These days our practitioner roles reach beyond minimum exercise planning and include meeting the extensive needs of the client. Read More
Physical Therapy
Polestar Educator Highlight : Audrey Ng
There is increasing evidence, both empirical and anecdotal that support this philosophy, and as a physical therapist and integrated health practitioner, I choose Pilates for a neuro/bio/psycho/social approach to rehabilitation.Read More
Teaching Self Monitoring in Pilates
I worry that we, as Pilates teachers, over challenge people, which can result in injury, the development of poor form, frustration, and misinformation. Are we teaching students self-monitoring so that they can make ideal choices for their body? Read More
Educator Highlight : Misty Woodden
Two of my inspirations are Runity and the Oov. These two trainings align with the Polestar principles and have given me new avenues to explore movement and enhanced my rehab “toolbox.” Runity has given me assessment and teaching tools to not only help my clients with their running, but has also improved my own running. It has also made me more conscious of being varied and spontaneous in movements and approaching exercise more playfully. After the Runity program, my husband and I started entering Xterra competitions. I have kept my focus mostly on the trail running events, and I am enjoying running more than I ever have! The Oov has been equally inspirational. The emphasis on eccentric control using the Oov has proved to be very effective in being able to create new motor patterns. It has also been awesome in several of my clients’ home programs. Read More
No Pain No Gain? Ingredients for the Perfect Fitness Recipe
No pain, no gain? Polestar educator Karyn Staples PT, PhD, NCPT discusses how cross training, moderation and epsom salt might be crucial ingredients for the perfect fitness recipe. When You Don’t LOVE your Exercise Anymore It’s been nearly two months since you resolved to get more exercise. You started with the best intentions. You went […]Read More
Educator Highlight: Lynn Peterson PT, NCPT
We recently interviewed Polestar Educator Lynn Peterson PT, DPT, NCPT of Jacksonville Florida. Learn more about Lynn Peterson and her studio Synergy Studio in Jacksonville Florida. Polestar: What do you love about teaching? LP: The sparkle in the student’s eye when they “get it”, the tears that come when a patient/client realizes that they have found the […]Read More
