About Pilates

Pilates is not, as NCIS character Special Agent Tony DiNozzo proclaims, "expensive stretching", nor does it have much in common with yoga. Pilates is a real, full-body workout that is challenging, centering, and calming all at once. No matter what your fitness level is, Pilates will make you sweat as you move from one exercise to the next at a fluid pace doing exercises that are adapted to suit your body. Pilates preaches precise movements that are cued and corrected to the same degree as classical dance forms, yet are dynamic and fun to move through. Challenge yourself with a new way thinking for your body!

Contrology, the original name for this form of exercise, was originally developed by Joseph Pilates during World War II where he used his idea of a "mind over matter" type of fitness regime to rehabilitate injured soldiers. The method works to improve muscle tone, strength and flexibility without adding bulk.

Pilates will help:

- build long, lean muscles
- correct alignment issues in the spine
- improve range of motion
- develop stronger abdominal muscles
- stabilise the spine
- prevent and rehabilitate injury
- improve proprioceptive awareness
- improve sporting abilities

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About Advantage for Actors

A working actor needs a working body. An actor gets work based on his or her ability to use the body to its fullest potential.
Actors from across the spectrum are learning about Pilates. More than any other type of exercise, Pilates benefits the actor in terms of personal and career development. The Pilates Advantage for Actors is a customised program specifically designed for the actor from Pilates Core.

Click here for a PDF brochure with more information.

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About Me

Emma Cunningham is a STOTT PILATES® Certified Instructor. Her classes are motivating and informational as she leads clients through high-powered intense Pilates workouts. She has worked with everyone from international tennis champions to fitness professionals to post-rehab patients. Emma uses her past background in both theatre and flying trapeze to enhance her workouts, creating a multi-dimensional program that is safe, effective, intelligent, and fun.

 

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Client Testimonials

“It was a privilege to be taught by someone who not only had an incredible enthusiasm for the program but a deep knowledge of the human body, the rehabilitative aspects of Pilates and a great love of Pilates itself.”
-- Pat Onyskiw, Principal

“Together, Pilates and Emma Cunningham changed my life… When I first started Pilates I was really worried about injuring myself again but Emma was so attentive and educated regarding the different physiological concerns I had… I am stronger than I have been in years and have been told that I look better than I did 10 years ago.”
-- Lisa Lewis, Director of Strategic Planning

“I am impressed with her commitment, focus, expertise and energy.  I immediately felt comfortable with her and her approach which is essential in one-on-one instruction.  Emma takes me through an intense workout that focuses both on my “problem areas” as well as exercises that will improve my performance for the sports I participate in. In a very short time I can already see and feel a difference.  My Pilates workouts with Emma are always something I look forward to and enjoy, and I feel truly fortunate that I am able to train with her.”
-- Janet Craig, Vice President of Investor Relations

“Emma’s attention to detail and understanding of body mechanics is amazing and she knows just how to communicate the exercises simply and clearly while she keeps you moving. She cuts right to the chase with her extraordinary eye yet never loses sight of the importance of giving an enjoyable, flowing workout. I can’t praise her enough. I consider private Pilates sessions to be an essential workout for anyone – and Emma has shown me just why that is – the results have been incredible!”
-- Dahlia Steinberg, Vinyasa Yoga Certified Instructor