I was recommended to do Pilates as physical therapy by my surgeon after my second back surgery in four years. They felt that the use of springs to assist my movements would be the best way for me to strengthen my core to avoid a third surgery.
This is when I made a lucky choice to go to see Chantel. Within a few minutes of talking to her I could tell she understood the pain I was still in and how to approach my recovery. She explained how we would progress and what we were looking for as signs to advance. She set goals for me and knew when to push me and when I was probably pushing too hard.
After the first month of private classes she recommended for me to join the normally scheduled classes, which frankly scared me at first because I wasn’t sure I would receive the same level of teaching. I was completely wrong.
I have learned something knew from each of them as I have progressed through different classes. Due to the times I can come in I have worked a lot with Jordan and Kara, and they have the same type of knowledge and understanding that I received from Chantel.
All of their teaching, cheering on, and knowledge has brought me to the point where six and a half months after my second back surgery, I am not only pain free but stronger than I have been in 15-20 years without worry about a third back surgery.
I can honestly say that they have changed my life and all I can say is thank you to Chantel and her wonderful team.
What an amazing review! Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a thoughtful and detailed testimony, Matt. I still remember the first meeting we had, and how determined you were to make this commitment for yourself. I know you are helping someone in pain right now reading this to make the same decision. And now look at you....registered for Pilates Teacher Training!!! What?! :-). Your story is so similar to many others; looking for something that can help ease pain and allow you to move better. Which leads to discovering that the Pilates method is such an in depth dive to what the body can actually do and what better way to learn how to move your own body than to learn how to teach!