Pilates History

Around 1914, Joseph Pilates was a performer and a boxer living in England and, at the outbreak of WWI, was placed under forced internment in Lancaster, England. There he taught fellow camp members the concepts and exercises developed over 20 years. It was at this time that he began devising the system of original exercises known today as "matwork", or exercises done on the floor.

A few years later, he was transferred to another camp, where he began devising equipment to rehabilitate his "patients," taking springs from the beds to create spring resistance.

Because of the remarkable nature of the equipment to both challenge and support the body as it learns to move more efficiently.

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Fitness Solutions Philosophy

We focus on helping you achieve amazing physical results in the areas of mind and body control based in the time-proven, classical Pilates instruction of Joseph Pilates.

Our studio promotes a friendly, open atmosphere for beginners to advanced students. We are specially trained in accommodating for past or present injury and flexibility needs.

We are responsible to our Studio Code of Ethics including:

• Pristine Studio & Latest Equipment
• Focused Instructional Experience
• Proven Exercises for Measurable Results
  

Pilates by Fitness Solutions is a Power Pilates Participating studio for more information on becoming certified go to www.PowerPilates.com.

|Healthy Instruction for Every Schedule

These days everyone has a different schedule and many demands on their time. That is why we offer a wide variety of instructional options. To learn more about the right fit for your schedule and your budget, we invite you to click here or call 602-631-9698!

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Instructor Profiles

Lauren Tomasulo is New York Guild certified and also certified through Power Pilates Inc.  Lauren became interested in Pilates through her dance studies in New York.  Many of her peers were raving about the benefits of Pilates.  From the time she tried it she was hooked.  The results have been wonderful.  Lauren enjoys sharing the knowledge that she has gained through her studies in Pilates with her clients.  She loves seeing the progress others can make in Pilates. 
 
Lauren has extensive knowledge of ballet, modern and musical theatre.  She holds a BFA in dance through Adelphi University, a MA in Educational Theatre through NYU and an MS in Elementary Education through Hunter College.

Garry Rogers has been certified to teach Pilates since 1999 from the Pilates Studio of New York. Garry began his study of Pilates after a serious injury and two abdominal surgeries. As a result he created a new body after losing over 40 pounds. Pilates also had a dramatic impact on his personal life and gave him new direction. He quit his job as a government worker and now helps change lives through the instruction of Pilates. He is also a licensed massage therapist and brings his knowledge of human anatomy in his work with Pilates students.

Lori Hock received her Classical Pilates training and certification from Carol Appel in San Francisco in 1999. She came to Pilates with extensive experience in dance (ballet, jazz and tap) and musical theater. She holds a B.A. in Theater Arts from UCLA. Lori has also been a Certified Personal Trainer since 1998. Lori has a passion for Pilates and fitness as well as dance and theater. She loves helping clients discover the potential and strength in their bodies and helping them meet their goals. Lori will bring to her sessions whatever she feels is the most effective program for each individual client and strives to keep her classes challenging as well as fun.

Back to TopPilates by Fitness Solutions is a Power Pilates Participating studio for more information on becoming certified go to www.PowerPilates.com.