Pilates is a whole-body exercise method created by Joseph Pilates more than 85 years ago. Suitable for all bodies in all stages of life, it is practiced on the mat or on spring-based resistance equipment such as the Reformer and Chair.

Pilates uses a combination of approximately 50 simple, repetitive exercises to create muscular exertion. Advocates of this system of exercise claim that exercises can be adapted to provide either gentle strength training for rehabilitation or a strenuous workout vigorous enough to challenge skilled athletes.

Physical Therapy is care that aims to ease pain and help you function, move and live better. Physical Therapy at Movement Collective is true one-on-one care, designed to help you achieve your goals. Sharon understands that your pain and physical challenges are unique to you and your body. Initially she will learn about your history and what difficulties you are experiencing. Sharon will look at how you move, how much you move and assess the quality and strength of your movement. Sharon will then work with you to create a plan that focuses on your goals.

The GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® is an original and unique movement method that addresses the entire person by opening energy pathways, stimulating the nervous system, increasing range of motion, and improving strength and movement efficiency. With GYROTONIC® exercises, each movement flows into the next, allowing the joints to move through a natural range of motion without jarring or compression. These carefully crafted sequences create balance, efficiency, strength and flexibility. The GYROTONIC® Method utilizes specialized equipment to guide, assist and challenge the exerciser. The GYROKINESIS® Method is practiced on a mat and chair without equipment.

Craniosacral therapy (CST) is a gentle hands-on treatment that may provide relief from a variety of symptoms including headaches, neck pain and side effects of cancer treatment among many others. CST uses a light touch to examine membranes and movement of fluids in and around the central nervous system.

CST focuses on the gentle placement of hands to help release tension in your body’s connective tissue. This is known as fascia. Fascia is the Latin word for band. It’s a casing found throughout your body that holds your organs, glands, nerves, muscles, blood vessels, brain and spinal cord. The fascia forms a body-wide connective tissue network.