The question I'm asked most often as a Pilates teacher trainer by prospective trainees is about the financial side of training and teaching. How much does Pilates teacher training cost? How much does a Pilates instructor make? Let me shed some light on these questions. Let’s talk money. As with ... [ Read On ]
The 5 Best Exercises for Scoliosis
One of the most common questions I get asked at the end of a lesson with a scoli client, is "what are the best exercises for scoliosis?" After years of working with countless clients and reading through mounds of research, here's what I've learned are the best exercises for scoliosis: ... [ Read On ]
How long does it take to become a Pilates instructor?
A question I'm asked very often as a Pilates teacher trainer is, 'how long does it take to go through a Pilates teacher training program and become a Pilates instructor?' When you read a training program's website, there never seems to be a clear and simple answer. There is good reason for that ... [ Read On ]
Two Scoliosis Spinal Fusion Surgeries Approved by FDA
The FDA recently approved two more scoliosis spinal fusion surgeries: Vertebral Body Tethering (VBT) and ApiFix. I’ve been reading about these two surgeries for years and am hopeful they will be good alternatives to the rod fusion surgeries that are currently done, but only time will tell. While ... [ Read On ]
Does scoliosis get worse with age?
I recently ran a giveaway over on Instagram called Scoli September. One of the contests asked a few true/false questions, including, "can scoliosis get worse with age?" This is one of the many questions about scoliosis that is surrounded by confusion. Think you know the answer? Read on and ... [ Read On ]
Concave vs. Convex Scoliosis Curves
I’ve had a lot of questions on how to tell which part of the scoli curve is concave versus convex. It’s time to have a lesson on deciphering scoli curves. Every scoliosis curve has a concave and a convex part. They are opposing sides of the curve. Most scoli spines have multiple curves and ... [ Read On ]
