Private Pilates In Juno Beach FL
One-on-One or Duo Instruction
Expert Instructors & Physical Therapists
Polestar® Affiliated Center
Private Pilates on Equipment
Pilates
Our instructors are Polestar Pilates® Trained and certified. Classes are designed for all fitness levels, including those who have injuries.
Benefits of Pilates:
- Lengthens/Aligns the Spine
- Improves Pelvic Stability
- Strengthens Muscles
- Relieves Pain and Tension
- Enhance Performance
- Targets Peak Performance
- Creates a Healthy Mindset
- Promotes Detoxification and Boosts Immunity
- Rehabilitates Sports Injuries
FAQs
Pilates can be very effective in relieving back pain because it strengthens deep muscles that stabilize your spine, helps distribute forces along the entire spine and improves your posture and your body mechanics.
We teach a more contemporary type of Pilates that has some modifications based on the latest research in strengthening principles and rehabilitation. This is a Polestar-affiliated facility, and we are also a host studio for Polestar Pilates Education.
Polestar Pilates was founded over 30 years ago by a physical therapist, Brent Anderson, PT, PhD, OCS, NCPT. Polestar Pilates is based on rehabilitation and movement science.
Yes. Clients have seen an increase in bone density with a Pilates program because Pilates increases muscle mass within a safe range of motion. For osteoporosis, we will avoid spine flexion exercises. Strengthening is very important for spine health and the resistance provided by the springs in the equipment is essential. There are also many weight-bearing exercises that will be included in your program.
Yes. Pilates is very effective for improving the strength of your spine and avoiding progression in your curves. It promotes the elongation of your spine, strengthens your spine stabilizers, expands your ribcage in the right places, and improves your posture. Some precautions to consider are avoiding spine flexion exercises in the upper back (thoracic spine), and end ranges of side bending or rotation. There are many Pilates exercises that are beneficial for clients with scoliosis and many report a significant improvement in their quality of life.
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Our Instructors
Roxy Molina-Lopez, MSTP, NCPT
Roxana is the owner of TheraHands Physical Therapy in Miami, FL, and co-owner of Myofascial Healing Center and Pilates in Juno Beach, FL, along with her partner, Rachel O’Neill.
Inspired to go into healthcare by her grandparents, Roxana has dedicated her life to her passion. She truly enjoys helping others find their balance in whole body healthcare, using physical therapy, Myofascial Release and Rehabilitative Pilates. She believes that by educating her patients, they have the greatest opportunity to heal. Her grandfather was a prominent podiatrist in Cuba and her grandmother regularly attended those in need at her church in Havana. This dedication to helping others is an intrinsic part of Roxana’s life.
Born in Cuba, Roxana immigrated to South Florida in 1982. As a teenager, she volunteered over 3,000 hours at several physical therapy clinics at local hospitals. She received her Master’s in Physical Therapy from Florida International University in Miami, FL, nearly two decades ago. Since then, she has specialized in concierge orthopedic and geriatric physical therapy and wellness through her Miami based company, Therahands.
Roxana’s extensive training in Rehabilitative Pilates and the John F. Barnes Approach to Myofascial Release gives her patients a unique healing experience. She is certified in Pilates Rehabilitation from Polestar®, as well as the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA). For several years, she taught at Polestar® in South Miami and she is an active mentor for Polestar® education. As a practitioner, Roxana goes above and beyond to educate, heal, and guide her patients and clients to attain and surpass their goals so that they can live a life of maximum potential, free from pain and dysfunction.
Roxy Molina-Lopez, MSPT, NCPT
Maria Risolia
Maria, a Miami native, was introduced to Pilates while in the dance program of the University of Florida 17 years ago. She loves movement and has been dancing since the age of 5. Maria studied the Russian Ballet Vaganova method with Maestro Vladimir Issaev and has performed with many local dance companies which include Arts Ballet Theater of Florida, Momentum Dance Company, Dance Now and Isadora Dance Ensemble.
Her dancing skills have taken her to Ecuador for the Festival de La Mujeres and Madrid, Spain to dance for TV Station Antenna 3 where she danced with Latin artists such as Celina Cruz, Tito Puente, Luis Enrique and Oscar De Leon. Maria attended New World School of Arts and received her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from the University of Florida. While in college she was exposed to many different styles of dance. In addition, as part of the dance curriculum she was required to take Pilates, Anatomy, Kinesiology, Laban Movement Analysis and Dance Injury Prevention.
She enjoys studying the human body and how it functions and was inspired to take additional Anatomy Physiology I & II and Physics courses.
Maria has been a certified POLESTAR Pilates Practitioner since 2003. She has been trained on all apparatus to teach individuals and group classes. She also holds certification in Mat Pilates through the Physical Mind and has completed advanced training in Women’s Health, Pilates for the Spine and Pilates for Pelvic Power.
In addition, Maria works with clients of all ages including athletes, dancers, models, Cirque du Soleil performers, singers and alongside Physical Therapists in rehabilitation settings. She has been the Dance Director of Miami Shores Community Center for 13 years and has been teaching dance for 25 years to young children.
For the last 4 years she has taught Pilates during a Summer Russian Ballet Intensive. Maria continues to further her knowledge in movement and Pilates by taking workshops and attending conferences. Her passion and intention is to see her clients reach their full potential health.
Maria Risolia
Marianne Storath
Marianne is passionate about sharing her love of fitness and health and teach with an authentic and fun approach. She been teaching fitness for over 15 years and is extremely dedicated to creating a nurturing and safe environment for students to support inward focus and exploration of the body, mind and spirit for participants of all levels.
She has taught at many fitness center’s, country clubs and schools. Her experience with teaching and private training has led her to become an ACE Certified Health Coach and Behavior Change Specialist.
She also holds certifications as an ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, as well as a 200 E-RYT Yoga instructor. She is currently finishing her 500 hour Pilates Certification with Polestar Pilates.
A fun fact about Marianne is she pursued an acting career and was in many productions including Grease and Chicago, you can also catch her in an episode of HBO’s Sex in the City.
Marianne Storath
- Are Physical Therapists, Movement Specialists & Professional Dancers
- Have a deep understanding of each exercise
- Will ensure your safety with their extensive knowledge of the body
- Have extensive certifications
