AboutLynda Lippin Expertise I currently work as the resident Pilates and Fitness Teacher at the exclusive COMO Shambhala Retreat at Parrot Cay Resort in Turks and Caicos. After 20+ years of experience as a Pilates teacher and personal trainer I can answer any questions relating to Pilates and strength & flexibility training. I am knowledgeable about exercise and sports and am a certified Pilates for Golf instructor. Finally, I have years of experience working with clients who have back/neck pain, disc injuries, stenosis, rotator cuff injury, osteoporosis, pelvic floor dysfunction, Parkinson`s, MS, fibromyalgia, CFS, RSD, osteo & rheumatoid arthritis, scoliosis, hernia, spinal cord injury, exercise after mastectomy and abdominal surgeries, pregnancy, joint replacements, and spine surgeries.
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Experience I have been doing Pilates since 1987 and teaching Pilates since 1989 (back when there was no Pilates certification) and was certified by the Pilates PhysicalMind Institute in 1993. I became an ACE certified personal trainer in 2000, the same year I was accepted as a Certifying Pilates Teacher for PhysicalMind. In my career I have worked with Physical Therapists, chiropractors, personal trainers, and physicians to help their patients regain functional strength and mobility faster after and during illness and injury.
Organizations American Council on Exercise, Pilates PhysicalMind Institute, American Council on Exercise
Publications PhillyFIT Magazine, JerseyFIT Magazine, PhysicalMind Forum, Main Line Life, Personal Fitness Professional, blogcritics.org
Education/Credentials 1988-1995 Graduate School for PhD in Philosophy
1993 Pilates Teacher Certification
2000 Pilates Teacher Training Certification
2000 ACE Personal Trainer Certification & joined ACE faculty
2003 Pilates for Golf certification
2004 Pilates for Gait Training, Pilates for Osteoporosis, Nutrition
Awards and Honors Winner Best of Philly 2003 Pilates Studio from Philadelphia magazine.
Past/Present Clients I keep my clients' information confidential as many are high profile in business, sports, music, and film/TV.
Question I have a student who has a upper adominal hernia, where the hernia is trying to escape between the rectus under the breast bone. His doctor has recommend pilates and is not planning to operate. What are contra indicators for this and what is good for him? He is coming to my classes on a regular basis and just wanted to make sure that what I am doing is correct!
Answer Dear Caroline,
First, the upper abdominal hernia is NOT by the breastbone, but around/under the diaphragm (which is different). It is most important for him to learn proper breathing techniques and how to activate his transverse abs and obliques to help support under his rectus. I would avoid having the head up in flexion until the proper recruitment is achieved.
Try to work neutral pelvis and small ranges of motion with a focus on abdominal stabilization (planks or leg pulls, side planks/side lifts, bridging of any form). Slowly introduce small flexion as tolerated.
