New Clients
Welcome.
Here you’ll find everything you need to know if you’re new to Glissade. Explore the types of workouts on offer, read the FAQs, and be sure to sign up for the newsletter so you don’t miss anything.
Click the Booking tab to schedule your first session. See you soon!
Matwork
Matwork is the foundation to every Pilates practice. Emphasis is on proper muscle firing patterns, Pilates 5 Basic Principles, and a personalized core repertoire that you can practice with me and at home. Matwork also prepares you to progress faster on the Reformer, making for a seamless transition to the equipment.
The point of Pilates is to create functional movement and ease in all your activities, not just on the equipment.
Reformer
It’s the equipment most loved by Pilates people: a gliding carriage with spring tension that works postural wonders. Paired with my personalized training, it helps you work your muscles in every direction and combination I can think of — and I can always make it more challenging. Truly the one machine to rule them all.
Go Solo.
Group classes are often the basis of your Pilates training - I think they’re wonderful. But if you’ve never had a Solo session, you’re in for a treat.
Whether you’re an athlete, dancer, or just like to move your body, I’ll give you my full attention during every minute that we spend together.
Check out the Booking page to view my calendar and schedule a session.
FAQs
What does Pilates feel like?
Pilates feels like a new and wonderful way to be in your body. At first the movements may feel unfamiliar, like a meal with a flavor combination you’ve never tried before: different but enjoyable.
As you develop muscle memory for the exercises, you’ll find yourself in a flow state that goes deeper than many traditional workouts. Soon your body will be craving more Pilates and you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it.
What are the benefits of Stott Pilates?
The Stott Pilates technique combines the original Joseph Pilates exercise repertoire with modern biomechanics and kinesiology. Exercises are periodically modified to be safer and more efficient according to current scientific findings in these fields.
Stott Pilates instructors train for an average of 300 hours (usually more) before becoming certified. Individual attention and personalization is paramount, especially in Solo or Semi-Private sessions.
How should I start?
Begin how you mean to go on: with a solid understanding of the skills you’ll need to practice the entire Stott Pilates repertoire. For those new to Pilates, I recommend starting with 3-5 sessions of Matwork. For those with experience, a Mat refresher is always a good idea!
Matwork helps you become attuned to the nuance and precision needed for a smooth transition to any piece of Pilates equipment.
Please note that all bookings will be for Solo sessions unless otherwise specified.
