Because our Members are WHY we are in business, we’re sharing some stories of some exceptional people.  

We truly are blessed to have so many AWESOME clients at Pilates 1901!

Meet Annalisa Hall.   She is an equestrienne instructor who found out about Pilates from Lisa who was taking riding lessons from her at Annalisa’s barn, Mariway Stables.   As it turns out, it was just in time; Annalisa was struggling with a compromised knee.  But here’s her story…

“When I started doing Pilates at Pilates 1901, my left knee was barely functional. My health insurance had lapsed, so I couldn’t see a doctor. I was wearing knee braces and limiting my walking. Because I work with horses and children, this was a rather large problem. I needed to be mobile enough to help a child in trouble with her horse. My knee hurt so much that I was even planning my trips inside my little apartment, so that I would not have to walk back to another room more than once.

Lisa, my trainer at Pilates 1901, started by really gently strengthening the supporting structures around my knee. Her knowledge of anatomy, and what structures she could work on to give my knee more strength and stability, was really impressive. Little by little we strengthened and strengthened- and my knee’s functionality improved and improved.

Now, about a year later, I rarely think about my knee. I can work on my feet in the stable all day long, and not give my knee a thought. I can’t remember the last time I put on a knee brace. I am so thrilled, and not only with the improvement in my knee, but with my whole body- my clothes fit better, I feel so much better, and everything physical is easier to do!

Seeing the difference that Pilates made in my life, I started sending my serious competitive horseback riders to Pilates 1901 also.. I have watched these young girls get stronger, better balanced, more secure, and more confident since they have been regularly doing Pilates. It has made a huge, noticeable difference in their riding skill. Several of the girls are little skinny wisps, and had trouble being strong enough to control the horses- but no more. Even though the girls are small, they are strong. With the increased strength came improved control of the horses; with control came much more confidence. It has been so, so much fun to watch!

I am so grateful to Pilates 1901 and the difference it has made in my life and my students’ lives!”

Annalisa Hall
Mariway Stables

Postscript:  In addition to her amazing results Annalisa got from her workouts with Lisa, she also adopted a Paleo lifestyle, enabling her to lose 43 pounds!  Way to rock it woman!   We’d like to congratulate your success with 2 FREE Private Sessions with Lisa!  Enjoy!

Do Have a story to share about your experience at Pilates 1901?   Please send them to me at tina@pilates1901.com   We love our clients and we love your stories.  So bring it on peeps!  We want to reward you too!

Tina Sprinkle