In the third installment of Pilates on Call—our month-long open Q&A with Pilates experts—we’re thrilled to welcome the owners of Core Conditioning in Los Angeles: Dawn-Marie Ickes, MPT (l); Allyson Cabot, PT (m); and Gabrielle Shrier, MPT (r). The three physical therapists/Pilates instructors founded Core Conditioning, a pair of integrated wellness centers, in 2003, where they combine physical therapy with Pilates and Gyrotonic for rehabilitation, as well as offer group classes.
This month, they will be taking your questions on joint injuries and issues—hips, knees, shoulders, feet, spine, neck, etc. Chances are you have encountered clients with problems with all of the above and more. Or perhaps you have a new client with an injury you’ve never dealt with before. Here’s you chance to get the PT-Pilates perspective on how to help them. Post your questions in the comments section below or email editor@pilates-pro.com. Dawn-Marie, Allyson and Gabrielle will get to them as quickly as possible, but might need a day or two to respond.
More About Dawn-Marie, Allyson and Gabrielle
In addition to owning and operating Core Conditioning, the trio has developed and continues to teach educational programs internationally for Pilates instructors and health care professionals, integrating Pilates and rehabilitation. They also teach a comprehensive teacher training program as faculty members for Balanced Body University. All three specialize in women’s health; Dawn-Marie also specializes in pediatrics and sports medicine; Allyson’s specialties include dance medicine, mind-body healthcare and craniosacral therapy; Gabrielle specializes in neurologic disorders and orthopedics.
