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At the Wall Pilates
A Little Bit of the Big Apple in Aspinwall
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State of the art facility with Peak
Pilates certified instructors
Fully equipped studio with Peak
Pilates classical apparatus
Positive, friendly environment
Bright & open with 20 foot
ceilings and over 1,500 sq feet
appointment-based, starting as early as 5 a.m.
and as late as 7 p.m. and anywhere in between.”
Fagan wanted to bring a bit of the Big Apple
flair and her Broadway experience to her new,
fully-equipped studio with its 20-foot ceilings,
bright interior, clean lines and exposed-steel
beam industrial feel.
It was in New York, Fagan said, where she
learned the importance of Pilates in keeping the
body strong, and aligned, as well as its benefits
on posture and moving from the center. She
soon realized it can be the perfect exercise for
literally anyone.
“We teach anyone – any age, any size, shape
or ability. We can teach people with injuries,
strength issues or physical weaknesses, we can
accommodate everyone,” Fagan said. “We’re
trying to spread the word that Classical Pilates
can be fun, diverse, and beneficial.”
Fagan was recently accepted into the Peak
Pilates Master Instructor Program, which is the
highest level of certification one can achieve at
Peak Pilates. Once completed, she will be able
to certify others to become Pilates Instructors
increased self confidence.
Joseph Pilates first conceived of his method of
exercises during World War I to help rehabilitate
injured soldiers. He dedicated the rest of his life
perfecting what has become one of the world’s
most efficient forms of exercise.
At the Wall Pilates strives to teach its students
the traditional Pilates method as Joseph
originally intended. There are three classically
trained Pilates Instructors, Fagan included,
sharing the same mindset.
“We’re really focusing on keeping the integrity
of Classical Pilates instruction alive,” Fagan said.
“For the benefit of our students, we have mostly
private instruction and keep our classes small
– mainly duets, trios and quartets. Classes are
PiLAtes is good for
everyone!
ou don’t need to be a
dancer to take Pilates,
but it sure helps to have a
professional as your instructor! A
natural transition from dancing
to Pilates is what drew Melissa
Fagan of At the Wall Pilates to
begin her practice in NYC years
ago and eventually open her new
studio in Aspinwall this past June.
A former Radio City Rockette
and Broadway dancer for 10 years, Fagan moved
to Pittsburgh five years ago and has been
teaching area students how to do classical Pilates
and to keep their bodies fit ever since.
Pilates is a non-impact movement system
that focuses on total body conditioning. There
is a deep inward focus initiating all movement
from the powerhouse (core). Some of the
many benefits include but are not limited to
improved posture, muscular balance and control,
concentration, heightened energy levels, efficient
breathing, decreased stress, injury prevention,
lengthened and strengthened muscles, and
as well as continue to master her own teaching
skills.
“You have to practice what you preach to be
a good teacher and we all take weekly lessons
to keep up our own personal practice and for
the benefit of our students,” Fagan said. At The
Wall Pilates is a fun and inviting studio so bring
a friend for their introductory special: a 2 for
1 lesson or call to Inquire about our different
packages.
For more information on At the Wall Pilates,
call 412.657.9747, or go to their website –
atthewallpilates.com. You can find them on
Facebook or email them at info@atthewallpilates.
com for more information as well. They’re located
at 501 Freeport Road, Aspinwall, 15215.
Client lounge with complimentary
coffee, tea and water
Complimentary cardio for private
clients- treadmill and Precor
freemotion AMT
Private, semi private and small
group instruction
atthewallpilates.com
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