Pilates | Movement | Recovery

Pilates focuses on controlled movements to strengthen the core, enhance performance balance and enhance posture. Suitable for all fitness levels and ages—including adults, children, those recovering from illness or injury, athletes, and seniors—it emphasizes breathwork, strength, alignment, and mindful body awareness. Small group classes are available throughout the week. For a more focused experience, private sessions may be scheduled on-line, by phone, or in person. Private sessions may include a reformer, Cadillac, chair, ladder barrel. Classes and Sessions are available as a single session, 5 pack, or 10 pack. Sessions may have the capacity to move outside, with a group at a center, near a hike, in the privacy of your home with friends or party, at the studio, etc. Personalized Pilates Programs are designed, and at times coupled with a Health & Life Coach approach depending on the needs and request of the client, in order to provide a more comprehensive and fulfilling experience. Programs are approximately 3 months at which time a re-evaluation occurs to review the next steps.

Rehab Pilates is movement for people who need more than traditional Pilates. Pilates supports rehab and recovery by promoting controlled movement, core strength, and flexibility—key elements in healing from prolonged hospitalizations, post-operative care, healthy aging & balance, strength & mobility after injury or illness, or improving function and quality of life secondary to cancer or other chronic illness (POTS, dysautonomia, etc.). Its gentle, adaptive approach helps restore mobility, improve posture, and rebuild overall body confidence in a safe and mindful way. Other movement and/or mindfulness modalities may be incorporated into your practice to provide a comprehensive experience.

LifeForce Pilates offers children, adolescents, and young adults a supportive and engaging environment to build physical strength, body awareness, and mental focus. Through age-appropriate movement, Pilates helps improve posture, coordination, balance and mobility — laying a strong foundation for healthy movement patterns that support cognitive development and emotional regulation. The structured yet playful nature of these sessions fosters, confidence, discipline, and a lifelong appreciation for movement and self-care.

Weekend Youth Movement Experience “Where the Beacons Thrive” Offered on Saturdays, this unique weekend experience invites children and adolescents to explore movement through a creative blend of Pilates and artistic expression. When someone is a beacon, they act as a guiding, inspiring, or stabilizing presence for others during difficult or uncertain times. The LifeForce Beacons are Helping young minds and bodies discover their light. Designed to nurture imagination, emotional growth, and self-confidence, this class encourages each child to move freely, express themselves authentically, and connect mind and body in a joyful and supportive environment.

Dr. Vern-Gross is certified and trained in the Petit Pilates Method, an internationally recognized approach that emphasizes developmental growth, self-discovery, and emotional regulation. Sessions may take place in LifeForce Studio, Outdoors, or within an educational setting - meeting children where they tend to feel most comfortable and supported. If interested in incorporating Petit Pilates Method into your classroom for enhanced learning through movement, play, and social interaction, this Method comes highly recommended.

Please Call for further Information at (928) 919-3069