Why You Are In Pain

If it’s biomechanical, there’s a very good chance that Pilates can help…

We know what it feels like when…

  • The pain in your low back, knee, or neck is so intense it often feels debilitating.

  • It’s distracting you from your work and keeping you from being fully present with your loved ones.

  • You’ve navigated the healthcare bureaucracy to see this doctor and that specialist, but what they offer is ibuprofen, cortisol shots, and now they’re talking about surgery.

  • You don’t love being on pain meds all the time and you’re skeptical about surgery…but something has to change.

Being in serious pain can zap your energy and suck the joy out of your days. We’ve been there too.

Actually, that’s why we started Studio Evolve.

Because here’s the thing: A lot of chronic pain is actually caused or exacerbated by simple biomechanical misalignments.

And often, safe, functional movement that focuses on building strength, muscular intelligence, and mobility CAN HELP A LOT.

This can be true even when something shows up on an MRI that your doctor tells you is the source of your pain.

Take disk injuries, like a herniated disk: there is actually very little association between whether a herniated disk shows up on your MRI and whether you have back pain. Some people have pain, some people don’t.

And it is possible for MANY people to reduce and even completely resolve pain through Pilates and Gyrotonic.

We know because we’ve seen it with our own eyes and in our bodies!

LOTS of our clients come to us when they’ve seen ALL the specialists about their pain, and some are potentially headed towards surgery when they try Pilates.

And now we’re seeing these clients get back to doing the things they love - hiking, dancing, going for long walks, playing with their kids and grandkids, and putting energy into their work, their relationships, and their families again.

A movement practice is not a one-time solution: it takes commitment to regular practice over time. BUT, you can start to feel results quickly if you’re consistent!

Pilates and Gyrotonic are low-risk, non-invasive, and EXTREMELY affordable compared to a lifetime of increasing healthcare costs - we’d love to support you if you’re ready to give it a try!

P.S. Looking to develop a movement practice to make progress on your injuries and reduce pain?

There are two ways to get started:

  1. The Accelerator is a one-month container for folks who are looking for a high level of support, so that they can get results fast.

Clients who commit to The Accelerator often experience a seriously life-changing reduction in pain levels in just one month.

Click here for all the details and to book a consult.

  1. To try out Studio Evolve and find out whether it’s right for you, start with the 2 Private Session Intro Package.

At the end of your two sessions, your teacher will recommend a customized Pilates or Gyrotonic program that fits in your schedule and your budget and will help you reduce your pain and feel more comfortable in your body.

Martine Dedek

OWNER; SPRE® EDUCATIONAL FOUNDER, PRACTITIONER TRAINER & PRACTITIONER, SHE/HER

Martine enjoys the diverse learning opportunities studio ownership has allowed her. She began her career in the field of movement and bodies as a Pilates Instructor in 1999. Soon after her original Pilates certification, Martine pursued numerous other certifications and sought to bring her client offerings and business acumen to one place in the founding of Studio Evolve, Pilates, Gyrotonic & SPRe® Bodywork.

Along her journey, Martine partnered with Jill Ableson for the development of the SPRe® Practitioner Training Program. Together they have brought the SPRe® Training Curriculum to its current evolution as a licensed Somatic Education Training Program and WA State Vocational Training School.

Working with Martine is both grounding and expansive. She enjoys the practice of energetically, verbally and somatically attuning with and guiding clients. Her use of SPRe® Bodywork, as well as her curiosity and engagement leads to delightful moments of clarity and greater physical comfort for her clients.

Martine feels an essential component to building a strong partnership with her client is a foundation of trust, openness and curiosity. This allows for the safe and supportive exploration of whatever difficult, confusing or conflicting emotional and somatic experiences arise in the journey they take together. Ready to take the first step? Martine is currently seeing SPRe® clients online and in person and looks forward to hearing from you.

Education & Training:

Queen's University, BA Honors, Psychology & Sociology 1995

Stott Pilates Certification 2001

Yamuna Body Rolling Certification 2002

Duggan French Approach Certification 2003

Founded Studio Evolve, Pilates, Gyrotonic & Bodywork 2006

Advanced Myofascial Techniques, Til Luchau 2008-9

Anatomy Trains Workshop 2009

Advanced Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Continuing Education Certification 2010-12

Gyrotonic Expansion System Instructor Certification 2011

Co-created SPRe® Practitioner Training Curriculum with Jill Ableson 2011-2013

Qi Gong for Movement Professionals 2016

Reiki Level 1 2019

She also co-teaches the SPRe® Training Program and runs Studio Evolve. More information at sprebodywork.com.

https://www.studio-evolve.com/
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