FAQs
What is a health coach?
A Health Coach is a supportive mentor and wellness authority who helps others feel their best through individualized food and lifestyle changes that meet their unique needs and health goals.
What is Pilates?
Pilates is a low-impact form of exercise that uses specialized equipment (Reformer, Cadillac, Ladder Barrel, etc) to strengthen, lengthen and tone the body while improving postural alignment and flexibility. The Pilates Method focuses on 6 guiding principles:
Breath
Concentration
Centring
Control
Precision
Flow
What does a health coach do?
Health Coaches can work with clients one-on-one or in group settings, or alongside other healthcare professionals such as medical doctors, chiropractors, therapists, and nurses. Health Coaches play a pivotal role in the greater healthcare team, filling the void that is often left by doctors who don’t necessarily have time to provide nutrition and coaching guidance
Who created Pilates?
Joseph Pilates, a German immigrant, is the founder of both mat and Reformer Pilates. Originally called “Contrology”, Pilates and his wife Clara opened the first studio in New York City in 1926, which was very popular with celebrities and dancers.
Is a health coach a Registered Dietician (RD)?
Health Coaches do not diagnose, nor do they treat. Health Coaches can be part of a larger healthcare team in which they are one part of a client’s health journey, providing a safe space for the client to explore their options on how to improve their own health. A Registered Dietician is a food and nutrition expert who is licensed to provide dietary recommendations for their clients based on the client’s medical and individual needs.
What should I wear to my Pilates sessions?
You’ll want to wear comfortable, yet form-fitting athletic wear. This way, your instructor can see your form and alignment, and your clothes won’t get caught in the springs. Grip socks are recommended for safety, but any socks will do.