Polestar Pilates: 30 Years of Moving the World
Author: Brent Anderson PT, PhD, OCS, NCPT As we celebrate our 30th anniversary of Polestar, I find myself reflecting on how we got here. During my physical therapy studies at the University of California - San Francisco, I discovered Pilates at St. Francis Hospital....
TeamUp: The most recommended software for your Pilates studio by other business owners
Get to know the PMA's newest member TeamUp, and why they are the best software for your Pilates business. Karen Grinter, owner of Northants Pilates running an online class with TeamUp. Our number one priority has always been our customers. The ability for them to do...
Pilates & Osteopathy
By Marliese Steyn, Pilates Instructor and Manual Osteopath If you have ever considered expanding the therapeutic aspect of your current practice, an education in manual osteopathy offers Pilates practitioners a logical next step to further their careers in the...
I’m John Garey
I’m John Garey, Pilates and Fitness Master Teacher. Having just turned 60, I’ve been reflecting on my lifelong journey and particularly how Pilates has literally changed my life and has me writing this with more energy and enthusiasm than I had in my twenties and...
Balanced Body | Diversity In Pilates
Joseph Pilates dreamed of his method of exercise being taught in schools, the military, and everywhere people wanted to feel and move their best. At Balanced Body, we know Pilates is a powerful tool for helping clients of every kind: young, old, injured, athletic,...
Pilates Therapeutics
The Pilates Therapeutics Mission is stated in three words: Illuminate. Motivate. Alleviate. Dr. Suzanne Clements Martin, DPT is an exercise physiologist, certified lymphatic therapist and a gold-certified Pilates expert, blending art and science...
The Benefits of PMA Corporate Membership
A PMA Corporate Membership is for companies that supply goods and services to the Pilates industry. Their valuable support of the PMA means that we can advance the Pilates industry by working together. Participating in PMA events as a Corporate Member is key. Events...
Tactile Cueing in Pilates: Three Touchless Strategies to Achieve Similar Outcomes
November 10, 2020 Author: Suzy Levi, NCPT The word “tactile” is defined as experiences or sensations received or felt by touch. In my opinion, using tactile cueing is one of the most powerful teaching tools in Pilates. When I am practicing Pilates, a tactile cue...