Your body is a powerful tool of wisdom.
Through one-on-one & small group Pilates training, I show you how to cultivate whole body alignment & support, connect your breath to movement, and balance physical and emotional blockages for total mind-body wellbeing.
The first step is to arrive.
My Approach.
Specialties & Focuses:
Pilates for beginners
Pilates for back pain
Pilates for shoulder pain
Pilates for knee pain
Pilates for seniors
Pregnancy Pilates
Prenatal Pilates
Postpartum Pilates
"In 10 sessions you'll feel the difference, in 20 sessions you'll see the difference, and in 30 sessions you'll have a whole new body”
Joseph Pilates
You have a deep knowing in your body that there is more.
This program is for you if you know movement is the solution, you seek a mind-body connection & know the whole body impact of working out. You have heard that Pilates is the ultimate balance of mind & body strength.
But working out feels heavy & reminds you what you dont like about your body right now. You want to thrive in your movement routine again. You want to feel good & powerful, and need consistency to get here.
You prioritize your work outs and you’ve thrown a bunch of $$$ at classes or repetitive physical therapy that falls flat and leaves you without progress, and lacks the mindset shifts you know you need.
You are exhausted & burnt out after feeling so unfulfilled & uninspired. You keep flaring up old injuries. You are in physical & now emotional pain, and you still feel uncomfy in your body.
If this is you, you are ready for change, and you don’t want to to it alone. You crave a better understanding of Pilates, your core & posture. You have a deep knowing in your body that there is more & you want to cultivate deep self love through the gift of movement. You know that this flows up & out into all areas of your life.
Me too.
When I first discovered group fitness classes in 2010 - yoga, pilates, spin, boot camps. It was life changing, sensational, addicting. But this group class approach ended up hurting me..
I didn’t know how to decipher sensations in my body to understand what was stretch vs over stretch or when I was unknowingly throwing my back out or flaring up old sports injuries. I was never taught that my body needed something different than the student next to me, regardless of if I was capable of “doing” everything or not. I craved deeper connection & understanding.
Then when I became a group yoga & Pilates instructor, I saw how difficult it was to offer high quality education & meaning during a big group class.
All of this led me to create my one-on-one program to provide you with personalized knowledge, cues & exercises. You also get the mindset & self development work that is ever present as we move our bodies. If I do my job correctly, you won’t need me forever.
If you can relate, I am here to
✨ teach you the Pilates method & progress you through the tiered sequence that aides in Whole body mobility, strength & awareness, and ensure we meet your unique needs & goals.
✨ guide you to a transformative embodiment practice that helps you create clear vision, goals, values and a powerful self worth practice
✨ hold space for all of you.
✨ help you manage chronic pain & prevent injury through a combination of mindfulness-meditation work & physical therapies.
Hi, I’m Annie. Movement is the answer in my world.
The work that I do is embodiment work, coming fully into our bodies, through Pilates and Yoga. I truly believe that a better connection to your glutes or your breath or your injury, leads to more purpose & happiness. By nature, Pilates & Yoga are embodiment methods! In this program we add a little bit of mindfulness ✨spice✨ to engage with it in a more holistic & meaningful way.
This work isn’t about bullying ourselves into a “perfect” body or life, this is about creating consistent & sustainable changes on a daily basis so you can learn how to choose yourself first, every day, as service to ourselves and others.
Credentials
Dance & Integrative Physiology
University of Colorado, Boulder
2013
Prenatal Reformer
Postpartum Equipment
200 hr Power Yoga Teacher Training
CorePower Yoga, Grant St, Denver
2014
STOTT Pilates Training
Mat, Reformer, Cadiallac, Chair & Barrel
Body Center Studios, Seattle
2019
How does it work?
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Posture Analysis
Get an overview of your posture week over week & what you need to maintain your optimal & most comfortable posture throughout your day & in your workouts.
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One-on-One Training
50-minute 1:1 sessions that will progress you through the Pilates Method, woven with the teachings of Yoga. All in person sessions incorporate reformer, tower & mat work. All virtual sessions are recorded so you can revisit every lesson.
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Online Dashboard
self-led posture clinics & classes, self development resources & homework for you to use in between sessions.
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Support & Consistency
In addition to your weekly or biweekly sessions, you will receive regular support & check ins via email.
Both in person & virtual
I am located at Nurture, the well-care marketplace, in Denver, Colorado, where I offer reformer, tower, & mat Pilates.
In this program you will learn
What is Pilates?
Pilates is an all inclusive methodology that incorporates a whole body approach. Principles include centering, control, concentration, precision, flow, Breathing Principle, Pelvic Placement, Rib Cage Placement, Shoulder Stability & Mobility, and Head-Neck Placement.
In lessons 1 & 2 you will be introduced to the principles of Pilates. In lessons 3+, you will gain experience applying these principles on the mat in your custom progression program, and off the mat in overall postural wellness & life! When you are not in session with me, you have access to my posture clinics & classes so you can revisit these principles at anytime.
When practiced regularly, Pilates provides
✨ postural alignment & spinal decompression
✨ mobility & flexibility
✨ strength & endurance
✨ coordination & balance
✨ mental clarity & body awareness
✨ empowerment & connection to self
✨ modifications for all bodies
✨ anatomy principles that teach you the how & why
Yoga is present in every session that we have through physical asanas, mindfulness, and breath work. Depending on your unique needs, we will create a balance of Pilates & Yoga.
Shift your relationship to your Pain & Prevent Injury.
This content is woven through every session we have & is all about understanding how your mindset impacts your pain, injury & over all, how you feel in life. Whether you have remembrance of an injury or not, 20% of adults suffer from chronic pain, most common in the spine & head. Based on your unique needs, you will learn research based visualization & breath work techniques to shift your relationship to your pain so that you can better manage it and not let it control your livelihood. The result is moving with flow & ease, and not missing out on life’s experiences. I believe there may be one single cue that has the potential to unlock your body or injury, and I am skilled at postural analysis & reading bodies.
Live an Embodied Life.
I will teach you my trauma-informed approach in how to sense & interpret the sensations of your body during movement, stillness, both in session & out of session. I believe that we each have a deep knowing inside of us that needs our attention. Call it your gut, your intuition, your inner voice, whatever it is, it’s time to listen in because it is speaking to us. Embodiment builds awareness & presence, self regulation, self love & empowerment. Through meditation, awareness, & movement we learn to notice which sensations are at the forefront of our consciousness. I will also teach you the anatomy of your body & movement so you can better understand how it all works together.
Build an Energy Clearing Practice.
This is the most important content in the program and relates directly to living an embodied life. Every single person, thing, thought, & place has its own frequency & experience. I will help you understand energy, how to notice, clear & protect it. We begin by learning what our own energy feels like, and the difference between self care & self worth. Then, we create an energy clearing practice that sets clear intentions, builds sustainable rituals, and holds ourselves accountable day in day out to our self and own energy. This practice teaches you that you are worthy of whatever it is that you want, and you can have it, and by protecting & clearing your energy, you are embodying your worthiness. We become aware of what limiting beliefs are present, and how to shift the stories attached. I will also help you understand the energy around you that you most often interact with - energy of friends, family, places, things, technology - and how & when to set boundaries.
Vision, Goals, & Values Work.
I will teach you how to use your new understanding of your energy & self worth to create your embodied vision, goals & values. Then through the lens of your new vision, goals, & values, you are filled with confidence, decision & clarity. You are aligned with your deepest You. You will learn that you no longer force, push and bully yourself into what you want or need, you learn to be kind to yourself, while also holding yourself accountable. You will also receive worksheets & resources through your self development hub to revisit at anytime.
What People Are Saying
“Annie has taught me how to feel and move parts of my body that I wasn't aware of before. Time will tell, but I'm pain free and stronger than I was before I started working with her. Looking forward to a great summer of outdoor and physical activity with confidence.”
— Drew
“"Loving where my body and mind are at currently and that is solely down to Arrive and my investment.".”
— Jen
“My running has never felt so even. I can be more intentional about it & use small cues you have given me. I notice myself being more aware & being able to control my discrepancies & tightness. I used to just fall into my problems because I didn't know what was going on. I notice new muscles working that I've never used before in my life..”
— Anna
“I love that you use both informal & formal language. I’ve found a new connection between my brain & my body, the two are working in a partnership & I’m appreciating & learning that my movement has purpose”
-Jen C
“Before my first session I had never done pilates before but had done some yoga. I used to think that you needed a bunch of specific equipment to do pilates but I’ve learned that you don’t. I have always been flexible but really lacked core strength, and my new core strength has allowed be to be successful in my weight training outside of pilates. I feel really strong when going through the flow during pilates now. I can feel the positive changes in my mindset when approaching the exercises, as well as the new strength I have gained. I have always had lower back pain and through my practice with Annie, I have felt my lower back get stronger and have had less pain. Arrive has provided me with a scheduled time at the start of the week to check in with my body and mind.”
-Taylor
How much does it cost?
Please note that you get a consultation call with me before you purchase to ensure that it is a good fit. Payment plans are available and HSA cards accepted. I am committed to making this care affordable for all members of our community. Contact me to learn about sliding scale offerings for educators, students, those experiencing financial hardship, as well as BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Progression Program of 10 sessions
to be used within 4 months of start date
Pay in Full
one time payment of
$1050
Single Session
after you have used your new client offer of 2 for 1
$125
FAQs
What can I expect in our consultation call and our first session?
In our connect call, we will get clear on where you are at and where you want to be, and I will share how I can get you there and in what time line. We will connect on your intake form & complete a goals assessment. You can get a preview of me & my style.
This is not a high pressure sales call, this is a time to connect to learn more! Whether we end up choosing to work together or not, you’ll leave with clarity & tips you can implement right away.
In our first & second sessions, we will do a full movement & posture assessment and I will teach you the fundamentals of Pilates.
What happens after my 10 or 20 sessions?
Once you complete your program with me, you will have the option of continuing through single sessions or a class package.
How do I know how many sessions I need?
After our first call, I will be more clear on where you are at and where you want to be. I have worked with clients who created big results within just 5 sessions, and some who needed more time to absorb & apply the new information and this is why I give you options. Each program & progression is unique to you. For clients with chronic pain & any injury, you typically need more sessions.
Will I need any props for our sessions?
Yes (for virtual)! Props help us to create Pilates equipment at home (like a reformer!) & provides you with endless variations. Please plan to get the following props: a mat, yoga block(s), 1-3 lb weights, resistance band and Pilates ball. I can provide you with links to each of these.
What is a progression program?
Pilates is a set sequence of exercises, and this sequence is layered with modifications, variations, equiptment & levels. Pilates moves from essential to intermediate to advanced, and the tiered sequence is set up in a way that allows us to keep going & building, instead of simply getting to the end of the sequence and being capped at what you can learn. Each session will be different, as we learn and build, but you will also become familiar with the flow & recognize the order It is my job to help you achieve your goals, and I do this through progressing you from exercise to exercise, level to level. I use the Pilates method to personalize what you need for your unique body, you may be advanced in your leg work, yet still need time in working on essential spinal extension. I’m less focused about what level you are at, and I ensure that I dont force this. I care more about how you feel week over week. I build your program after a posture analysis & movement assessment in session 1 & 2.
I have chronic pain or a limiting injury. Can you help me?
Yes. I have experience working with various injuries & abilities such as full hip & knee replacements, rotator cuff tears, bursitis, TBI, vertigo, childhood trauma injuries, bulging disk and chronic postural pain. There is always 2-way communication during sessions so we can work together and ensure you feel safe.
How will this support or fit into my current routine?
Whether you have goals to build a consistent yoga or Pilates practice, lifting PRs in the gym, compete in a race, or simply just play with your kids or grandkids, this work will 100% support & enhance your whole life! I can’t wait to see how good you feel.
How does scheduling work?
I have set availability M-Th. We can book the same time, same day week over week, or you can choose different times each week. You will be responsible for booking all of your own sessions & can do so through my schedule tab. Consistency is key in our work together so my ask is that we work weekly or biweekly.
Next steps
Head to this page to schedule a time to connect & fill out a form that will help me better prepare for our connect & first session! We’ll jump on a call to chat about your needs. Choose the “Consultation Call” option. Below is a sneak peak at some of the questions I ask.
This is not a high pressure sales call, this is a time to connect to learn where you are at & where you want to be. I’ll tell you how I can help you get there and what package is best for you. If we end up choosing to work together or not, you’ll leave with clarity, inspiration & tips you can implement right away!
CHANGE HAPPENS THROUGH MOVEMENT and movement heals
it’s the flow of our movement, our breath, our minds, together.
it’s the presence we cultivate when we come back home to our bodies.
when we wake up and be,
when we show up and open,
when we begin again and arrive.