About me
A passionate, attentive and caring instructor, I take a holistic approach to Pilates fitness focusing on muscular balance, pain-free movement and total body conditioning. Every body deserves movement and we will work together to find pain free a movement practice. Drawing upon my movement background, I give well-rounded full-bodied workouts with a sense of humor and lightheartedness. I enjoy motivating individuals through appropriately challenging exercises to reach the next fitness level. Working with people of all different ages and abilities, I encourage individuals to reach their fitness goals, improving strength, posture, and alignment through Pilates.
I began teaching Pilates in 2009 and received my Balanced Body Comprehensive Certificate in 2012 (500hrs + exam) and National Pilates Certification Program formerly the Pilates Method Alliance certification in 2016. While working at Equinox (luxury fitness company) in February 2017 I received an Equinox Institute Pilates Comprehensive Training Program certificate and became a teacher of teachers.
PRE - POSTNATAL CARE
In 2014 I completed a Pre and Postnatal Pilates Specialist training program and became a mother April 2019. I’ve had success working with women with pelvic floor disorders and diastasis recti and helping postpartum women return to activities they loved pre-baby.
Each postnatal session focuses on re-establishing mind-body connections to your core while stretching/strengthening muscles needed to care for you and your growing LO (little one) and return to activities you love.
GYROTONIC®
While pregnant with my first son in 2020 I completed the Level 1 GYROTONIC® certification and to better serve my virtual clients I recently added GYROKINESIS® Cardiovascular Breathing to my repertoire. This course coordinates breath and movement techniques to access the cardiovascular system — an incredibly energizing class!
For more information visit https://www.gyrotonic.com/about/gyrotonic-method/
Offerings
30 Minute FREE Consultation
Schedule a FREE 30 minute initial consultation where we discuss your health history, navigate your goals, and make a plan to move forward together.
Virtual Parent Pilates Program
Beginning as early as 4 weeks postpartum (upon receipt of DR approval) birth parent/partner meet individually online, twice weekly for a 30 minute Pilates-based workout to help strengthen and stretch muscles needed to reduce injuries / promote recovery in the fourth trimester.
Virtual and In Studio Pilates
I begin every session asking how your body feels and we take it from there. Share with me your goals and I will use Pilates to get you there!
Virtual Group Fitness Pilates
1hr of classically inspired Pilates to strengthen your entire body. Intimate virtual group setting meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Limited to 8 participants.
Testimonials
“Thanks to you and your great training I am back into climbing and living a normal life. :)”
“Starting Pilates with Deborah was one of the best things I ever did for myself. I’m now much more aware of my body movement and her careful and considerate personalized plan for me has improved my range of motion and strength. The best thing is that my back doesn’t hurt anymore when I shovel snow!”
“Deborah came to the studio where I do Pilates and almost immediately was pressed into service as a sub for my regular coach. I enjoyed her style and personality so much that after my regular coach returned, I asked to have Deborah as my coach one session per week.
She is knowledgeable, compassionate (can adapt the private session to the student’s individual needs), fun, personable and creative.
I was truly sorry that she moved farther away than I could take the time to travel.”
“I’ve been working with Deborah for 15 months and she has helped me (or rather my body) tremendously in more ways than I can put down in writing. My absolute favorite thing about Deborah is her style of instruction - patient, encouraging & completely tailored to my needs. She strives to learn more about her clients on a regular basis, and as such creates a Pilates regimen that benefits them to the maximum. My posture has changed significantly during my time with her and the way I approach each exercise thoughtfully is entirely due to the training she imparts during our sessions together. I look forward to working with Deborah for many years to come! xx”