Movement instructors are often vexed when teaching a client who has poor proprioception (a.k.a. low body awareness) and/or by someone who claims that they “don’t feel anything.” Melanie encourages movement … Read more
Leslie Braverman
We’re pleased to present world renowned, BodyMind fitness innovator Kim Kraushar to Pacific Northwest Pilates this fall. Kim brings over 20 years experience as a program creator, fitness trainer and … Read more
Dearest PNWP Community, Beginning Monday, July 4, clients and instructors will be able to enter the studio without a mask. Please note that masks will NO LONGER be required for … Read more
Tension of Traps often makes our clients want to stretch and get a massage. Melanie explains why a taut trap is often tight due to being too lengthened. Instead of … Read more
Strength and endurance of deep core muscles are key to a healthy neck especially in conjunction with arm movement. Melanie shows how you can regress and progress prone extension exercises … Read more
The Clam is an excellent exercise…when executed well. Here, Melanie explains why she often uses a stability ball to facilitate movement, and what to look for and avoid. … Read more
Squish the what?! Melanie provides precautions, tips and her favorite exercise-of-choice to center the glenohumeral joint for clients with shoulder joint instability, a history of dislocations and/or pain, clicking and … Read more
It’s easy to get fixated on the scapulae when working with Pilates clients. Melanie advises Pilates and movement professionals to look closely at the sternoclavicular (SC) joint too! … Read more