Return To Form - Kinesiology and Pilates

Midlife hormonal changes often unmask a hidden driver of chronic inflammation: insulin resistance.

It is a condition that affects nearly 9 out of 10 adults, yet it is rarely diagnosed until it impacts your weight, your heart, or your energy.

The good news is that metabolic health is 100% reversible.

Understanding the link between your hormones and your metabolism is the key to closing the gap of care between feeling "fine" and feeling powerful.

Join us for an evening of clinical clarity with Dr. Elisabeth Crisci. We are bridging the gap between medical evidence and your daily lived experience.

Space is limited. Message us for your spot!

Who: Dr. Elisabeth Crisci
What: Sexual Health Education Session
Where: 1970 Island Diesel Way, Unit 1, Nanaimo, BC
When: June 16 (on menopause) & June 23 (on sexual health) @ 6:45 PM
Price: FREE

*SEATS MUST BE RESERVED 7 DAYS IN ADVANCE*

Say hello to Avrielle (Ave) Koch! ⚡️

Hailing from Mississauga & Kingston, ON, Ave brings a powerhouse of knowledge in both fitness and nutrition to help you smash your goals.

✨ Role: Nutrition Coach & Personal Trainer

🎓 Education:
Canfit Pro - Personal Training Certification
Precision Nutrition - Nutrition Coaching Certification
Balance Body Core Align Level 2 Certification

📍 Favourite Local Restaurant: Milton Street Public House - has lots of character!

✨ Get to know Ave: "In my free time I workout, walk, bike, take springboard diving lessons, garden, travel and spend time with friends and family. I have a white cat named Pepper, a husband, 3 stepsons and 2 daughter-in-laws. I live on a farm where we garden and make hay, I love the sun, food and lifting weights. My dream is to go to the Galápagos Islands one day!"

We love having Ave's vibrant energy in the studio. Leave her some love below! 👇

Introducing Solomon (Solly) Macys! 💪

Coming to us originally from London, ON, Solly brings an incredible wealth of movement knowledge and a fantastic sense of humor to every session.

✨ Role: Strength Coach, Personal Trainer & Nutrition Coach

🎓 Education:
VIU - Bachelor of Kinesiology
Functional Movement Systems (FMS)
Precision Nutrition Level 1

📍 Favourite Local Restaurant: Huong Lan Vietnamese Restaurant

✨ Get to know Solly: "When I’m not at the studio I am busy homesteading, playing guitar, being a dad, cooking. I might be a birder. No one told me it would happen as I aged. I thought I would just complain more about the government and yell at kids to get off my lawn."

Book a session with Solly and talk all things strength, homesteading, or birding! 🦅

Mark your calendars: June 11th @ 6:45 PM! 🗓️✨

We are so excited to host a donation-based Pelvic Health Education session with Maggie, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist.

Whether you have specific symptoms you want to ask about or just want to learn how to support your body long-term, this open Q&A and info session is for you.

⚠️ YOU MUST REGISTER TO ATTEND! Spaces fill up fast, so send a quick email to [email protected] to get your name on the list. See you there!

Class Focus of the Day: NEUROMOVEMENT

Move the brain to heal the body. 🧠

Based on the Anat Baniel Method®, Neuro Movement uses neuroplasticity to help you rewire how you move and feel. By slowing down and increasing sensitivity, you can relieve chronic pain and improve coordination from the inside out.

Discover the power of neuroplasticity. Email [email protected] to learn more!

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Meet the AMAZING Rachel Robertson! 🌿

Raised in Belleville and born in Kingston, Rachel is the driving force here at the studio, blending deep clinical movement knowledge with a fun-loving spirit.

✨ Role: Business Owner, Kinesiologist & Pilates Teacher

🎓 Education:
University of Western Ontario - Kinesiology
Fusion Pilates 2007
Stott Pilates 2010
CoreAlign Educator 2017

📍 Favourite Local Spot: Korean BBQ House

✨ Get to know Rachel: "I like to spend time with my family which includes hikes, mushroom hunting, swimming and now raising chickens. I am not competitive at all, I love Justin Bieber's "Baby" and it makes me move really fast when lifting kettlebells. I like sushi and pizza. If you eat spicy food it should make you have a runny nose, sweat and maybe even cry a little."

Who else needs some Bieber on their workout playlist? 🎵 Drop a comment for Rachel!

Low libido, low energy, and changes in sexual health are frequently dismissed as "just part of aging."

At Return To Form, we don't accept the idea that your physical or sexual agency should diminish simply because the calendar turns.

Testosterone and the genitourinary system are profoundly affected by hormonal shifts, yet these topics remain some of the least discussed in women's health.

Dr. Elisabeth Crisci joins us to explain why your sexual health deserves clinical attention and what the current research says about maintaining your health after 40.

You deserve a foundation of strength and sensation you can trust. Let’s talk about what women aren't being told.

Who: Dr. Elisabeth Crisci
What: Sexual Health Education Sessions
Where: 1970 Island Diesel Way, Unit 1, Nanaimo, BC
When:
June 16 (Menopause) @ 6:45 PM
June 23 (Sexual Health) @ 6:45 PM
Price: FREE

*SEATS MUST BE RESERVED 7 DAYS IN ADVANCE*

"Creating space for awareness, trust, and a sense of coming home to yourself." 🖤

Our Free Yoga trials are more than just a space for movement—they are a practice in connection. Whether you join us for Awaken and Align or Root and Restore, you'll be guided through a flow that honors your body's needs and regulates your nervous system.

All levels are welcome. Come as you are, leave feeling revitalized.

📍 Location: Return to Form
✨ Cost: Free

TWO REMAINING TIME SLOTS WITH OPEN SPOTS (DM US TO SIGN UP)...

Sat June 6:
8:45 (Awaken and Align)
11:15 AM (Root and Restore)

Class Focus of the Day: CLASSICAL REFORMER

Honour the lineage. Master the method.

Experience Pilates as it was intended. Led by a second-generation teacher trained by Jay Grimes, this class follows the original sequence developed by Joseph Pilates. Precision, rhythm, and power in every transition.

Connect with the source. Book your spot in our Classical session.