Pilates has always been one of my favorite rehab tools.
I came out of a need to avoid cervical fusion When I was 35. As a PT, I knew that fusion wasn’t always the best option. In my search for a solution, I discovered Pilates and was one of the first graduates from PhysicalMind Institute in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
This was back in the when Pilates was called the” P method” because a Physical Therapist in New York City was claiming that he owned the name 'Pilates' after Joseph Pilates died. There was a class action suit and by the time I graduated, I had a certification as a studio certified master teacher. I then added a Pilates studio to my Outpatient Private Physical Therapy Practice. It proved to be one of the best modalities for persistent and chronic pain-the type of patient population that I love the most.
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Pilates is always my go to for posture, strength and pain relief. Little did I know I had a collagen condition called Ehlers Danlos that responded well to this type of exercise.
It turns out that Pilates is one of the best types of stabilization exercises for this condition. I intuitively sought out the type of movement exercise and modalities that help me to live a better life.
I was a dancer and gymnast. until I was 18 and then attended and graduated from an international mime and comedy school where I learned circus performance, vaudevillian pantomime and other acrobatics and performance skills.
The root of all my work is to help my clients to learn how to understand and care for their unique body, mind and spirit.
You'll find a blend of adaptive movement, breathwork and education in all my classes and privates.
I’ll assess your movement, listen deeply and together, we create a program that is safe, effective and sustainable.
Come join a fun and excirting community at Studio U!
Directions::
Here is the link to our location in St. Louis Park, where to park and where Studio U is located in the building. You will want to park in the 1550 tower parking ramp that is behind the building on the lobby level. From there you will take the elevator attached to the parking ramp down to level P2. When you exit the elevator area you will be in a vestibule with a small set of stairs. Go up the stairs and out the door and to the left and we are the last door on the right. I recommend stopping in the restroom on the lobby level if needed prior to the session just to avoid having to get a key card for the restroom on our level located in the fitness room.
https://www.secure-booker.com/studiou/MakeAppointment/Search.aspx
I’m working as an independent contractor with Kristin Procopio at her beautiful studio called Studio U. All the teachers there are extremely well educated and most of our teachers are Physical Therapists.
To schedule: go to Studio U:
https://www.secure-booker.com/studiou/MakeAppointment/Search.aspx
schedule an appointment with me.
Directions can be found here:
https://studiouonline.com/new-location/and
payments and scheduling are handled through Studio U
Please feel free to reach out to me in my free discovery session to explore how Pilates can make a difference in your life
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