The Pilates Method, developed in the 1930's by Joseph Hubertus Pilates, focuses on building a healthy, injury-free body by encouraging controlled and concentrated movement. It stimulates the mind/body connection by brining awareness to the breathe while concentrating on maintaining dynamic spinal stabilization. Pilates is a total body-conditioning program comprised of a series of approximately 500 movements performed on a mat and also with specific apparatus. Pilates improves strength, flexibility, balance, control and muscular symmetry. The rhythmic exercises promote elongated and toned muscles, and are noted for developing abdomen, lower back and buttocks strength, promoting a strong body core.

Practiced faithfully, Pilates yields numerous benefits. Known as “the dancer’s workout”, Pilates helps to sculpt the body by lengthening the muscles to create long lean looking body symmetry.  Pilates teaches balance and control of the body, and that capacity spills over into other areas of one's life.

The Pilates Method of body conditioning has been instrumental for years in the treatment and rehabilitation of a variety of injuries (post-surgical, knee, shoulder, hip and back) because the exercises can be adapted to the client's needs and are non-impact and non-weight bearing. Pilates is for anyone who desires a firm but flexible body. It is for anyone who wants to move, work and play without pain.