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Pilates for Fragile Backs

Recovering strength after surgery, injury, or other back problems.

Discover safe and effective exercises for chronic pre- and post-surgical back pain!

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Andra Fischgrund StantonAndra Fischgrund Stanton, LICSW

Andra F. Stanton, an independent, licensed psychiatric social worker has been practicing individual and marital psychotherapy for twenty-five years, most recently at University of Massachusetts-Memorial Hospital. Over the years she has been especially sensitive to clients with chronic illness as she herself has been coping with scoliosis and back pain since the age of 11.

When she is not providing psychotherapy, Andra is an art lover and the author of a book about an indigenous weaving community in Oaxaca, Mexico, as well as several articles on Mexican crafts. Currently she writes from her home in Concord Massachusetts.

andystanton@pilatesforfragilebacks.com

Ruth Hiatt-CoblentzRuth Hiatt-Coblentz, B.A., Certified Power Pilates Trainer & Consultant

Nationally certified through the Power Pilates Method in New York City, Ruth Hiatt-Coblentz has earned advanced certification in Pilates mat, Reformer, Cadillac and Wunda Chair instruction. She has received the Certified Pilates Teacher designation. Ruth has a degree in History and Near Eastern Studies from Clark University. In her private studio, THINK PILATES in Massachusetts she finds particular satisfaction helping those with fragile spines, having had three spinal surgeries of her own.

Ruth is currently accepting new clients for her Pilates for Parkinson's classes. Please inquire if interested.

ruthcoblentz@pilatesforfragilebacks.com

New Book by the Authors Coming Soon

Pilates for Parkinson’s Disease

The importance of physical therapy and improved conditioning of patients with Parkinson’s disease cannot be over-emphasized. Exercise won’t cure or halt the progression of the disease, but a consistent exercise program, with appropriate medical oversight, has been shown to delay the progression of physical disability associated with PD.

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