’s a short list of why clients come to see me: Learn to move better Create a regular Pilates practice Stress Relief Overall Better Health Finding exercises suitable for their bodies even when they have […]