Pilates

KNOSIS provides one-on-one Pilates either as part of your physical therapy program or as a separate service

Your physical therapist will help to devise a program with our certified Pilates Instructor.  Connecting with the deep muscles of your core through Pilates training can help support your body to restore motion and function.  This is a safe and effective way to transition slowly back to an exercise program after injury. 

Private Sessions

Connect mind and body with individually tailored Pilates private sessions. Through one-on-one instruction, private sessions are ideal when managing an injury, changing a body pattern and/or working towards a specific goal. 

Semi-Private Classes

The flow of a Pilates group class aims to build strength, endurance and mobility. Group classes are limited to 3 students per class, allowing for an intimate experience alongside the energy of a group class dynamic.  

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The Pilates Method or “Contrology” was defined by Joseph Pilates as “the science and art of coordinated mind-body-spirit development through natural movements under strict control of the will.

Joseph Pilates (Pi-LAH-teez) began teaching his exercise method in the late 1920’s.  Contrology movements are designed to exercise to its full extension every single bundle in the 800 voluntary muscle-motors each of us has been given to alter ourselves.’  The Method combines calmness, centeredness and limberness with motion, muscle tone, and strength to help restore balance back to the body for ultimate flexibility and strength. 

The benefits of Pilates are manifold

  • Increased physical and mental strength and endurance.  It is ideal for those with stressful lives or those recovering from injury 

  • Improvement of muscle flexibility and joint mobility 

  • Improved coordination, posture, balance and alignment 

  • Improved sleep, energy and confidence 

  • Improving the efficiency of body movement and skills to prevent injury (1)