I believe wholeheartedly in skin health, natural products and non toxic makeup! What we put on our skin is just as important to our overall health as what we put in our bodies and I’ve been working to find paraben-free and phthalate free skin care products I love for over ten years. Dealing with […]
Five Pilates Myths – BUSTED!
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I’m so excited for our next 30 Day Pilates Beginners Bootcamp that starts May 1, 2019! To celebrate I am busting five common Pilates myths to show you that ANYONE can benefit from Pilates! Click here to save your spot in our Pilates Beginner Bootcamp and I’ll see you there! […]
Easy Foot Exercises – a 10 Minute Exercise Video!
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Look down at your feet right now. Yes, I mean it :). I’ll wait. Ok, did you look? Now say “Thank you feet for doing such hard work all day long!” Your feet literally carry you through the day. We cover them up with socks and uncomfortable shoes. We jump and stub our toes and […]
Desk Exercises at Work – A Workout Video
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I have worked out and exercised in some very strange places in my lifetime. At the playground with my kids Standing in the park holding on to the stroller At the airport (long delays are the WORST) In the back of the airplane (I’m that girl holding a baby doing squats by the bathrooms) […]
Pilates – Teacher Training Programs and Where They Came From
Jessica | There are three very common questions I get when clients are asking about Pilates and how to start: Who are you trained by and what are the differences in Pilates schools? What does it mean to be “certified” in Pilates? How do I chose the right studio and instructor? Today I will address the reason […]
Coffee with Coconut Oil – Life Changing Coffee!
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I love coffee, but coffee with coconut oil takes it to a new level. Hear me out. I’ve taken breaks from coffee throughout my life. The first time was for lent years ago. Then I stopped for both of my pregnancies and cut back considerably during my years of infertility. I recommend to everyone they […]
5 Minute Upper Back Workout for Home!
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While I often hear from people that they would like exercises for their lower back, it’s not as common to have clients request an upper back workout. It’s an area that is easily ignored when it’s actually one of the most important muscle groups for decreasing pain and improving posture! You probably don’t even know […]
Two Easy Ways to Prevent Injury with Exercise
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How To Prevent Injury in Two Steps I recently did a great interview with Gina of The Healthy in Real Life Podcast. We discussed when surgery is appropriate for injuries, when to use ice versus heat and what some of the most common injuries are that I see as a physical therapist. I highly recommend listening […]
Exercises for Bloating and Digestion – Short Routine for Home
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Exercises for Bloating and Digestion I honestly never thought about digestion when I was younger. I ate what I wanted and let my body take care of it. No biggie. Then I had a colonoscopy at the ripe old age of 27 because of the weird stomach pains and intestinal problems I was having. It […]
What is a “Pilates Body”? This answer might surprise you.
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I’m sure you have heard the term “Pilates Body”. As in: – Oh, she really has a Pilates body – I can tell you do Pilates because you have that classic Pilates body – I want to do Pilates for a Pilates body In general it’s used to describe someone who aesthetically is “long and […]