Pilates Movement Studio
I have been taking Pilates
from Stephanie Crank
since May 2004
and I can honestly say that it hasn’t gotten any easier!
However, that is because as my core strength has
increased, Stephanie has challenged me to continue to
improve. When I think back to when I first started
Pilates, I am amazed at what I was unable to do then
that I can now accomplish. I have scoliosis and
osteoporosis, the latter of which I am working to
reverse through diet, exercise and medication. Stephanie
tailors each session around these issues and is careful
not to have me do movements that could compromise my
health while still helping me to improve my flexibility,
strength and overall muscular tone. Stephanie is calm
but insistent, patient but exacting in her expectations.
Taking Pilates from Stephanie is definitely the best
thing I have ever done for myself.
- Janne B.
Pilates is amazing. I don’t
have back problems anymore because my core muscles have
been strengthened. I have lost inches in my waist, hips and
stomach and my posture is better than it has ever been. I
am more limber and have lots of bounce in my walk. Pilates
is the most rewarding, satisfying thing that I have ever
done for myself.
- Dianne Lowden
Marketing Director
I had never taken a formal
Pilates class and then, with permission from my doctor,
decided to take pre-natal Pilates classes from the
beginning of my pregnancy on. The movements and exercises
that I have learned have been so beneficial to me. My
energy levels have soared… Pilates has kept me toned,
flexible, and overall, has strengthened my upper and lower
body. I would highly recommend for any expectant mother to
take Pilates under the guidance of a qualified instructor.
It is amazing and you will see and feel the results!!
- Natasha P.
Pilates is the best investment
I've ever made in myself...
Since starting Pilates, my
chronic back pain has been much more manageable. The
emphasis on movement that strengthens the core muscles
supporting the spine has made a noticeable difference in my
level of functioning, sense of well-being, and enjoyment of
normal activities. I have been helped immensely by the
instructors at
Pilates Movement Studio.
Stephanie Crank
truly has a gift
for coaxing out the most from her clients. She
understands and respects each individual's physical
abilities and limitations equally. She is a consummate,
caring and compassionate professional who gives her all
to every client alike.
Laura Strite perseveres in working with
clients on those areas that are most troublesome and
seems to know exactly how far to push without causing
discomfort. She is a wonder.
I highly recommend
Pilates Movement Studio.
- Julie H.
Pilates with
Stephanie Crank
equals internal
healing.
- Tony Gonzalez
Chairman of the Board
Bank of St. Petersburg
After several bouts of severe
(in bed, unable to move) back pain, I decided to try
Pilates. I had ceased doing many things I once enjoyed
because I was afraid I would “throw my back out” and I
would be in misery. Now I am enjoying those things again
and am no longer afraid to live life. My core strength has
increased along with my awareness of proper posture and
body mechanics, and now I am comfortable doing anything
that comes along. I began my Pilates training with
Stephanie and recently have also taken classes with
Kathleen. Both provide challenging
workouts that leave me feeling relaxed, limber and
refreshed. I wish I had known about Pilates much sooner
and would recommend this program to anyone, young or
old. Stephanie is a very dedicated instructor who
demands the highest quality standards from herself, her
instructors and her clients.
Pilates Movement Studio provides a calm atmosphere
where strengthening and healing take place.
- Susan C.
One of the best things we have
done for ourselves is to take Pilates classes. We feel that
Pilates has really enhanced our quality of life. Pilates
has improved our posture, strength, muscle tone and
eliminated aches and pains.
Pilates Movement Studio offers exceptional instructors
in a very professional atmosphere. We use a variety of
equipment and always feel challenged. Pilates is a treasure
we recommend to everyone.
- Steve and Judy Mitchell
I came to Pilates Movement
Studio looking to improve my strength and balance. A
serious injury several years before left me with constant
pain, an abnormal gait, weakness on one side, and very low
stamina – even after top notch physical therapy. I got from
Pilates Movement Studio soooo much more than I anticipated.
Stephanie and her staff have patiently, persistently
identified and addressed the myriad of ways my posture,
muscles, and even skeleton had become asymmetric and out of
balance. I stand and walk straighter now. I am stronger and
more fluid in my movements. Pain that was arising from
tight but weak muscles (yes you can have both!) is
improving. If my story sounds full of technical “doctor
speak” it’s because I am a physician, retired since my
accident. My background gives me even more appreciation for
the quality of training offered at Pilates Movement Studio.
Still far from “normal” my continued improvement is so
remarkable that virtually everyone who knows me has been
compelled to ask “what the heck are you doing?” They think
I’ve lost weight because my shape is so much nicer now. In
truth, I haven’t lost a pound but I’ve dropped several
dress sizes. Most impressively my personal physician has
been so struck by the changes in my form and function she
asked for information about the studio for herself. I am
very happy to recommend Pilates Movement Studio to all who
are looking to improve their quality of life.
- Deborah S., MD
