Tina has long been involved in physical fitness, first becoming a Fitness instructor in 1993 and has been part of the North Alabama equestrian scene for many years. She has taught aerobics, step aerobics, and body conditioning at various gyms in the Huntsville area. Drawing on her physical fitness background, Tina strove to use her fitness improvements to also improve her riding. But no matter how advanced Tina's fitness evolved, her riding did not seem to develop along the same path. She understood the correlation between how the body functions both on and off the horse, but something was still missing. She began searching for new ways to better balance and align her body for riding and go beyond the limitations she had been battling.

As Tina studied her options, she became increasingly aware of the rehabilitative effects of Pilates when she sought personal training for a bulging disc in her neck. This bothersome injury was sustained several years back while helping the family build a new barn. Over the years this injury would flare up, and each time the result was usually several days on painkillers and muscle relaxers. Doctors were happy to prescribe drugs for the excruciating symptoms but never seemed to be able to attack the cause. But as her Pilates training progressed and her posture and alignment improved, Tina noticed that she was missing something—the periodic disability the bulging disc. Tina has been pain free for three years—a level of relief that she attributes entirely to Pilates.

Pilates is a teachable, predictable form of total-body conditioning using positions and movements that simulate functional activities. Rather than focusing upon raw strength and endurance, Pilates emphasizes quality of form over number of repetitions. The result is tone, alignment, balance, and symmetry throughout the body.

Through Pilates, Tina discovered the balance, grace and coordination that brought her riding to the standards she yearned for. Today, she is ready to instruct you. Email Tina at tina at corereactionpilates dot com or call 256-527-1424 and discuss the potential of your wellbeing.