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Instructors:
Julia Miller, CPI, Pilates
Stacy Yungkurth, PT, Pilates
Cindy Reyna, Gyrotonic, Gyrokinesis
EQUIPMENT
The Movement Studio at Desert Palms Physical Therapy features Pilates and Gyrotonic equipment. Private sessions, duets and mat classes are offered.
Our PILATES equipment is all new, state-of-the-art Peak equipment.
- Deluxe Reformers
- Classic Cadillac
- Low Chairs
- High Ladder Barrel
- Low Barrel
- Ped-O-Pull
Our GYROTONIC Movement Studio equipment includes the newly designed Cobra Tower and new multi-level bench.
PILATES
Joseph Pilates developed his world renowned fitness system at the end of World War I to assist injured soldiers in their
rehabilitation. He called his method "Contrology", which refers to the use of the mind to control the functioning of muscles. Pilates developed more than 500 exercises which he designed and perfected.
Pilates exercises focus on the core postural muscles that keep the body balanced and provide essential support for the spine. The discipline teaches awareness of breathing and alignment of the spine which strengthens deep torso muscles and helps alleviate back pain. Pilates is a total body-conditioning system that develops proper alignment.
Today, Pilates is a globally accepted program of choice for dancers, professional athletes, fitness enthusiasts and those recovering from injury or weakness.
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- Increased Flexibility
- Stronger Muscle Tone
- Better Body Awareness
- More Energy
- Improved Balance
- Enhanced Mental Concentration
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I consider it
a great blessing and source of joy to help my clients, whether it is to improve their overall strength, balance and flexibility or to help them
overcome pain and injuries.
GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM
Julio Horvath, a renowned Romanian dancer, developed the Gyrotonic Expansion System® in the 1980's. The system is unique because it simultaneously stretches and strengthens the body with minimal effort, while increasing range of motion and enhancing coordination. The system emphasizes multiple joint articulation, strengthening the surrounding ligaments and their attachments. Horvath designed equipment made from wood and weights which allows total freedom of movement with no restriction of speed or versatility.
The circular, spiral and undulating movements increase the functional capacity of the spine and create a spherical and three-dimensional awareness, resulting in complete equilibrium for the body.
The Gyrotonic Expansion System® is used worldwide by people of all ages in dance, sports training, physical rehabilitation and general conditioning facilities.
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- Increased Flexibility and Range of Motion
- Body Firming & Toning
- Increased Energy
- Weight Loss
- Injury Rehabilitation
- Bolstered Immune System
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