What is Pilates
Developed from the rehabilitation techniques of Joseph Pilates, Balanced Body Pilates is a safe, sensible exercise system using a floor mat or specialized equipment, that will help you look and feel your very best. No matter what your age or condition, it will work for you. Pilates improves core strength, flexibility, agility and economy of motion. Pilates is a natural fit with our goal of helping our patient’s achieve their optimal biomechanics- minimize pain and optimize their function!

Pilates Instructors
All of our physical therapists have completed level 1 and 2 Mat coursework through Balanced Body University (BBU) (www.pilates.com). Several of our staff also went on to complete reformer 1 classes through BBU as well as other continuing education courses regarding the use of pilates in physical therapy.

All of our classes are taught by either Physical Therapists or a certified Pilates Instructor.

 

Mat vs Reformer Classes

With matwork, your body provides both the resistance and assistance for Pilates exercises, affected only by gravity and your body weight. Props are often used to help compensate for specific weakness or tightness or other limiting factors to enable everyone to be successful.

Reformers are the most popular and versatile piece of Pilates equipment. While on the carriage, you send it gliding by pushing through the footbar or pulling on the ropes. Progressive resistance is created when the springs to the carriage are extended/ Reformers extend the available range much further, offering either additional resistance or support. Exercises can be easier or more challenging as desired.