PILATES FROM MY PERSPECTIVE…

REASONS FOR DOING PILATES:

• improve my core strength in order to improve my golf game in order to increase distance and endurance

• increase my flexibility and balance

RESULT:

• improved my golf game, increased flexibility, better posture, better endurance, stronger, mood enhancer. I feel I am doing something good for my body and mind.

LIKE:

• the instant feedback from the various equipment, class size is conducive to instructors explaining the purpose of the moves and postures. I rely on the cues of the instructors to ensure that Ihave the proper form for the different postures.

Create balance instructors are careful and considerate of body limitations and clients goals. It is a pleasure to enter the studio and be greeted by the person at the front desk. The atmosphere is friendly with a positive tone.

Favourite posture on the reformer, is lying on my back, legs together in straps and lifting and lowering my legs. Feels like a massage for my hamstrings and back.

PILATES is a precision discipline which suits me perfectly.

Manni Newell ⛳

“Pilates has challenged more physical fitness, balance and core muscle strength than I have ever used! I feel no pain, I have gained my mobility back and now taken on more physically challenging work with ease.” - Mel Martin, age 62

“Create Balance became an integral part of my exercise routine over 9 years ago. Chronic lower back pain was the catalyst but whole body fitness and heightened mind-body awareness have kept me going back. I have come to understand that Pilates is incredibly versatile and equally beneficial for rehabilitation and extreme athleticism. Just when I think it’s getting easier, it gets harder, and I love it.” - Stephanie Fellows, age 52

“For me, Pilates has been a good compliment to other forms of exercise, and has helped my runs and rides through increased core strength and muscular endurance. I’d absolutely recommend it to anyone looking to get back into exercise, to support other physical activities, or anyone just looking to get out and move!” - Geoff, age 37

“For over 8 years, I have been a regular student of Pilates at Create Balance. I am a male, age 72. Many of my age group peers are struggling with mobility issues and have dramatically reduced their activities. I keep going to Pilates so I can continue to be active. I have stayed with Create Balance in particular because of the great instructors, because of the friendly atmosphere in the studio, and of course because of how I feel better physically as a result of my sessions.“ - Michael P., age 72

“Pilates has challenged more physical fitness, balance and core muscle strength than I have ever used! I feel no pain, I have gained my mobility back and now taken on more physically challenging work with ease.” - Eugenie-Elizabeth Anderso, age 47

“They listened, evaluated, and designed each session specifically for me and my challenges. After 6 sessions I could stand up and move without my back and leg freezing solid anymore. After 2 months I could do laundry and carry the basket, sleep, even vacuum my own floors. And after 4 months I was well on my way to becoming the person I was before my accident. 2 years later I am living a full and normal life regardless of my back deficits. Nothing stops me. I cross country ski, hike with my dogs, garden, lift furniture – I do it all. Create Balance gave me my life back – a free, happy, pain free, fully functioning life.“ - Charmaine Graham

Celebrating Amani’s One Year Anniversary!

The Create Balance Team would like to congratulate Amani Lantos on her one year anniversary as a private client. Danielle, Amani’s instructor, outlines her achievements and the joy shebrings to the studio each week.

Congratulations Amani!

Amani’s private sessions are not just productive, but are truly fun and a highlight of my week! Always ready with a hug and a good laugh, she brings a warmth and bright energy to the studio. Amani is always open to trying new and challenging exercises with a positive attitude – even before her morning coffee! Her strength has noticeably improved over the past year… through increasing tension, toning ball weights, and she now does 3 sets of 30 second wall sits with zero complaints! She is also very body aware, often adjusting her form on her own. We are so proud of her progress and are grateful to have her in our Pilates community!

Danielle McCabe

I began my pilates journey this past spring 2025. Joining pilates was probably one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. The instructors are amazing and are welcoming, friendly, and supportive. They adapt exercises to individual needs and limitations creating a safe and effective workout environment. I love how they take the time to teach you proper technique. They are knowledgeable about the effects on the human body and anatomy related to this. I have personally noticed significant improvements in strength, mobility, posture and core strength in just a relatively short time. Pilates has changed how I think of exercise. It is gentle yet extremely effective, decreasing the likelihood of injuries or allowing healing from past injuries. The studio is clean, more than well equipped allowing for diverse and versatile workouts for all ages and abilities. Pilates has been a game changer for me! I love Create Balance!

Laurie Kennedy

STRONGER TOGETHER!

For October, we want to celebrate couples who move together here at the studio.  A GREAT way to spend quality time doing something mindful and healthy with the one you love.  Help us celebrate Jane and Paul Morris!

Two years ago we decided as a couple to just “try” Pilates as Paul was unsure about it. We signed up for introductory sessions guided by Collette and we were hooked. We are now stronger, steadier, and more flexible with better posture. Doing it together as a couple has been the best part as we laugh at each other’s wobbles while mixing up our left and right. We encourage each other and celebrate the improvements along the way. Needless to say, we look forward to every class.

 Pilates has kept us active and connected with others and reminds us that it is never too late to try something new and have some laughs along the way.
The studio has a welcoming and friendly atmosphere where the patient instructors provide coaching with attention to proper form and breathing technique. The sessions are often sprinkled with bits of humour and no two classes are the same which keeps things interesting.

 One of our favourite moves is the single thigh stretch for our tight hips and hamstrings. We enjoy both reformer and matwork and there are others we would like to try.

Jane and Paul Morris

Manni started pilates first. She had taken yoga classes for about 10years and wanted to change it up.

I had issues with my neck and shoulders and had multiple chiropractic treatments, but nothing seemed to really fix me up. Then I started to have foot issues and hip issues. My chronic pain was affecting my ability to drive a car for more than a couple of hours or walk for 9 holes of golf.

In 2015, after 18 months of physiotherapy for planter fasciitis which was misdiagnosed, I found that I had a bulging disc in my lower back and that really was the cause of my pain problem. The prescribed treatment was exercise to strengthen my core.

Two years of core strengthening daily exercise failed to improve my condition.

Manni suggested we try pilates and I started a series of two private and one dual sessions at Create Balance in May.

As of October, I am stronger and in less pain. The reformer is my new best friend. I love the way I can do difficult exercise on all the weak parts of my body with it. Lay down, zipper up, breathe and get better. At 83, I am on the road to better health and an active lifestyle, not the opposite.

A strong body supports a strong mental attitude. A bonus I had not antcipated.

Doug Newell