Nook Pilates & Michele
“Pilates develops the body uniformly,
corrects posture, restores vitality,
invigorates the mind & elevates the spirit.”
-Joseph Pilates
Nook Pilates
Nook Pilates has Balanced Body (BB) equipment including two reformers with attached towers, two chairs and a ped-o-pul. The equipment is highly modifiable to accommodate various needs while ensuring comfort and safety. The Nook is also equipped with commonly used Pilates accessories such as a BB Arc, Oovs, jump boards, moon boxes, fitness rings balls and hand weights. The space has large windows for natural light and mirrors to provide visual feedback from some angles.
COVID Prevention Measures & Cleaning Protocol
Client health and safety is always a priority at Nook Pilates. COVID prevention measures and cleaning protocol are outlined below:
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Hand sanitizer is provided to clients to use before and after sessions.
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The central ventilation fan is on during sessions and operates with a filter (3M Filtrete 1900 micro-particle performance rating) that attracts and captures microscopic particles such as smoke, cough and sneeze debris, bacteria and viruses.
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I clean all equipment and props used after each session and spray cloth straps and handles with a disinfectant that eliminates 99.99% of germs.
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The door handles, light switches, and the bathroom are wiped with disinfectant between clients.
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There are 15 to 30 minutes between client sessions to allow time for people to leave before the next person/people arrive.
Since the studio is in my home, I am conscientious about maintaining a healthy and safe environment for clients and my family. Let me know if you have questions about the protective measures or cleaning.
Michele
I began Pilates in 2010 seeking ways to reduce pain from a hip injury. The combination of Pilates exercises and specialized equipment made it possible to activate muscles that had not been functioning. Progressively, I rebuilt strength and felt better! The benefits of Pilates steadily continued, and this inspired me to learn more so I could teach Pilates to others. I completed my comprehensive teacher certification in 2017 with Pilates Sports Center and Master Teacher Lee Cooper.
I focus on supporting clients at their levels and work with beginners to seasoned enthusiasts. I enjoy figuring out how to apply the Pilates Method to individuals’ areas of growth as well as advancing their strengths. I offer variety, challenge and break down exercises into achievable steps. I ask clients to be attentive to their movement in order to build strength while in correct alignment.
As a Pilates Teacher, I pursue continuing education yearly to grow and improve my skills. In working with clients, I use their feedback with my technical know-how to get the best benefits of Pilates for them. It's fun to be part of clients feeling better and functioning with increased confidence.
Through a dedicated practice of Pilates, most people have an improved sense of well-being and a better understanding of how to best support their bodies. Increases in strength, flexibility and muscle control lead to an overall sense of renewal!!