What is Pilates?
Pilates is a low impact strength and flexibility exercise that can be done on a mat and a variety of specialized equipment. It focuses on building awareness, balance, coordination, breath connection, core strength, and has many benefits that support a variety of lifestyles and goals.
Who can do Pilates? Why do people do Pilates?
Pilates is for everyone. We work with a variety of clients, each of their goals are different so here are some examples:
1. Continued strength and flexibility training post surgery or physical therapy.
2. A space to be present and centered where they can just focus on themselves for 45 minutes to an hour.
3. Building confidence in how their body looks or feels.
4. Supporting other activities and workouts - Pilates can help you do what you love, but better.
5. Entering into the later years of life and taking extra care to maintain their balance and vitality.
Why Pilates and Massage Therapy?
Being Centered is the reason this space looks and feels the way it does. CPM is a quiet and peaceful environment that challenges you to become aware of the body you live in. Our skilled therapists and instructors all share this philosophy of connecting the mind to the body so we can build better lives and communities. Together, Pilates and Massage Therapy bring this vision to life.
What do I wear to a Pilates session?
Standard athletic wear is fine, something that is breathable and moves well with your body. The only thing we would not recommend are loose or short shorts. Shoes are typically taken off as foot flexibility and strengthening is a large part of building a Pilates practice. We recommend socks that have grips on the bottom. Click here for an example.
What type of massage therapy do you offer?
Each of our massage therapists offers different services, hours, and prices. Here are some examples of what is available and a short explanation of what they are:
cupping therapy- a form of alternative medicine that uses suction or a vacuum like force to relieve muscle tension and promote cell repair.
stretch therapy- used to accelerate recovery and ease soreness, this therapy is focused specifically on increased joint mobility and function.
medical- a treatment plan that dials in on a specific goal or recovery from an injury.
deep tissue- a massage technique used to treat musculoskeletal issues typically to treat muscle strains and sports injuries. Pressure is generally more intense and concentrated in these sessions.
abdominal- a gentle, noninvasive treatment that is used to treat a variety of health concerns specifically related to the stomach and digestion. Click here to learn more.
relaxation- primarily used for stress relief and whole body tension, this technique usually involves long, slow strokes that regulate the nervous system.
therapeutic - similar to relaxation massage in that it is meant to reduce stress, but sometimes applies a specific area to spend more time on like the shoulders or feet.