THERAPEUTIC PILATES

We offer different approaches to help you feel better in your body:

- " The "house specialty" is the Pilates Therapeutic Exercise approach which is one on one Pilates. Please note that better results are often achieved when paired with one of the following:

o Structural Integration: manual therapy sessions of 90 to 120 minutes. The client plays an active role during the session. Provides exceptional relief from chronic pain.

o Masso-Dynamik: this innovative approach combines massage and exercises. During a treatment period, numerous massage techniques are used to help restore flexibility and range of motion, in addition specific exercises are prescribed to help maintain mobility and prevent relapse.

o Massage therapy: sessions are 30, 60 or 90 minutes long. Helps reduce stress, muscles tension and relief from certain chronic pain conditions.

All our team members collaborate in order to coordinate your treatment plan toward optimal results. Please contact the reception desk for an appointment. Insurance receipts available.

Therapeutic Pilates Exercises

Therapeutic Pilates sessions are done in private, in a one on one environment. The instructor evaluates the clients' conditions and designs an adapted exercise program that will enable to re-establish muscle support and mobility around the injured structure. Bad postural habits are at the root of many back and joint problems. Through adapted and non-violent therapeutic Pilates exercises, clients can re-learn to move their bodies in a more efficient manner that will contribute to keep their spines and articulations healthy and pain free. Insurance receipts are available.

Offered by our instructor who are certified Therapeutic Pilates on apparatus. Please refer to the team page to have the list of our certified instructor.

Structural Integration KMI

Structural Integration is a process that can balance and realign the body over a series of twelve sessions. It’s a deep form of bodywork in which the client plays an active role during each of the manipulations, which leads to the integration of new possibilities of movement, perception, and understanding of one’s own body.

Through liberating the body from its constraints, Structural Integration improves posture and the fluidity of movements, improves the physiological functioning of the body, reduces the effects of stress and injuries, and increases the amount of energy and vitality. It becomes a lot easier to truly enjoy life!
Insurance receipts are available.

KMI? What does that mean?

KMI (Kinesis Myofascial Integration) is a brand of structural integration (SI), which is the term used by Ida Rolf for her work. There are currently sixteen schools recognized by the International Association of Structural Integration (IASI) . KMI is based on Tom Myers‘ evolution of Ida Rolf’s work, and uses his Anatomy Trains theory of myofascial meridians. We are trained to work with sensitivity in our manipulations, with an emphasis on movement, comprehensive postural analysis, and great anatomical precision, while being attuned to the subtle physiological signs of emotional state.

Offered by Noémie Chabot B.A. , BCSI®

Passionate about health, the wonders of human body and of its incredible potential for change, Noemie first encountered Structural Integration in 2006. After studying with Tom Myers, she graduated in 2008, and now helps people free themselves from chronic pain, improve performance, and simply rediscover the joy of being at ease in their own bodies. In addition to her commitment to continuing education, she is currently a teaching assistant for Tom Myers in the Structural Integration training program in the U.S., co-director of the Fleur d'Asphalte dance and creation studio, and feels privileged to be able to work with the high-level team at Ann McMillan Pilates.

Masso-Dynamik

This innovative approach combines massage and exercises. During a treatment period, numerous massage techniques are used to help restore flexibility and range of motion, in addition specific exercises are prescribed to help maintain mobility and prevent relapse.

Masso-dynamik will;

- give you more flexibility and range of motion
- provide with a specific exercise program
- optimize your posture
- help prevent relapse

Masso Dynamik is indicated for;

- musculo squeletal disorders
- tenditinitis
- neck/back pain
- Pyriformis syndrome
- Tight muscles
- Chronic pain

What is the Masso-Dynamik approach?

Daniel Bradshaw, M.Sc., Kinesiologist-kinesitherapist founder of this innovative approach is proud to join Ann McMillan Pilates. A session starts with a body assessment which will provide the basis for the treatment program. In a session, Daniel will start by releasing tight areas and use numerous massage and soft tissue techniques in order to provide the client with a greater range of motion. His hands are is working tools and the treatment provided will always respect the client's physiological and pain limits.

The treatment is completed by a client specific exercise program. This training program, established in collaboration with AMP instructors, is meant to prevent relapses and help gain more ease of movement.

There is obviously no miracle solution to pain but the Masso-Dynamik approach combined with a sustained participation of the client in his wellness objectives can go a long way…!

To reserve your place dial the (514) 735-9506. Insurance receipts for massage therapy are available.

Offert by Daniel Bradshaw, M.Sc., Kinesiologist-kinesitherapist,

Founder of the Masso-Dynamik approach, he is a member of the Association des kinésiologues-kinésithérapeutes et des orthothérapeutes de la province du Québec (AKKOPQ) and of the Fédération des massothérapeutes du Québec (FQM). Daniel started studying massage therapy back in 1998. He was deeply influenced by his studies at The Guijek Institute where he learned kinesitherapy. During that time he got to learn more about anatomy and common pathologies. He then acquired basic training in traditional Chinese medicine and studied Shiatsu at Kine Concept. Yearly training sessions and new techniques are part of his continuing education program and he strongly believes that by freeing the body one can free the mind.

Massage Therapy

Therapeutic massage is known to help reduce stress and muscle tension, improve sleep, relieve pain, improve joint mobility, blood circulation and lymphatic circulation.

Our therapist is member of the Commission des Praticiens en Médecines Douces du Québec. Insurance receipts are available.

Offered byPatricia Duthilleul B.Ed.

Patricia Duthilleul is a graduate of the Académie de Massage Scientifique (AMS). She uses blend of the Swedish massage and the "masso-kinésitherapy" approaches. "Masso-kinésitherapy" is specialised form of massage taught at the AMS. She is a member of "Mon Réseau", the Association Professionnelle des Massothérapeutes Spécialisés du Québec. Patricia is also a Certified Therapeutic Pilates Apparatus Instructors.

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