I teach Pilates, Indian Club Swinging and Functional Conditioning.
In my private practice, I typically work with clients looking for a safe way to gain strength, balance and alignment. Clients gravitate towards my teaching who are at the end of an injury and looking to bridge the gap from physical therapy to weekly workouts. But I welcome working with clients looking for a good, solid fitness practice. My weekly classes at Trinity Commons are a rewarding way to share the work with all levels in a community setting and I always love seeing both new and familiar faces! Through my Indian Club Swinging workshops, I value to connection to movement professionals, teaching them new skills to add to their toolbox.
Bio:
I began teaching in 1994 and founded Sage Fitness® a few years later. I was certified in the Pilates Technique (equipment and mat) under Romana Krysanowska in 1993 and am NCPT (Pilates Method Alliance) certified. My teaching is largely informed by my time studying Pilates with Deborah Lessen and anatomy coursework with Irene Dowd.
In 2013 I began my Indian Club Swinging journey. I developed Complete Clubs, a contemporary and full body approach using classic Indian Club Swinging with a Pilates philosophy of full body movement, alignment and breathe. I incorporate club swinging into my private practice and also present Complete Clubs course work, teaching both Pilates instructors and exercise enthusiasts ways to add Indian Club Swinging into their repertoire.
I hold a BFA in dance/performance from Florida State University, attended the University of Michigan and am a graduate of the Fiorello H. LaGuardia H.S. of the Performing Arts in NYC. As a young dancer my formative training was at the Joffrey Ballet School and The Martha Graham School. I feel very fortunate to have been immersed in such a unique pre-professional dance training experience and attribute my teaching, eye for alignment and ability to progress my students with careful, consistent growth to my dance training.
Pilates
Combining eastern and western forms of conditioning including gymnastics, boxing and yoga, Pilates is a whole body exercise system utilizing both spring resistance equipment as well a floor exercises. Pressing or pulling the springs of the Pilates equipment creates resistance and engagement of directed muscles groups. Depending on the placement of the body in relationship to springs, the force and apparatus use change function. The equipment either creates a resistance to work against, or assists in body motions to aid and increase flexibility and ranges of motion. Hence, Pilates strengthens and lengthens. The Pilates system focuses on alignment while working out the whole body. Asymmetries and muscular imbalances are addressed to create a complete and centering workout. Pilates is very helpful for stabilizing spine and pelvic imbalances and finding "center".
Indian Club Swinging
Created by Pamela Warshay, Complete Clubs® is a full body workout utilizing Indian Club Swinging. Pamela has developed a modern workout through updating swinging patterns and sequencing while adding a lower body component to the exercises. Complete Clubs® optimizes upper body strength, length and range of motion. It’s an effective and safe workout that gets your arms and back stronger while improving trunk stabilization and alignment. Complete Clubs is a non impact cardiovascular workout.
Indian Club Swinging has applications for everyone, whether you’re overcoming a shoulder injury, a parent needing more strength to hold and carry your growing child or an avid rock climber! The workout helps with wrist and hand issues like carpal tunnel syndrome to sporting goals such as improving your swim stroke or finessing your golf or tennis game.
Scoliosis Protocols
The Scoliosis protocols are based on contemporary principles to first de-rotate then lengthen to bring the body toward mid-line. After that, we can strengthen. Using propping and the support of equipment, these sessions follow Schroth Therapy teachings, with the foundation being Pilates. Home programs are developed to practice the work on days when not in the studio, as a daily practice is key to managing scoliosis.