About Me

I came to Pilates in my 20s after a Multiple Sclerosis (MS) relapse. My first classes were at a senior center & I was the youngest student by decades. 

The lying-down part of Pilates was a huge plus, but secretly I worried I needed a more extreme program—maybe something grueling involving weight machines & a trainer screaming at me.There was just one problem: I could barely manage the “simple” Pilates exercises. 

So, I continued showing up. Not because I have an indomitable spirit, but because I didn’t know what else to do. I am nobody’s feel-good inspirational story. I didn’t start running marathons, or climbing mountains. I haven’t started a charity or a foundation. Some days getting out of bed still feels like a huge accomplishment.

However, slowly, quietly, my body began to heal. Pilates didn’t “cure” my MS, but I would not have regained function as quickly without Pilates, and staying committed to the method has helped me maintain my physical strength and function.

Eventually, my practice moved on to other classes and studios and I began taking instructor courses through Stott, Balanced Body, and Pilates for MS.

Through Ever After Pilates, I hope to share some of what I have learned with others. 
Pilates is for everyone, and if it helped me, it can help you, too.