Excerpt from the article, Kathy Drobny...

After she recovered from surgery and treatment, Kathy began physical therapy and started a walking program on her own. She knew she needed more physically and mentally, and a friend recommended Pilates at the Mountain Laurel studio and also informed Kathy of the positive feedback on the research about Pilates and breast cancer.

Kathy and Judy developed an instant connection, and now, Kathy attends Pilates there at least once a week. “It’s quite addictive and the studio is a safe haven.” Since Kathy began attending Pilates with Judy, she has achieved her goal of being able to do sit ups again and only after four lessons. She is also stronger, more erect, more energized, has regained full range of motion, and feels positive about herself. “There was a time in my life when I didn’t know if I would feel good about myself again. Now, I feel better about myself than I did before surgery.”

Excerpt from the article, Nancy Ahrens...

It wasn’t long before Nancy discovered Pilates. The Hawley resident started coming to Mountain Laurel Pilate this past January and now attends classes about four times a week.

“Pilates strengthened me physically, emotionally and spiritually,” said Nancy.

For Nancy, Pilates with Judy is a one-on-one experience that helps with strengthening, moving, range of motion, improving balance, posture, breathing and flexibility. “It’s good for the body and soul,” said Nancy. As important as the physical aspect of Pilates is, the emotional aspect is just as vital. “The companionship and camaraderie with Judy and the other women is wonderful,” said Nancy, who enjoys and looks forward to every class.

"Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda" Is this you?

My name is Sharon Firmstone age 65 years old. I have always been active. I teach water aerobics and low impact aerobics for 6 months in Texas for the winter. I also rollerblade and walk with my husband and Black Lab, Benjamin, 3-4 miles each day.

Over the years my cholesterol and triglycerides kept heading higher to the not safe zone. I did not want to take medication so I added Judy Fink's Pilates private classes 2 days a week and I do practice 2 extra days at home. Well I am very happy to report my triglycerides went down 60 points and my cholesterol went down 23 points. "Notice" - no medication taken!! The only thing new -"Pilates".

If you are on the fence about taking meds with so many side effects, think of getting involved with Judy's Pilates. You really are worth the cost of the classes. Go for it!!

Ten knobby misshapen digits. The second left digit going off in its own direction. The largest left digit frozen at the 1st joint. On the right two misplaced arch bones resulting in bony overgrowth.

Thus we have a description of osteoarthritis, pain and my feet.

Then I started Pilates in January 2009, not for my feet but for my core muscles "the pot belly."

Imagine my delight and surprise when I walked 9 holes of golf with no pain. I wore heels for the 1st time with no pain. Even better, my wayward 2nd toe is flattening and staying more in line with its fellow toes.

The Pilates foot work has given me an ability to hike, walk and golf with no pain.

Try Pilates! You will be surprised at the secondary results.

~ Virginia