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Preparing for Your First Infrared Sauna and Cold Plunge Session at Encore Pilates Studio

2025-05-09T18:29:07+09:306:29 pm|Healing, health hacks, Infrared sauna|

Preparing for Your First Infrared Sauna and Cold Plunge Session at Encore Pilates Studio We’re delighted to introduce you to the transformative benefits of infrared sauna and cold plunge sessions. Contrast therapy is a powerful practice for detoxification, recovery, and overall wellbeing, and we’re committed to making your experience safe, personalised, [...]

Infrared Saunas and the Menstrual Cycle: A Women-Centred Guide to Optimal Wellbeing

2025-05-04T12:14:01+09:306:18 pm|Healing, health hacks, Infrared sauna, Self Care, Your Body|

At Encore Pilates and Wellness studio, we are deeply committed to understanding and celebrating the unique needs of women’s bodies. Our founder, Katie, has studied under Dr. Stephanie Estima, a distinguished chiropractor and author of The Betty Body, who specialises in women’s hormonal health and cycle syncing. [...]

The Power of Grounding: Why Your Cold Plunge Tub Matters More Than You Think

2025-04-29T16:59:41+09:304:59 pm|Healing, health hacks, Pain management, rehabilitation, Self Care, Uncategorized, Your Body|

At Encore Pilates and Wellness, we don't just follow trends — we research, we question, we seek truth. As we open the doors to our brand new Infrared Saunas and Cold Plunge Sanctuary, I want to share something with you that most places won't: Not all cold plunges are created equal [...]

Cold Plunges & Menopause: A Brave New Approach to Women’s Health

2025-04-22T18:03:52+09:306:01 pm|Healing, health hacks, Pain management, rehabilitation, Self Care, Your Body|

Let’s talk straight ladies. Menopause isn’t a disease. It’s not something to “get through” while gritting your teeth. It’s a rite of passage, a time of radical recalibration, and—when supported well—it can be one of the most powerful phases of your life... and, not only that, the path to menopause can [...]

How Infrared Saunas Transformed My Health & Why You’ll Love Them Too

2025-01-31T20:34:45+09:308:34 pm|Balance, Exercise, Healing, health hacks, Infrared sauna|

How Infrared Saunas Transformed My Health & Why You’ll Love Them Too By Katie Crane, The Pilates Professional At 48, navigating perimenopause has been a journey—one filled with highs, lows, and unexpected changes. As a Pilates instructor and lifelong advocate for movement, I’ve always believed in the power of exercise to [...]

Can tight neck muscles affect vagus nerve?

2023-08-18T04:49:41+09:308:38 am|Healing, Pain management, Pilates|

What the neck! The sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle, located in the cervical region, plays a crucial role in neck mobility and posture. Tightness in this muscle is a common issue among women in peri-menopause and menopause, primarily due to hormonal fluctuations and age-related stiffness. This can potentially impact the function of the [...]

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