Joseph Pilates would say “You are as young as your spine”, a spin off the saying “You are as young as you feel.” The notion being that a spine that articulates with ease will lead to better movement habits and (hopefully) enhance quality of life.

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The integration of the intrinsic muscles surrounding the spine, and making up the abdominal muscles of the midsection, offer a deep level of mobility, flexibility and stability of the spine. At the Midsection Connection, we aim to find a fully integrated body, with the deep intrinsic muscles and the extrinsic musculature, for optimal movement habits via the Pilates method framework.

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Through this workout process we want to make that workout, work out the best for you. We offer classes, duets, small group and private instruction, on the mat and on the Pilates apparatus, tailoring a movement workout specific for your needs and goals.

Patricia’s background in both dance & athletics influences her Pilates teaching, focusing on form and incorporating fun and inventive twists to the classical work. Her goal is that by sharing knowledge about the body, it will empower clients to continue on their own. 
She received her Pilates certification through the Drexel Pilates Training Program in 2012, with director Jennifer Morely. In 2017&2020 she completed a 2year graduate level teacher training with Master teacher Karen Carlson.

Both teachers have had an enormous impact on Patricia’s education and development as a Pilates instructor. Including Carlson’s lifelong research of the biomechanical breakdown of the classical Pilates work into functional families which heavily influences Patricia’s teaching.

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