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I
have benefited from learning and practicing pilates on multiple fronts. When
mild, age-related degenerative
disk
complications
developed in my lower back two years ago, I initially had to drastically change
my exercise routine.
Regular walks with friends around the hills of my neighborhood had to stop,
swimming laps became
more uncomfortable,
and
even brisk walks to and from meetings at work became difficult. Developing
the core musculature that is
engaged
in pilates has
strengthened my lower back to the point where I can resume all of these
activities, while being more
aware
and preventive in my
overall body mechanics to avoid further injuries. My posture has improved,
I have lost weight,
and my
body has become more toned. While strengthening my back has been my first goal,
these side benefits are
great!
I also appreciate
how effectively Chris blends her professional knowledge of
exercise, physiology, and
overall fitness
with a
warm, supportive and personalized approach to individual needs and
challenges.
K. Muir,
Westford
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Thanks for your
patience with me. For the first time in my life I am beginning to feel
just where my muscles are and
am
learning to control
them. It's been great working with
you.
Darlene
D.,
Acton
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Working
with Chris has yeilded many positive changes for me, and has had the added bonus
of being fun. I began to see
results after only eight weeks and was surprised by the changes. I found
that I felt much stronger, more balanced in
my
posture, and no longer
had lower back pain at the end of a busy day. Considering that my days
involve lifting and running
after 2 1/2 year old twins, this was truly amazing! In the past I had
worked with physical therapists after hip and back
surgeries,
but I have found
that I had better results in terms of function and pain relief in my workouts
with Chris. Her knowledge,
skill, intuition and kindness make her a true
healer.
Alice C.,
Westford
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Pilates classes and reformer sessions have proved invaluable therapies allowing
me to avoid knee replacement
surgery.
And Chris is the best
part of the experience - her thorough knowledge, always buoyant and patient
disposition, ability to
understand
and tailor routines to individual needs, and especially her wealth of 'visuals'
through verbal prompts helping one
to engage the correct muscles toward the goal of perfect, injury-impeding
form.
Joan Keane,
Westford
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I
have enjoyed getting back to pilates... Thanks for your gentle
instruction.
Liz Larson,
Chelmsford
