Havenwell Pilates has truly been pivotal in my recovery from my spinal fusion. Allie has taught me so much that I use daily to help me manage life with a fused spine. What I love about each session with Allie is that she not only cares about making you physically stronger but also mentally. I feel very lucky to have found such an awesome Pilates instructor and I couldn’t recommend her more!

I found Havenwell Pilates after a search for a private instructor with knowledge of spine issues. I have scoliosis and stenosis, and now at age 71, am a bit hesitant to do anything that might hurt! My instructor knows anatomy and how to customize my sessions to my strengths and weaknesses….and my aches and pains! I’m feeling stronger, more flexible and more balanced. Pilates is helping me with my goal of keeping up with my little grandkids!

I’m fused all the way from T1 to L3, and Allie was able to explain how my muscles and spine move based on the type and extent of my scoliosis and spinal fusion. Allie taught me Reformer modifications based on how MY body moves (or doesn’t move), she taught me which skills/movements to avoid, and she taught me more effective and efficient ways to stretch. 10/10 would recommend Havenwell Pilates!

I came to Allie at a time when dealing with pain from severe osteoarthritis in my knees and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome in my shoulder. The pain was bad enough to force me out of doing my normal workouts, and I needed a non-weight bearing stretch and exercise routine to keep me moving and maintain my strength. Allie listened to my needs and understood how to coach and support me using Pilates. She’s a great instructor and knows her stuff!