https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b3a4c0_ef2985a15e4144f698881addb5798c01~mv2.jpg Hello! My name is Candice. My journey with Pilates started when I was a physical therapist working in Connecticut. We used Pilates equipment in outpatient therapy clinics. After injuring my back/pelvis, I tried traditional physical therapy exercises without much improvement. I started taking Pilates classes once a week. Not only did my symptoms resolve, I began to move with more power and control throughout my whole body. ​ I started Pilates teacher training so I could bring mat Pilates to my patients when we moved back to Missouri. After nine years working as a therapist, the healthcare industry no longer felt like a good fit. In 2016, I left physical therapy and finished comprehensive Pilates training. I started teaching group Pilates classes and private sessions. ​​ In my group classes, I had several yoga teachers tell me that I taught Pilates "like a yoga teacher." I did not know what they meant at the time but I was intrigued. I had always loved yoga classes so in 2020 I completed a 200 hour yoga teacher training. ​I like to incorporate elements of physical therapy, Pilates, and yoga into my classes to create holistic movement training. I look forward to helping you find connections in your body, mind, and spirit.​​​​

Kintsugi is a form of Japanese art where ceramics are repaired with gold. It teaches us to fully embrace ourselves including our imperfections. ​ Movement practices like Pilates and yoga help to restore broken connections of our body, mind, and spirit. Much like the art of kintsugi, we can become stronger and add value to our lives through the journey of reconnecting. Below is my piece of kintsugi from lakesidepottery.com (lakesidepottery.com)

Wear clothing that feels comfortable and allows full range of movement. You will be in contact with equipment in different positions including laying face up, face down, sidelying, and sitting. Avoid clothing with buttons and zippers that would be uncomfortable to lay on or would cause damage to vinyl upholstery. For group reformer classes, we require regular socks or grip socks. For private sessions, we may do some exercise barefoot, in socks, or in shoes depending on the person's needs.

For your comfort, you may want to bring a bottle of water and a small towel if you tend to sweat a lot. For your first visit, you will need to sign a waiver so bring readers if you need them.