How does one get certified to teach Pilates? This is a great question, and one that I'm asked all the time. It's often the first thing that pops into someone's mind when they think about starting this amazing new career. It can be hard to find a straight and simple answer, but here's the good news, ... [ Read On ]
Spiral Spine Pilates welcomes Stephanie Harris
I'm excited to introduce you to Spiral Spine Pilates Studio's newest Pilates teacher, Stephanie Harris. After living with low back pain and receiving a spondylolisthesis diagnosis, Stephanie found the key to managing her pain and active lifestyle-Pilates. Stephanie decided to become a Pilates ... [ Read On ]
Welcome, Sara Johnson!
I'm so pleased to welcome our latest teacher, and our second physical therapist, to Spiral Spine Pilates: Sara Johnson! Sara is a licensed physical therapist and Balanced Body comprehensively trained Pilates instructor. She earned her undergraduate degree from Samford University in Birmingham, AL ... [ Read On ]
Warning: Scoliosis is a Big Money Business
A few years back I signed up on Google to receive email alerts anytime an article was posted on the internet with the word 'scoliosis' in it so I could get a true look at what was happening in the scoliosis world. My inbox has been flooded with daily articles with titles like: Scoliosis ... [ Read On ]
The Mighty Oak Tree
Scoliosis is complicated. How it manifests from person to person is different. The origin is often difficult to pin down. Past trauma to the body and how it interacts with the scoli introduces another level of body detective work that complicates an already complex diagnosis. This takes a while ... [ Read On ]
Don’t Give Up
I recently received the following email: Thank you so much for this post (My Scoli Rant: Stop the Mistruths!). I’ve had scoliosis and Scheuerman’s kyphosis since I was a child and I am now 62. I’m in constant pain daily and have considered surgery. NO WAY NOW! I’ve been taking PILATES for ... [ Read On ]
