Pilates4Good - Back4Good - Franklin Method®

Joseph Pilates, (1880-1967) as a sickly child, reacted obstinately against doctor's forecasts of him living a short and unhealthy life.

He dedicated himself to a lifelong quest for a healthy strong body and mind, this culminated in his creation of the Contrology method of exercise, only after his death was it called the Pilates method.

The Pilates method continues today, and in The Body Control method of Pilates, we are trained to teach with modifications for beginners, breaking down the exercises to make them easier for the average person to understand and execute.

We also adapt the exercises for people who have special requirements, such as injuries, pregnancy, Osteoporosis, etc.

… is taught by Deanna Wisbey, who, following a previous career in Art and Fitness discovered Pilates after an injury.

Recognising the immediate benefits to her posture and strength, as well as enjoying the artistry of the method, led her to train with Body Control Pilates in mat and machine work.

She continues to study with, and be inspired by, many leading body Pilates teachers, including some "senior" teachers taught by Pilates himself.

Deanna has been teaching in East Finchley since 2000, and has taken many referrals from Physiotherapists and Osteopaths, as well as working with a wide variety of clients such as sports people, actors, builders, musicians, dentists, and taxi drivers, to name but a few!

A series of movements, at first seemingly simple, but that continuously develop to challenge the person who performs them.

The aim of the movements is to use every muscle and joint in the body, in every position, in this way the spine becomes lengthened and strengthened, (by use of the abdominals), joints move through their full range, so become less stiff, and painful, the whole body becomes more supple and toned.

Learning concentration and breathing skills help in achieving these results. You'll get to know your body, and you'll be amazed at how fascinating this Pilates workout process becomes.

Deanna has taught clients from age range 10 to 85 years, and the method still helps, regardless of age.