CLIENT
TESTIMONIAL
"Zoe
has helped me enormously!"
I am a 59 year old breast cancer survivor who has worked with Zoe on
an individual basis to overcome the debilitation that comes with surgery
-- in my case a double mastectomy and breast reconstruction. I needed
to strengthen my abdomen as well as my body in general.
Working with Zoe I have learned many of the fine points of Pilates,
which helps me to gain as much as possible from each movement. I feel
that I have made great progress because Zoe is very responsive to my
individual needs. I think this is because of the depth of her knowledge
and her great sensitivity. It's wonderful to feel stronger than ever
-- even my posture has improved!”
—
J. Hoeppner-Freitas
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Strength
from the Inside Out
What
is Pilates?
Pilates is a gentle yet powerful method of strengthening,
stretching & re-aligning the body. By strengthening from the inside
out, the pilates technique focuses on core strengthening as a means to
better support the spine & joints. The exercises are designed to heal
or prevent injuries, while encouraging full range of breath & movement,
and re-patterning detrimental body habits. Pilates sessions can range
from challenging exercises to specific gentle movements, unique to individual
needs.
What is Pilates Therapy Good For?
Zoe has had successful results working with people who have: Scoliosis,
chronic neck, shoulder & back pain, disc & nerve pathologies,
Osteoperosis, Arthritis, Reconstructive breast surgery, Repetitive Strain
Injry (RSI), Tendonitis, Knee problems & surgeries, Plantar fascitis,
Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Dysfunction, pelvic tilt, leg-length difference
& postural imbalance.
Zo'La Dubnikova’s Qualifications:
Zoe's Pilates training led her through a two year
certification process (completed in 2000), which included advanced training
in rehabilitative applications of pilates and an extensive apprenticeship
with the staff of the dancemedicine division of St. Francis Hospital.
Her mentors at St. Francis drew from a wide range of healing techniques,
including the Alexander method, Feldenkrais & traditional western
physical therapy, which she learned to fuse into her pilates-based work.
After receiving her yoga teaching license in 1998 (Sivananda Yoga Vedanta),
Zoe taught for several years while continuing to study with esteemed teachers
in the Iyengar tradition. In addition, she received her massage therapy
license in 1999. The bodywork modalities she has studied include Swedish,
Shiatsu, Watsu, Reiki, Craniosacral & Chi Nei Tsang. The Rosen method,
which she studied for two years with founder Marion Rosen, has profoundly
effected her understanding of the emotional relationship to injury/chronic
pain. Likewise, studying with Continuum founder, Emilie Conrad, gave her
profound insight into healing under dire circumstances, such as paralysis.
Where?
Zoe
sees patients at SOL PT (Sports & Orthopedic Medicine
& Physical Therapy). As a
pilates-based rehabilitation specialist she draws from all of her skills
in working with clients referred by physical therapists & doctors. Zoe also offers
private dance and healing movement sessions in her studio in Berkeley.
Hour-long sessions are $70 for private instruction & $35 for semi-private
sessions. Insurance is accepted.
Private dance and healing movement
sessions are $80 or $40 for semi-private at her studio in Berkeley.
Sol PT:
5297A College Ave
Oakland, CA 94618
510.547.1630
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