Feri Pilates - Back Care, Posture & Strength

Feri Pilates - Back Care, Posture & Strength

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Private Pilates in San Mateo focused on posture, core strength and back pain relief.

With a background in physical therapy, I help desk workers, active adults and seniors move better, reduce pain and build a strong, aligned body. I’m Ferihan Hercan, known as Feri, a certified Pilates instructor with a background in Physical Therapy. I specialize in helping people improve posture, reduce back pain, and build strong, functional core strength through science-based Pilates. I work pri

07/20/2026

do you ever have one of those days when nothing extraordinary happens, but somehow it still feels so full?

last sunday morning, i went for an hour-long walk in nature, came back home, made my coffee, and facetimed my family while enjoying it. then i met with my client for a pilates session, and right after, i did my own workout.

i came back home, took a nap, and later chose one of my favorite outfits just to take myself out to dinner. i ordered a glass of champagne and let myself enjoy the moment without needing a special reason.

nothing extraordinary happened, but somehow the day still felt full. not because i was constantly productive, but because i made space for movement, connection, work, rest, and a little celebration in between.

i think this is what taking care of myself looks like. not waiting for a vacation, a special occasion, or the perfect moment to enjoy my life, but choosing to notice it while it’s happening.

this is how i want to live my life forever: fully, slowly, and intentionally. making space for the things that make me feel alive, romanticizing the ordinary, and remembering that i don’t need a special reason to enjoy my own life.

i hope this inspires you to create more little moments for yourself, too. 🤍

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🍳 Breakfast

Ingredients

* 3 scrambled eggs
* 1 slice sourdough bread, toasted
* Cottage cheese
* Fresh blueberries
* Arugula or mixed greens
* Salt, black pepper & chili flakes

Instructions
Scramble the eggs until soft and creamy. Toast the sourdough and spread cottage cheese on top. Serve with fresh blueberries and a handful of greens. Finish the eggs with black pepper and chili flakes.



🥗 Lunch

Ingredients

* Grilled chicken thighs
* Roasted cauliflower
* Arugula
* Crumbled feta cheese
* Olive oil
* Salt, black pepper, paprika & garlic powder

Instructions
Season the chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder, then grill until cooked through. Roast the cauliflower with olive oil and the same seasonings until golden. Serve over arugula and finish with crumbled feta.



🫐 Dessert

Ingredients

* Plain Greek yogurt
* Granola
* Natural peanut butter
* Fresh blueberries

Instructions
Add the Greek yogurt to a bowl. Top with granola, blueberries, and a spoonful of peanut butter. Enjoy as a high-protein snack or light dessert.



🐟 Dinner

Ingredients

* Grilled salmon
* Romaine lettuce
* Kale
* Parmesan cheese
* Roasted chickpeas
* Caesar dressing

Instructions
Grill the salmon until flaky and golden. Toss the romaine and kale with Caesar dressing, then top with Parmesan and roasted chickpeas. Serve the salmon over the salad.

07/15/2026

tabletop sounds simple, but the alignment makes all the difference. knees stacked over hips, shins parallel to the floor, and your core gently supporting the position 🤍

Photos from Feri Pilates - Back Care, Posture & Strength's post 07/15/2026

every plate is built around protein first, then balanced with quality carbs, healthy fats, and plenty of fiber to keep you full and energized.

no complicated recipes or hard-to-find ingredients—just simple meals you can actually make and enjoy.

save this for your next grocery trip, and if you’d like more balanced plates with calculated macros, click the link in my bio🤍

07/14/2026

the good life isn’t complicated

07/13/2026

lunch today 🥑🍤 a little bit of everything: protein, healthy fats, greens, and carbs that actually keep me full 🤍

07/13/2026

not everything has to happen every day. just a few small things to come back to whenever you need them 🤍

what’s one habit that always makes you feel better?

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San Francisco, CA