The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) declares that 54 million U.S. adults age 50 and older are affected by ...

Dearest PNWP Community, Beginning Monday, July 4, clients and instructors will be able to enter the studio without ...

Strength and endurance of deep core muscles are key to a healthy neck especially in conjunction with arm ...

It's all over the news. Pro athletes have discovered what others have known for years—Pilates works. Pacific Northwest ...

The Clam is an excellent exercise...when executed well. Here, Melanie explains why she often uses a stability ball ...

Pacific NW Pilates (PNWP) has long-term clients of all ages. Among the most committed, successful and satisfied are ...

There are many benefits to staying active and exercising during pregnancy. According to the American College of Obstetricians ...

Squish the what?! Melanie provides precautions, tips and her favorite exercise-of-choice to center the glenohumeral joint for clients ...

It's easy to get fixated on the scapulae when working with Pilates clients. Melanie advises Pilates and movement ...

Arthritic fingers leading to ulnar drift makes it harder to produce a powerful grasp.  Melanie Byford-Young and guest ...

When Anterior Femoral Head Syndrome is present, it can relate to a thoracic alignment issue or pelvis twist, ...

Put a new spin on great pelvic control and balance with this Melanie Byford-Young tip for high level ...

Side Kick Kneeling is a challenging advanced level STOTT PILATES mat exercise that targets the hip extensors and ...

Asymmetrical dysfunctions in the body can be caused by a number of conditions.  Today Melanie Byford-Young takes a ...

Pilates instructors have a very important and distinctive role in the rehabilitative process. The principles of injury management ...

Often therapists spend time focused on strength and range of motion post hip replacement, but quick reaction time, ...

  The benefits of Pilates have been cited for years—improved flexibility, increased core strength and better posture lead ...

Successfully bridge the gap between therapeutic exercises and skill acquisition with confidence as Melanie Byford-Young progresses through the ...