Pilates Studio 1 - About Us

	ABOUT PILATES The Pilates Method The Pilates Method is a series of controlled exercises engaging your mind and body. The focus is on the abdomen, back, shoulders and buttocks to fully support the torso, enabling the rest of the body to move freely. Various pieces of equipment, developed by Joseph Pilates, are used to create uniformity in strength, flexibility and coordination. Regardless of your current fitness level, from someone who rarely exercises to a fitness enthusiast, the Pilates program can be your primary mode of body conditioning and injury prevention. You will learn effective breathing and body alignment, improve concentration, balance and coordination. Safe and effective conditioning for our clients is given by certified Pilates instructors who complete a rigorous certification program. Sessions are closely supervised in private and small groups. “Give yourself the gift of a healthier, happier you.”
	What will Pilates do for you? Improve posture and prevent injuries Strengthen abdominals; develop lean muscles Integrate body and mind for relaxation, concentration and focus Improve your sport… golf, polo, horseback riding, running, gymnastics, cheerleading, ballet. Recover from past injuries Maximize your breathing capacity to improve circulation Energize and refresh Coupled with a sensible diet and cardio, you will lose weight and inches.
	Did you know that you can do a great deal to promote your own bone health by engaging in weight bearing exercise? Research has shown that physical exercise alone can halt the progression of bone loss. Try our osteoporosis educated Pilates instructors for your strength building program. About Osteoporosis: One in every 2 women and one in every 4 men aged 50 or older will suffer an osteoporosis-related hip, spine or wrist fracture during their lives (National Osteoporosis Foundation) Bone loss stays hidden until we see its effects through changes such as height loss or kyphosis (dowager’s hump); our lack of awareness is one of its biggest allies. Today, 10 million Americans have osteoporosis, and an additional 34 million have osteopenia, placing them at increased risk for osteoporosis. Exercises that include forward flexion, side- bending and –especially-forward flexion combined with rotation cause excessive compression force on the front surface of the vertebral bodies making it harmful and dangerous for people with osteoporosis.
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	TEACHERS Maria-Angeles Llamas (Owner), is a native of Madrid, Spain. She began her dance training at an early age and started her professional career in New York over 10 years ago. She recently retired from her 6 year career with Ballet Florida to devote all her time to her Pilates studio. She discovered Pilates while recovering from dance injuries and quickly became convinced of its immeasurable value. She trained with Michele Larsson in Santa Fe, NM in the Core Dynamics program. She has attended various osteoporosis and postural correction workshops and conferences through the years and strives to convey to the public the importance of safe exercise for people with osteoporosis, osteopenia and scoliosis. She enjoys the wonderful process of guiding women through their Pilates workout during the months of pregnancy. Her personal mission and that of the Studio's is to contribute to the well-being and health of others through the Pilates experience. Lona Branchesi is a native of Palm Beach Gardens. She spent four years in Miami modeling and developing her wonderful sense of style and creativity. During this time, she was introduced to Pilates and fell in love with it. She received her certification in Mat and Equipment from the Pilates Wellness Center, under Dr. Susan Havanoa and has been teaching for over five years. Lona’s vision as a Pilate’s instructor is to educate individuals so they can lead a healthy, more vibrant and balanced life style. Nicoletta Cabianca, a native of Venice, Italy, is certified in Equipment and Mat through Pilates Institute of America. She has been teaching for over four years and brings her athletic style and energy, developed through her passion for kickboxing, spinning and aerobic instruction, to her Pilates classes.
	PILATES DURING PREGNANCY Help make your labor easier and Recover your figure faster! Strengthen and tone postural muscles used to carry your baby. Less risk of injury while carrying your child No limit on number of weeks pregnant Non sweating and relaxing And it Benefits your baby! Breathing techniques encourage extra oxygen & nutrients to flow to your unborn child Reduces stress