Pilates Aligned
Denver, CO 80204
Phone: (303) 886-6925
05/21/2007 Posted by janewisnieski
I cannot laud Pilates Aligned enough. After decades of athletics, including a "Pilates-based" program, at 46 I was disabled by the 1st of 2 auto accidents. Missing halves of 2 vertebrae & remnants of a shattered disc from MVA #1, & burdened by a cervical fusion and severe musculoskeletal issues, at 49 someone else ran into me & messed up my right SI joint. In all, I spent 4 years pursuing integrative medical treatments. I thought I'd never escape my miserable life of severe chronic pain & narcotics. 2 years ago, a few months after the 2nd accident, I was fortunate to be referred to Pilates Aligned & Danielle Hendricks. From the moment I walked in the door, I knew I had finally begun to find the kind of rehabilitative training I needed. I soon commented, "This is my only hope." I can't imagine a more knowledgeable & knowing, experienced, sensitive, patient, observant, & creative instructor than Danielle Hendricks. She has been wholly present & diligent for 2 years, which is critical to my snail's-pace improvement. She is 1 of only 2 people I trust w/ my rehabiliation completely. I also have from PTSD from the car crashes. The Pilates Aligned studio, under the management of Cara Reeser, has been a professional, safe, comfortable, welcome environment in which to present my battered body & soul. It has energy & a good feeling in an open space, at the same time radiating the serenity of the instructors. The overall effect fosters privacy & confidence. For 2 years I've watched regular classes perform positions & movements I sadly could do no longer. I doubted I ever could again. I'm thrilled that just 2day Ms. Hendricks & I both agreed I'll probably be able to begin a regular class in a few months. I no longer have to come straight home & rest overnight after each session. My use of narcotics has decreased 90%. For anyone familiar w/ significant chronic pain, you know there aren't words to express adequate gratitude. DON'T MISS OUT ON PILATES ALIGNED.
Pros: All pros.
Cons: No cons.
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