In January 2023, I dove into Pilates after undergoing back surgery for an L1-S5 herniation. Prior to the surgery, I was dealing with intense leg pain that seriously affected my ability to walk. A tough situation, considering [...]

In December 2015 I began to experience lower back pain. The pain continued to grow over the months and became rather debilitating. I got to a point where I had a hard time with simple acts like putting on pants. [...]

Due to poor posture and a weak core, I injured my lower back and hips while training for a half-marathon. Junko did a detailed assessment of my injuries and researched potential causes. After only a few months [...]

I decided to try Pilates and within a year I was almost pain free. My back was doing so well that I even continued the exercises throughout my two pregnancies. I know I will always need to keep my core strong, [...]

I have built a strong core (six packs!) and now enjoy dance workouts, skiing, and yoga. Before Pilates, I had to brace myself for the pain that will come afterwards. Junko's knowledge of the body coupled with exceptional [...]

Core strength, flexibility increased and my posture became more upright. Even the dreaded balancing exercises are easier. My knees are strong and the tingling of the leg from the piriformis is gone. [...]

After long suffering from back pain, a friend of mine recommended Junko for Pilates. Junko is an amazing Pilates instructor who is always attentive to my concerns about my body and health. I've been practicing [...]

Before starting Pilates exercise, I'd had severe pains in my lower back, both knee joints, and hips which made me reluctant to even walk. Long suffered ingrown nails in my right big toe had prevented me from walking [...]