ARC Pilates is located in the Foothills of the Rocky Mountains in the beautiful Town of Cochrane, Alberta. We are just 10 minutes northwest of the Calgary city limits. ARC Pilates is a fully equipped Classical Pilates Studio that prides itself on customized individual movement experiences.
Pilates is a series of movement exercises that are designed to stretch, strengthen, challenge and balance the whole body. It brings an awareness and focus to the use of breath to enhance the body’s ability to achieve these exercises.
Joseph Pilates developed the Pilates Method in the early 1900’s. Pilates “is designed to give you suppleness, natural grace, and skill that will be unmistakably reflected in the way you walk, in the way you play, and the way you work.”
Pilates is for everyone, the Pilates Method encompasses the whole body, mind and spirit to achieve movement. Therefore, whether you want to increase your strength and flexibility, improve your posture, have more energy, move with confidence or take your fitness regime to a completely new level then Pilates is for you. At ARC Pilates, we pride ourselves on providing a movement experience with exceptional attention to movement detail while taking into consideration each client’s individual movement needs.
Pilates develops the body uniformly, corrects wrong postures, restores physical vitality, invigorates the mind and elevates the mind.
I am the Founder of ARC Pilates. I completed my Level 5 Advanced Classical Pilates Certification at the only accredited Pilates school in Canada, Embody School of Pilates in Canmore, Alberta, under the guidance of Master Pilates Educator, Bonny-Lynn Russell. This comprehensive certification included 850-hours of in-depth observation, practical and in class study of all the Pilates Apparatus including Mat, Reformer, Chair, Cadillac/Tower and Ladder Barrel. I am also a Certified Pilates Teacher through the Pilates Method Alliance. I had the privilege of attending the Pilates Made Simple workshop with Master Pilates Teacher, Benjamin Degenhardt.
I worked in private healthcare for 15 years and decided to leave my corporate job working in a spine clinic to pursue my passion for Pilates. This is where the journey to ARC Pilates began.
I have been fascinated by movement my whole life. I am active in many movement-filled activities and am passionate about being able to share my love of movement.
I am the busy mother to four children and movement is a part of our everyday life, you can often find us at the hockey rink, dance studio, or swimming pool.
As a teacher, I believe that every body leaves our sessions feeling that they have shared in my passion for Pilates in a positive and inspiring way. I believe that with each Pilates session we can all strengthen, empower and love ourselves from the inside out.
Click each package for pricing + more info.
The Movement Experience Intro is a 3 session Package for $169 (including gst). 3 private sessions that will introduce you to the Classical Pilates Method and the equipment. This is the beginning of the journey and sometimes just showing up is all it takes. All Multi Packs are valid for 90 days after the first class has been attended and will expire 90 days from this date.
The 10 Movement Pack for $750 (including gst). All Multi Packs are valid for 90 days after the first class has been attended and will expire 90 days from this date.
The 5 Movement Pack for $400 (including gst). All Multi Packs are valid for 90 days after the first class has been attended and will expire 90 days from this date.
1 Session is $85 (including gst)
ARC Pilates accepts cash, e-Transfer, cheque and credit card.
Cancellation of a scheduled session must be 24 hours prior to a scheduled class. Cancellation with less than 24 hours’ notice will be subject to the full amount of the class. Classes may be rescheduled but must be used before the end of the contract term. ARC Pilates reserves the right to make discretionary decisions in regards to cancellations.
Season for Change
When the days get warmer and longer, as Canadians we can’t help but anticipate the change of the season. It has been a long, cold winter. We are ready to give way to blue sky, sunshine and new growth (however, as I am writing this post we are expecting yet another spring snowstorm❄️☹).
It has been a busy week here at ARC Pilates, there are lots of exciting things going on behind the scenes. I have had a weekend filled with discovery and education. I also finished up my campaign on a Heart a Day for FA. As I reflect on this busy time, there is one word that comes up for me and that is LOVE. <3
