Pilates is a mind-body method of exercise pioneered by the late Joseph Pilates in the early 1900s. STOTT PILATES® is the contemporary approach that incorporates modern exercise principles, including currently accepted clinical practices in spinal rehabilitation.

The Five Basic Principles of STOTT PILATES form the foundation of the method and focus on breathing; pelvic and lumbar spine alignment; rib cage placement; scapular mobility and stability; and head and cervical spine alignment as the groundwork for the full repertoire of movements.

Pilates helps bring awareness to optimal posture and aligning the skeleton to achieve this. It focuses on working in and towards an ideal neutral alignment, while achieving a functional range of motion at all the joints. It increases an individual’s ability to perform active daily living tasks safely and effectively through a variety of programming options.

Pilates develops a balance between strength and mobility through individual and adjacent joints. It increases core stability and peripheral mobility ensuring proper muscle firing patterns are maintained. Pilates improves neuromuscular awareness and improves balance and coordination. It allows focus to be placed on individual body parts as well their integration into the body as a whole.