Stop Switching It On: Rethinking How We Cue the Abdominals and Pelvic Floor By Katie Crane, The Pilates Professional There's a phrase you'll hear in almost every Pilates class, gym floor, and physio room: "switch on your abs." "Engage your core." "Switch on your pelvic floor." It's said so often it [...]
Fibromyalgia doesn’t always arrive slowly. For some people, it comes on suddenly — after an illness, a stressful period, or even a physical event. One moment you feel like yourself. The next, your body feels unfamiliar, unpredictable, and overwhelming. For many, the experience is deeply confronting. You may feel: Constant aches [...]
Fibromyalgia is often invisible to the outside world, yet for those living with it, the experience can be overwhelming. Many people describe a deep, aching pain throughout the body. Joints feel stiff. Muscles feel heavy. Fatigue can be constant. Some days it can feel impossible to get out of bed. For [...]
Fibromyalgia is one of the most misunderstood conditions in modern healthcare. For years, people suffering with widespread pain were told their blood tests were normal. Their scans were clear. Nothing “structural” could be found. And yet the pain was very real. If you live with fibromyalgia, you know this truth intimately. [...]
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, [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
In the serene space of The Pilates Lounge, surrounded by like-minded enthusiasts, I've come to realize that Pilates isn't just about the physical exertion or the pursuit of the perfect posture; at the heart of this mindful movement lies a silent amplifier of strength, grace, and serenity—the principle of breath. Join [...]