At Chrysalis you will find and upbeat encouraging atmosphere where you will learn new ways of experiencing your body while improving balance, muscle tone and strength. Employing a fusion of classic Pilates, yoga and Gyrotonic® principles, we will craft a series of exercises designed especially for you and your body. You will feel better, look better and if you give it a chance, it will enrich your life.
Because the principles we teach are designed to improve the way you use your body, they benefit everyone regardless of age or physical condition. Imagine what life would be like without those nagging aches, pains and muscle stiffness. Many people find they are able to enjoy activities such as skiing and hiking they thought they would never be able to do again.
By working through limiting physical and mental restrictions, those who already participate in sports or dance are able to take their performance to higher levels.
Our programs help you regain range of motion, strength and balance. Over the years we have helped a number of people come back from injuries as well as manage chronic back, hip and knee pain, herniated discs, rehab following hip replacements and with other conditions.
Athletes and dancers, from top professionals to “weekend warriors” have discovered the benefits of Pilates, yoga and Gyrotonic® exercise. Core exercise is now a key element of training and conditioning regimens all over the world.
Golfer Tiger Woods, Olympic medalist Dara Torres, tennis greats Roger Federer and Venus Williams as well as NBA super-star Jason Kidd are just a few of the many professionals who use Pilates, yoga and other core exercise to improve their game and avoid injury.
Many figure skaters, skiers and bicyclists as well as professional dancers include Pilates as part of their regular training routine.
As the mother of twins Chrysalis founder, Sharon Hildebrand, understands the needs of both expectant and new mothers. Treating your body well during pregnancy is important both for you and your baby. Your abdominal and pelvic floor muscles can be strengthened safely and the level of exercise constantly modified to suit your changing body. After baby, we can help you get your body back.
Our programs are the perfect antitdote for the stiffness of the neck and shoulders that comes with days spent in front of a computer screen. We can help you avoid repetitive stress injuries, while improving your posture and getting you in better physical shape. In just one or two hours a week you can improve your life both at and away from work.
