I was curious about Pilates long before I met Kerry, but I was hesitant to take the first step.  I had always wanted better posture and more core strength, and after having two children, I was in dire need of help with both.  What struck me most, even in my first session, was the amount of focus the exercises and stretches required of me, and I immediately found myself relishing the hour with no phone, no children, no distractions.  Just quiet, deliberate concentration…   Just like the Pilates exercises, the changes I have seen in my body have been slow, steady and meaningful.  At a recent doctor’s appointment, I discovered that I had ‘grown’ half an inch.  I have gained strength not only in body, but also mind, and I credit Kerry with helping me to continue to hold my head up, stand up straight, and focus on the challenges ahead.

“very friendly instructor; attention to detail so that you are doing the exercise correctly”

“MOTR works muscles you don’t typically work.  More challenging than you think it will be.  Taps into your core and deep muscles.  Kerry is an excellent instructor.”

“Excellent workout.  Kerry is knowledgeable and fun!  So excited for more!”

Kerry has an outstanding ability to articulate what’s needed in order to accomplish an exercise. She is able to break down the specific areas and/or muscles which allow the student to bring awareness to those areas and then activate them. Her knowledge of the human body – anatomy, mechanics, tendencies, etc. – is out of this world, and comes out so naturally. She sequences classes effortlessly, building exercises to get to the ultimate peak exercises, both during a single class and over the course of multiple classes/weeks/months. It sometimes felt like a Jedi mind trick, honestly! Once I started training to be a certified yoga instructor, I truly appreciated how much anatomy and terminology I learned from her over the years, and how hard it is to make sequencing look as easy as she makes it look!

I have a connective tissue disorder which causes hypermobility in my joints, including the connections along my spine. By the time I reached 40, I had been in physical therapy several times to treat back and joint pain that hadn’t been caused by any obvious injury. I eliminated weight training from my exercise program out of fear of further joint damage, and was at a loss as to how I could maintain strength and bone density when a friend told me about Pilates. She said Pilates strengthens the body in a functional way that’s similar to the work done in physical therapy and I decided to give it a try. I have maintained my practice since starting over two years ago and find it to be a positive experience. The exercises focus on proper form rather than maxing out the weight you can lift.  The emphasis is on strengthening the muscles that will lead to better health and functional movement, rather than looking good in a swimsuit (which is just a bonus).   While I find that many of the exercises I do in Pilates with Kerry are similar to those prescribed in physical therapy, when I practice Pilates I feel like I’m doing something positive for my overall body rather than repairing a problem.

Kerry is a knowledgeable and encouraging teacher who accommodates and modifies her classes based on my various aches and pains!

Pilates for me has been the gift that keeps on giving and I am grateful for Kerry and her studio!

I have taken Pilates from Kerry for 11 years. This is the first time I have ever stuck with any kind of exercise. Not only do I get strengthening exercises, but also balance and some cardio. Over the years I have seen my friends have many physical issues, i.e. back problems, continued bad posture and limited range of motion. I myself have noticed my balance is not as stable as in years past. Through my personal training sessions, I have been able to avoid many issues, maintain better posture, and keep up my balance skills, which has helped me tremendously since I sit at a desk on a computer all day. One of the many things I appreciate about Kerry is she is always sensitive to what is going on with your body and plans the workouts accordingly. I will continue to take Pilates as long as Kerry teaches and I am able.