Jessica

I am amazed how Pilates has made a difference in my body. I’ve seen greatly increased strength and no longer feel stress in my lower back and hips. I didn’t expect it, but I also dropped two pant sizes in 8 sessions.

SWZ

My reason to start Pilates classes was a recommendation from my Physical Therapist. I had taken some mat classes at a local health club or tried DVDS tapes but didn’t feel that I was performing the  movements correctly.

Since I didn’t want to re injure myself after completing my PT treatment, my therapist suggested that I try classes at the Embody Movement Pilates Studio.  My private classes instructed by Sarah or Kevin have been extremely beneficial.  They have provided me with the education necessary for me to learn the basics and grow within my strength.“The Pilates method has improved my postural awareness, balance and my use of abdominal muscles to perform each movement with improved ease. The MELT method has helped to relieve body stresses and improve my connections of balance.  Each method has served a positive experience beyond the mat and I am incorporating  these fundamentals within my lifestyle.”

Jarmila

This was my first experience with Pilates. What surprised me, is was not about pushing the limits. It was more about body-sculpting and discovering about how much my body can achieve just through conscious movement. It was really eye-opening!

Kathy

I had read a lot about Pilates and a friend recommended me to Sarah. I was particularly interested in Pilates as I knew my core was weak and causing lower back pain issues. I wanted the one-on-one sessions to help identify my main weaknesses and have custom workout geared towards my specific needs. Now that I’ve been doing Pilates I have virtually no lower back issues. I am so much stronger and motivated to lead a more active lifestyle. I have been seeking a personal trainer for quite some time, and I feel I have found the best! Sarah is caring and motivating. She has helped me tremendously!

Barbara

I have a better awareness of my body since taking private lessons at Embody Movement. I can tell myself to engage the abs to do certain things and my breathing is more controlled. Sarah takes pride in each and every client.

I have taken mat classes from her and private lessons. They both are good but I really prefer the private lessons. It does show in my body that Pilates makes a difference in how I feel and how I look. At first it was hard work but when I see how I can do the exercises more confidently each week it is worth the effort I put into it.

Ellen L.

I was experiencing lower back pain and shoulder discomfort. I have found a way to ease my discomfort by strengthening my core.  I am feeling a lot stronger, more flexible, and better at reading my body.  With this new awareness, I am able to make adjustments to the way I am sitting, standing, anything that causes stress or pain in my body.

I like the one on one work. I also enjoy using the reformer, it is a great piece of equipment. Sarah is a great trainer, she really knows how to read my body and provide necessary exercises that will strengthen and improve my performance.  She makes the experience enjoyable and informative, always trying to add value.”

Gina A.

Before Pilates I had a lot of discomfort in different parts of the body especially in the knee and the lower back. After Pilates, I learned how to work with those areas where the discomfort and the pain is not there. It was amazing one day when I ran home and I actually was able to climb the stairs without difficulty or being uncomfortable, so it helped a lot.

Pain was more of a discomfort a high level of discomfort, it wasn’t really pain pain but it hindered me from doing things that I like to do and now I can actually do those things. Like walking, riding my bike, actually getting down on the floor and playing with my nephews, climbing the stairs to get home. I mean it sounds silly, but being able to climb a flight of stairs is wonderful. Without pain!