Meet the Indepth Clinical Pilates Graduates
“I wanted to join the pilates practitioner world as a way to learn more valuable and meaningful core exercises for my patients. The old TA activation and planks weren’t really cutting it, and lacked the more interesting and dynamic piece I was hoping to provide for more motor-adept patients. What I have come away with is so much more than a core exercise program; I could not have imagined the full body involvement that pilates brings to the table... I had never expected to come away with new exercises that would change the way I treat, even in the absence of formal equipment, but I am so excited to see where I can take this new mindset to empower myself and my patients, for “movement is the medicine.”
— Mary M., Physiotherapist, Encompass Sports Therapy (SW Location), Calgary, AB
“My case study had some personally interesting results for me. For one, the amount of improvement my subject made was remarkable... She did on average 3 days a week of 10-15 mins worth of pilates plus she did on average 1 session a week with myself. Even with that limited time frame she made significant gains.”
— James R., Physiotherapist (MScP.T., BHK, CGIMS), Waso Physiotherapy, Lethbridge, AB
“Dani and Leah are amazing instructors who are passionate about using movement as the leading modality in treatment. I didn’t realize how much I didn’t know about the opportunity to use active assisted and resisted movements for facilitating functional movement patterns. As well as the ability to build a patient’s connection to their core without them bearing down and just bracing during a movement. As an avid weekend warrior and someone who has spent time working with personal trainers and strength training, I have never felt stronger than completing the Clinical Pilates course. It was amazing to see and feel the changes personally. Clinical Pilates is a movement system and because of that it is accessible to many patient populations. I look forward to opportunities to continue to use it in my practice as I move through my career.”
— Sam D., Physiotherapist, SD Physio and Pilates
“I have been loving pilates so far! I love being able to see it in a clinical setting and watching it help patients so much. I can see how great the exercises are to pull out movement themes and then use the mat repertoire as their home exercise program”
— Tamara B., RSDA Fitness, Brooks, AB
I feel as though Clinical Pilates has really opened another lens as a physio, more than what we learn in school. I think it has made my lens more holistic and I consider the whole body and its core connection versus just an individual limb or injured site. In terms of my patients, I see a huge difference in how I treat, but also in how that impacts the results my patients have. The patients I have been able to use Pilates work with have shown promising and positive results in their rehab journeys. I find it is the most amazing way to encourage people to move and create positive movement experiences with them.”
— Lindsay M., The Bridge in Millenium Place, Sherwood Park, AB
“LOVED this course! Dani and Leah are so knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the material they are teaching which makes it a lot of fun to learn. Clinical pilates is an innovative tool to add to physiotherapy practice and I am so excited to see the difference it is going to make for my patients!”
— Stephanie H., Physiotherapist (MScPT), Waso Physiotherapy, Lethbridge, AB
“I have learned so much from this project, and have also got to experience a great sense of reward through working with [my patient]... I feel very privileged to have been able to see the progress that [the patient] made [during the research project] - both in the quality of her movement and in her confidence while doing the movement. This sort of progress- in only 5 weeks- is so amazing to witness! It was interesting and impressive to see how [the patient’s] symptoms decreased in frequency/intensity. The Roland-Morris questionnaire really emphasized this- she had a 50% (5/10 x100%) improvement.
— Jada K., Physio Aid. Indepth Physio, Calgary, AB
“Dani and Leah are amazing instructors and so passionate about movement based treatment! This course taught me a new and more detailed way to observe and analyze movement. Clinical Pilates has taught me to look at movement in a more holistic whole body way rather than just addressing the injured body part. What I really love about Pilates is how inclusive it is. It doesn’t matter what your age, injury, or ability level is, Pilates has something for everybody and can be utilized to help patients achieve any goal they set. As a new physio grad, I’m grateful to have something like this in my toolkit because I believe it will help so many of my patients.”
— Chantal Fletcher (MScPT, BKin), Renew Physiotherapy, Edmonton, AB
“As a yoga instructor, I have had the privilege of guiding students through mindfulness-based movement practices for the last decade and am always looking for ways to help facilitate more proprioceptive, interoceptive, and kinesthetic awareness within my classes. With a strong focus on how your body is moving through space (e.x., what is stabilizing, what is moving, what is contracting, what is lengthening), Pilates and the ICP course have both strengthened my biomechanical understandings of movement and enhanced my confidence to guide movement practices with more attentiveness and awareness.”
— Megan Smorschok, Kinesiologist, Edmonton, AB
— Michelle B., Physiotherapist (MScPT, BHK, On Point Dry Needling Certification), Movement First Physio & Chiro, Edmonton, AB
“Taking this course with Dani and Leah was such a wonderful experience! Clinical Pilates has greatly enhanced my ability to assess patients—everyone from high level movers to older adults to those recovering from major injuries. Pilates allows me to look at the whole body and highlights movement imbalances that are extremely hard to pick up on a traditional physio assessment. I have always believed that movement is the key to recovery, and using pilates allows me to meet a patient where they’re at and increase the difficulty as they get stronger. I love watching patients learn to be more connected with their bodies, and pilates allows me to keep exercises challenging and engaging. Clinical pilates has truly made me a better and more confident practitioner!”
— Nancy Rutherford, Physiotherapist, Indepth Physio, Calgary, AB
“I thoroughly enjoyed this course! It was a great addition for both my personal Pilates practice as well as my teaching. It has provided me with a greater repertoire of exercises and tools to challenge clients and help them reach their goals in new and exciting ways. The course further increased my appreciation for the previous beginner/intermediate course, as it highlighted the importance of going back to the basics to ensure continued growth and success through one's Pilates journey. Dani and Leah are very knowledgeable about the material presented in the course and they do a great job of ensuring a well rounded understanding of each exercise is instilled in each student. Overall I highly recommend taking this course for anyone wanting to broaden their knowledge and passion for Pilates!”
— Avery P., Clinical Pilates Instructor and Kinesiologist (BKin)., Indepth Physio, Calgary, AB
“The ICP Advanced course was a true physical and mental challenge. I thoroughly enjoyed getting the physical demand and challenging my body in new and creative ways. It’s also been fantastic to integrate into my practice to have new and exciting ways to challenge my clients, and show them where things can go in the Pilates world. As always, Dani and Leah did a fantastic job coordinating and teaching the course. It’s always a pleasure to continue to learn and grow with them. They are both full of energy, and make the experience a very positive and fun one, while at the same time teaching you so much! Highly recommend for anyone looking for ways to spice it up on the springs!”
— Lindsay M., The Bridge in Millenium Place, Sherwood Park, AB
“It’s been an eye opening experience applying Indepth Physios framework of Clinical Pilates assessment principles and their subsequent rehab approach... I’ve learnt through Dani’s training that although the more classical pilates repertoire can appear to be intimidating for the rehab clientele we work with, when cued appropriately and if the programming flows according to your assessment findings, then I think most patients and therapists will be surprised at what the body is capable of performing.”
— Maddy Collins, Physiotherapist, Cochrane Sport Physiotherapy, Cochrane, AB