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"As an active woman 68 years young, being somewhat sidelined by spinal stenosis and two recent total knee replacements as well as arthritis in my hands, hip and shoulder, I sought a means of getting back on my feet in the safest, most effective manner open to me. Center Strength and Pilates accomplished exactly that for me. My increased body flexibility and strengthened muscles have been a joy for me. Not once have I had a flare up of the stenosis since learning to properly carry myself. I am becoming limber enough to satisfy my demanding nature. Massage for arthritis of my hands was an unanticipated plus… beneficial beyond any hope or expectation. My legs now flex beautifully and permit me to walk as long as I choose and to rise from a sitting position I am thoroughly addicted to Pilates. The extraordinary skill, knowledge, patience and concern for my comfort and well being exhibited by the staff at Center Strength has given me renewed belief in the adage that one is only as old… or young…as they feel. The life-enhancing skills imbued by this particular means of body strengthening and flexibility has made Pilates invaluable to my “young” way of life” Helen J. Ginsburg
		When I came to Center Strength, I was having trouble with my balance, especially on steps. I often had back pain, and felt weak. I tried other forms of exercise, but they often led to pain or discomfort. I am happy to say that I feel stronger, more stable and more comfortable after a few months of Pilates training. And I have enjoyed working with the instructors at Center Strength. Keith Hammond Psychologist-retired
				Pilates is the Best Thing I’ve done for myself in a decade. Barbara Breslin
			When I started working with Jennifer, I was 58 years old, unable to fit into the last two sizes of clothes I had bought and going downhill. I was so stiff I had difficulty standing up after a one-hour lunch. I have osteoarthritis in my knees and could not walk for any length of time. My quality of life was disappearing quickly and I felt scared. I had been working with a personal trainer two days a week for at least two years using an exercise ball but had not found much gain in strength or flexibility over that time. In fact, my exercising often aggravated my stiffness and pain. I did not look forward to my future. Boy, has my life changed since I started Pilates! Forgive my over-enthusiasm, but in two months of twice-a-week sessions on the reformer, I have experienced the following: I have lost 41/2” in my hips ***I have lost 21/2” in my waist I stand straighter *** I walk longer without pain I feel wonderful after a workout *** I actually feel cravings for the stretching I experience during my workouts and can’t wait for the next session. I breathe more deeply I FEEL STRONG from my center and I love it! This is the best program I have ever done and I intend to continue it for the rest of my (growing stronger) life. Thank you, Jennifer! Betty Kirin Artist, Owner of the Painting studio