Author Archives: jennifer

Simple tips on staying healthy this fall and winter from Dr. Wonson, DC, LAc, CNC, CTN: Dress warm, wear a scarf, gloves and socks. The scarf keeps your neck muscles warm and prevents stiffness. Keep your hands and feet warm … Continue reading →

Join Jennifer Stacey’s intermediate/advanced teachers’ Pilates class on Wednesdays at 3 pm in the San Francisco studio. Advanced students are welcome. Enjoy the wonders of Pilates, learn the teachings of the Pilates’ Elders and many more insightful skills and tips. Contact … Continue reading →

Jennifer Stacey, MS, 2nd generation Pilates teacher, exercise physiologist, biomechanist, will be teaching private sessions in NYC at Rolates Pilates Fri Oct. 17 – Mon. Oct. 19. Please contact her at js@peakperformancepilates.com if you are interested in a session.

When you feel low in energy, breathe into your lower back ribs (Dr. Chady Wonson calls it “kidney breathing”). It will give you more energy, warm your back, bring you more oxygen and expel the waste from your lungs. In … Continue reading →

Jennifer Stacey has an exciting new development. To help realize this project please take the time to fill out a short survey (it is only 10 questions). Thank you!  https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/7MSVJDL

Jennifer Stacey, MS was interviewed by Pilates Glossy, an online magazine based in The Netherlands. https://www.pilatesglossy.com/pilates-is-here-to-stay-2/   Learn about the Pilates Elders and to how to work with the apparatus. See photos of Jennifer’s amazing male clients and teacher. You are … Continue reading →

We are seeking dedicated, well educated, dependable, experienced Pilates teachers to join the Pilates Collective in San Francisco. This is an incredible opportunity to work with a highly qualified Classic Pilates (+) staff of reputable teachers in an independent, fun … Continue reading →

Foot inchworms. Sit on a chair, knees 90 degrees. Starting with the left foot, press the tips of the toes down and pull the heel towards the toes doming the foot up. Keep the toes long as you dome the … Continue reading →

Carola Trier used to work extensively with the feet. Here is her pinky ball skill: Place a pinky ball under the 5th metatarsal head, the heel is on the ground. Lift up the toes, then lower the toes, forming them … Continue reading →

After performing the scales as described in the post “Fancy Feet 3” you can perform the 3s and 2s. With the heel on the ground and the front of the foot up, hold up the first and last toe with … Continue reading →