POSTURAL ASSESSMENT by JANE JOHNSON ISBN – 13: 978-1-4504-0096-1 HUMAN KINETICS Postural Assessment is part of the series hands-on guides for therapists, published by Human Kinetics. The author is UK Physiotherapist/Sports Massage Therapist Jane Johnson. A member of the Institute of Anatomical Sciences, Jane also acts as an educator for the Federation of Holistic Therapies. […]
This year I decided to take some big steps that have brought both myself and Aligned for Life Pilates closer to the community, our clients and many unknown people with generous hearts. When I say some steps it is probably more like tens of thousands, as this June I am participating in ‘Steps Towards a […]
When I was a young dancer with the Australian Ballet Company back in the early ‘70s (yes over 40 years ago!), I was introduced to floor (mat) Pilates. I was touring in London at the time and initially I asked, ‘why do I need this? I do barre work and classes every day so why […]
Hello and welcome to our second edition Newsletter for 2014. Over the past few months the committee has been working tirelessly with contracted IT companies in streamlining the membership online system and interactive website. We thank you for your patience through this time as the new system evolves and deals with a few practical teething […]
The PAA committee has recently re-assessed the membership term for students and after careful consideration is delighted to confirm a decision to grant a six month extension for student membership. Effective immediately, all new and existing student members will enjoy an eighteen month membership term. It is envisaged that this extension will be beneficial to […]
A special welcome to the following new members and congratulations to members who have upgraded their membership level: Associate Member Students Alyssia Abbott NZ Amanda Anania NSW Aimee Board QLD Kirsty Bryant NSW Karina Coventry WA Michelle Green ACT Esther Hamburger NSW Hannah King NSW Claire Marston NSW Claire Patterson NSW Robyn Saunders QLD Kumike Takakura […]
Myofascia, or aponeurosis, is described as the tissue of movement. It is a loose but strong and dense system of continuous connective tissue running through the body from head to toe. In its healthy state the myofascia rests in a lose wave type fashion, absorbing force and protecting, supporting and connecting all muscles, ligaments, bones […]
Following on from our last newsletter, we hope that many of you have started to think about research, whether doing it, participating in it or just reading about it. By having a good understanding of how to research, you are more likely to read research papers (and general work) more critically and you are far […]
I met my first client with fibromyalgia a couple of years ago. With persistence and continuity, this client is in a far better place now and puts her improvement down to her Pilates sessions. Doctors once thought that exercise might worsen the condition or accelerate fibromyalgia, so encouraged patients to seek rest, not any form […]
Marketing is at our fingertips. With the development of social media, websites, online bookings, blogs, vlogs (video blog), anyone can stay in touch with the latest trends and strategies. Armed with a few helpful hints to get you started, you can have your marketing plan locked and loaded. Before any business opens its doors, a […]
