Videos

Pilates Teachers - What Do Business Coaches Do, Anyway? I'm seeing this question a lot lately, in various Pilates teacher communities, so I thought I'd answer. Many people question what Pilates teachers & Personal Trainers do, because they know that anyone can get a book, or go to YouTube, and…

Since all Pilates teachers teach similar exercises on similar apparatus, whether classical or more contemporary, is it possible to be truly creative? I believe that it is! We show our creativity through the roadmaps that we create to get our clients from where they are to their goals faster &…

Did you know that only 39% of women over the age of 19 exercise regularly - which means that 61% of us don't? And did you know that exercise has no downsides? Seriously, none! Exercise helps your bones & muscles stay strong, helps your mobility & endurance, and keeps your…

I continue to be amazed at how actually nasty Pilates professionals can be to one another on social media, particularly in groups. Especially now, we all need to be serving & sharing at our absolute highest level. Fellow Pilates teachers who are trying to serve their clients and help people…

More About Osteoporosis and Exercise Basically, there is NO downside to starting an exercise program at any age or condition. None. Only upside in every single health indicator you can think of. If you want to start exercising but don't know where to start, join me for Bone & Muscle…

Pilates Teachers - A Start of Year Pep Talk As a Pilates teacher, you are in the unique position of helping people feel and function better - which is a skill most people don't have. Not only that, but we can typically help people reach their goals - be they…

The Importance of a Holistic Approach to Osteoporosis I find that people tend to go to extremes when faced with low bone density and fracture risk. We either ignore it, making no changes and hoping for the best, or we go all in and start to do everything we read…

Pilates Teachers - Are You Comfortable Working with Brand New Clients Online? Look, working with brand new clients in a brick & mortar studio could be nerve-wracking, but online is a whole differet situation. No apparatus to guide you, no hands on, and clients who are often in pain, with…

While muscle strength is always important, it is even more important for women over 50. Here I explain why strength training important, why women shouldn't worry about lifting heavy, and what muscles actually do for us (and yes, muscle strength can help build bone strength). I will be guiding 12…

Pilates Teachers, some tips for teaching clients with stenosis, an age-related narrowing of the spinal canal. Do you feel completely confident teaching clients with lower back pain in studio and on Zoom? Are you comfortable working with disc herniations, stenosis, SI dysfunction, and other common causes of lower back pain?…

If you are a woman with low bone density (osteopenia or osteoporosis), you may have questions about what exercises are safe and effective, and how to modify your existing exercise program. If you do Pilates, modifications are necessary to avoid thoracic vertebrae crush fractures and other problems. In this video,…

I realized today that I really am handling pandemic isolation well, and that continually working on feeling and functioning better physically & mentally are a big piece of that. We are all stressing more, sitting more, and using devices more, which can be a recipe for pain and exhaustion. But…

If you teach Pilates and are committedd to increasing your impact and your income, it's time to commit to your online success. What if, instead of dreading another round of studio closures, you instead looked forward to serving your clients, and new clients, online? I promise you that you can…

Pilates Teachers - Have you thought about your legacy? Seriously, have you? Do you know what mark you would like to leave in this world? Or why you are building a business? Would you like to ultimately build a huge brand? Sell your business? Pass it on to your staff…

Pilates Teachers - When Was the Last Time You Raised Your Prices? Seriously, when? If you don't remember, if you never have, or if you lowered your prices during the pandemic, it's time to put them up! I am willing to bet that most of your clients are still working…

Pilates Teachers - Who Is Your Ideal Client? There is a great marketing adage - If you talk to everyone, you talk to no one. Look, when a client looks for a Pilates teacher, they have an idea of what they need or want. They have back pain, or are…

Pilates Teachers - Let's Talk About Results and Promises Pilates teachers often find ourselves in a position to make promises to clients about the results we can help them achieve. For your clients, a successful outcome means that you helped them achieve their goals fastre and easier than they would…

When Pilates Teachers Give Medical Advice I see Pilates Teachers giving out medical advice all the time online, and it's just not OK. While there are some teachers who are actually licensed medical professionals, most of us aren't, and should stay in our lane. If you enjoy my content, please…

More on The Myth of Neutral Spine I keep seeing the phrase "Neutral Spine" used by Pilates teachers and Fitness trainers. If you use this phrase, are you clear about what you mean, and what your clients should understand? If you're not, why use it? If you enjoy my content,…

Pilates Teachers - Are You Attracting Clients You Love? From what I can see in the Pilates teacher groups I am in, many Pilates teachers are attracting clients you would rather not teach. How does that happen? This usually happens because you are speaking to everyone in your marketing (and…

I have been hearing a lot online lately about Pilates teachers not being happy with the clients who show up for them. If you are a Pilates teacher and have not clearly defined your niche or your ideal client, then you are in fact open to sere any and all…

When I look at what many Pilates teachers post on social media, it's no wonder you don't see any return on investment of time and energy. You see, potential clients don't care so much about how well you can perform Pilates exercises. They do care about how well you can…

We Pilates teachers tend to talk about ourselves a lot, and put out a lot of performances online. What if, instead of focusing on ourselves, we focused on our clients? What does your client want to know? I bet it has little to do with you gorgeous Teaser, Snake/Twist, or…

Today I unpack something that seems to confuse many Pilates teachers (as well as folks in other professions) - the difference between Serving and Selling. I recently had some Zoom sessions with people who were in my free Pilates Profit Lab Workshop a few weeks ago, and they all commented…