Phoenix Pilates and Rossiter Center

Which one(s) do you want?

Which one(s) do you want?

When on vacay, teaching online and the room is too small for a Pilates mat.
Bed-a-lates to the rescue lol!

When on vacay, teaching online and the room is too small for a Pilates mat.
Bed-a-lates to the rescue lol!

Pilates Juice! Guess where I am this week…

Pilates Juice! Guess where I am this week…

I’ve been adding more upper body weight exercises to my Bones+Balance classes. Here is a graphic with some of the moves we are doing. Who’s up to doing this challenge with us?
Debbie Schwartz Mary Ann Mattiello Mary Mauldin

I’ve been adding more upper body weight exercises to my Bones+Balance classes. Here is a graphic with some of the moves we are doing. Who’s up to doing this challenge with us?
Debbie Schwartz Mary Ann Mattiello Mary Mauldin

Teaser at 11,500 feet- on top of Mt. Humphrey’s in Flagstaff. Pilates gives you the strength and stamina to do this at age 64 💪🏻

Teaser at 11,500 feet- on top of Mt. Humphrey’s in Flagstaff. Pilates gives you the strength and stamina to do this at age 64 💪🏻

Not on my watch! I’m all about the glutes - not just to look good but to be functional. Getting up from your chair, getting down on the floor to play with your dog (or grandchildren), prevent you from falling and keep you upright. Come see me to build your b***y!

Not on my watch! I’m all about the glutes - not just to look good but to be functional. Getting up from your chair, getting down on the floor to play with your dog (or grandchildren), prevent you from falling and keep you upright. Come see me to build your b***y!

Had a new #rossiterstretching and Pilates client come in today. She sits all day for work and has neck and shoulder pain that’s affecting her daily activities. I use an intake questionnaire to get understanding of medical history (accidents, surgeries, past and current treatments/therapies) followed by a tutorial on what she will do during the stretches. What makes Rossiter Stretching unique is that the client is in charge of their session. The more they move and use the lock technique, the better result they will have. Unlike massage, chiropractic and acupuncture (which I love too) the client is not passively laying down receiving the care. It’s a workout! We still had a little time left to try out the reformer too. She will be back again Thursday for Round 2!

If you’re putting up with pain or stiffness, not able to “hold” an adjustment or massage more than a day, then let’s talk! Let me help you step out of pain! 🦶🏻🧦

Had a new #rossiterstretching and Pilates client come in today. She sits all day for work and has neck and shoulder pain that’s affecting her daily activities. I use an intake questionnaire to get understanding of medical history (accidents, surgeries, past and current treatments/therapies) followed by a tutorial on what she will do during the stretches. What makes Rossiter Stretching unique is that the client is in charge of their session. The more they move and use the lock technique, the better result they will have. Unlike massage, chiropractic and acupuncture (which I love too) the client is not passively laying down receiving the care. It’s a workout! We still had a little time left to try out the reformer too. She will be back again Thursday for Round 2!

If you’re putting up with pain or stiffness, not able to “hold” an adjustment or massage more than a day, then let’s talk! Let me help you step out of pain! 🦶🏻🧦

Preventing falls and improving balance

I’m excited that my article on fall prevention and improving balance will be in this Friday’s print edition of the Arizona Jewish News. In the meantime, you can read it online.

Speaking of online- I offer 3 Bone Health + Balance (aka Buff Bones) classes every week. MWF at 9am through Core to Coeur. I have several free passes for new students. Message me for the “secret code”.

https://www.jewishaz.com/families_lifestyle/preventing-falls-and-improving-balance/article_777a0528-c317-11eb-b41d-2bd02142ff2c.html

Preventing falls and improving balance What do former Arizona Governor Rose Mofford, actor Gary Coleman, writer Kurt Vonnegut and songwriter Leonard Cohen all have in common? Sadly, they all died from a fall.

Inspiring all day Fletcher Pilates 2021 International Conference. I learned so many fun twists to existing work and gained insights on movement that were totally new. Beyond that, all of the videos of Ron Fletcher-- his interview on Donahue (I probably watched it way back when), clips of him teaching, his past life as a dancer and choreographer were totally new to me and as a history buff I loved learning about him. As Pilates people, we hear a lot about Romana Kryzanowska (she taught a lot of people)and not much about the other Pilates Elders. Hearing Ron Fletcher's stories about Joseph and Clara Pilates in his own voice was priceless.

I'm grateful to my friend Kyria Sabin, Director of Fletcher Pilates for all of her hard work putting this conference together. Hopefully next year it will be in person.

Here are a few shots from the Fletcher Towel class (my shoulders will "thank" me tomorrow lol), Foot workshop (ahhhhhh) and my little Pilates partner Swiffer WetJet was so good and patient all day long. As soon as I turned off the Zoom he woke up from his nap on my Reformer, bowed to his mistress and was ready to play with his ball 😂

This is so true! Adding Pilates to your life will help you age gracefully. Looking to try it out? Message me for the code for a free group online lesson!

This is so true! Adding Pilates to your life will help you age gracefully. Looking to try it out? Message me for the code for a free group online lesson!

Excited to get my Fletcher Towel today in time for the Fletcher Pilates 2021 Virtual Conference. I’ve been wanting to get one of these for-ever and learn the Towel Work. This year’s conference celebrates what would have been the 100th birthday of Ron Fletcher, one of the “Pilates Elders”- a first generation teacher who studied directly under Joseph and Clara Pilates. He brought the Pilates Method to the west coast and taught celebrities—Cher, Barbra Streisand, Ben Vereen, Goldie Hawn and Raquel Welch. I’m sure he heard some juicy stories over the years 😉

Attending continuing education and updating my skills has been a passion of mine and necessary to maintain my National Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT) certification. I have missed going to these conferences this past year and looking forward to reconnecting with my Pilates peeps near and far.

Thank you to Kyria Sabin Fletcher Pilates for your leadership and vision!

Excited to get my Fletcher Towel today in time for the Fletcher Pilates 2021 Virtual Conference. I’ve been wanting to get one of these for-ever and learn the Towel Work. This year’s conference celebrates what would have been the 100th birthday of Ron Fletcher, one of the “Pilates Elders”- a first generation teacher who studied directly under Joseph and Clara Pilates. He brought the Pilates Method to the west coast and taught celebrities—Cher, Barbra Streisand, Ben Vereen, Goldie Hawn and Raquel Welch. I’m sure he heard some juicy stories over the years 😉

Attending continuing education and updating my skills has been a passion of mine and necessary to maintain my National Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT) certification. I have missed going to these conferences this past year and looking forward to reconnecting with my Pilates peeps near and far.

Thank you to Kyria Sabin Fletcher Pilates for your leadership and vision!

Now that the masks are off and you've gotten your shots (me too)- come see me for Pilates and/or Rossiter. All that sitting watching Netflix, slumping in front of your computer screen on Zoom and breathing in your breath for a year can be reversed. Pilates is the intelligent way to move your body safely which keeps you moving. Super fast classes with heavy weights--uh no. We work mindfully and purposefully tailored to your needs. I work with all types of populations so even if you think you can't "do Pilates" I will help you change your mind!

If you still need more time to adjust to the changes- no worries! I still teach 3 days a week on Core to Coeur and offer private online lessons too. Check out my schedule here:
https://www.coretocoeur.com/app/teacher/865/profile

Privates by appointment only.

Now that the masks are off and you've gotten your shots (me too)- come see me for Pilates and/or Rossiter. All that sitting watching Netflix, slumping in front of your computer screen on Zoom and breathing in your breath for a year can be reversed. Pilates is the intelligent way to move your body safely which keeps you moving. Super fast classes with heavy weights--uh no. We work mindfully and purposefully tailored to your needs. I work with all types of populations so even if you think you can't "do Pilates" I will help you change your mind!

If you still need more time to adjust to the changes- no worries! I still teach 3 days a week on Core to Coeur and offer private online lessons too. Check out my schedule here:
https://www.coretocoeur.com/app/teacher/865/profile

Privates by appointment only.

Yesterday was the annual Pilates Method Alliance Pilates Day celebration. Here’s a nice memory of a previous Pilates Day event I hosted at BellaBody Pilates.

Yesterday was the annual Pilates Method Alliance Pilates Day celebration. Here’s a nice memory of a previous Pilates Day event I hosted at BellaBody Pilates.

I’m happy to share that SAVVI is having a shopping spree with extra bonus money to spend when you enroll today. Today only! What a great way to start your own home-based business. No quotas or monthly minimums. You will always get 25% off. The quality is comparable to Lululemon and super cute styles! There is a large inclusive size range from XS-2X which I love ❤️

The most adorable, comfortable and affordable line of fitness and athleisure wear. Not ready to jump in? I have $25 off coupon codes on your first order. It’s a no-brainer! Message me to get the link and code 🥰

Diastasis Recti. What the heck is that? Is it the name of a band?

No- it’s when your re**us abdominus (the dividing line in your “six-pack” muscles) splits open. How the heck does that happen?

It frequently happens when the abdominal pressure gets stronger than the muscle and forces it open. Pregnancy, obesity and rotational sports like hockey,golf,tennis put too much pressure and the weakened muscle starts to split. It affects men AND women.

If you’ve ever done crunches and noticed a doming of your stomach- a ridge going vertically from above your belly button down to your p***c bone- you quite possibly have it. Other times it looks like a deep crater around your belly button.

What can you do about this?

It can be healed using several techniques. A combination of specific exercises, education on movements and exercises to avoid (planks, crunches only make it worse), nutrition that helps your body heal from the inside.

Interested in learning more about how to heal this safely and to keep it from coming back? Let’s talk! I am considering running some group online classes to teach you how to identify DR and heal it. Message me if you’d like to know more.

Diastasis Recti. What the heck is that? Is it the name of a band?

No- it’s when your re**us abdominus (the dividing line in your “six-pack” muscles) splits open. How the heck does that happen?

It frequently happens when the abdominal pressure gets stronger than the muscle and forces it open. Pregnancy, obesity and rotational sports like hockey,golf,tennis put too much pressure and the weakened muscle starts to split. It affects men AND women.

If you’ve ever done crunches and noticed a doming of your stomach- a ridge going vertically from above your belly button down to your p***c bone- you quite possibly have it. Other times it looks like a deep crater around your belly button.

What can you do about this?

It can be healed using several techniques. A combination of specific exercises, education on movements and exercises to avoid (planks, crunches only make it worse), nutrition that helps your body heal from the inside.

Interested in learning more about how to heal this safely and to keep it from coming back? Let’s talk! I am considering running some group online classes to teach you how to identify DR and heal it. Message me if you’d like to know more.

Meet the new addition to my studio-Lifepro Rumblex Pro vibration plate. I’ve been eyeing this for several months and caught a good sale on it a few weeks ago. Those FaceBook ads really work lol!

What does this do? It vibrates in different directions and speeds. What is it good for? I bought it specifically for bone health and balance but it can boost your metabolism, improve circulation, help with lymphatic drainage, relieve joint and back pain, increase mobility, strengthen your core and is so relaxing for massage after a stressful day or hard workout. I have been doing Mat Pilates with it and boy does it ever amplify the abdominal work!

I will put the LifePro link in the comments. They have many different models, sizes and price points. Lots of other goodies like the massage guns (another indispensable tool to have around).Free shipping, fantastic warranty and the nicest, most responsive customer service. Lots of how-to videos and a great private Facebook group. have a 10% off coupon code to share if you do buy anything off their site “PHOENIXPILATES”

I’m your Pilates “proofreader” lol! Come see me to walk tall!!!

I’m your Pilates “proofreader” lol! Come see me to walk tall!!!

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter!

My garden studio is abloom with my desert favorites like this Prickly Pear cactus! Hummingbirds visit several feeders and the temps are perfect. Come join me for private Pilates, Rossiter Stretch sessions or online Bone Health and Balance classes to get a glimpse of my desert botanical garden. Can’t wait until my plumeria start showing off!

My garden studio is abloom with my desert favorites like this Prickly Pear cactus! Hummingbirds visit several feeders and the temps are perfect. Come join me for private Pilates, Rossiter Stretch sessions or online Bone Health and Balance classes to get a glimpse of my desert botanical garden. Can’t wait until my plumeria start showing off!

Here’s a fun blast from the past!

Here’s a fun blast from the past!

I’d like to be like her someday! Pilates keeps your body supple yet strong, encourages an upright posture that combats aging/computer slouch, connects your mind with your body and improves your breathing/oxygen flow. All of these points contribute to active aging. Come join my online classes Monday/Wednesday and Fridays at 9am MT. I have a few free passes to share for March.

I’d like to be like her someday! Pilates keeps your body supple yet strong, encourages an upright posture that combats aging/computer slouch, connects your mind with your body and improves your breathing/oxygen flow. All of these points contribute to active aging. Come join my online classes Monday/Wednesday and Fridays at 9am MT. I have a few free passes to share for March.

Online class schedule: Week 3/8/2021

Good morning! Here is this week's studio newsletter and online schedule. I hope to see you soon!
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Online class schedule: Week 3/8/2021 Hi Everyone! This week marks kind of an anniversary for my studio- March 13th, 2020 was the last day I taught in person for about seven months. There...