Testimonials

Erik Fridley - Mortgage Banker and Pilates Student - February 2003

Pilates, is that a new dance? Scooping sounds like something you would do in an ice cream palor. Muscle control, I have that (not even close). Skeptic I once was, now an avid junkie of the Pilates Method.

After injuring my back in a rugby incident, I searched for alternatives to surgery. Exhausting all avenues including the Chiropractor, I was introduced to Pilates by a good friend, who is also a teacher at Excel. Skeptical of a method I had never heard of, I was given some basic stretching and movements to begin with. I started to notice improvements immediately. Pupil now I was.

In May of 2002, I started taking one-on-one sessions with Noelle Richmond at the DC studio. Under her tutelage, I have found my scoop, increased my flexibility, and strengthened my core muscles. Increasing flexibility, strengthening and learning to control every muscle in your body sounds impossible. It's possible! Not only have I accomplished these things, I also progress and learn something new each session.

Pain management has been a daily chore for me, being a devoted sailor and rugby player. Not only does Pilates allow me to continue with these activities, it is a great stress reliever. Each session is almost spiritual. It allows me to focus on Pilates and only Pilates. All the stresses of the week disappear. Once I finish my session, I'm ready to tackle the week to come. If I miss a session, boy do I regret it!

I have found my calling with Pilates. I look forward to continued improvements and strive to age as well as Joseph Pilates (the Joe pictures in the studios speak for themselves.

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