Mindfull BodyWorks Pilates Studio

• We are certified instructors from top rated international institutes.
• We regard communication with clients as a critical part of programming success. 
• We continually expand our knowledge through professional workshops, private training, and medical consultations.
• We are focused on your needs and maintain an attitude of flexible scheduling and programming.

Joseph Pilates

In the early 1900’s, Joseph Pilates, a boxer and fitness enthusiast from Germany, developed a precise and efficient non-impact exercise program designed to encourage optimum health. He called it Contrology; a sequence of controlled fluid movements that stretch and strengthen the entire body. Contrology was the result of his interest in the disciplines of ancient Greek exercise, acrobatics, and yoga.

After WWI, Pilates worked to help rehabilitate non-ambulatory patients. To this end he designed several unique types of spring loaded apparatus that provided needed support while building strength.

In 1926, Pilates and his wife Clara moved to New York City and worked with many professional dancers and choreographers, including George Balanchine and  Martha Graham. By then, his method became known simply as Pilates exercise.

Pilates has left a legacy that devotees enthusiastically promote worldwide; continuing to help people recover from injuries, perform better in their chosen sport, and maintain good health.

Who We Are

Ms. Stafford, MA, founded Mindfull BodyWorks in 2002. She holds a masters degree in psychology, and national certifications in both counseling and therapeutic massage. Her experience with mind-body health, along with a lifelong passion for dancing, found a  perfect intuitive blend in the pilates discipline. Lynn has been a STOTTPILATES® Certified Instructor since 2000 and is ceritfied through the advanced level. She has obtained specific training for people with injuries and unique physical challenges (cancer survivors, joint replacements, problem backs and necks, etc.).

Ms. Silva enjoyed a successful 15 year career as a professional dancer with several major dance company’s, including the well known Joffrey Ballet. She later founded and directed the Dance Academy Silva in Switzerland. She is presently on the faculty of the Boston Conservatory, Boston Ballet, and Gold Studios.

Donna is both a STOTTPILATES® Certified Instructor and cerified in the Classical Pilates style.  She specializes in performance training and injury prevention  for professional, amatuer, and student dancers.