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 […]
Welcome everyone to a bright new year. The PAA committee very much hopes that you are well on the way to achieving your goals and resolutions for 2014. We see this year as being the Year of the Member. With our new website and the automated member on-line systems developed last year, our plan is […]
Upgrade your Membership level online. As the PAA work towards a greater level of recognition within the industry, community and allied health we want to highlight the extensive experience and dedication of our members and encourage all members to upload their Pilates certifications and to work towards upgrading their membership level as they meet the […]
The Australian premiere of A Movement of Movement was viewed by 200 Pilates instructors and their clients on Monday 4th November at the Orpheum Picture Theatre, Cremorne NSW. It was a great night with over 27 Pilates studios represented by studio owners, their instructors and clients. For those who missed the evening, A Movement of […]
Dear Pilates Colleagues, I had such a great time with all of you at the PAA conference in September, and felt a true spirit of healing amongst all. I especially enjoyed working with Mejo, Blossom and Brett and sharing stories, energy and teaching skills. It was a powerful statement to have us all together celebrating […]
Cancer. It happened to me – fit, feisty, fabulous, fifty (something) …f*#k. A large, fast-growing carcinoma was invading my breast. We had moved house, I had opened my own small Pilates studio, the kids had gone. Life was good. Dealing with cancer is a shocking, personal and frightful insult. Nothing can prepare you for this […]
