FREQUENTLY ASKED PILATES QUESTIONS

Egoscue University Certified Postural Therapy FAQ

How does Postural Therapy Work?: The Egoscue University Certified Therapists have enormous success enormous success in helping people overcome their physical ailments. It is a technique that is attractive to many people because it is a common sense approach to the human body. The individual can see and feel the physical changes that take place as a result of their efforts. Associated with that is an increased feeling of confidence that accompanies the improved health that he or she is responsible for. A major concern of health care today is that of reduced costs and prevention. Therapy requires no special equipment or dependency on anyone other than you. Because we do not treat the symptom, but instead look to restore optimum function to the body, the implications toward prevention are obvious and very serious.
What do I have to do to feel better?: DO the exercises!!!!

The exercises alone are not the sole determining factor in improving structural/mechanical function. There are three primary components:

1. The application of specific exercises to a given individual’s dysfunction. We have a catalog of over 400 different exercises. Only those exercises that apply to that individual will be of benefit.

2. The sequencing of the exercises within a given routine is critical. Each therapy session has a given objective. That objective can only be reached through a properly designed menu. The exercises must be sequenced such that one exercise prepares the body for the next and that a successive exercise does not negate a prior exercise.

3. The exercises are performed for an average of 7-14 days. At this point we re-evaluate the patient and redesign the routine accordingly. Often the exercises are of low demand and as the neuromuscular efficiency improves, the exercises become less effective. Therefore, the body must be put under an increased or varied demand to adjust to the changes that has occurred as a result of the prior routine. This provides the means to continued progress. Patients on the average are seen 1-2 times monthly for 4-6 months.
What will my 1st session look like?: How it Works: Each session with your Egoscue University Certified Therapist will last about an hour. The first appointment will begin with a discussion of your history and the goals you expect Postural Therapy to help you achieve.

Subsequent appointments will begin with a status report and a review of the previous weeks menu. Starting with digital images and functional tests, your posture and functional capabilities are evaluated. From there, a menu is designed based on your specific challenges. Your Egoscue Method® therapist will take you through this series of exercises to ensure each exercise is performed properly and the desired outcome is achieved. Your responsibility will be to do your e-cises daily until your next appointment. At the conclusion of each program, you will feel results like standing taller, more centered balance, and symptom relief.!

Studio Policies & Etiquette: Studio Policies

Completion of the health history and liability forms is required before your first session

Initial Pilates session must be scheduled by contacting the studio directly.

336.813.5320 or Amy@InnerStrengthPilatesNC.com

At least one private Pilates Session is required before scheduling an equipment class.

Active clients may schedule classes online via our website. It is the client’s responsibility to be signed up for specific classes. Sign up for an entire year if you love a particular class! Classes are open online until 12 hours prior, if you’d like to come to class within the 12 hour window, text Amy at 336-813-5320.

Cancellations must be made 24 hours before your session in order to not be charged. You will be charged for a no show. If you are over 15 minutes late to class/your session it is considered a “no show”. Late cancellations and “no shows” will be charged to the card on file. Please call/text your instructor/therapists cell phone if you must cancel a private session.

To receive package discounts, all packages must be paid in advance. You will be charged at the regular, not discounted, rate until a package is purchased.

Packages are valid for 6 months. Packages can be frozen because of injury or under certain circumstances.

No returns or refunds. We accept cash, check, and credit card. Additional fees are added with credit card use.

No strong perfumes or lotions, please. Be careful…lotions can cause you to slip off equipment!

Please arrive on time to class with energy and be ready to work hard!!

Studio Etiquette

Please remove shoes as you enter the studio, ToeSox with grips on the sole are encouraged

Please turn off or silence pages and cell phones before entering studio

Please refrain from wearing perfumes

Please speak softly during session or class, so as not to disturb other participants

Please dress appropriately, no wardrobe malfunctions here!

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FREQUENTLY ASKED PILATES QUESTIONS

Egoscue University Certified Postural Therapy FAQ