The Power of Pilates: A Holistic Approach to Full-Body Health When you discover Pilates, you discover strength, flexibility and wellness. Our goal is to enlighten and inspire you on your journey to full-body health and holistic wellness. Whether you’re at the dawn of your fitness journey or possibly going through a rehabilitation, we can help. …
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Innovative and Intuitive Physical Therapy with Martha Spalding at Body Center St. Pete
From the Stage to the Clinic: Martha’s Professional Evolution Martha Spalding’s journey in physical therapy commenced following her career in professional dance, which she pursued after graduating with a BFA in dance from the Boston Conservatory. A career-ending injury led her to pivot towards physical therapy, culminating in a degree from the University of Illinois …
Pilates Instructor Training at Body Center St. Pete – Some Amazing Reasons To Become an Instructor
10 Motivating Reasons to Become a Pilates Instructor Whether you have 10 motivating reasons to become a Pilates instructor or just 1, it’s clear that Pilates isn’t merely a workout; it’s a transformative journey that touches every facet of life. Delving into the realm of Pilates instruction isn’t just a career path; it’s an odyssey …
Oov Classes at the Body Center
Our Oov group classes are now offered WEEKLY! Join us every Wednesday morning, from 9:00 – 10:00AM with Shila! This class is designed around the use of our favorite prop, the Oov. You must try it to believe the outstanding affects this tool has on your body. Designed to decompress the spine, it allows you …
Pilates in the Garden at the Chihuly Collection
The Body Center is thrilled to partner with the Morean Arts Center to present our monthly Pilates experience, “Pilates in the Garden”! Join the Body Center St. Pete for a community Pilates mat class at the Chihuly Collection St. Pete’s Native Garden! This one-hour class will inspire and bring the fire. Taught by one of …
Tadasana in Your Asana – A Costa Rican Retreat
Pura Vida is a phrase used all over Costa Rica, which translates to “pure life”. It represents an attitude and a way of life that is a little more relaxed, easy going and simple. So what better place to practice Yoga?! Without competitively striving for some kind of shape – but rather finding the simplicity …
Got Headaches? The What, The Why, and How to Help
Headaches are one of the most common pain complaints. They can range in severity from slight discomfort to splitting agony, lasting anywhere from a minute to several days. There are multiple factors that can cause headaches. Aside from dehydration, hunger, and heavy metal concerts, let’s take a look at how our structure and soft tissue …
My Two Pelvises
Often clients come in with a very specific pain in their sacral base (the juncture between L 5 and the top of the sacrum). It’s usually very much in the center and often constant although slightly worse when bending forward. I can usually tell what is going on based on the pantomime they use …