the pilates method: a complete coordination of
mind, body and spirit

Joseph Pilates conceived "Contrology" during WWI in order to facilitate the recovery of injured soldiers. Pilates philosophized that if one could control their core muscles through the power of the mind and proper breathing, they could achieve an integrative strength from the inside out. Through purposeful control of the body, Contrology, later renamed Pilates, develops the body uniformly, corrects wrong postures, restores physical vitality, invigorates the mind, and elevates the spirit.

Pilates focuses on four primary principles, stability, strength, stretch, and stamina, to ultimately create a more agile and balanced body with longer leaner muscles. Correspondingly, it reawakens thousands of dormant brain cells; thus, stimulating further functions of the mind, resulting in a sensation of "uplift". Although Pilates originated as a form of rehabilitation, millions of people now practice it for injury prevention and to attain an overall healthier lifestyle.

muscle activation techniques (MAT®)

MAT® is a biomechanically based evaluation and treatment system that tests for muscular imbalances. The evaluation process consists of a series of range of motion examinations that help determine whether the muscles surrounding a joint have proper neurological input. MAT® views muscle tightness as secondary to muscle weakness. If the body senses instability in a joint, the central nervous system will attempt to stabilize a joint by sending a signal to the muscles that causes them to tighten. Unlike most other therapies, MAT® does not “chase after pain.” Instead, MAT® increases stability, muscular function, and joint congruency.