Pilates & Strength for Pain Relief

Let’s get you strong and pain free.

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Move beyond pain, build lasting strength and continue doing the things you love.

Pain changes more than how you feel. It changes how you move.

Without realizing it you may begin avoiding certain positions, relying on other muscles to compensate and losing confidence in movements that once felt effortless. Over time those adaptations can make exercise, everyday life and the activities you enjoy feel harder than they should.

The good news is that pain does not always mean you need to stop moving. Often it means your body needs a different strategy.


  • "Every session with Clarissa is a master class. Having had a variety of spinal (and now hip) issues for my entire adult life, I have tried every modality out there. Nothing could get me out of pain when playing golf. I was recommended to Clarissa and I am now pain free on the course and in the swimming pool. I feel stronger, more flexible and more intentional. It is rare to find someone who is so passionate, talented and dedicated to the well-being of others."

    SCOTT G.


  • "Clarissa is the best! I have been seeing her for over a year after coming in with a ton of pain from two slipped spinal discs with everything so inflamed basic movement had become difficult. I credit Clarissa and pilates for keeping me off the operating table and slowly but surely getting back to the things I love. She is knowledgeable and intuitive with the ability to connect and communicate with different personalities, abilities and is a joy to spend time with."

    NICOLE O.

  • "Clarissa has been transformative. After 20 years of working at a desk over a computer, I had terrible posture and constant pain. After I began working with her, I quickly began to feel relief. Now over a year later I feel strong with no recurring pain. I enjoy our sessions and feel like she provides a thoughtful, tailored workout that has evolved as my body and needs have. Clarissa is the best and I highly recommend her - especially to those who have specific needs beyond just fitness that deserve knowledgeable guidance and expertise."

    SI L.

  • "Clarissa has truly transformed both my body and the way I move through life. Her work goes far beyond Pilates. She is incredibly meticulous and has a depth of knowledge about form, alignment, hypermobility, and functional movement that I have never encountered in another instructor. She identifies the patterns that are causing pain or instability and helps rebuild your movement from the ground up. Because of her, I am stronger, more stable, more aware of my body, and able to move with greater confidence and ease. After eight years, I can honestly say I have never met anyone like her. Working with her has been genuinely life-changing."

    SAMMY R

  • "Clarissa is an incredible pilates teacher and an intuitive and kind guide. I have hypermobility which can be a vulnerability for injury and Clarissa helps me safely increase my strength and flexibility. I'm so grateful for our work together and would recommend her to anyone."

    SHANA L.

Address what’s contributing to your pain with a personalized program designed for progress, not just relief.

Many people come to me after trying to stretch more, strengthen more, push through the pain, or stop exercising altogether. The effort is rarely the problem. What is often missing is a clear understanding of what is contributing to the pain and how to turn that information into a plan that supports both recovery and long-term fitness.

  • We start by looking at how your body moves, where it may be compensating, which joints may be lacking mobility and where you may need more stability, motor control or strength. From there we can focus on what matters most instead of simply working around the symptoms.

  • Once we understand what your body needs, we progressively integrate Pilates, corrective exercise and strength training to improve muscle recruitment, joint control and movement mechanics. The goal is to challenge you in ways that build strength and confidence without aggravating the problem.

  • Your training continues to evolve toward the specific demands of your life and the activities that matter to you. Whether that means exercising, hiking, traveling, playing a sport or simply moving through everyday life more comfortably, you are not just managing symptoms or completing rehab. You are building the strength and capacity for what you want to do next.

Less time thinking about your pain. More time living your life.

Whether your goal is returning to sport, getting back to regular exercise, hiking with your family, traveling comfortably, or simply getting through the day without constantly thinking about your body, the result is more strength, confidence and the freedom to move without pain.

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