What is Pilates-based rehabilitation?

A lot of people have correctable problems but don't know it or don't know that they can do something about it.

Sometimes referred to as post-rehabilitation, Pilates-based rehabilitation is a way to learn about your body, correct faulty movement patterns that may or may not cause pain and reduce the likelihood of future injury.

The basic goal is to restore functional efficiency within the body through muscle testing, manual therapy, Pilates-based corrective exercises, stretches and release work.

The details of the musculoskeletal system are vast and complicated, but the Pilates instructors at Agile Monkey focus on teaching their clients basic solutions to appease and prevent pain within their own bodies. The goal is to give their clients enough information so that they can start to see the patterns and help themselves.  Once recovered, they can continue with the work to gain strength, flexibility, agility and confidence, progressing to a level of health and fitness that will enable them to prevent future injury.

Please note that while the instructors at Agile Monkey have had great success with rehab clients, anyone suffering from an acute injury should always seek medical advice from a licensed medical provider (doctor, physical therapist, etc).

Agile Monkey instructors have worked with neurologists, osteopaths, physical therapists, acupuncturists and many other health care providers. We welcome the opportunity to learn from their experience and enjoy collaborating with other health professionals to ensure that we are all working toward the same goals.

Examples of conditions that can respond well to Pilates-based rehabilitation

Client Testimonials

As both a client and a fellow practitioner (acupuncture orthopedics), I have appreciated and benefited from Lisa's thorough, competent and devoted approach. She has guided my attention towards aspects of my posture that I had been neglecting, and helped me see new ways of addressing chronic low back and leg pain. Her exercise instruction is patient, precise, safe, and supportive. Her enthusiasm is catching and helps to keep me motivated to make more changes. I highly recommend her to anyone wishing to address chronic pain or structural imbalances through massage and exercise therapy.”

–Anthony Von der Muhll, L.Ac., DNBAO, Owner of Integrative Health Care

There is no way to overstate the influence Ky has had on my health.  When I started seeing Ky a few years ago, I literally could not roll from my back to my stomach - that's how injured and weak I was after two children and an assortment of sports-related injuries.  This morning I ran four miles.  Enough said.  Ky turned it all around for me with humor, kindness, resistance to whining and complaints, and a proactive plan of action.  You couldn't ask for a more knowledgable, supportive person in your court.

–Bridgett Q, teacher