Integrated Body Studio

I remember this as one of the first questions my webmaster asked me when he was designing the new website. The question left me flummoxed – I certainly had the list of services on the studio window – Classical Yoga, Classical Pilates and Movement Awareness work – but is that really all I do? And how is what I do any different than those types of classes offered by the local gym and fitness clubs?
So I thought it would be a good idea in my first blog to tell you a little bit more about who I work with and why I choose to work the way I do. And why someone would choose to come to me rather than do a group class at the gym.
Here are a few stats on my clients:
1. Male/Female ratio is about 40/60%.
2. The age range of the clientele is 35- 65 (this does not include my dance student clients who are 18-23 years of age).
3. Two-thirds of my clients are athletic – mostly runners although there are a
lot of golfers, too.
4. One-third have chronic pain, post-injury trauma or physical limitations that prevent them from doing regular group classes.
5. Most of my clients have reached an age where they are noticing the aches and pains associated with both activity and aging and they refuse to quit their activities or get hooked on medications.
6. There are also clients who are dealing with deep seated issues of anger, fear, and addiction issues. To that end, meditation and releasing techniques help to bring them to a better balanced place to be able to live their lives more fully.
The one thing that all my clients have in common is the knowledge that group classes do not serve their needs. Indeed, group classes can never serve individual needs. Of course, group classes can offer camaraderie and a social network which are certainly valid.
However, if you take your fitness seriously and are curious as to how far you can go with Pilates, Yoga or Movement work, then a personally tailored program and private training is the only option that will yield optimal results.