MY STORY

I wasn't a graceful child. I played sports but I wouldn't go so far as to say I was good at them. I went to the gym to "stay in shape" but never really enjoyed it. So how did I end up teaching movement?

Pain. Specifically the pain from multiple neck, back and shoulder injuries (a car accident, sports injuries, and concussions among them), worsened by long work days at a desk. First it brought me to tears and then to Pilates. After years of working with one specialist after another and trying seemingly everything else with little success, I was amazed at how quickly I not only found relief from pain but so many additional benefits: I built strength, toned and reshaped my body, improved my coordination and posture (growing almost a full inch due to spine decompression), and regained a sense of ease and delight in my body.

Having experienced the possibility of moving without pain first-hand, I now delight in curiously exploring new ways of moving with my students. My teaching is based on supporting and empowering each individual with the knowledge, tools and felt experience to bring new aliveness to their body and sparkle to their spirit.

“You know you’re in good hands the moment you meet Lisa - her warm-hearted spirit is welcoming and inclusive to all and she has a talent for seeing and meeting people where they’re at in their bodies and in their practice. No matter what your physical ability is, you will feel you gained something insightful working with Lisa, both in private sessions and public classes. Her smile,confidence and breadth of knowledge put you at ease, and you can’t help but have fun, even during physically challenging moments! ”

— Emiko O.