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Want a healthier you in 2022? Let’s talk about Optimal Lifestyle

Determined to be a Healthier You in 2022? Let’s Talk Optimal Lifestyle Are you feeling your best? Would you like to? I’m excited to share that my Optimal Lifestyle Consulting practice has intrigued longtime Pilates clients and new Wellness clients alike. The following FAQs address a number of the more often asked questions about several…

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A rare spirit: Celebrating Lynne Dusenberry

When Lynne Dusenberry began Pilates at Body Fundamentals in August 2004, neither of us realized that 17 years later we’d still be practicing and laughing together every week (until COVID19 prevented it). A disciplined, dedicated Pilates enthusiast, she continues her multiple Privates and semi-privates today. Lynne and I bonded immediately over our love of dance,…

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Feeling Down & Anxious? Try These 3 Mindful Living Rituals

Feeling Down & Anxious? Try These 3 Mindful Living Rituals Are you feeling anxious, frustrated, or overwhelmed? There’s no surprise if you are. The craziness of 2020 has our feelings topsy turvy along with our bodies. Time for more Mindful living. Please, take comfort in knowing that you’re not alone in your frustration. Luckily, we’re…

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Celebrating 19-Year Pilates Client & Friend Carla Keegan

This past March 14th was Carla’s 19th year as a Pilates client. Please join me in congratulating her. For nearly two decades, she’s been a steadfast Pilates student, both in privates and semi-privates. Additionally, for 15+ years, Carla attended our Advanced Matwork class, mastering it with precision, strength, and grace. She’s also been generous with…

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Digestion & Nutrition for Wellness & Healthy Living

Digestion & Nutrition for Wellness & Healthy Living As part of the Lifestyle Consulting that I do clients learn individualized tools for healing, vitality and ongoing wellness. Part of that is digestion – because you’ll want to learn how to develop a strong digestive system and optimize your digestion to support a healthy body and…

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Precautionary Measures & Wellness Tips during COVID-19

Precautionary Measures & Wellness Tips during COVID-19 To protect the health and wellness of clients and their families, the studio is temporarily closed. In case you missed the eblast I sent this weekend following the declaration of a state of Emergency in Pima County, as of Wednesday, March 25th, through Monday, May 11th we’ll be…

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Perfectionism- a path to paralysis

“The thing that is really hard, and really amazing, is giving up being perfect and beginning the work of becoming yourself.”  – Anna Quinlen   I spent  most of my life focused on Beauty, Health and “Success”, I fell into the trap that “at some moment in the future, everything would be better,” even, “Perfect.” My…

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