Mo’s Postpartum Story: Transform Your Fitness Journey with Pilates Accelerator Program

Words from Maureen, our latest Accelerator graduate

“When I started the Accelerator, I was two months postpartum. My goal was to get back into the habit of working out again, but it has been WAY more exciting and gratifying and positive than I thought it was going to be.

“In the past, working out was always about pushing past pain and discomfort.

“Going through the Accelerator, I’ve realized that the intent of an exercise practice doesn’t have to be to torture my body until it can’t take anymore.

“Endurance and stamina are not just about “how much can you take?” They’re also about “What can your body do?

“There were moments when I came in and Kimmie and Chelsea could sense that I wanted to move really fast, which is the way I used to work out in the past. They could always meet me where I was at and then help me slow down and redirect.

“There has also been a huge educational component that I wasn’t anticipating - I’ve learned so much about how to tune into the sensations and movements of my own body.

“It’s so engaging - I’m always excited to go back to the studio and try out the new things I’m learning!

“The mind-body connection I’ve found through the SPRe bodywork has been what I’ve WANTED for a long time, but I didn’t know it EXISTED. Having someone help me connect my physical self with my emotional self has made a huge difference in my life!”

-Maureen, Accelerator Graduate

When Maureen was looking to get back into working out after giving birth to her second child, she knew a gym membership wouldn’t get her to her goals.

With the responsibilities of caring for a four-year-old and a two-month-old, Maureen needed a stronger support and accountability system for her self-care practice.

So she signed up for The Accelerator.

The Accelerator is Studio Evolve’s signature four-week program for folks who are ready to invest in their self-care practice for the long term, so that they can make progress with injuries, build strength while staying adaptable, and increase the energy and vitality they bring to their work, families, and relationships.

Lots of our clients turn to The Accelerator when they’re going through a transition in their lives - like Maureen, who wanted support for her self-care practice while she was recovering from childbirth and getting ready to go back to work.

And here’s the thing: it’s not a bootcamp.

As Maureen learned, we don’t subscribe to the “no pain no gain” approach.

Instead, we empower our clients to listen and connect with their bodies as they learn new movement patterns and challenge themselves.

The results? Reduced pain, more energy, and a SUSTAINABLE exercise practice that they actually WANT TO CONTINUE.

Like Maureen, who’s continuing with weekly Pilates classes and monthly SPRe bodywork sessions.

Curious? We invite you to learn more about The Accelerator right here.

In Health,

The Studio Evolve Team

P.S. The Accelerator is a four-week program that includes one-on-one Pilates sessions, SPRe Bodywork sessions and Breathwork, and we designed it to provide you with an extremely high level of support for your self-care practice.


Click here to learn more and sign up!

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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