Getting ready to run a marathon, purchase a ski pass for the winter season, or join in the Portland Bridge Pedal? The STOTT PILATES® Jumpboard™ is a Reformer accessory … Read more
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Bowed legs (genu verum) is and outward bowing at the knee—the lower leg is angled inward (medially) in relation to the femur’s axis, giving the limb overall the appearance of … Read more
Whether clients are born with hypermobility (greater than average range of motion in joints) or have acquired it through a condition such as MS or a stroke, hypermobility can be … Read more
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
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
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
Below are our guidelines required for an individual to remove their mask in the studio: 1. Show proof vaccination. a. Bring a copy of your vaccination card to the studio. … Read more
Dear Friends of PNWP, For the last six months, Pacific Northwest Pilates has met the impacts of a global pandemic, seismic economic shifts and social upheavals and awakenings that will … Read more