I believe everyone can benefit with Pilates no matter your age or fitness level.
With pilates you build strength and stamina by core muscle control that in turn lead to precision and flow of movement. With concentrated breathing, full and cleansing exhalation increasing cleansing oxygen intake and blood flow, your body can heal and strengthen itself, helping you in every asset of your life.
"Marcia,
It's a Godsend we have come in contact with you and your Pilates method! It has helped myself and Raj get in tune with ourselves and support a healthy mindset every time. Your Pilates classes have helped me get over back issues become stronger and better at Yoga at the same time! Don't blame us for keeping your classes a well kept secret!
Love & Light ,
Kj and Raj"
I was diagnosed with scoliosis at 13 years old and suffered from chronic back pain.
After seeing numerous doctors, chiropractors and physical therapists, I decided to try Pilates. I went to try a private session with Marcia and loved it so much that I soon was taking private sessions two times a week. I greatly strengthened my core and have learned to use it to support my back.
In 2015 I was in a car accident and prescribed a physical therapist who was so impressed with how quickly I was able to activate my core and gain back my overall strength after the injury. I
I credit Marcia and Pilates for my quick recovery!
Pliates takes time but I am so grateful that I stuck with my training because I am convinced that without it I may have not recovered from my injury and would continue to have chronic back pain.
I am now in Miami attending college and trying to find an instructor but Marcia is hard to replace. I thank her for all of her help and miss her so much!
Arielle Bloom: Age 19 - Windermere, FL
Debbie Scoggins of Windermere , an avid golfer, started private pilates instruction with Marcia Petro of Perfect Form Pilates nearly 10 years ago. She credits her increased flexibility and core strength to pilates and Marcia's attentive training. She has noticeably gained improved torso rotation along with her balance which greatly reduces her risk of injury while playing the game as often as she does.
Debbie Scoggins: Age 66 – Windermere FL
CHALLENGING CAREER
I have been a hairstylist since the early 1990’s and spend all day at work with my arms up in the air trimming, styling and blow-drying my clients hair. My posture was suffering from standing and bending which led to severe back, arm, and shoulder pain. Pilates has strengthened my whole body starting with my core making all the difference in the world! My posture improved which kept my whole body supported during my long hours of standing. I have trained with Marcia Petro at Perfect Form Pilates for over 8 years and will continue as it has improved my overall energy and strength and has enabled me to work the long hours that I do.
Traci Allen: Age 40 – Ocoee FL
"A few well-designed movements, properly performed in a balanced sequence, are worth hours of doing sloppy calisthenics or forced contortion.”
— Joseph Pilates, founder