The Evolution of my Work Here’s the thing … my work has taken a little curve. Since starting my own business, working with people has changed. Prior to that I taught Pilates in a gym setting and, even though it was one-on-one in those spaces, the dynamic
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Following The Latest Research on Pilates Like most forms of movement and exercise, Pilates has undergone changes through the years. The original method was developed by Joseph Pilates in Europe around the time of World War I and was inspired by his own fragile, sickly young self.
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Pilates and Pain Relief Pain is a reality for many people. It can be chronic or acute, and can be caused by any number of injuries or pathologies. No matter the cause, when you are in pain, you want relief. This can lead you to search for
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Matchmaking and The Rolodex I LOVE to connect people, and fancy myself a natural born matchmaker. For one thing, I happen to know the best and coolest people EVER. That’s not bragging, that’s just true. My clients, colleagues, friends, and family… they are all just the coolest.
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Face Time, Mask Free The other day I went to the grocery store without a mask for the first time. It was a BIG STEP, and it was remarkable! The best way I can describe it is that it was as if someone had suddenly turned the
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Not Your Average Book Club About three years ago I was invited to join a book club with some other movement practitioners. The invitation came from my friend, colleague and mentor Doris Pasteleur-Hall so, of course I said yes. If you’ve worked with me for any length
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Pilates Exercise & Rehabilitation One of the most rewarding aspects of my work is being able to help clients recover from injury or surgery. The Pilates practice began as rehabilitation for people with all kinds of ailments and severe injuries. The essence of the work is to try and
Read more →“I Love People” – Pilates Instructor, Janelle Biggs The single, most significant reason that I enjoy working with clients one-on-one is simple. I love people. I love getting to know what makes them tick, what they care about, who they ARE and what they want. There are
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Pilates Blog #1: Movement is a Language I Speak Movement is a language I speak. I learned the language as a dancer and have expanded my vocabulary as a Pilates instructor and through many fabulous years of working with people one-on-one or in small groups. Every time
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Benefits of Pilates Pilates offers many benefits for the mind and body. It can help: Ease lower back pain and general back pain Improve posture Increase core strength Increase energy Improve mental health Increase body awareness If you are thinking about trying Pilates, here is some information
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