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 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 participating studio offering Power Pilates Teacher Certification
in affiliation with the The Pilates Center of the Southwest. For more
information on certification call
480-948-1883.
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 is
New York Guild certified and certified through Power Pilates.
Lauren also has extensive training in Ballet, Modern Jazz and Musical
Theatre.
- BFA in dance from Adelphi
University
- MA in Educational Theatre
from NYU
- MS in Elementary Education
Hunter College
Lauren became
interested in Pilates through her dance studio in NYC. Many of her
peers were raving about the results and she decided to give it a try.
From that point on she became a devotee. Lauren enjoys seeing the
progress that her students make in their physical development and
overall well-being.
 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.
Frances Goritsas received her Power Pilates Certification at the Pilates Center of the Southwest in Scottsdale, Arizona. She also has a Master of Fine Arts in Dance from Arizona State University which brings additional knowledge to her work as a pilates instructor. Frances teaches the classical pilates method and has had experience teaching at numerous studios in the Seattle, WA area: Redmond Pilates, Pilates Body Fitness and Pilates on 10th. She is happy to be currently teaching at Fitness Solutions in Phoenix, AZ and as well teaches pilates courses at Arizona State University. When she is not teaching pilates, she is dancing for Ann Ludwig Dance Theater and Flux Dance Project.
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.
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