I have experienced severe back pain for the last several years starting with a herniated disk for which I had surgery but has progressed to a degenerated disk. In the fall of 2007 I awoke one day in extreme pain from severe back muscle spasms. I was not able to perform day to day tasks and was completely debilitated. My body was crooked as I could not stand straight, bend, or move without excruciating pain. Instead of the option of another surgery, I took a friends advice to try Pilates and started coming to Northwest Pilates and Wellness with Kandace. After three weeks, my body started straightening out and slowly, I was able to resume minor daily tasks. I committed wholeheartedly to the process of recovery through Pilates and Gyrotonics. Kandace and her staff were knowledgeable not only in the concepts of Pilates, but they were able to apply that understanding to the needs of my body and what I could do with my limitations. I am continually amazed by their level of proficiency and knowledge. They not only explain what we are doing but why it is important and how it is impacting my body. Their care and expertise has been instrumental in my recovery. Two and half years later I have resumed all prior activities and am able to participate in Advanced Pilates and Gyro classes. I am grateful to Kandace and her staff as I understand the process of healing my body has gone through and feel it strengthening with every class. I look forward to a lifetime of Pilates.

GYROTONIC®/Pilates client since 2007

How Pilates has changed my life -

The first benefit was the confidence that came back to know there was an activity I could manage - low impact, no pain, just work. It has done wonders for my flexibility, posture and pain control - I can again work in the yard, dig and even pulling weeds or planting - my hands do not get sore, the circulation has improved immensely - I even have trouble remembering which hip is my "bad one". The return of my muscle strength is what I appreciate more than anything else. I was always extremely strong and slow loss of that was probably the hardest thing for me to accept, now I truly believe - Use it or lose it - I am proof.

Diane Clark

Pilates client since 2009

You and your staff are kind, competent and wonderfully patient! I really appreciate what you are doing – what you are helping me do – for my health! How I move! This is way more fascinating than I realized. I would like to have been learning from you (and your kind) all my life.

Diane

GYROTONIC® client since 2008

I am an aging baby boomer and an avid golfer. I became aware of Pilates through the suggestion of a friend. Pilates has improved my balance, range of motion and core strength. The additional benefit is my golf game has been rejuvenated. The entire experience at the Northwest Pilates studio is a joy.

Very Sincerely,
Lynda Wynia

Pilates client since 2006

It has been two years since I started at NWP with Kandace and my life has been changed forever… I talk about Pilates to family, friends, everyone, even strangers at the mall.!!
I LOVE  PILATES! For me it’s about: 

Power - - Pilates is changing my body from being  twisted, out of shape, stiff , and  many visits to chiropractic --- TO  straighter, longer and leaner - ( still working on that one) !  
Intentional - - using my core and not my hip flexors!  The pain in my hips is changing and it’s getting easier to walk normal – well normal for me anyway …!
Learning - - about mind – body connection / concentration / my brain is working harder which is a good thing for us seniors….!
Answers - - the staff welcomes me and is always there to help -- with my schedule -- a towel or a smile that makes NWP a warm place to work out -- BUT-- put the fan on me please!!
Training - - to use Pilates in my everyday life gives me hope that I can be more active as I once was - - - connected to my core - - - of course..!
Energy - - increases after my work out on the reformer (which I love ) and my body thinks it can do what it did at age  25 – or is it 55 ? ---anyway, it’s great to be alive at __??
Sitz bones - -  I know where they are now…. I‘ve learned to use them when walking, stretching, lengthening, and dancing with the stars at NW Pilates!!      

LOVE YOU GALS  - - &  Cal !

Sharon Hadley

Pilates client since 2008