Lynda Salerno Gehrman is the owner of the PhysioLogic studio in New York. Erin Weber (picture,) a Pilates instructor and Physical therapist at PhysioLogic, recently completed the BASI teacher training course.

At PhysioLogic, the New York BASI certification center, we are thrilled to be finishing an expansion of both our chiropractic and physical therapy offices, as well as our Pilates studio. Combined, we have 4,000 square feet of space, which allows us to offer not only private training and certification, but group apparatus classes as well. We are working on a new program called BASI Bodies (or B Bodies,) where BASI students can take their teaching hours and gain experience.

One of the most rewarding aspects of being a Pilates instructor is being able to impact so many people with different goals, issues and body types. We deal with all kinds of injuries and chronic issues at our facility, so it is never dull completing your observation and practice hours!

When I opened the Pilates studio almost four years ago, as an adjunct to my husband’s existing chiropractic and physical therapy practice, I never imagined that the integration of the methods would be as natural as it has been. My husband was so impressed with the benefits of Pilates and its correlation to his existing practice that he formed a thriving, Pilates-based Physical Therapy program last year.

Jeanine Robotti, the initial physical therapist and Pilates instructor, was recently joined by Erin Weber, a physical therapist who completed the BASI course this past June. It is worth listening to what she has to say.

“As a recent member of the BASI family, I can truly say that it has been a remarkable experience. Not only have I seen myself grow into a more complete and dynamic physical therapist, but I have learned to better my patient’s rehabilitation process and have enhanced my perspective on healing the body.

“I recently started full-time at PhysioLogic, after working as an orthopedic, outpatient physical therapist for the past four years. Being able to incorporate Pilates into my rehabilitation program has proven to be extremely successful in achieving my clients’ goals. Most importantly, it has enabled me to show them the mind-body connection and convince them of their primary role in ensuring their own well-being.

“At PhysioLogic, I work as part of a comprehensive rehab team, along with chiropractors, massage therapists and other Pilates instructors. This method of rehabilitation coincides with the BASI approach to Pilates. The emphasis is on how each body is different and how the abilities of each individual varies, depending upon inherent strengths and weaknesses. As a physical therapist, I immediately understood the correctness and value of this approach. I had treated far too many clients with injuries resulting from pushing through exercise programs without appropriate progressions.

Completing the BASI certification has not only enhanced my career as a physical therapist; it has also helped to reshape the way I look at fitness. Just as physical therapy involves ongoing learning, completing the BASI certification is just the beginning of my journey as a Pilates instructor. Having BASI as my foundation gives me the confidence that I’m on the right path, and I look forward to my future in Pilates.

Thanks to Rael, Sherri Long, for her astounding teaching abilities, and Lynda, for her gracious hosting and inspirational studio.