MY STORY
I wasn't a graceful child. I played sports but I wouldn't go so far as to say I was good at them. I went to the gym to "stay in shape" but never really enjoyed it. So how did I end up teaching movement?
Pain.
Specifically the pain from multiple neck, back and shoulder injuries (a car accident, sports injuries, and concussions among them), worsened by long work days at a desk.
First it brought me to tears and then to Pilates.
After years of working with one specialist after another and trying seemingly everything else with little success, I was amazed at how quickly I not only found relief from pain but so many additional benefits: I built strength, toned and reshaped my body, improved my coordination and posture (growing almost a full inch due to spine decompression), and regained a sense of peace with my body.
I know a thing or two about. . .
Being in pain (all. . .of. . .the. . .time)
Feeling stuck and broken. . . especially after seeing SO MANY specialists I had hoped could figure out what was going on and “fix” me
Knowing there had to be a better solution than living on pain medication (which seemed to be the go to suggestion of most of the doctors I saw)
Wanting to live a full life. . . and yet feeling unsure if my body could handle or keep up with all the things I wanted to do
Having experienced the life-changing possibility of moving without pain first-hand, I’ve dedicated my teaching to supporting and empowering my clients with the knowledge, tools and felt experience to reconnect to their bodies and reclaim their (full, active & vibrant) lives.
“You know you’re in good hands the moment you meet Lisa - her warm-hearted spirit is welcoming and inclusive to all and she has a talent for seeing and meeting people where they’re at in their bodies and in their practice. No matter what your physical ability is, you will feel you gained something insightful working with Lisa, both in private sessions and public classes. Her smile,confidence and breadth of knowledge put you at ease, and you can’t help but have fun, even during physically challenging moments! ”
CERTIFICATIONS
Pilates
Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT)
Additional Specialty Certifications in:
Pilates for Rehabilitation
Pilates for Neurological Conditions
Pilates for Scoliosis, Osteoporosis & Spinal Health
Golf Fitness
Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Level 1