Transform the way your body looks, feels & performs.
Classical and Clinical Pilates
Welcome to Strathcona Pilates and Wellness!
Strathcona Pilates is a boutique-style studio located in a private residence in East Comox. We are dedicated to teaching the work of Joseph Pilates, embracing his original method and philosophy and integrating other powerful and useful forms of movement.
Strathcona Pilates is the culmination of 25 years of experience devoted to the exploration and understanding of movement and what creates strength, ease, and efficiency in the human body. The magic of Pilates happens in the details of the instruction: the keen observation by a trained eye, the understanding of how a particular joint or series of structures is designed, and the exploration to discover your most efficient movement pattern. Most importantly, we acknowledge that you have placed your trust in us, and we will constantly strive to provide a supportive environment based on the principles of empowerment, physical autonomy, and wellbeing.
Our studio offers a high level of training and expertise and focuses on providing Privates (one person), and Semi-Privates (up to 3). Our intentionally small classes allow us to offer unparalleled attention to all our clients, helping you achieve your movement and fitness objectives. Pilates is an extremely powerful movement practice where Micro adjustments can mean Macro shifts in how you relate to your body. When we teach you we pay close attention to how you learn. Do you like imagery? Do you relate to anatomical or metaphorical language? Are you a visual learner or an auditory learner? Do you prefer a demonstration or prefer to have your body molded by hands-on cues? Our private and small group sessions allow us to optimize your learning experience.
We use beautiful, functional, and traditional Pilates equipment from Peak and Balanced Body, which honours Joseph Pilates’ original designs, preserving the authenticity of the Pilates Method while allowing the versatility and adaptability to work with “Every Body”.
“Lora is hands down the best Pilates Educator I have ever worked with. As a professional dancer and yoga teacher, I push my body to the limit. I have trained in Pilates since the early 2000’s with many different schools, studios, and teachers. In 2016 I suffered a major dance related back injury; two herniated discs at the bottom of my spine. I have never experienced such excruciating physical pain in my life! Thankfully I found Lora, who worked with me five times a week for over a month. Her gentle yet firm approach guided me back to health and full recovery. I am back dancing and my body feels normal again. Because of our work together, I now have more understanding of my body and its capacity, and I am empowered by this new awareness.”