Pilates is often framed within a “fitness” context, however the founder, Joseph Pilates, intended the work to be a rehabilitative practice that leads to an extensive development of one’s whole self - body, mind and spirit.

 

Pilates focuses on the development of the Powerhouse to create a balance of strength, stretch, stability and stamina throughout the body. The Powerhouse is much more than just the front abdominal muscles. It begins in the low ribs, extends through the abdominal muscles (all of them), lumbar spine, pelvis, pelvic floor, hips, bottom, and connects into the upper legs.

 

Concentration, Centering, Control, Precision, Breath and Flow are core principles incorporated into every exercise, movement sequence, and client's progression. At Elevate Pilates we teach Classic Pilates, honoring and sustaining the system of Pilates as Joseph Pilates intended. Exercises on the Reformer, Mat, Tower, Small Barrel, and Chair are selected based on each client's individual needs and goals.

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Pilates for Pregnant and Post-Birth Mothers

Pilates offers mothers a safe, gentle, effective, and proven approach for holistically redeveloping the Powerhouse while addressing alignment challenges inherent within pregnancy and motherhood.

 

Each pregnancy and birth changes a mother's core and pelvic floor. In Pilates we say, no matter our level of physical well-being before birth, we all become “beginners” after birth. Our bodies change physically, emotionally, and depending on how the birth went, our social-emotional relationship with yourself can change too. Pilates is designed to help people develop a positive interconnectedness of body-mind-spirit.

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At Elevate Pilates we use modified Classic Pilates mat exercises to support the needs of pregnant and postpartum mothers. We combine this with clear, compassionate education to help each person reach their goals and return to their active selves.  We take a no-assumption approach to help people Find, Engage, Sustain, Breathe with, and Use their Powerhouse.

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Pilates for Active Grandparents

Aging causes our body to change in unexpected and unwelcomes ways. You don't need to get stuck in these "new normals" now or ever. There is still much life to be lived.

 

You need personalized support to discover new possibilities within your body. What worked for your body 5, 10, 20 years ago just isn't possible or helpful today. You need ways of moving that free you from pain, stiffness, and fatigue.​ 

 

As the first mind-body therapy, Pilates concentrates the mind, develops the body, and elevates the soul. It works with the natural design of the body, from deep core muscles, using a specific sequence of classic Pilates exercises. 

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At Elevate Pilates we gracefully engage your body with low-impact movements to effectively strengthen, lengthen, and align you for your greater purpose in life. We call this Soulful Resilience.

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A Trainer Like No Other

"I have participated in Pilates under three instructors and no one else focuses on the importance of walking through the fundamentals of what your pelvic floor and core is and how to property engage it like Dannell does. She is amazing. All women, mamas or not, should work with Dannell."

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