Dana’s Journey: How Pilates Eased Her Shoulder and Joint Pain

“I TEND TO CARRY ALL MY STRESS IN MY SHOULDERS.”

“When I first started The Accelerator, my biggest pain point was my shoulders. I tend to carry ALL my stress in my shoulders. I also had some knee and hip fatigue.”

“My shoulder and hip pain has definitely gotten better since I started a regular Pilates practice at Studio Evolve in Seattle.”

“I’ve become more aware of my body throughout the day, and during The Accelerator I also learned some tips and tricks to release excess tension when I catch it. The breathwork I learned with Chelsea has been very helpful outside the studio!

“And having private Pilates sessions in Seattle scheduled into my week is a big motivator. It helps me hold myself accountable to taking care of myself!”

“Beyond the physical piece, my mornings with Jill have been instrumental to finding the courage to work on my mental health.”

- Dana, Accelerator Graduate at Studio Evolve Pilates Studio


Dana spent a month researching fitness studios in our neighborhood before she first tried Studio Evolve, a leading Pilates studio in Seattle.

She knew that a regular exercise routine could help her feel better in her body and take care of her health as she gets older, but wanted to do it in a fun, inclusive environment with instructors who could help her get great results.

Dana started with The Accelerator, our month-long, high-support container that includes three private Pilates or Gyrotonic sessions a week plus breathwork and/or bodywork sessions.

One of the things Dana loved most about The Accelerator is how it helped her stay accountable to her movement goals - plus, since she always wanted to be well-rested so she’d get the most out of her sessions, it helped her stay accountable to getting good sleep!

And, the days Dana started at Studio Evolve just started EASIER.

If you’re also looking for a jump-start to a sustainable long-term exercise plan that will help you build strength, release excess tension, and ease those aches and pains as you start to get older, we invite you to check out The Accelerator.

We designed it to help you get results quickly WITHOUT burning out or pushing yourself to exhaustion…so you’ll finish the month even more motivated than you started!

Click here to learn more about The Accelerator!


We offer complimentary consultations for folks who are considering joining The Accelerator to help you decide whether it’s right for you.

On this complimentary call, you’ll have a chance to ask your questions, and we’ll get to know you and help you clarify your health and wellness goals for the next six months. If what you’re looking for aligns with what we offer in The Accelerator, we’ll invite you to join us!

If we think you’d be better served by one of our other offers, we’ll be happy to refer you to the services we think will be the best fit for you.

Click here to learn more and book your complimentary consultation!

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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