To The Core

10/19/2025

“You can’t.”

I’ve heard those words more times than I can count.

As a teen, I tore both Achilles tendons and was told:
🚫 No running
🚫 No jumping
🚫 No sports I loved

For years, I believed it - until strength training showed me what was possible. That’s when everything changed. 💪

Fast forward to discovering Pilates - the missing piece in my healing journey. It connected movement, mindset, and purpose. And that’s where real transformation happens.

✨ Healing isn’t a quick fix - it’s a lifestyle.
✨ Movement heals.
✨ Mindset empowers.
✨ Purpose fuels progress.

What story are you telling yourself that’s holding you back? It’s time to rewrite it. 💫

10/17/2025

Movement isn't about pushing harder, it's about learning to move smarter, stronger, and with purpose.

What's one way movement has changed your life?

10/16/2025

Join us tonight for week 3!

Health is about so much more than weight loss or exercise. Come join us to find out how you can make small changes to improve the 6 pillars of your health.

Join us for week three of our Six Pillars of Health series with Donna Schellenberg from To The Core!

This week's focus is Relational Health which involves building and nurturing strong, stable, and supportive connections with family, friends, and community - essential for physical, emotional, and mental resilience.

Join us live on YouTube - we will once again be having a Q&A with Donna! If you cannot make it live, please feel free to submit any questions you might have in advance! Find us here: https://www.youtube.com/live/VzFmeE-nNqA

10/16/2025

Keep the MELT Momentum Going!

Loved how your body felt after the MELT Method Ball Workshop?
Now it’s time to take your practice deeper with the MELT Method ½ Roller Workshop, the next step in this restorative series.

This session helps you:
Improve balance and alignment
Rehydrate connective tissue
Release tension in deeper layers of the body
Build long-term resilience and body awareness

You’ll leave feeling lighter, taller, and more connected — perfect for anyone looking to reduce pain, improve movement, and restore energy from the inside out.

Continue your self-care journey and discover what’s next in your body’s potential. Book online or call 780-808-4144 to save your spot today.

https://tothecorepilates.janeapp.com/ #/discipline/6/treatment/59

10/14/2025

Slow Down... and Tune In

Lately, there’s been so much attention on somatic movement - Pilates, yoga, breath-work, myofascial release, and other mind-body practices. And for good reason.

We’re discovering more than ever how powerful the brain is in supporting healing. The placebo effect is a perfect example, it’s all in your head, literally! Science continues to confirm that the mind-body connection can create transformative changes throughout the entire system.

Slowing down and paying attention are key to developing this connection. When we move with awareness, we strengthen our kinesthetic intelligence, and, like any skill, the more we practice, the more proficient we become.

At To The Core Pilates and Nutrition, we take this approach in everything we do. We slow it down, focus on the foundational principles, and always begin with the breath. It’s at the core of everything.

Our programs are designed to support self-healing from the inside out, from Pilates and MELT Method to NeuroKinetic Therapy, pelvic floor work, and personalized nutrition.

Whether in-person or online, we’ll meet you where you are.

Send us a DM or call 780-808-4144 to book your personalized consult today — and let us help you, help yourself.

10/12/2025

In the fitness world, having "abs of steel" or a "six-pack" is often seen as the ultimate goal. However, if your belly pushes out or forms a dome shape when you engage your core, it's a sign that something isn't quite right. While this issue might go unnoticed outside of the Pilates community, it can be a key indicator of muscle imbalance or dysfunction.

There are several reasons this might happen. The re**us abdominis - the “six-pack” muscle - is the most superficial layer of the abdominal wall. If it’s significantly stronger than the deeper core muscles, it can overpower them during exercise, causing the belly to push outward instead of drawing in. Poor breathing mechanics or breath-holding during movement can also contribute. Additionally, this doming can occur during or after pregnancy due to diastasis recti, a separation of the abdominal muscles.

Understanding how all layers of your abdominals work together is essential for building lasting core strength and maintaining function as you age. The good news? This issue is fixable.

First, it starts with awareness, recognizing that the problem exists. Next, you’ll need to improve your breathing technique. Finally, strengthening the deeper layers of your core is crucial, as they provide stability and support for movement.

In Pilates, we focus on building strength from the inside out. This approach helps you move with better support, which means fewer injuries, reduced pain, and healthier movement patterns overall. It’s an excellent complement to other forms of exercise and can enhance both performance and longevity.

Ready to get started? Book your initial consultation online or give us a call at 780-808-4144 today.

https://tothecorepilates.janeapp.com/ #/discipline/1/treatment/1

10/11/2025

Just a heads up we will be closed this Monday for Thanksgiving.

Wishing you a weekend filled with good food, good company and gratitude 🍂🦃💚

Classes resume Tuesday as usual.

10/10/2025

Testimonial Friday

We're so proud to offer small class sizes, personalized attention, and trainers who truly care about your progress!

10/09/2025

Are you wanting to get started but group classes aren't your thing or don't fit your schedule?

We also offer private or semi privates classes to teach the fundamentals of Pilates and assist you in reaching your goals.

Book a consult over the phone (780-808-4144) or online to get you started.

https://tothecorepilates.janeapp.com/ #/discipline/1/treatment/1

10/05/2025

Noticing the effects of getting older?

Maybe it feels harder to get off the floor, mornings start with more stiffness, or your body just doesn’t bounce back like it used to.

Now, imagine yourself 10 years from today. What do you want that to look like?
✨ More independence
✨ Better mobility
✨ Less pain

Pilates can help you stay strong, move with confidence, and slow down the decline that aging often brings.

💚 Be proactive about your future self. Book a consult today and see how Pilates can support you. We’re here to help → https://tothecorepilates.janeapp.com/ #/discipline/1/treatment/1

10/05/2025

If you missed episode 2 of this 6 part series you can view through the link below.

A fantastic conversation about the small changes you can make to your environment to create changes in your health outcomes.

Enjoy and join us again on October 16.

This past Thursday was our second edition of our Six Pillars of Health Series: Environmental Health. If you missed it, watch the link below as Donna from To The Core inspires us to create lifelong healthy habits for environmental well-being.

https://www.youtube.com/live/CaJSzG9qV18