Testimonials "I am 63 years old, and I’ve always hated to exercise. I am amazed to say that I LOVE Pilates with Paula! She is very sensitive to all my physical (and, okay I admit it, maybe a few mental) issues. When I leave Pilates, I always feel great. It’s like having a massage — only better." "For me, there is no better way to exercise than with a personal trainer. Paula's new Pilates Studio has the best STOTT equipment in the DeKalb/Sycamore area. I've been working out with Paula for a year. Having tried every type of exercise known to mankind, I was a bit skeptical when she told me that I would see a difference in my body after ten Pilates workout sessions using the STOTT reformer. Paula was correct! I've got my waistline back and have lost that nasty back fat. I feel stronger and my posture is rebalanced." "I was looking for something else in addition to my normal workout routine…I felt my ordinary workout at the gym wasn’t enough. I started pilates with Paula a year ago. A month into it, I felt great and received many compliments on my shape and posture. I soon found out I was pregnant, with my doctor’s permission, I continued my modified pilates workouts until the day before my planned c-section. This was my 3rd pregnancy and c-section and I would have to say this was the easiest pregnancy and recovery I ever had! I dropped my weight and gained my “pre-pregnancy” shape at 8 weeks post pregnancy!" "Two years ago I came out of my sixth surgery in a years time and found myself weak with an abundance of abdominal fat. I had always wanted to take Pilates but didn't want to drive far to do so. I found Paula and started slowly rebuilding my body. In one month I noticed my stomach, legs and back side shrinking, but more importantly I felt strong! I have been with Paula for those two years and Pilates is a way of life for me now. I have tremendous energy and more self-confidence then ever. I am truly grateful for Paula and her intuitive instruction and guidance and look forward to doing Pilates with her into my 90's!" "I have been studying STOTT Pilates with Paula for around 1-1/2 years. It has been a rewarding experience for me in many ways. Because Paula did a postural analysis of my body, she was able to focus not only on my whole body but could observe and help me correct of those "trouble" areas. As Paula and I have progressed through the training, I find that my abdominals are stronger; I feel taller probably because I have better posture; my muscles look toned but not bulky; and I am finally starting to learn how all the body parts work together to make a pleasing whole. I feel that I am at just the beginning of an exciting journey into learning about myself.
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