Pilates is a form of exercise that utilizes strength, balance and flexibility. The basis for the work is utilizing the core for initiation of all movement. Strong, flexible abdominal and back muscles will help increase postural alignment, coordination and endurance.

Joseph Pilates, founder of the Pilates Method (originally called Contrology by Joseph himself) was developed in World War 1 when Joseph developed the Pilates mat exercises in internment camp. He then started rehabilitation exercises for injured soldiers using equipment that was available to him (i.e. bedsprings, beer keg rings). Later on this equipment turned into what is now called Reformer/Cadillac, Magic Circle. In 1925, Joseph immigrated to America and started his personal training studio. The dance world quickly embraced his work due to the rehabilitation AND strength aspects of the work. Joseph passed away in 1967. Until exercise science caught up with the Pilates exercise principals in the 1980s and the surge of interest in Pilates that we have today got underway, it was chiefly dancers and elite athletes who kept Joseph Pilates’ work alive. Pilates now ranges from classical (Joseph’s work) to a combination of his method with integration of other methods of fitness training.

One of Joseph Pilates’ inventions was a Wunda Chair. His dream was that every household would someday have this apparatus as part of their living room décor. While that has not yet transpired, I will bring my chair to your home so you can experience the results this apparatus will help you achieve.

I was certified in 1998 by Long Beach Dance Conditioning, a leader in California for training individuals in the Pilates Method. This Pilates certification includes extensive work in anatomy, proper bio-mechanics in relationship to movement, and training in mat Pilates as well as apparatus.