A Note from Leisa…

It took me a long time to begin to be soft with myself. To melt into the journey, the process, the learning and unlearning, constant unraveling and rebuilding.

After my brain tumor and seizure recovery, I felt compelled to provide a way for us all to continue to stay active and attune to our bodies. Pilates has proven my lifeline; movement, my healing; a deep connection to the body that at one moment I feared I had almost lost; a devotion, loyalty, conscious pouring of fuel and love into the body that continues to serve me. And for that, I am grateful.

LTMovement is not merely about sculpting the waistline you desire, but guiding you to invigorate a healthier, more accepting relationship with yourself. A profound process of renewal, of uncovering, craving, breathing, engaging and surrendering — modalities and patterns immersed in the practice that leave me always restored, illuminated, and ignited.

I love helping others tap into this interconnection, this strength - a mindful way of being. Nourishment that is capable of transforming you to a closer, more confident place with yourself.

Making the time. Honoring the commitment. A practice that has transcended a more honest and braver relationship with myself.

I hope the same for you.

Humility is my ammunition. It’s why I begin each class by un-arming myself. Just me, you, and the mat.

There are endless ways to elevate your vibration and, since my surgery, I’ve found that nothing makes quite as loud of an impact as being wholeheartedly, unapologetically me — the real me. Vulnerable, inspired, exhausted, sore, fulfilled, scared, grateful...my clients are aware of it all. It’s so important to me that the beautiful people I work with know ME — know that I typically cut my own hair, that I get pimples (will it ever stop?!), that I despise counting calories, and that I’m far from ideal in every sense of the word.

One of the most unsettling things I’ve heard time and time again as a Pilates instructor is how wildly intimidating this practice can seem. I find this so upsetting because I believe the mat should be a safe place; free of pressure, free of judgement. When you walk into my class, whether online or in-person, I want you to feel welcome, held & supported, strong, liberated, and empowered.

I just love what I do. Mainly because I love to help whenever and wherever my passion allows.

I teach Pilates because I believe in it.

I preach movement as medicine because not only has it proven that for me, but more, extended to so many of the wonderful individuals with whom I’ve had the privilege to move.

I want people to know that I am real and that I have fought for the strength I relish today. That I’m constantly researching, unlearning, and reevaluating. That effort yields results, but that fitness, health, and wellness breed beyond aesthetic. I want my clients to think less about what the mirror or scale tells them and focus more on how they FEEL. To listen to the wisdom of their bodies and discover honor, care, and love. To explore how this practice fuels them, energizes their body, brings clarity to their mind, and grounds their spirit. To get close.

I don’t wish for my job as an instructor to be to transform you. I merely hope to be one small step in your vast journey of uncovering the strength that lives within you, and to equip you with the tools and guide you to a place that may bring you closer to yourself.

Together, we will align, anchor, and tone to master the strength in you.

See you on the mat!

Leisa