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Online coaching for people who live with neurological conditions and their trainers

04/09/2026

🧠✨ Want a better understanding of how to include all three in your sessions to improve balance with direct feedback both in person and on Zoom?

Well good news, you can because on April 26th, we’re heading to Chicago to teach you how to rebuild balance from the inside out — using the three systems that actually determine balance:
👀 Vision
🎧 Vestibular
🦶 Proprioception

This is NOT a “stand on one leg” workshop or gimmicky instagram eye exercises that dont’ actually shift balance long term.

It’s a practical, hands‑on deep dive into how the nervous system collects and prioritizes sensory information — and how subtle shifts can dramatically change balance, coordination, and confidence.
You’ll learn how to:
✔️ Reduce dizziness and instability
✔️ Fill sensory gaps so the body can actually respond
✔️ Shift neurological focus to decrease fear of falling
✔️ Build progressions that create lasting change
✔️ Improve your own balance along the way

💻 Prefer Zoom? We’ve got you.
You’ll still get real‑time feedback, breakout rooms, and the full learning experience, just without the deep‑dish pizza. 🍕
And yes, everyone gets a lifetime recording, because neuroscience is not a one‑listen situation.

📍 Neuro Lab – Chicago
Build Better Balance with Meghann
🗓️ April 26th, 2026
📍 East Bank Club or Zoom
⏰ 2:30 pm–8 pm CST
🎓 Earn 5 NPCP CECs

🔗 Link in bio

04/08/2026

Want to help make Pilates truly accessible to ALL?

We promise…the juice is absolutely worth the squeeze.

Because here’s the thing: at The Neuro Studio, we’re not here for Pilates drama, trends, or whatever the algorithm is fighting about this week. We’re here for the teachers and movement pros who want to actually help people — especially the clients most studios aren’t equipped to serve.

✅ If you want to learn how to individualize cues based on the brain’s sensory system…
✅ If you want to make movement accessible for people with complex or neurological conditions…
✅ If you want to stand out because of your skill, not your stance on the latest Pilates turf war…

😉 You’re our people.

We’ve educated thousands of teachers worldwide through evidence‑based, science‑backed courses — and we’d love to help guide your learning path too.
Want to explore what we offer?

Head to our website Neurostudio.com or click the link in our bio to:
✨ Take our quiz to find your best next step
✨ Browse current online courses
✨ Check out upcoming in‑person Neuro Labs

Come join the family TODAY and would love if our Neuro Studio family of teachers would be willing to share their favorite client WIN or favorite Neuro Studio memory!!

04/07/2026

Pilates is having a moment right now ✨ and that’s great for our industry. But at The Neuro Studio, we’re here for the teachers and movement professionals who want more than trends, aesthetics, and “beautiful movement.”

Neurological clients deserve teachers who understand pathology, symptoms, and the neuroscience behind living with a neurological injury or disease 🧠. They deserve results, not noise.

If you’re a Pilates teacher ready to separate yourself from the masses and work confidently with neurological conditions or injuries, this is where you start 🚀

We’re a female-founded company that has educated thousands of teachers worldwide 🌍 through evidence-based, science-backed courses — including cutting-edge techniques currently being studied to improve outcomes.

If you’re ready to begin, start with our Pilates for Neurological Conditions course 💪

03/24/2026

🧠✨ Whether you’ve been with us since 2014 or just stumbled into our corner of the internet - welcome to The Neuro Studio.

We’re and , co-founders, movement nerds, dog lovers, and passionate advocates for people living with neurological conditions. We started this journey because people living with neurological conditions DESERVE MORE, and we knew there was a better way.

Our approach? Science-backed, brain-first movement that adapts in real time. No cookie-cutter workouts. No one-size-fits-all advice. Just real tools for real people—whether you’re living with MS, Parkinson’s, stroke, or navigating undiagnosed neuro challenges.

We are both married to a Brian and our dogs Willie, Remy, and Sophie are part of the team. They specialize in naps, howls, and emotional support 🐾

Meghann is an encyclopedia of knowledge when it comes to sports, Bravo TV, and all things movement. Mariska gives the best book recommendations (she read over 100 books last year), is highly skilled at training dogs, and is an expert at creating innovative exercises to overcome the challenges of living with MS.

So if you’re ready to rethink what’s possible, laugh a little, and learn a lot, you’re in the right place.

💬 Drop PFNC in the comments to get more info about the course OR tell us how long you’ve been part of our community or a fun fact about YOU, we’d love to hear from you!

03/20/2026

🧠✨ Most “balance exercises” don’t actually train balance, they train strength or stability.
And when the sensory system is the real issue, clients feel it: wobbling, gripping, dizziness, hesitation, and “why is this so hard.”

On April 26th, we’re heading to Chicago to teach you how to rebuild balance from the inside out — using the three systems that actually determine stability:
👀 Vision
🎧 Vestibular
🦶 Proprioception

This is NOT a “stand on one leg” workshop or gimmicky instagram exercises that only create a temorary nervous system shift.

It’s a practical, hands‑on deep dive into how the nervous system collects and prioritizes sensory information — and how subtle shifts can dramatically change balance, coordination, and confidence.
You’ll learn how to:
✔️ Reduce dizziness and instability
✔️ Fill sensory gaps so the body can actually respond
✔️ Shift neurological focus to decrease fear of falling
✔️ Build progressions that create lasting change
✔️ Improve your own balance along the way

💻 Prefer Zoom? We’ve got you.
You’ll still get real‑time feedback, breakout rooms, and the full learning experience, just without the deep‑dish pizza. 🍕
And yes, everyone gets a lifetime recording, because neuroscience is not a one‑listen situation.

📍 Neuro Lab – Chicago
Build Better Balance with Meghann
🗓️ April 26th, 2026
📍 East Bank Club or Zoom
⏰ 3–8:30 pm CST
🎓 Earn 5 NPCP CECs

👇 Comment “NEURO” and we’ll send you all the details.

https://www.theneurostudio.com/in-person-courses

03/19/2026

🧠✨ Balance isn’t just a foot or leg problem… it’s a brain–body conversation.

And when that conversation gets fuzzy, clients feel it: wobbling, gripping, dizziness, fear, and “why is this so hard.”

On April 26th, we’re heading to Chicago to teach you how to rebuild balance from the inside out — using the three systems that actually determine stability:
👀 Vision
🎧 Vestibular
🦶 Proprioception

This is NOT a “stand on one leg” workshop or gimmicky instagram exercises that dont’ actually shift balance long term.

It’s a practical, hands‑on deep dive into how the nervous system collects and prioritizes sensory information — and how subtle shifts can dramatically change balance, coordination, and confidence.
You’ll learn how to:
✔️ Reduce dizziness and instability
✔️ Fill sensory gaps so the body can actually respond
✔️ Shift neurological focus to decrease fear of falling
✔️ Build progressions that create lasting change
✔️ Improve your own balance along the way

💻 Prefer Zoom? We’ve got you.
You’ll still get real‑time feedback, breakout rooms, and the full learning experience, just without the deep‑dish pizza. 🍕
And yes, everyone gets a lifetime recording, because neuroscience is not a one‑listen situation.

📍 Neuro Lab – Chicago
Build Better Balance with Meghann
🗓️ April 26th, 2026
📍 East Bank Club or Zoom
⏰ 3–8:30 pm CST
🎓 Earn 5 NPCP CECs

03/11/2026

📢 Research is loud and clear: FEEDBACK is the engine of learning.
Not generic feedback. Not “I’ll get back to you in two weeks” feedback.
Real, personalized, timely feedback that actually changes your teaching. 🔥

That’s exactly why our Neuro Labs exist.

And our next one is coming up March 28–29 in Carmel, California
🕚 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM

🔥 Day 1: Do + Learn (Not Watch + Learn)

You’ll be hands-on with real clients… people with movement challenges, chronic pain, or neurological conditions.

You’ll assess, problem-solve, and implement Neuro Studio techniques with direct, in-the-moment feedback from me. Your peers will be right there too, so you never feel like you’re working alone.

🧠 Day 2: Your Unique Brain–Body

A full day of movement tailored to your skills, patterns, injuries, and nervous system.

We’ll help you find reflexive stability, shift long-held patterns, and embody the work you teach every day.

If you’ve been craving real-time feedback, community, and the kind of hands-on learning that actually sticks, this is your sign to join us in Carmel, CA

But don’t worry, Carmel isn’t your only chance. We have Neuro Labs happening all year long, from New York City to Sydney, Australia. 🌏

Comment “courses” and we’ll send you the full list of 2026 labs and dates so you can plan ahead.

💻 Prefer Online? You’re Still Fully Supported

If you’re not someone who thrives in an in-person environment, you can join via Zoom. You’ll receive direct feedback from in the room and from online, so you’re guided every step of the way, no matter where you are.

03/06/2026

At The Neuro Studio, we teach our teachers and clients how to fill sensory gaps so the brain can choose or create a new motor pathway 🧠✨

This client hyperextends her knees because of long‑standing foot drop and reduced sensation from living with MS for 45+ years. While this strategy can help some people on the hypermobility spectrum, those with EDS or HSD often need a different approach—because proprioception isn’t always reliable for them.

That’s why we use our Triangulation Method: not more sensory input, but the right sensory input to fill each person’s unique gaps 👀🦶🧭.

Want to learn how we program with the brain first to help people move better?

Take the quiz in our bio to find the best course for you 🔗💡

02/24/2026

Our 2026 In‑Person Neuro Labs are officially live, and we’re coming to Chicago, Dubai, Sydney, London, Carmel, Brisbane, and NYC.

If you’ve been craving hands‑on neuro training that actually changes how you teach, this is your year.

Whether you want to improve balance, rebuild gait, understand hemiparesis, reduce spasticity, or experience a full‑body neuro reset… we’ve got a lab for you.

✨ 1‑DAY LABS — $449 (Approved for 5 NPCP CECs)

📍 Chicago — Balance
April 26, 2026 | 3–8:30 pm CST
East Bank Club, 500 N Kingsbury St
📍 Dubai — Gait
May 9, 2026 | 3–8 pm Dubai
Pilates Academy Dubai, JLT Cluster X
📍 Sydney — Hemiparesis
June 20, 2026 | 11:30–5 pm
Movement Collective Pilates, Surry Hills
📍 Sydney — Spasticity
June 21, 2026 | 11:30–5 pm
Movement Collective Pilates, Surry Hills
📍 London — Gait Focused
November 20, 2026 | Time TBD
Location TBD

✨ 2‑DAY LABS — $805 (Approved for 10 NPCP CECs)
📍 Carmel, California
March 28–29, 2026 | 10 am–3:30 pm PST
Carmel Flow Pilates
📍 Brisbane
June 27–28, 2026 | 11 am–4:30 pm
Body Organics, West End
📍 New York City
October 17–18, 2026 | 11 am–4:30 pm
The Movement Study, NYC
📍 London
November 21–22, 2026 | Time TBD
Location TBD

If you want the direct link 👇 Comment “COURSES” and we’ll send it to you.

02/04/2026

Struggling clients who can’t roll? This drill is a game‑changer, even for those with hemiparesis. 💪

This option helps establish upper‑quadrant stability and strength while giving the brain the sensory clarity it needs to organize rolling more efficiently. 🧠✨

⚠️ Important note:
If your client can’t get into this arm position without increasing spasticity in the hands, elbows, or shoulders, pause here. Start with one of our Neuro Studio spasticity‑management techniques first to create a safer, more responsive environment for the nervous system. 🛑

This exercise works because it integrates sensory information and taps into additional neurological drivers to improve proprioception.
Remember: More movement + more proprioceptive input ≠ better proprioception.
I know… frustrating 😅 but we’re here to tell the truth, not sell the myth.

Try both variations — leading with the upper body and leading with the lower body, and notice which one gives your client better organization. Then once rolling becomes easier, increase the vestibular challenge by adding unusual head positions and maintaining them inside the frame of the arms as you roll. 🤸‍♀️ The vestibular system loves novelty, and this is a safe, powerful way to layer it in. 🎯

And please, let your clients make mistakes. Their “figuring it out” phase is where you gather the most valuable information. While they explore, you step back and assess sensory gaps… not guess based on whatever cool Instagram video is trending that week. 👀

If you’re ready to sharpen your assessment skills and deepen your neuro knowledge, take the quiz in our bio to find out which course is the best fit for you. 📚✨

02/02/2026

Did you know your client’s eye mechanics could be throwing off their gait? 👀

Convergence ➡️ the ability of both eyes to move toward each other to focus on a near target, is a critical and often overlooked component of efficient gait.

When someone can’t converge well, they usually compensate by leaning back to create more space between their eyes and whatever they’re trying to focus on. That backward shift changes everything: balance, timing, foot placement, and overall brain safety.

In this video, we’re sharing a simple strategy to improve convergence and giving the body clearer sensory feedback.

It’s not about “trying harder” with the eyes. The goal 🥅 is to provide an environment where the head and spine can stabilize reflexively, so the eyes can do their job without recruiting extra movement.

🔑 A few helpful reminders:

✅ Give your client enough sensory input so they don’t mobilize their spine while converging, but don’t overdo it! MORE It’s just MORE, not better!!!
✅ A wall works beautifully (like you’ll see using), but it is a NO parking zone. We recommend asking your client to focus on not changing the pressure between their butt and the wall!!
✅ Notice how much easier convergence becomes when the body feels grounded and organized. ✨
✅ Better sensory input → better eye control → better gait mechanics. 🚶‍♀️

Now it’s your turn to get curious…. Comment below 👇 other exercises that might be affected by poor convergence or divergence? — we love hearing your insights. 💬

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Our Story

Hi. Mariska here. Co-founder of The Neuro Studio. When I was diagnosed with MS in 2002, my doctors never gave me guidelines for exercise other than "don't overdo it." At first, I was extremely hesitant to exercise at all. After a couple of years, though, I started listening to my body and what I felt it wanted to do. So I worked out. Pretty hard. Fairly often.

But, I didn't do specific exercises designed to strengthen existing MS problem areas. I didn't focus on areas that would likely become problems with disease progression or inactivity. I had no road map. No game plan. No one showing me how I could make my workouts work for me and my individual illness. So even though I was exercising, I was still developing issues with walking, muscle spasticity, and balance.

Enter The NeuroStudio.

Meghann Koppele and I developed this resource as the culmination of my experience as a Pilates instructor and neuro patient for more than 15 years and her 17 years of experience as an expert movement trainer for people with neurological diseases and conditions. We were both frustrated by how few resources are available to people with neurological conditions and wanted to find a way to bring our successful methods to everyone at a fraction of the cost.