Pilates vs Pain - A Quick Primer

Does this headline scream "inspiration"? Probably not. But hear me out: Physical pain and discomfort are a fact of life. Thankfully, there are some types of pain we can address with Pilates and deliberate movement. This includes things like chronic back pain, tightness, joint pain and tension hea... Read More

"Year of the Fire Horse" Energy Inspo

Yesterday marked the beginning of the Chinese New Year. Now, I'm clearly not Asian, and it's honestly not something I'd paid much attention to in the past. But with 2026 coming on like a house on fire (democracy on fire?) a mere 6 weeks in, I think we could all do with another New Year's reset. S... Read More

10 Essential Tips for Doing Pilates with Arthritis

If you have arthritis, you may be worried that Pilates could aggravate your symptoms. While it's a good idea to approach it carefully, by knowing your own body and taking some precautions, Pilates can actually help alleviate them! Here are my top tips on how to approach starting a Pilates practic... Read More

Doing Pilates with Arthritis

Do you have arthritis? Are you wondering whether you can do Pilates? The answer is a resounding YES! And the news gets even better: With the right approach, Pilates is the ideal form of exercise that can help people with arthritis move better, feel better and live better! I get it: When you have ... Read More

Pilates in Mt Juliet and small communities: How to find a teacher

If you live in a smaller community like Mt Juliet, Tennessee, tracking down a great Pilates teacher can be harder than in big cities. Rural areas have different challenges than areas like mine, which is close to Nashville, TN. Here, when you search for “Pilates near me” or “Pilates Mt Juliet”, th... Read More

Benefits of Pilates

Everyone is talking about Pilates and its benefits. But what exactly are those benefits? For that matter, what, exactly, is Pilates? How is it different from other forms of movement and exercise? Let’s explore. PIlates was originally developed by Joseph Pilates, a German immigrant to the US, in t... Read More

Private sessions vs group classes – what’s right for you?

You’ve heard of the benefits of Pilates and want to get in on the action, right here in Mt Juliet, TN – but why are private sessions so much more expensive than group classes? And which is right for you? In these sessions, you are 1-1 with a trainer (me!) who will develop a workout customized to ... Read More

Why your body needs Pilates

Your body needs Pilates. No really, hear me out. When you think about your body, do you ever think about what your body needs from you? Do you think about movement, physical activity and mobility? Exercise? Stretching? If not, now’s a good time to start. One of my pet peeves about modern culture ... Read More

How to "work out" on vacation

“What’s the best way to work out while I’m on vacation?” Like everyone else in the health and fitness space, I get this question ALL the time. The internet is full of tips on how to work out while traveling – and how to stay fit during your vacation. And yeah, I have a lot of tips I could give yo... Read More

How to get fit for good

Have you tried to get and stay in shape again and again? Welcome to the club – you are definitely not alone in making resolution after resolution to get healthy and finally get fit.So why hasn’t that worked out? And how do you get past all the things keeping you from living a happy life in a heal... Read More