"Laura is committed to the idea that despite our aches and concerns, we can live a full and joyful life.”
- Helen Pearlstein
Happy & Healthy client
A former dancer, Southern Methodist University Graduate with a BA in Psychology, and die-hard lover of movement and problem-solving, Laura is obsessed with learning how the body works and moves as a connected system. She loves that the head bone is connected to the foot bone (no, not a typo - the head bone really IS connected to the foot bone - ask her all about it).
Laura's lifelong journey with scoliosis propelled her into a deeper relationship with her body and a genuine understanding of how the body works. She was motivated by her desire to continue living fully as she ages, despite her previous physical limitations. Now, she helps her clients do the same. Movement is life!
Laura began her career in Pilates with a certification from Romana's Pilates in 2013. From there, she taught in Pilates studios all over New York City and eventually landed at Pilates on 66. The educational, knowledge-thirsty environment at Pilates on 66 lead her to even more continuing education, first with a certification in Feet-ness, a fitness method that brings attention to your feet as a vital missing link in your total body workout.
And now, with a certification in ELDOA™, a method that makes space in your spine to ease pain and improve optimal functioning of the body. This method puts the power back into the hands of the mover with the guiding philosophy: "You are your own best (physical) therapist."
And she is on her way to earning her certification as a Soma Trainer.
With these combined learnings and a thirst for more, Laura is set on providing her clients with tools that empower them to make the changes in their bodies that they are looking for to keep moving in a life they love.
Laura is a nerd.
Seriously. She's invested her whole self into learning about the body so you can benefit from her years of interdisciplinary knowledge. And the great news? She's a nerd for life, constantly learning the latest from the most intelligent and innovative minds working in the mind-body space.
CERTIFIED PILATES INSTRUCTOR
Working with Pilates bodies since 2013
as a Romana's Certified Pilates Instructor trained on apparatus and the mat.
ELDOA™ CERTIFIED TRAINER
Putting in the work to put space in my spine and the spines of my clients.
These exercises are for anyone with back pain.
Created by Dr. Guy Voyer, DO.
TRAINED IN FASCIAL STRETCHING TECHNIQUES
Trained in Myo-fascial Stretching - a stretching technique that links the joints, muscles and the fascia to give you global mobility.
POSTURE FEET-NESS CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR
Working with clients to re-work their bodies from the ground up.
Understanding how the body is linked from the foot to the head helps you move more efficiently.
DIAPHGRAM STRENGTHENING & BREATHING TECHNIQUES.
Our nervous system has an immense affect on how we perform in everyday life and in sport. Learn breathing techniques to control your nervous sytem in order to fight fatigue and improve performance
CONTINUING EDUCATION FOCUSED ON:
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Shoulder issues
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SI joints issues
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Osteoporosis
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Athletic Training
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Scoliosis
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Movement for Golfers
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Awareness Training
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Stenosis
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Movement for Runners
Why work with Laura?
It’s just like they told us in kindergarten - we are each unique, as are our bodies. We each come from a unique background physically, professionally, mentally and emotionally - therefore, each of our bodies has its own story to tell. I don’t believe in “one size fits all” for the body, which is why I work so closely with my clients to observe how they move, understand their lifestyle, and facilitate movement that will support them in aligning and strengthening their bodies so they can live fully embodied. I offer various commitment levels so there’s something for everybody. The work we do together is:
FOCUSED
SPECIFIC
MINDFUL
CHALLENGING
STRENGTHENING
LENGTHENING
INTELLIGENT
ALWAYS POSITIVE
No, this is not the kind of work you can mindlessly do while watching TV. This work requires us to be fully present in the body to really feel and understand what’s happening and what it needs to feel its best. I'm here to be your guide into your physical self so that you can move through life joyfully.
