National Women's Show - Nov 5th, 6th and 7th

Check out the National Women's Show - Body Control Pilates Canada have a booth down there with interactive sessions hosted by Evelyn Charters.   Find out how wonderful Body Control Pilates can be for the body, mind and spirit.

Benefits of Pilates for people with Osteopenia (low bone density, or pre-cursor to Osteoporosis)

There are numerous benefits to including Pilates in your daily routine some of which include:

Increased bone density
Powerful “core” strength
Improved balance
Enhanced overall strength
Better flexibility
Improved posture
Perfect alignment

All Pilates exercises are designed to involve the body’s abdominal and back muscles together, or what we call the “core, powerhouse, cylinder of strength”. So basically every Pilates exercise involves the core. Also as you work towards bone building, you will also develop a longer, leaner physique. With Pilates you are working more than one body part at a time, which means fewer exercises , for improved overall strength and toning.

The more I am reading and learning about Osteopenia and Osteoporosis the more I am convinced that Pilates can help people lead pain free, energetic lives., the more I do Pilates the more I understand why Joseph Pilates was so passionate about his life’s work. I think I must drive people nuts talking about it.

Contrary to popular belief, Osteopenia is not necessarily and older persons condition. Due to excessive dieting , also trying to maintain weight solely by dieting instead of a healthy combination of exercise and diet, there are more and more young women in their 20’s are being diagnosed with Osteopenia. As someone who exercises on a very regular basis, the benefits of a good diet are a no brainer, your body needs nutrients in order to perform efficiently, if you don’t do this then eventually your body will rebel.

While there are lots of exercises you shouldn’t really do with Osteopenia /Osteoporosis, (i.e. flexion, curl-ups, bending from the waist, abducting the legs, twisting the spine ) there are also a variety of exercises you can do to improve balance, posture, alignment etc, and they are fun.

Pilates and Osteoporosis

Now available pilates exercises designed for people with low bone density, osteopenia and osteoporosis.

I recently completed a Pilates for Osteoporosis Workshop  which was held at Body Control  Pilates in the UK with Lynne Robinson.  The course outlined the many benefits of introducing Pilates exercises which are safe for people with Osteoporosis and Osteopenia.    A strong core is essential for posture, balance, stability. 


Call me now and find out how these exercises can help you.

Spring 2010

Spring a time when thoughts turn to wearing revealing summer clothes.  Come join me for my 8 week Spring Session.

New Session commences:

Monday May 3, 2010 - 10.00 - 11.00 a.m.  Evenings, 7.00 p.m . - 8.00 p.m.
Wednesday May 5, 2010 - 10.00 - 11.00 a.m.
Cost for one class per week for the 8 week session $120.00

Classes being run from my home, class size limited to 4.

Keep posted for an upcoming evening class at Adel's Hair Salon in Mount Forest starting in May.

Pilates for Triathletes

My classes are coming together now,  it is so enjoyable watching people connect mind and body

I also have my ever willing guinea pig, Peter, my husband who is an Ironman Triathlete with back problems, well, actually not quite as much since he started doing Body Control Pilates. 

It is very difficult getting someone who  trains so hard, and so much to slow down and fully appreciate all the benefits Body Control Pilates can bring.  But, I have a convert, his swimming has improved, rotation is much better, tight backs only happens once in a while, and that's mainly when he skips his BCP routine.  All in all a very happy man who hasn't missed a run in 3 years.

We are going to work more on some of the classical moves to strengthen his core, and improve his scapular stability.  During an Ironman race the rider sometimes gets off the bike looking like a question mark,  better alignment and posture would certainly be advantageous on the marathon portion of the race.   Just look around, how many people do you see who seem to have their shoulders glued to their ears, it's no wonder shoulders, upper back and neck problems are on the rise.

Try Body Control Pilates find out how to correct alignment, improve posture, and get more out of everyday living and playing.

The Many Benefits of Reiki

For all those unfamiliar with Reiki, I thought I would take this opportunity to share the following.


Benefits of Reiki:


Supports the body’s natural ability to heal itself.

Energizes your entire system safely and quickly

Balances the body’s energies

Removes energy blocks in the body and provides total relaxation

Does not conflict with medical procedures but enhances medical treatment

Cleanses the body of toxins

Increases confidence and self-esteem and helps to overcome fear and anxiety

Is a self help technique which includes a simple safe way to help others

Promotes from within you the qualities of love, compassion, growth, peace.