Paragon Pilates, Physical Therapy & Dance Medicine

Paragon Pilates, Physical Therapy & Dance Medicine At Paragon, we provide physical therapy and Pilates training to help you move better and feel better Clients loved our approach. As word spread, our studio grew.

Paragon is a unique, welcoming space that supports every body on their wellness journey. When we opened Paragon Pilates and Physical Therapy in 2009, we wanted to create a supportive, restorative environment that brought together the rehabilitative side and the athletic side of physical therapy with Pilates. Our first studio space was so small we had to rearrange our reformers to make room for a l

arge mat class. For many, the results were life changing. In 2010, we moved to our current location to better accommodate our clients, our classes, our staff and affiliated teachers, as well as our commitment to teacher training and continuing education. We now have space for all of our Pilates classes, one-on-one sessions, and two private physical therapy rooms. Clients say we’re like family. We couldn’t be more honored or grateful.

08/08/2025

Start your Pilates teaching journey with Movement Principles!
**In person and online attendance options**
September 5–7
Friday 4–8pm
Saturday 11:30am–6pm
Sunday 9:30am–4:30pm

The foundation of Balanced Body’s education program, Movement Principles shows how to recognize, improve and teach fundamental movement.

This course is designed for both new and experienced instructors to refine their understanding of the body in motion. It provides the foundational knowledge necessary for you to understand fundamental movement and become a truly transformative instructor. You will come away with a complete toolbox for effectively training clients to recover from injuries, improve their general fitness and enhance their performance.

Movement Principles is a program requirement for our Pilates Instructor Training and the Integrated Movement Specialist certificate.

It's almost time for the next session of Balanced Body, Inc. Pilates teacher training workshops at Paragon!First up is M...
08/07/2025

It's almost time for the next session of Balanced Body, Inc. Pilates teacher training workshops at Paragon!

First up is Movement Principles on Sept. 5-7. Save $50 if you register by Aug. 16!

To learn more about our teacher training program, visit our website:
https://www.paragonpilatespt.com/teacher-training/

08/05/2025

Do you want to improve your balance? Try these simple exercises at home!

Safety first!

These exercises should be done at the bottom of the stairs and near something solid you can hold onto if you lose your balance.

Stand at the bottom of the stairs near the handrail.Start with your feet together and eyes straight ahead, and find steadiness. Then hover your hand over the railing and close your eyes. Again, try to find steadiness. This might be more of a challenge! Then, open your eyes and place one foot on the bottom step with your hand still hovering over the railing. In this supported single-leg balance, start to slowly look side to side to increase the challenge. Once you feel confident in that position, lift your foot off the step and find your balance. If you need an extra challenge, slowly look side to side, keeping your hand hovering over the handrail. Give it a try!

Happy birthday Matthew! 🎉
07/30/2025

Happy birthday Matthew! 🎉

Happy birthday Kathy! 🎉 💃
07/18/2025

Happy birthday Kathy! 🎉 💃

07/14/2025

Paragon Pilates & Physical Therapy is hiring in Edina!

We are seeking a Physical Therapist who is interested in a specialty clinic. The ideal candidate is a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist who has experience in manual therapy and neuromuscular re-education. This role involves the use of strong evaluation and musculoskeletal examination skills, as well as implementing individualized care plans to aid in patient recovery and improve their quality of life.
The Physical Therapist will work with patients of all ages to provide effective treatment strategies tailored to their specific needs. Our approach to treat the whole body as one system is designed to improve our patients' quality of life, not just provide a medical service.

Job type: Part-time, flexible schedule.

Please send inquiries, resumes, and letters of intent to hiring@paragonpilatespt.com.

Community Expansion Scholarship Program applications due July 15!In collaboration with Balanced Body’s Diversity in Pila...
07/09/2025

Community Expansion Scholarship Program applications due July 15!

In collaboration with Balanced Body’s Diversity in Pilates initiatives, Paragon Pilates and Physical Therapy offers scholarships for our Pilates Teacher Training Program to qualified candidates!
The goal of the Balanced Body Community Expansion Scholarship Program is to increase the diversity of the Pilates profession by training teachers who come from Black and other underrepresented communities. Paragon is proud to be one of 12 Authorized Training Centers worldwide currently participating in this program!

Visit our website to learn more about the program and how to apply!

https://www.paragonpilatespt.com/teacher-training/community-expansion-scholarship-program/

06/12/2025

Paragon Pilates Side Lying Leg Series Quick Tip

This series targets the outer hip and thigh, and also works on core stabilization. Follow along as Rose teaches a quick side lying leg series! Shoulders and hips should be level with the back of your mat. Straighten your legs out and bring them slightly forward. You can either use your arm or a pillow for support under your head. The top arm will come to the mat either flat or in a fist. Engage deep abdominals. Obliques lifted. Shoulders and hips stay still without rotating forward or back. Shoulders and hips stay still without rotating forward or back.

#1: Side Leg Lifts - Externally rotate the top leg, then inhale to lift and exhale to lower. Make sure the hips don't rock back.

#2: Side Leg Circles - Engage deep abdominals. Obliques lifted. Lift the top leg to hip height and circle it around with control. Lift the top leg again to hip height and circle it around, this time making medium circles. Reverse the circles, both small and medium.

#3: Side Leg Kicks - Bring the leg up to hip height, and move it forward and back with control. Give it a try!

It was an absolute pleasure to work with Angelo & Jen with FusionPilatesEDU on two educational workshop presentations. ...
06/09/2025

It was an absolute pleasure to work with Angelo & Jen with FusionPilatesEDU on two educational workshop presentations. The courses Cari taught, “Tactile Cueing & the Nervous System” and “Assisted Stretching Techniques”, will be available online at the Fusion Pilates website later in 2025. Stay tuned for the release date! Thank you Jen & Angelo, let’s do it again!

Check out the Fusion Pilates Education website as well as their social media!


https://fusionpilatesedu.com/

05/23/2025

Only one week left to sign up for CoreAlign!

CoreAlign 1: Foundations Instructor Training

May 30-June 1, 2025

Learn the CoreAlign and its versatility in strengthening, stretching, conditioning and functional movement in clients of all abilities.
This course includes CoreAlign method theory and 60+ foundation exercises to build functional movement skills. Areas of focus are trunk integration, upper body strength and balance, lower body strength, power, gait, and dynamic flexibility. Variations for all ability levels and specific modifications and precautions for special populations are covered, as well as equipment set up, maintenance and safety.

https://www.paragonpilatespt.com/teacher-training/pilates-teacher-training/

Address

5101 Vernon Avenue S. Suite 2A
Edina, MN
55436

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30am - 7pm
Tuesday 6:30am - 7pm
Wednesday 6:30am - 7pm
Thursday 6:30am - 7pm
Friday 6:30am - 2pm
Saturday 6:30am - 2pm
Sunday 10am - 12pm

Telephone

+19524059765

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Paragon Pilates, Physical Therapy & Dance Medicine posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Paragon Pilates, Physical Therapy & Dance Medicine:

Shortcuts

Share

Category