For All The Men Out There
The November 2008 issue of Details magazine features a section on Gyrotonic® as a “guy friendly alternative to Yoga.”  Here is what they said about Gyrotonic® and its benefits:

 
What It Is:
This therapeutic, machine based class focuses on realigning and strengthening the spine.  After warming up with deep twists, you do full-body conditioning on specialized equipment, like an archway that resembles monkey bars and a rowing machine.

 
Benefits: Alleviated back pain, improves posture and flexibility.

 
Who Should Do It:  Guys who like training on machines, have bad backs, or want to perfect their golf swings.

 
Who Shouldn’t:  Cardio junkies.

 Despite its popularity with men, Gyrotonic® is a great form of exercise for anyone; male or female, young or old.  If you have not yet tried Gyrotonic® it is never too late to start.  It will have you feeling like a new person in no time.

Peels
Peels are a great way to combat signs of aging such as hyper-pigmentation, wrinkles, and sunspots.  Using a combination of Lactic, Glycolic, and Salicylic acids, dead skin and build up is removed through this powerful exfoliating combination, leaving skin softer, smoother, and younger-looking!  Peels are also a great way to purify the skin and you can actively treat acne with peels.  A natural antiseptic, Salicylic acid, which is one of the ingredients used in our skin purifying peel, also increases cellular turnover while detoxifying and allowing deeper topical penetration of other products.  Dead skin and pore-clogging debris that leads to blackheads and infected blemishes will be removed, allowing skin to heal, breathe, and glow with renewal.  Amanda and Brenda are always available to discuss the benefits of peels and the right peel for you. 

Weekend Esthetics
Don’t forget that Amanda and Brenda, our estheticians, are available for appointments on the weekends.  Saturay esthetic hours are 8:30 am – 2pm and we now offer esthetics on Sundays from 8 am – 11am. 

Holiday Gifts
Pilates Plus is a great place to get all your holiday gifts.  We have a great selection of clothes including Hard Tail and So Low, wonderful Mario Badescu skin care products, hand made jewelry and, of course, gift certificates. 

Friday Class Cancellation
The 4pm Open Flow Yoga class on Fridays has been cancelled.

Thanksgiving Fundraiser
For our Thanksgiving fundraiser we will be donating to The Crisis Nursery of Greater Rochester; a not for profit organization dedicated to embracing children and families in times of crisis. These crises range from simplistic to catastrophic and are not limited to the following examples:
Medical Emergencies
Unexpected Death
Unexpected Illness
Domestic Violence
Accidents
Homelessness
Mental Health
Substance Abuse Incidents
Legal Issues
The Crisis Nursery of Greater Rochester is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It provides temporary housing for 6 children at any given time. The Nursery primarily serves newborn to age 10, and is certified to accept children to age 17 to keep siblings together.  The Nursery provides a safe and secure yard where children can play, bedrooms for privacy and comfort, as well as other typical home amenities to provide the children with an environment that makes them feel safe and comfortable during an otherwise frightening experience.  The Crisis Nursery of Greater Rochester provides a unique service, the only one in Rochester, New York.

We will be accepting donations in the form of needed goods for the crisis nursery in a few weeks.  Stay tuned for more information.