08/20/2026
***drumroll*** Introducing our client with the most classes taken, Christine! Congratulations Christine on over 1,200 classes taken and thank you for being a part of our Pilates Shoppe community for so long. Don’t miss her Pilates story, in her words:
“I started Pilates in 2009 after suffering a herniated disc from kickboxing that required extensive rehab. When I took my first class at the Pilates Shoppe, I couldn’t even hold tabletop position without discomfort. My physical therapist told me that my herniated disc was likely related to a weak core, which surprised me because I considered myself a dedicated exerciser. But as anyone who has tried Pilates and stuck with it will tell you, there is nothing quite like Pilates for developing true core strength.
Over the past 17 years, Pilates has become so much more than a workout for me. During that time, I’ve had ten separate surgeries for various medical reasons, and each one required me to put life, and exercise, on pause, sometimes for weeks and sometimes for months. Every single time, I came back to the Pilates Shoppe. Jen and the PS instructors modified exercises throughout my recovery, helping me rebuild my strength and mobility little by little. I firmly believe Pilates, and the care I received at PS, helped me recover more quickly and return to the active life I love.
But as important as the physical benefits have been, the greatest gift of the Pilates Shoppe has been something I never expected when I walked through the doors in 2009 — FRIENDSHIP.
Other than my husband and children, there are very few people in my life whom I have seen nearly every week of my life for 17 years. The Pilates Shoppe is more than just a studio, it’s a community. We’ve watched our children grow, celebrated milestones, welcomed furry friends and said heartbreaking goodbyes to beloved ones. We’ve supported one another through some of life’s most difficult seasons. Through the loss of both my parents and my cancer journey, the PS community was there for me. And somehow this community was formed all while lying on a reformer with our feet in straps!
Now 17 years later, I still come for the challenging workout and to gain strength and mobility. I started Pilates at age 37, when my body felt a lot younger than it does today! Now my focus is on keeping this 54-year-old body strong through injuries and the changes that come with maturity. I am so grateful that PS is a studio that creates a personalized and adaptable approach to Pilates and it is one that has grown with me through every stage of life. Jen and the team challenge me when I’m strong and they help me rebuild when I’m not. I can’t imagine navigating the last two decades and the years ahead without Pilates and more importantly, the Pilates Shoppe community, being a part of my life.”
