Pilates is having a momentâagain. From celebrities to rehabilitation patients, everyone seems to be discovering (or rediscovering) the transformative power of this low-impact strength and flexibility method. But with so many Pilates offerings available todayâfrom boutique studios to gym classes to online appsâhow do you know if it’s right for you? And more importantly, how […]
October is National Physical Therapy Month As we celebrate National Physical Therapy Month, I’m filled with immense pride for our dedicated team and the profound impact we’ve made in our community. As both a physical therapist and a business owner, I’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative power of our work. At MindBody Physical Therapy & Wellness […]
What is Pilates and is it Right for You? If you’ve heard of pilates but aren’t quite sure what it’s all about, you’re not alone. Pilates is often grouped together with yoga as a “stretching” form of exercise, but there’s so much more to it. Developed nearly 100 years ago by Joseph Pilates, this graceful […]
The Benefits Of Our Pilates Tower Classes The Pilates Tower: A Dynamic Apparatus for Whole-Body Transformation As a Romana-certified Pilates instructor and licensed physical therapist with over 20 years of experience, I love our Tower Classes. The work on the Tower helps refine your Pilates fundamentals and builds your practice. We’re here to help! The […]
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Pilates is an exercise system useful to everyone. We recently found an article about Seahawks TE Nick Vannett who began practicing Pilates after suffering from a herniated disc in his lower back. After daily training with Nancy Wallace at Nancy Wallace Pilates in Bellevue, he was able to alleviate pain and build core flexibility. Dedication […]
Barrel Quadriceps Stretch Place top of your foot on the barrel. Squeeze the backs of your hip and inner thighs together, keep your belly in and lift tall through the center of the spine. Avoid arching your spine. Keep ribs in with abdominals tight. Ground your hips and lift waist up out of hips. Hold for […]