Happy 2nd Anniversary P/oP!

Happy 2nd anniversary to our P/oP Family.

It has been another great year with so much to celebrate and be grateful.

We had to say farewell to Allison and Arden who both sadly moved away.

Goodbye and RIP to Fred whose spirit lives on in the studio, along will his Maxim magazines.

We welcome Frankie London Barnes, our youngest addition to the P/oP family. Hurry back Brittney.

We are pleased to have Pilates instructor Toni Maddocks join our group. Certified in the Balanced Body tradition, Toni brings this additional style to P/oP making P/oP the only studio offering a variety of Pilates methods.

P/oP (finally) welcomes massage therapist Nicole Barnes. I recently referred Nicole to a dear friend who was looking for a good therapist. After a few sessions with Nicole my friend sent me the following email:

"Just wanted to tell you that Nicole is STELLAR!  She really knows what she is doing.  Is professional and very knowledgeable about one’s anatomy and stroooong!  Just had my 5th massage and am really feeling the benefits. xoxoC "

And, thank you all for your votes for Pasadena Weekly’s annual “Best of” issue. We did it again! We won “BEST PILATES STUDIO for 2017“ for the second year in a row.
 

Thank you all again. You truly are the best.   -Maria

Make Pilates of Pasadena Great Again!

We would like to hold on to the title "Best Pilates Studio in Pasadena," which was awarded to Po/P by the Pasadena Weekly last year. Please take a moment to vote either online or in the studio. We have printed ballots available.

Please pass this along to all your friends and relatives and you’ll receive many years of good karma.

https://www.pasadenaweekly.com/category/specialissues/best-of-pasadena/

In addition, we would like to welcome Frankie London Barnes to the third rock from the sun. Frankie arrived on August 2. Congratulations Brittany, who worked until the very end of her term. What energy!

We at Pilates of Pasadena appreciate your continued loyalty.

 

Maria

P/oP Alert!

WELCOME ARDEN AND NICOLE!

P/oP welcomes Pilates instructor Arden Plank. Arden is kicking off the summer with a reformer class on Thursday evenings at 6:00pm.

Classes are limited to 4 people.  $ 25.00 per class

As requested by many of you, we are happy to announce that Massage Therapist Nicole Collins will be bringing her 14 years of experience to P/oP. The massage room will be ready for Nicole to take appointments beginning Wednesday, July 5.

You can read more about Arden Plank and Nicole Collins on our "Our Story" page. To schedule an appointment email info@pilatesofpasadena.com

The heat is definitely ON this summer so please remember to stay hydrated and wear sunscreen!

 

2017 Teacher Workshops! Contact Us Now to Hold Your Spot!

Pilates of Pasadena and mov-edu presents:

Saturday, June 10, 2017

Pilates sessions and observation with Constance Holder
Private sessions $100, observation $25

Sunday, June 11, 2017

“The Artful Eye”, advanced teaching skills.  Presented by Constance Holder
One of the most essential skills of any teacher is the ability to “see” a student or client.  Sessions should develop into the most appropriate structure for an individual on any given day and be specifically designed to offer optimum results in a short period of time.  It is critical to see beyond the surface, understand how the body works and offer guidance through safe and effective exercises. 

9am – 4pm
    $175 before May 22
    $225 after May 22

Saturday, July 30, 2017

“Creative Teaching”, enhancing group class teaching, Presented by Bonnie Sessions
A teacher of movement (Pilates, weight training, yoga, etc.…) can be demanding and draining physically and emotionally.  If we are not careful as our teaching career advances overtime can lead to burn out, poor quality of teaching and eventually loss of valuable business.  Our passion enables us to help others but our love of what we do must also protect us from the challenges that accompany this passion.   Over the 25 plus years of teaching I have been able to develop a number of successful strategies to maintain a fulfilling and successful Pilates teaching career. 

9am-4pm
    $175 before July 1
    $225 after July 1

Sunday, August 27, 2017

“Pilates for Athletes using the Wunda Chair & Foam Roller”, Presenter, Sheri Long
Athletes represent a very specific population and as such special considerations should be applied to serving their needs.  This workshop will guide the instructor through the unique and valuable applications available for the athlete directly related to the Pilates method.  Challenging muscle groups with precision of movement in strength, flexibility and endurance, will provide the necessary tools to structure demanding, yet well rounded sessions, for the professional (or weekend) athlete in your studio.

9am – 4pm
    $200 before August 1
    $250 after August 1

Sunday, October 22, 2017

“Unwinding Scoliosis with Pilates” Presented by Karen Clippinger
Research suggests that addressing the rotational component of scoliosis is vital for improving scoliosis. After discussing the basic anatomical and biomechanical changes of the spine associated with scoliosis, this session will focus on utilizing counter rotation and lateral flexion combined with distraction of the spine to attempt to lessen the asymmetries associated with scoliosis. These principles will be applied progressively from standing posture to strengthening exercises to functional movement. Participants will participate in novel exercises utilizing elastic bands and Pilates apparatus, as well as learn cueing for classical exercises that can be utilized to maximize benefits for your clients.

    9am – 4pm
    $200 before October 1
    $250 after October 1

Sunday, December 3, 2017

“Shoulder Mechanics” Presented by Meredith Rogers
This workshop will focus on the correct mechanics of the shoulder girdle - particularly relating to the Pilates repertoire. Immaculate control and sequencing of movement are essential in this method. Higher-level Pilates challenges, coupled with everyday activities demanding shoulder involvement, can easily create negative movement patterns and compensations. Poor shoulder stability, mobility and correct patterning of movement are certainly the most frequently encountered dysfunctions amongst clients. This subject is one that needs to be addressed as its implications are far reaching.

    9am – 4pm
    $200 before November 10
    $250 after November 10
 

R.I.P. Federico Alvarado

 

Fred peacefully passed away in his sleep yesterday morning, April 18, at the age of 96.

Fred was a regular at the Pilates studio. He would accompany his daughter, Judy, and son-in-law, Michael, on their Pilates sessions on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. For a time I would have Fred do a 10 to 20 minute routine to get him moving and his muscles active. As recently as a few months ago I watched him quickly lift up his arms to catch a large ball that Michael had thrown to him.

However, as Fred got older and grew increasingly less energetic he would hand the Thera-band back to me or Michael, and was most likely thinking, “No thank you.” :)

Instead, he preferred to sit and look through Maxim magazines. He appreciated beauty and always had a compliment for all the ladies in the studio. Michael occasionally brought him a beer to sip on while he waited.

Fred was a great sport and came along with us on a few dinners after Pilates, never complained and always enjoyed a glass (or two) of wine.

We will miss you, Fred....DAH-RAH-DAH-RAH.....!

Judy and Michael, our deepest condolences go out to you. 

Shoulder Replacement Surgery by Dorothy Waterman

MY SHOULDER SAGA

ON VALENTINES DAY I GOT A NEW SHOULDER.  FOR 3 YEARS AFTER I DISLOCATED IT I TRIED EVERYTHING I COULD TO AVOID SURGERY.  I WENT TO SEVERAL PHYSICAL THERAPISTS AND DID THE EXERCISES THEY PRESCRIBED.  I GOT ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENTS, MASSAGE THERAPY, MYOFASCIAL RELEASE, CUPPING AND CHIROPRACTIC ADJUSTMENTS.  ONE DOCTOR GAVE ME HYALURONIC ACID INJECTIONS.   

I FINALLY GAVE UP AND DECIDED DR. JOHN ITAMURA COULD HELP ME. HE CAME HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FROM SEVERAL PEOPLE I RESPECT, INCLUDING MY CLIENT, MY DOCTOR AND MY PHYSICAL THERAPIST.

THE NAME OF MY PROCEDURE IS TOTAL REVERSE SHOULDER REPLACEMENT ARTHOPLASTY. DUE TO EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO MY ROTATOR CUFF MUSCLES, THIS WAS THE BEST CHOICE FOR ME.

I HAD MY SURGERY AT WHITE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.  Two VERY HANDSOME ANESTHESIOLOGISTS CAREFULLY GAVE MY RIGHT ARM A NERVE BLOCK, ANDTHEN OFF WE WENT TO SURGERY.   THE PROCEDURE TOOK 1 HOUR AND 30 MINUTES. WHEN I WOKE UP MY ARM WAS IN A ROBO-COP SLING! I HAD A DRAIN ATTACHED TO IT AND FELT NO PAIN, JUST TIRED. 

AFTER GETTING TO MY PRIVATE ROOM, MY OXYGEN LEVEL, BLOOD PRESSURE AND PULSE WERE ALL BEING MONITORED, JUST LIKE YOU SEE ON TV SHOWS WITH THE PATIENT HOOKED UP TO ALL THOSE MACHINES.

THE GENERAL ANESTHETIC MADE ME DROWSY AND MY OXYGEN LEVELS GOT SO LOW THE ALARM WENT OFF A LOT. IT WAS HARD FOR ME TO UNDERSTAND WHY I HAD LOW OXYGEN WHEN I HAD JUST TAUGHT 2 AEROBICS CLASSES THE DAY BEFORE.

THE NURSING STAFF WAS VERY KIND AND HELPFUL WHENEVER I CALLED FOR THEM.  A FEW OF MY FRIENDS CAME TO VISIT ME THE DAY AFTER SURGERY. OF COURSE MY WONDERFUL HUSBAND HELPED WITH EVERYTHING HE COULD.

WHILE RECUPERATING IN THE HOSPITAL, I HAD TO HAVE CALF MASSAGERS ON MY LEGS CONSTANTLYTO PREVENT BLOOD CLOTS. AN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST GAVE ME A SERIES OF HAND EXERCISES TO DO TO PREVENT TOTAL ATROPHY TO MY RIGHT ARM MUSCLES. 

FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE I HAD NO APPETITE!  I COULD NOT CLEAN MY PLATE!  THE FOOD SERVED TO ME WAS ACTUALLY QUITE GOOD AND NOURISHING!  SALMON AND SALAD AND GREEN BEANS!  I LOST A FEW POUNDS IN THOSE FEW DAYS. I AMOK WITH THAT, TOO.

GETTING HOME WAS PAINFUL. EVERY BUMP ON THE CAR RIDE HOME HURT LIKE HELL!!

I CONTINUED TO TAKE THE PAIN MEDICATION AND PENICILLIN AS PRESCRIBED.  

AT HOME I TURNED MY RECLINER CHAIR INTO MY HOSPITAL BED. HOOKED UP TO THE ICE MACHINE AND CALF MASSAGER, I WATCHED HOURS OF TV WITH MY HUSBAND AND FELL IN AND OUT OF SLEEP ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. SUNDAY I STARTED FEELING MORE ENERGETIC AND ASKED DR. ITAMURA IF I COULD STOP TAKING THE PAIN MEDS SINCE I NO LONGER HAD PAIN. I HAVE BEEN PAIN FREE EVER SINCE AND NO MORE MEDS.

I HAVE BEEN WALKING 3 MILES A DAY THIS WEEK AND FEELING 85% NORMAL. IAM SO GRATEFUL FOR ALL THE SUPPORT FROM MY HUSBAND, MY CLIENTS AND MY FRIENDS.

TODAY IS MY FOLLOW UP APPOINTMENT WITH DOCTOR ITAMURA. I HAVE MANY QUESTIONS FOR HIM: WHEN CAN I SHOWER?  WHEN CAN I DRIVE? WHEN CAN I RETURN TO WORKING WITH MY CLIENTS?

I WANT ANYONE WHO READS THIS TO KNOW HOW PROFOUNDLY GRATEFUL I AM FOR THIS JOURNEY I AM ON. I HAVE DEVELOPED A MEDITATION PRACTICE, AND A DAILY GRATITUDE JOURNAL, WHICH HELPS ME FIND THE GOOD IN THE SEEMINGLY INCONVENIENT AND HUMBLING EXPERIENCE OF HAVING ONLY ONE HAND TO USE 24/7.

Dorothy Waterman is a Certified Personal Trainer

 

 

 

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PILATES A THON !!! FUNDRAISER

Dear friends and family,

My son Jake's non-for-profit public school Odyssey Charter is having a fundraiser. Our fundraising contributions will directly support our Physical Education, Technology, Art, and Gardening Programs, as well as provide Teaching Assistants in the classrooms.

Our annual fundraising event is SPELLAPALOOZA, a hilarious Adult Spelling Bee, designed to stump spellers with impossibly difficult and obscure words. Our third grade team is the Beewitchers, and we will be dressing up as witches and warlocks. The more money we raise, the more "cheats" she'll be able to buy! Cheats include "Google it," "ask a friend," and "second chance." These cheats are expensive. Help us win, but more importantly, help us raise money for our school. ANY AMOUNT HELPS!

My plan is to have a full morning of Pilates Reformer Classes where all proceeds will directly go to the event ( I need those cheats !) . You can make a reservation with me to save yourself a spot which are limited to 4 per hour.

If you cannot make this event but would like to support the school please click on link below. Alternately I will give you Foundation name to write check to.

When: Saturday February 25

Hourly Starting at 8:00 am, 9:00 10:00 and 11:00 am

Pilates of Pasadena

For reservation : info@pilatesofpasadena.com

or text Maria : 213-422-3969

 

To donate, please click on the link below, and your TAX DEDUCTIBLE donation will help us reach our fundraising goals. 

https://www.gifttool.com/athon/MyFundraisingPage?ID=2268&AID=3499&PID=603442

 

 

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Maria A Jiménez

BEST OF PILATES STUDIO PASADENA!

We did it!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you all for your VOTES! Pilates of Pasadena received the Best Pilates Studio in Pasadena Weekly!

I say it over and over because it's true, you are all the greatest group to work for and with.

Vote or no vote, all our instructors are the absolute best, Abby, Charletha, Satoko, Brittany, Alison and Dorothy, I feel blessed to be a part of this group.

Thanks Everyone!

Maria