News Flash! The Synergy Series 2024

September 27, 2023

We’re thrilled to announce The Synergy Series—a new collaboration between Pacific Northwest Pilates Education (PNWPE), Merrithew™ Licensed Training Center in Portland, Oregon  and Melanie Byford-Young Education (MBY … Read more

Kick-Start your Pilates Career | Exam Guidance is Here

August 23, 2023

Ready to get back on your Pilates career track? Join us for a one-hour session with a PNWP Instructor Trainer to kick-start your Pilates path, reset your … Read more

How to Assist | Shifts & Twists

August 18, 2023

Melanie has a few tricks up her Pilates sleeve to help you assist those clients with persistent shifts and twists of of the thoracic spine and pelvis.

PNWP Spotlight: Road to Becoming a Pilates Pro

July 28, 2023

Pacific NW Pilates is, first and foremost, a Pilates studio. It’s also a school. Each year, PNWP Education accepts 15-20 students into its intensive training program (220 … Read more

Improve Body Awareness? Steady your Sleeper.

July 26, 2023

Improve body awareness (proprioception) and help a client learn to control their foot and simultaneously flex their hip using the unstable foam roller in a side-lying (a.k.a. … Read more

Counter Rotation is a Must for Good Motion

July 5, 2023

Counter rotation of the upper thoracic from the middle and lower thoracic is a key movement required for walking, running or throwing. Here, Melanie provides a few … Read more

A Pilates Throw for Shoulder Control

May 17, 2023

Summer is nearly here, and for many Pilates clients that means its time to start playing sports and being able to throw or control a racquet or … Read more

Older Adult benefits from Pilates exercise on the Pilates Reformer

Three Things You Won’t Hear Here

May 17, 2023

There are many declarations heard in fitness classes that you’ll never hear in, say, our PNWP studio. Pilates is simply different. Here are three things that you’ll … Read more

Come Celebrate with Us!

April 19, 2023

Come join us to toast and boast about 22 years! Pop into the studio for a sip and sweet. Take a free class. Join a raffle & … Read more

Key Assessments May Prevent Ballet Injuries

April 12, 2023

Research indicates that female ballet dancers are susceptible to injuries at a young age. Yet, early assessment techniques and principles—followed by Pilates exercise— may provide valuable insight, … Read more

Pilates Pros: Spotlight on the Piriformis

March 14, 2023

People with a history of lower back pain, SIJ instability, sciatic nerve pain or piriformis syndrome may come to Pilates to seek support. In this blog, we … Read more

IQ of Movement 2023 | Annual Conference

February 27, 2023

Pacific Northwest Pilates’ IQ of Movement Conference happens only one time a year. Don’t miss your opportunity to train with one of the best STOTT PILATES® Instructor … Read more