Even before I started teaching group fitness, I always enjoyed lifting weights (and seeing/feelingall those benefits!). But when I discovered Pilates, I feel in love with how it made me feel and how well it complemented my routine. It was the missing piece I didn't even know I needed…

Some days I get home and realize I’ve been “on” the entire day—working, responding to emails with clients, squeezing in texts to friends, managing the logistics of life with kids. By the end of it, I feel like I’m buzzing… but not in a good way. More like wired, overstimulated, and completely exhausted…

I found myself noticing a shift—not just in the season, but in my own energy. As much as I love the quiet, cozy, foggy days of winter (no one loves a lazy day of reading or watching tv more than me), something about the return of sunshine brings a different kind of aliveness. It felt playful and light.

It made me want to be out in the world. Moving, exploring, playing.

I am a last-minute holiday shopper. Last week, as I was making a list of gifts to buy, I accidentally typed “Holiday Pressures” instead of “Holiday Presents.” Honestly, that slip says it all. For many of us, this season can stir up a wide range of feelings…

We’ve all heard the airplane metaphor: you have to put on your own oxygen mask before helping others with theirs. As someone who frequently shares this concept with clients, friends, and family, last month I realized I had been ignoring my own advice. I hit full burnout mode. It’s humbling to sit across from clients talking about self-care when I had clearly neglected my own…