09/04/2025
Meet Shannon Helton, ProHealth Wellness Studio Manager and Patient Experience Specialist
Do you have a favorite recent client story?
There are so many heartwarming stories that immediately jump to mind that its hard to narrow it down to just one! And I think the fact that I struggle to pick just one speaks to the heart of what makes ProHealth so special — the people! I cherish that my role at ProHealth allows me to interact with dozens of people every day, and I love that in the short time I have with them each visit we still manage to make a connection. And that appreciation for everyone who walks in our doors clearly goes both ways, which became increasingly evident when I decided to limit my sugar intake, and in a single day, clients brought us homemade blueberry muffins, a bag of hershy kisses, homemade chocolate chip cookies, homemade banana pudding cookies and my favorite Starbucks coffee! haha. We all care very much about our patients and clients, and its so nice to be spoiled and feel just as cared for and appreciated in return!
What’s one benefit of coming to ProHealth that most people don’t realize?
I think Pilates at ProHealth is the community's best kept secret — and it shouldn't be! From talking to new patients who come for Physical Therapy, I hear a lot of misconceptions about Pilates in general that make people hesitant to try it out. To clear up just a couple — 1. Pilates is not just for super fit young people! We work with people of all ages and fitness levels and welcome everyone. In fact, I can count more than a handful of octogenarians that come for Pilates here at least once a week! 2. Pilates is not just for women, either! About 35-40% of our regular clients are men! I must admit I enjoy when a very fit, regular gym-going man leaves his first class surprised by what a challenging workout he got doing Pilates!
With all of that said, one of the things I think people don't realize is that we are a great resource if you are wanting to exercise but are worried due to prior injuries or surgeries. Many of our Pilates clients have transitioned after graduating from PT, so our Pilates instructors are very experienced in working with people who are recovering after injuries, surgeries or joint replacements. Also, the majority of our DPTs are nationally certified Pilates instructors too — so you could book a private Pilates session with a Physical Therapist to feel even more confident in developing an exercise routine that reinforces proper movement while minimizing the risk of injury. If you're new to Pilates, or exercising in general, we are a great place to start, and with clients who have been coming here for 20 years now — I think they can agree we are a great place to continue to grow as well!
What’s your favorite thing about this month?
My favorite thing about September is that it means it's almost October! and Halloween! Work-wise, for September, I'm really looking forward to our VIP event on September 16th, a workshop Jessalyn is leading on Running & Injury Prevention. You'll only catch me running if someone is chasing me, and even then, probably not, haha. But I am looking forward to meeting new folks and being able to answer some questions about both PT and Pilates for people who may not realize how it could benefit them!