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Goal Accomplished! All 50 states!
Hi there, what’s up, what’s going on, how are you? Things are settling in nicely in the new studio space….
Saying No to Say Yes
When I left engineering a few years ago, an opportunity popped up to serve on the board for my son’s…
Practice Makes Permanence: the key to getting results
When I was working as a Welding Engineer, I had a teammate named Dave. Like many Welding Engineers (myself included),…
Clarity as Kindness – Updated Studio Policies and FAQ’s
Running always brings up some good brain activity and on the last few runs, I’ve been ruminating on “clarity as…
Education & Events
Join us for these upcoming Studio Events Small Group Mat Class Sundays at 4pmStarts Feb 16, 2025 $25/class, preregistration is…
Junk Miles, Proper Form and Intentional Movement
In the running world, there’s a concept experienced runners know well: junk miles. Junk miles are the miles you rack…
The 3 Ghosts of Fitmas Past: Debunking Holiday Fitness Myths
The holiday season is full of joy, indulgence, and… questionable fitness advice. Every year, misinformation runs rampant, with every trainer,…
Step Away From the Edge
why overstretching backfires There are two things that inspired this month’s post. Injured athletes are my bread and butter. While…
Is Pilates Strength Training?
One of the questions I get most often from friends, clients and Pilates newbies is: Does Pilates count as strength…
Happy Birthday, Pilates Native!
Oct 11th marked Pilates Native’s official 5th bday! The story behind Pilates Native is one of luck and timing. Fifteen…
So What is Pilates Anyway?
“Contrology is complete coordination of body, mind and spirit.” -Joseph Pilates The majority of my clients are brand new to…
6 Great Reasons to enroll in Instructor Training w/ Pilates Native & Pilates Plus
Instructor training is live and ready to go! If you’ve been thinking about instructor training or know someone who is,…
The Pilates Native Client Journey
So what exactly am I doing here? A few years ago, a client walked in and said “So what exactly…
Pilates vs The World
Trends in the fitness world move as quickly as fast fashion. Prancercising, hula hooping, kangaroo jumping, flash mobs, and pounding have all…
The Power of Correction Impulse
Hey there, what’s up, what’s going on, how are you? Last night at dance lessons, I asked Caleb, my instructor,…
Happy Solstice, Happy Summer!
With the solstice on Friday, we are officially into summer and I am loving these long beautiful sun filled days….
GMWC Bathroom Glow-up
Growing up, my Grandpa used to tell us that if we didn’t help, contribute or put in the hard work,…
The Intentional Pairing of Pilates and FST to Create “Corrective Experiences”
2024 Stretch to Win Case Study My fitness and bodywork career started 14 years ago at a Sports Chiro clinic…
How I deal with a pain flare-up
Hey there, happy March! What a joyous thing to see so much more sun the last few weeks. I…
Pilates & Weight Loss
Fitness on social media is like the Wild West and frequently calls to mind “The Good, The Bad and The…
What I Learned from a Year on Hard Mode
Leaving 2022, I was feeling fat, lost, alone, old and frumpy. For the first time in almost twenty years, my…
Happy 4th Birthday Pilates Native!
Happy Birthday, Pilates Native! The story behind Pilates Native is one of luck and timing. Fourteen years ago, in a…
5 Books to Add to Your Summer Reading List
5 Books to Add to Your Summer Reading List Summer reading is the best. This month, I wanted to share…
Good ol’ imposter syndrome
I’ve been running for over 25 years. In sleet, snow, mud, rain, hail, wind, heat advisories and alligator parks. I’ve…
How do I safely increase my running, hiking or cycling mileage?
In this quick video, we’ll go over how you can safely increase your running, hiking or cycling mileage. This method…
Why are my hamstrings always so tight?
In this quick video, I’ll explain why your hamstrings feel so tight all of the time, even if you stretch…
What is Pilates?
In this 5 minute video, I’ll introduce you to Pilates, go over a super quick history of the practice and…
6 Things I’ve Learned from Taking Private Ballroom Dance Lessons
I’ve been dancing since I was four years old. Starting with the traditional Mexican Ballet Folklorico and moving through jazz,…
What is Thai Yoga Bodywork?
What is Thai Yoga Bodywork? Thai Yoga Bodywork is frequently called Thai Massage, Thai Yoga or Thai Bodywork. It…
2 Truths…and a Lie
2 Truths and a Lie “Two truths and a lie”, my college poetry professor announced. As part of a free…
Pressure, Compensations & The Pelvic Floor
Pressure, Compensations and the Pelvic Floor As a Pilates instructor that specializes in sports injuries, I spend a lot of…
The Power of Practice, Patience & Consistency
The Power of Practice, Patience & Consistency This week, I had the immense pleasure to watch three separate clients perform…
“Your rates aren’t competitive!”
As I’m writing this newsletter, I’m listening to a training module for Pilates Instructors. In an excellent moment of universal…
January 13th- Quitter’s Day +SMART Goals
January 13th- Quitter’s Day The 2nd Friday in January is known as “Quitter’s Day”, as it’s the day we’re most…
Giving Thanks for You! Happy November!
Giving thanks for you! Happy November, y’all! Before all of the holiday craziness starts up, I wanted to thank each…
No pain. No Gain.
No pain, no gain. These words are on nearly every gym wall in the country. On t-shirts. Motivational posters. Popping…
Cheers to our first 3 years!
And just like that…it’s October!(and we’ve been open for 3 years!!!!) What is up? How is it going? How are…
More on the 7 Types of Rest
The 7 Types of Rest and Why They Matter to Pilates Native We spent the month of August focusing on…
Special Announcement from Pilates Native! Practice Clients Needed for Instructor Training
We’ve started our Pilates Instructor Training program at Pilates Native and need practice clients to work with. We have 120…
The 7 Types of Rest and Why We Need Them
Physical Rest Physical rest is what we typically think of as rest. Sleeping, naps, stretching, yoga. The biggie for athletes…
The Power of NO
I said no! Last week, I went into Ulta for the first time ever. As I was checking out, the…
5 Great Reasons to enroll in Instructor Training @ Pilates Native
Instructor training is live and ready to go! If you’ve been thinking about instructor training or know someone who is,…
FAQ’s on Monthly Subscriptions
Monthly subs are going great! I have a lot more time to spend in the studio w/ y’all now that…
The Pilates Native Client Journey
So what exactly am I doing here? A few weeks ago, a client walked in an said “So what exactly…
Pilates 101
Seeing as I am a Pilates instructor, we should probably learn about some Pilates around this joint. So let’s dig…
The Method Behind the Madness…part 4
Unlocking the Body I tend to think of the body as a puzzle or a video game. With our Pilates…
The Method Behind the Madness…part 3
Cueing for Maximum Impact People always ask how a self proclaimed “ambivert” manages to run a Pilates studio and teach…
The Method Behind the Madness…part 2
Mirror, mirror on the wall… Normally, when you walk into a gym, yoga or Pilates studio, there is usually one…
The Method Behind the Madness
Why Pilates Native runs the way we do If you’ve been in any gym or studio of any kind, you’ve…
Rejecting hustle culture
Running a business + honoring my own needs Good morning lovely people! Just a quick reminder that this is my…
Taking your body on a stretch date
Stretching should feel good. Lemme say that again. STRETCHING SHOULD FEEL GOOD. None of that “no pain, no gain” bullshit. …
Standing Postures: Flat Back
Have you heard that sitting is the next smoking?
Aside from medical causes, Flat Back posture can be linked to sitting in poor posture for extended periods of time.
Standing Posture: Kyphosis Lordosis
What do hunchback and shelf butt have in common?
They’re actually extreme variations found in today’s standing posture focus: The Kyphosis Lordosis Posture.
We can actually break this one down into 2 different pieces: Kyphosis (rounded upper back) and Lordosis (extremely curved lower back). You may have one or both of these components, which you’ll recognize by the rounded upper back or a protruding abdomen and glutes.
The Standing Postures
Today, we dive into standing postures. Tell me, do you recognize your side profile from this chart? Which posture most…
What do the words “Good Posture” mean to you?
What do the words “good posture” mean to you? Do you immediately stand up rod straight with your shoulders back…
Intentional Rest
Today is the last day of my “intentional rest” from my business. Aside from some instagram posts, I didn’t allow…
3 Common Things Impacting Your Posture
What are 3 common things we all do that directly impact our Posture? Today’s FB memory was one of my…
Pillows & Neck Pain + How to choose the right pillow
Are you guys enjoying the February Posture as Self Love series so far? What have you learned? What little things…
Sleep Postures: The Yoga or Stretch Sleeper
When I first started out as a Sports Therapist, my clients were athletes struggling with sports injuries. One particular client…
Sleep Postures: The Back Sleeper
Sleeping on your back is one of the best positions and can help with neck pain, back pain, knee pain, and back pain as well as spinal health and alignment.
Sleep Postures: Fetal Position
Are you a fetal position sleeper? 4/10 people sleep in fetal position with women twice as likely to sleep in…
Sleep Postures: The Stomach Sleeper
Are you a stomach sleeper? As a former stomach sleeper, I know how comfortable this position can be. Unfortunately, stomach…
Sleep Postures
On average, we spend 8 hours a day sleeping. That means 1/3 of our day is spent in sleep postures….
Sleep Postures: The Side Sleeper
The Things We Carry: How backpacks, purses, wallets and bags can impact posture
A heavy bag, backpack or purse worn on a single shoulder can negatively impact your posture and cause major pain!…
February Focus: Posture as Self Love
Posture is one of the first things we notice about ourselves and others. How we sit, how we stand, how we walk, how we move; posture tells the story of who we are and where we’re from. It can even communicate how we feel.
This month, I’ll be focusing on POSTURE as a means of self-care and self-love. I’ll be posting tips, tricks and facts about posture all month long.
What do you want to know about posture?
Wallets & Sciatica
Who doesn’t love a fat wallet?!? But did you know that sitting on that wad of cash can actually cause…
How much does your bag weigh?
Awareness is half the battle. Today, I challenge you to weigh your bag, backpack or purse and see just how…
What’s in your bag?
Clean out day! No matter how big (or small) your bag is, today is a great day to clean out…
Equity Sessions
Against all common and normal business advice, I offer half-price equity sessions on Sundays and Tuesdays.
Blue Monday
Blue Monday was technically last Monday. It’s the third Monday in January, typically the most depressing day of the year….
Trading Punishment for Kindness
Happy New Year! 3 Tips for Setting Kind Resolutions
Happy New Year! While we’re still dealing with many of the 2020 struggles, whether it’s lockdowns and covid restrictions, election…
Happy December! Free CBD trial, Compassionate Colorado Donation and more!
Hey y’all! The holiday season is upon us and we are in the full swing of holiday traditions. I don’t know…
Happy Thanksgiving!
2 Big Announcements, Some Special offers, Holiday Gift Ideas and More! Giving thanks for the big work, laughter, moments of peace…
Rest and Play in a time of Stress and Chaos
Y’all, this has been the CRAZIEST year. We have literally pivoted and pivoted and pivoted again as this year has…
“Magic Spells” and Self Care
How are you guys? No, how are you *really*? As I’m writing, it’s a beautiful 75 degrees, the smoke has…
Lessons from the Garden: What Sunflowers Taught Me About Strength, Stability and Flexibility
It was 90 degrees in Denver on Monday and snowing wildly on Tuesday and Wednesday. Our pollinator garden went from incredible…
New Location!
We’re joining the Green Mountain Wellness Center co-op! Pilates Native has moved! We can now be found at the Green…
Pilates, Diversity and the mission behind Pilates Native
Hey friends. This June email is coming a little bit later than usual. To be perfectly honest, I didn’t want to send…
New Offerings: Outdoor Small Group Pilates Classes, Online Group Stretch/Pilates Classes!
Hey friends! I hope you’re enjoying this awesome warm weather and getting lots of vitamin d. 🙂 In light…
Pilates vs. Yoga. What’s the difference anyway?
Pilates & Weight Loss
Pain, pressure or fatigue? What’s really going on during your workout and should you really push through the pain?
Quick Tips for Choosing a Great Online Fitness Instructor
Online Pilates and Guided Stretch Classes, Tips for Disinfecting Your Own Equipment
Friends, I hope this email finds you safe and healthy. With the whole world going bananas right now, I wanted…
Pilates & Prevention
For the last decade, my career as a Welding Engineer has focused primarily on quality analysis and quality control (QA/QC). …
The Truth About Standing Balance and Why it Even Matters
Quick 5 Min Desk Stretch Routine
The Inside Scoop on Initial Assessments
The Importance of Rest and Recovery
5 Quick and Easy Tips for keeping your New Year’s Resolutions
Rebranding for 2020: Pilates Native
Happy New Year! I hope you’re settling in nicely to your normal life routines after all of the madness of the…
Stretch Therapy in 5 Mins
Introduction to Pilates Native
Hi everyone! In Jan 2019, I changed business names from Engineered Evolution to Pilates Native. Everything in this video is…