Workshops ~ Body Belly Baby

Prenatal Pilates

I was a student of Valerie Massoni during my third trimester of pregnancy. I was beginning to feel anxious and unprepared for the upcoming birth. What would it feel like? How do I strengthen my body? Valerie’s class was just what I needed. She has a tremendous amount of knowledge, experience, and most of all, compassion. She clearly explained each exercise and took the time to work with me one-on-one to make sure I was doing everything properly. Before I was able to finish the twelve-week course, my water broke sending me into labor …six weeks too early. I was given an epidural prior to pushing, but was given so much that I could not feel anything and could not tell if I was pushing or not. I felt scared and helpless. My mind quickly went back to Valerie’s instructions. Even though I could not feel it, I mentally went through the belly exercises I practiced so diligently with Valerie.Five pushes later, my baby girl was out ! She spent the next week in the NICU and I was not allowed to hold her for the first days of her life. Valerie was such a support to me during this time. She counseled me on how best to touch my baby and interact with her despite the circumstances. I will be forever thankful for her kindness.

Jennifer Martindale
Happy Client