Fitness Matters
Fitness Matters - a Very Valuable Neighbor!
Leaves of Life began a collaboration with the Fitness Matters crew in late 2012 - forming an exciting cooperative wellness collective. We’ve shared numerous referrals both directions with great results.
Because we are not fitness experts, unless there is a specific need, we often advise clients to do a fitness assessment and allow this to guide the services best suited for them to build a personalized fitness program with FM.
I personally have taken Pilates trios (on reformer/Cadillac) 3 times weekly since January 2013. My Pilates instructor, Kerry Gonzalez, has several Pilates certifications, and her Bachelor of Science in Ballet with an additional focus in Kinesiology.
Since starting Pilates, I’ve noticed increased core and overall strength, improved muscle tone, posture, balance and flexibility. The classes are fun and the focus on technique and breathing help with stress management, and the many different exercises target all muscle groups.
Kerry modifies exercises to fit each client and is great at observing for proper posture, and making sure the correct muscle groups are engaged. Last month, before I left for vacation, I noticed she had shifted her focus to my legs and abs in preparation for swimwear...love her! And the other ladies in my trio make the time fly as we share laughs and stories during our workouts.
Sheila and Andrew are the muscle activation technique (MAT) pros. When massage doesn't help - or helps, but doesn’t last - there may be muscles that are dormant/inactive that create a need for other muscles to compensate, often causing chronic or recurrent pain and discomfort. By identifying inactive muscles and activating them, compensating muscles are able to relax.
I have personally worked with Sheila, and found MAT to be invaluable for keeping me balanced and pain-free as I work to strengthen and stabilize and reprogram muscle memory with Pilates.
Many Leaves of Life female patients have found relief from chronic pelvic pain, incontinence, abdominal discomfort and more through Dr. Katie Coleman’s services. Dr. Coleman is one of only 4 CAPP certified women’s health physical therapists in the state of Ohio, and she carries additional certification in dry needling, as well as strength and conditioning.
Both Dr. Coleman and Fitness Matters owner Dr. Travis Timmons are doctors of physical therapy, so a physician's referral is not required and FM does insurance billing in-house for all their PT clients.
Fitness Matters also houses a nice collection of highly educated personal trainers, a second Pilates instructor and a friendly front desk assistant. Whatever your fitness goals, we highly recommend them!
Patty
“When It Comes to Fitness, We Make It Enjoyable and Effective!”
~by fitnessmatters2us