http://www.pacificnwpilates.com/blog The best source for information on pilates teacher training, certification, teaching abroad and how to use pilates for injury rehabilitation Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:52:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I see a big QUESTION MARK sitting on top of my head; Does anyone else have this visual? This idea helps me to SLOW down both my mind and body. I can proceed to an analytical mode. 1. What am I trying to accomplish and 2. What ... http://www.pacificnwpilates.com/blog/impressions-from-a-pilates-student-the-mind-body-connection/ We just got this question emailed to us from a student: This is Christi Tuck from Colorado Springs YMCA. I am a certified STOTT PILATES instructor and I have a question. I have an inquiry from a possible student regarding some knee issues and if the reformer would be beneficial ... http://www.pacificnwpilates.com/blog/knee-stability-post-surgery/ I arrived in Bangalore on December 1st, after finishing an Intensive Reformer training in Mumbai. I was scheduled to start teaching an Intensive Mat Plus course at the Zone Mind and Body Studio in Bangalore the next day. It was a long drive in from the airport to the hotel ... http://www.pacificnwpilates.com/blog/teaching-in-bangalore-india/ Posted by Trisha Hatfield Graves In early 2007, I received an email from the owner of a “Learning/Wellness Retreat”, The Cascina Papaveri in Italy. They were interested in having me serve as the Featured International Pilates Instructor for two weeks in June. This retreat was the dream child of a ... http://www.pacificnwpilates.com/blog/the-ultimate-girl%e2%80%99s-night-out%e2%80%a6in-italy/ I arrived in Mumbai around 2am on Friday November 20th after leaving Portland at 8:45am on November 18th. Once our plane had landed in Mumbai we were shuffled from one line to another to go through customs and through a special Swine Flu checkpoint. Then began a very long wait ... http://www.pacificnwpilates.com/blog/mumbai-impressions-a-pilates-instructors-first-trip-to-india/ by Penny Holcomb There once was a woman named Penny Whose body malfunctions were many. Her knees, back and neck Were hurting like heck And in profile she looked like Jack Benny. An exercise program was called for To strengthen her muscles and “bod” core. Aerobics got old. Swimming? “Too cold!” And running just made her poor dogs sore. Attracted ... http://www.pacificnwpilates.com/blog/a-pilates-limerick/ I started coming to Pacific NW Pilates in January of 2007 on the advice of my doctor. The previous summer I was diagnosed with a problem with my sacroiliac. After months of pain pills, muscle relaxers, massages and physical therapy my doctor prescribed Pilates. He said I ... http://www.pacificnwpilates.com/blog/how-pilates-has-changed-my-life-2/ I was originally referred to PNW Pilates by my PT of over 25 years in putting me back together after several car accidents, recurring SI dysfunction and a couple of falls!! All of the above cooperate too well in leaving me uncomfortable at best, and unable to move at ... http://www.pacificnwpilates.com/blog/pilates-is-a-part-of-my-healing/ I recently hit the "50" mark (ugh, oh-no not me) and had a physical... my blood work came back as if I was in my 30's, this was great news ! However I had been waking up with back pain (in spite of a "sleep number" bed) and the doctor sent ... http://www.pacificnwpilates.com/blog/what-pilates-has-done-for-me/ My story is little unless you are me, then it is big! I'm a pediatric physical therapist, in practice since 1971.  Was never athletic at all, I always preferred to hang out with a book rather than play sports.  But I live an active life and enjoy gardening, hiking, backpacking, x-c ... http://www.pacificnwpilates.com/blog/my-little-pilates-story-big-to-me/ I began to take pilates lessons in February of 2008 when I was diagnosed with moderate to severe hip arthritis. My hips were giving me a great deal of pain on a daily basis. But, I was reluctant to accept hip replacement surgery as my only option. ... http://www.pacificnwpilates.com/blog/my-pilates-story/ I am an occupational therapist and work in inpatient rehabilitation. So I should know body mechanics. But I wasn't attentive one fateful day in April 2002. I blew a disc and ended up with surgery at lumbar 4-5. After weeks of PT, insurance ran out and I was discharged with ... http://www.pacificnwpilates.com/blog/how-pilates-changed-my-life-2/ After more than 40 years of working and juggling a family I finally really retired about two years ago. I found that having time to read, golf and attend endless luncheons and coffees wasn’t really for me. I was BORED and spending much too much time on the computer. I ... http://www.pacificnwpilates.com/blog/my-success-i-have-a-new-career-in-pilates/ Pilates have been a tremendously important and essential part in my pain management. I have had back pain for thirty-four years. This resulted from two ruptured discs at age 21 which required surgery. The pain stopped, but after about a year, it reoccurred. I have tried acupuncture, ... http://www.pacificnwpilates.com/blog/the-importance-and-necessity-of-pilates/ My name is Meg, and I have been taking the Beginner/Intermediate reformer class with my mom since June. My mother was theinspiration to finally make the financial commitment and start taking weekly classes. She has had amazing results in her posture and strength not to mention a boost in ... http://www.pacificnwpilates.com/blog/pilates-has-put-me-back-on-track/