Why Phases?
Phases Fitness is a premier classical Pilates studio in North Arlington. We are committed to bridging the gap between volume fitness and small boutique fitness studios where you might not feel included. We believe that any person, in any phase of life, who is seeking a safe & effective workout can have the best experience at Phases.
What makes Phases Pilates the best choice when committing to a regular Pilates practice?
Each of our comprehensively certified trainer's education can be traced back to Joseph H. Pilates, many with multiple certifications. It’s an experience, and a privilege, to train with just one lineage instructor, and at Phases you have the opportunity to train with over a dozen. Our knowledgeable instructors are uniquely qualified, each instructor has mastered the art of teaching both private 1:1 training & group fitness classes
Why are Phases Pilates Group Classes more effective than similar franchise fitness models?
Simple! We care about you, and your phase of life. As a privately owned, non-franchise Pilates studio, we feel we can deliver the most comprehensive Pilates practice to you based on your personal needs.
Pilates is not our creation, but the life’s work of Joseph Pilates who developed his method, at the time called Contrology, as a system of exercise and rehabilitation. Phases is fully equipped teacher training studio, we stay true to the original teachings of Joseph Pilates and therefore provide our students the most extensive & effective Pilates experience.
What’s the difference between classical and contemporary Pilates?
Maybe you’ve heard that Classical Pilates is different than Contemporary Pilates. So what’s really the difference? Easy, there’s not one. Let’s debunk this vague misinformation by embracing what Joseph & Clara Pilates legacy means nearly 100 years later.
Joseph & Clara had many students whose lives they impacted profoundly through months, years, and even decades of personal training. Each student received a tailored repertoire of work best suited to their body’s unique needs. As the years multiplied, so did the Pilates method and his proteges along with their varied and unique perspective on what Pilates was. This is the flaw in the debate that Pilates can be Classical or Contemporary.
The truth is, Pilates is better described as the “style” or lineage that you teach or practice. At Phases we teach a variety of Pilates styles whose lineage can be traced back to, Joseph Pilates’ original students, Romana Kryzanowska, Kathy Grant, Carola Trier, Bruce King, Ron Fletcher, Eve Gentry, to name a few.
Let Your HSA or FSA Account Reimburse Your Pilates.
Do I even qualify?
You will need a diagnosis and a prescription from your nurse practitioner or medical doctor for Pilates to treat or help manage a chronic or temporary condition where Pilates will improve your outcome.
Examples, include but not limited to:
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Diagnosis of Scoliosis, Chronic or non specific back pain, or herniated, bulging spinal discs which may need a prescription for Spinal Decompression Therapy or ELDOA or Pilates apparatus exercises to focus on building and maintaining core strength and stability 3 to 4 times per week.
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Diagnosis of autoimmune disorder or rheumatoid arthritis which may need a prescription for low impact resistance training.
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Diagnosis of shoulder, hip, knee, or other major joint dysfunction, which may requires a prescription for tailored private Pilates training to mitigate surgery if possible.
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Diagnosis of high blood pressure which may require a prescription for aerobic activity or strength training.
What do I need to provide?
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A formal diagnosis from a medical doctor or nurse practitioner.
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A prescription for Pilates for that diagnosis written on a prescription sheet.
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An LMN, or Letter of Medical Necessity must be signed by a physician or nurse practitioner, verifying that the purchased services or items are intended to treat or prevent a medical condition. An LMN can be written on a prescription pad, a provider’s letterhead, hospital discharge papers or a form provided by your HSA/FSA administrator. Ask your plan administrator which format they require before asking your physician or nurse practitioner to write or sign a letter. Regardless of the format, make sure the LMN includes your name, the condition being treated and a detailed description of the treatment. Include the LMN when you submit your receipt or invoice to your plan administrator for reimbursement or payment. LMN’s last up to one year, at which time you will need to renew it.
Schedule an appointment with your primary care provider today to get started.
Interested in learning more about the History of Pilates? Enjoy the video below.