WHAT IS PILATES Pilates (pronounced Puh-lah-teez) was created by Joseph H. Pilates to rehabilitate soldiers injured during World War 1. He developed exercise apparatus for immobilized servicemen by attaching springs to hospital beds. Even now, the machines used in Pilates studios are centered on spring and pulley systems. Over a period of some twenty-five years, he developed a body conditioning system, which has become known as the Pilates Method. HOW PILATES WORKS Pilates involves over 500 movements designed to easily strengthen and stretch muscles using the body's own gravity. Pilates may include matwork, props and use of specialized Pilates equipment. The exercises are gentle, the repetitions are low, and the benefits are great. RESULTS FROM PILATES While each person will have different needs to fulfill their personal goals, Pilates can: * Increased strength and flexibility * Improved posture and coordination * Better concentration and mental tension * Relieved muscle and joint pain For More info click here ACTUAL PATIENT TESTIMONIALS "It relieved me of chronic back pain and gave me the flexibility I have not had since I was in my twenties."     Jennifer Rosen "Althea and her entire team took the time to work with me and develop increased strength and muscle."    Howard Pearlman