Small Steps to Big Goals

Small Steps to Big Goals

Summer is my absolute favorite time of year. I love the changes in schedule, the outside time, the longer days and even how it seems to have a clear beginning and ending. To me, the end of summer and beginning of September has always felt like a new beginning even...
ELDOA for Musicians (and my first IG live!)

ELDOA for Musicians (and my first IG live!)

It’s crazy to think about how much change we have all gone through the past 2 years. Some big, some small – some good, and some not so good. Right before the pandemic I was teaching Pilates in my studio space that I shared with a colleague. We loved our...
Why Warmup is Important

Why Warmup is Important

A funny thing happened the other day. I was teaching the osteoarticular (very specific joint) warmup, as I almost always do before anything, even Pilates….because of how much better all my clients feel after. I mean, they really do, and what makes me especially proud...
What is Myofascial Stretching?

What is Myofascial Stretching?

Myo=muscle  Fascial=fascia Fascia is the fibrous connective tissue that is just about everywhere in the body.  It surrounds every muscle muscle fiber, tendon, bone, blood vessel and nerve fiber in order to give the body its shape and  structure and connectivity....
POSTURE: Why it’s important

POSTURE: Why it’s important

I’ve been annoying my whole family lately by constantly correcting their posture.  I can’t help it, it’s what I do. I teach Pilates and ELDOA, and I can’t stand to see anyone I love compressing their spine!  Ouch! It doesn’t just make you look better, it’s...