Build upon my strengths

I highly recommend Caitlin. I started seeing her 10+ years ago to increase my strength and improve my posture. Unfortunately, shortly after beginning I injured my back playing golf.

That’s when I realized how lucky I was to be working with Caitlin. She is attuned to body mechanics and has a special interest in rehab. She understands anatomy and alignments and doesn’t let me get away with anything. She explains and demonstrates every move but is never condescending, irritating or intrusive. She especially demonstrates what NOT to do.

I completely trust Caitlin as an expert guiding me to work through my weaknesses and build upon my strengths.

Rehabilitative Pilates

Six years ago, a yoga-related cervical herniated disc changed my life. On and off bouts with debilitating neck pain left me often laid out in bed with little ability to do even regular activities, like sitting through dinner at a restaurant.

Two years ago, I could barely walk from debilitating neck pain and had to quit my job. Today, I feel amazing, fully functional, about to be on my feet for 10 hours cooking Thanksgiving dinner, and I could not be happier. I have the amazing ladies at Pilates Done Differently – rehabilitative pilates extraordinaire Caitlin Kolb, the expert restorative and rehabilitative yoga instructor Leigh Ferrara to thank, along with my incredible physical therapist.

I was weeks away from getting spinal fusion surgery, that probably would not have changed my pain levels, and I was immensely frustrated at the lack of help from the most advanced specialists – steroid injections, pain meds, even a trial with botox injections was all just a bandaid. Instead, daily dedication and commitment to the extraordinary work at Pilates Done Differently has led to the best I’ve felt in years.

My spine health is not something I take for granted, and the amazing thing is that I keep getting better, well on my way to resuming normal athletic activities like running and biking. I now feel so strong, confident, and powerful, now that I was able to change the course of my life with Pilates Done Differently by my side.

If you or anyone you know is struggling with chronic injuries or chronic pain, especially neck or back pain from a spine injury, Pilates Done Differently has got your back! Thank you so much Caitlin Kolb and Leigh Ferrara– you guys are the most talented, incredible, and passionate healers, and I’m so thankful for you today.

Stronger and more flexible

Tingzin is a skilled professional that gently urges you to do things that you thought you could not do! I have practiced pilates with her for five years and I am both stronger and more flexible.

Tingzin uses a light touch of humor just when you need that extra bit of encouragement. She is also very aware of times when your body is not 100% and she will teach you how to modify an exercise so you get the results you want without hurting yourself.

I highly recommend Tingzin as a Pilates instructor!

Conscientious, smart, caring

Caitlin Kolb is exceptional. You couldn’t do better for a Pilates instructor. And, after working with her for over four years, I can assure you she is a conscientious, smart, caring and quick-witted individual.

I credit her astute teachings with allowing me to pursue the activities I love, including running, after a significant back injury. Caitlin’s technique includes not just physical instruction, but the (nearly uncanny) ability to read one’s motivation, bodily awareness, and (potential) pain level. She uses metaphors to help an untrained individual, such as myself, understand how to move one’s body. Her background in dance and sense of humor help, too.

If you aren’t convinced that she can help strengthen you, or rehabilitate you after an injury, then perhaps this will help: My husband’s ex-wife asked where I got my great tush. Before I said something haughty, such as, “I was born with it!”, my husband answered for me, “Pilates. Caitlin.”