“Change happens through movement and movement heals”
~Joseph Pilates
Reformer Pilates
Reformer Pilates combines the traditional principals and movements of Mat Pilates with a Reformer machine. This machine contains a foot bar, carriage, pulleys and springs of varying tension that can be adjusted to suit your fitness level or needs. A Reformer session will cover a wide range of exercises in a variety of positions; laying down, sitting, kneeling and standing on the machine. Each exercise is performed as a slow, controlled movement, that utilizes the entire body to improve your muscle tone, strength and posture. Smaller muscle groups are also isolated and deep core stabilizer muscles are recruited. Your body will be working smarter, not harder, to help you get the most from your session. Reformer Pilates is an ideal workout for anybody. It’s low impact movements and customizable springs make it the perfect place to start your exercise journey or to complement your existing training routine.
Tower Pilates
The Tower is an apparatus that is attached to the Reformer but offers a more stable surface to work from. Individuals will sit, kneel, stand or lie down on a mat and work with resistive springs and bars that are attached to a Tower to build strength, flexibility and muscular endurance. Benefits of utilizing the tower include; working from a stable surface which can offer participants more security by eliminating the moving surface of the Reformer. The resistive springs are less forgiving than the rope and pulley system of the Reformer which makes the exercises a little more challenging from a stability and strength perspective and they can assist in building muscle endurance. The Tower adds another layer of adaptability to the many Pilates exercises available to strengthen, mobilize and increase stability and flexibility.
Chair Pilates
Resembling a backless chair, the Wunda Chair consists of a wooden base topped by a padded seat and a pedal beneath the seat that goes up and down. The pedal is attached to springs on either side offering strong, medium, or low resistance. Chair exercises are performed sitting upright on the padded surface as well as standing atop, behind, or in front of the chair with hands or feet in contact with the pedal. The Wunda Chair is appropriate for people recovering from injuries or those who have limitations. Some models feature a split-pedal design, offering more versatility and making them especially useful for rehabilitation or athletic training. The Wunda Chair is also a game-changer for pregnant women. Many of the exercises carry over from the Reformer, the difference being that they are performed in a seated or standing position rather than supine, which is contraindicated after the second trimester. These seated or standing exercises, using handles for balance, are appropriate for all stages of pregnancy!
Core Align
The Core Align is similar to a Pilates Reformer but most of the exercises are done in a vertical, standing position. As the name implies, it targets core muscle stability and improves strength, balance, posture and functional movement patterns. The Core Align was originally invented to help stroke patients learn to walk again but it’s benefits and versatility extend to a much broader population. The Core Align is really one of the best tools for anyone who wants to improve core stability and strength or problems with your low back, hips, knees or feet. Whether you are a senior struggling with balance or a professional athlete that wants to improve their game, the Core Align can be an excellent solution for many age groups and activities.
Pelvic Floor Pilates
Pelvic Floor Pilates specifically focuses on the engagement or relaxation of the pelvic floor during your Pilates practice. Unfortunately, women aren’t educated during any point in their lives about how to safely exercise so as to support and protect the pelvic floor and not cause injury. During pregnancy, postpartum and seasons of large hormonal shifts like menopause, extra care and attention should be given to this vulnerable area. Many women are shocked after childbirth or menopause when they develop a prolapse or have urinary incontinence. After studying this subject extensively both personally and professionally, LeeAnn has developed a specific approach to helping women restore and strengthen their pelvic floors and feel confident while they exercise and in their daily lives.
Pre-Natal Pilates
This program helps carry you through the amazing journey of pregnancy that is filled with significant changes in your body. Pregnancy is a time when hormones shift, ligaments change and become lax, our center of gravity shift and postural changes occur. The muscular system compensates for these changes, but unfortunately, not always the right way. There are several things that need specific focus for the pregnant body including relaxed belly breathing, body awareness and conscious relaxation, pelvic floor awareness and control, postural balance, upper body strength, core and leg strength.
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Strengthening abdominal and core muscles
Pelvic floor
Upper back and lateral pelvic stabilizers
Learning proper breathing and postural awareness
Safe stretches to ease neck, upper back tension, tight hips, aching fee
Post-Natal Pilates
This program offers alternative and safe exercises integrating key principles to help your body recover from the physical challenges of pregnancy. This program will include a movement analysis with focus on breathing patterns with review of core muscles and their proper function. Learn safe, effective ways to work your core to protect and strengthen and correct DRA (Diastasis Recti Abdominus), pelvic organ prolapse, incontinence and other common but not normal effects of pregnancy.
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Re-integrate and reconnect to your core and pelvic floor
Relieving back pain by strengthening your core, pelvic floor, arms, back
Core strengthening to improve your posture, ease tightness and tension from lack of sleep, breast/bottle feeding and baby carrying.
Learn simple tricks to ease the physical and postural challenges that come with having a newborn.
Diastasis Recti. Learn how to integrate core strengthening exercises to bring your linea alba back together and avoid exercises that put strain on this vulnerable area
Pink Ribbon Pilates
Pink Ribbon Pilates is a Pilates based recovery program for breast cancer survivors. It helps to address the many needs following breast cancer treatment which include shoulder and neck pain, decreased range of motion and strength, lymphedema, depression and anxiety. Clients follow an 8 week protocol, meeting twice a week, with each week building on the last to gently restore functional mobility and comfort. Pink Ribbon Pilates provides guidance to survivors looking to restore physical strength and a sense of well being that may have been lost from surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and other adjunctive treatments. With a good support system and encouragement, survivors can feel empowered to embrace and rebuild their lives!
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An 8 week protocol providing restoration of movement in affected arm and shoulder and improving functional ability
4 phases of the Pink Ribbon Program with each phase being maintained for 2 weeks
Progression from one phase to the next based upon individual progress
Exercise participation is 2-3 times per week
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Restores balance, strength and flexibility
Education about proper movement and expectations
Increase in daily functional and physical activities
Increases energy levels and reduces feelings of depression and anxiety
Enhances physical and mental well-being and improves self-confidence
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A Breast Cancer Exercise Specialist, (BCES), is professionally qualified to assess, design and implement an individual rehabilitation program for those diagnosed with breast cancer. The BCES has a complete understanding of the entire cancer process from diagnosis to treatment, recovery, prevention of lymphedema and contraindications.
Most breast cancer survivors are left with the challenge of coping with the long term side effects and results from surgery, chemotherapy and radiation, often receiving little guidance about long-term fitness. The BCES can successfully and confidently guide them through a gently and effective strength and mobility based fitness program.
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We offer one-on-one sessions for a more tailored experience. When working in a private session, various equipment will be used to tailor the experience to your specific body, kill level, needs, and goals.
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