Why I Believe in Pilates: A Personal Story of Healing and Hope

This summer has been a challenging one. My back has been unsettled for months, and while I am not sure exactly what happened this spring, something shifted and I ended up dealing with a painful setback. Since then I have gone through scans, tried different treatments, leaned on my osteopath, showed up for physical therapy, and explored every option I could to find relief. Some helped, some did not, and the lingering ache has been frustrating.

I have not been doing Pilates, yoga, or any kind of workout. And to be honest, it has left me feeling discouraged, uncomfortable, and weaker than I would like. But here is what I also know. I have been here before. Getting back on track is never about waiting for the perfect moment. It is about taking one small step forward.

My lower back first started speaking to me years ago. I brushed it off, blaming it on a bad night’s sleep or simply getting older. The truth was that I ignored what my body was trying to tell me until it finally insisted that I pay attention.

I tried everything I could think of. Stretching, heating pads, quick fixes from the drugstore. Nothing stayed helpful for long. Then, almost like a quiet nudge, someone suggested Pilates. I pictured Pilates as something meant for graceful dancers with long limbs and perfect posture. That was not me at the time. But I tried a class anyway.

That one class changed everything.

Pilates did not magically erase my pain, but it helped me rebuild strength from the inside out. My core grew stronger. My posture improved. I became aware of how I moved, sat, stood, lifted, and breathed. It was not about pushing through discomfort. It was about learning how to support myself in a way that felt safe and sustainable.

It was slow, steady progress. And it was lasting progress. It taught me to move differently. It taught me to trust my body again. And most importantly, it taught me to show up for myself even when things felt uncertain.

This is why I am so passionate about Pilates today. I know what it feels like to live in discomfort. I know how discouraging it is when your body feels like it is working against you. And I also know the incredible freedom that comes when you begin moving with intention, strength, and awareness.

Pilates on Plains was born from that transformation. If my journey helps even one person feel stronger, more supported, or more connected to their body, then every challenge along the way has been worth it.

If you have a story like mine or you are ready to begin your own, I would love to hear it. I am starting my journey back to wellness, and I invite you to join me. To make it easier, we now offer a ten class pack that gives you the flexibility to build consistency and keep showing up.

We heal better together.

Message me anytime. I am always here to cheer you on.

xo

Marion