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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http://www.pilatesgoddess.com
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 QUESTION: I'm looking for an instructor to help me put together a modified Pilates program. I'm 55, 5'5'' tall, weigh 110 pounds and started Pilates 43 years ago as part of dance training.
I had the hip replacement July 14, 2009. My therapist says I'm the first patient she's had in 14 years who asked to be taught to do floor exercises.
I live in Tallahassee, Florida and am willing to travel almost anywhere to get back to my exercise regimen.
I'd also be grateful for help finding a video/dvd Pilates program.
THANKS!
ANSWER: Hi Stacie
Having worked with many post-hip replacement clients I can say that you are not the only one wanting to exercise!
They are a Power Pilates certified studio in Tallahassee who will know the basics of how to modify for hip replacement (since it is crucial to exercise correctly to avoid dislocating your new hip).
For DVDs look at Alycea Ungaro and Liz Gillies.
In general you need to avoid hip flexion of more than 90 degrees (so no big hamstring stretches, please) and avoid crossing your leg past the midline of your body (too much internal and external rotation or ad/abduction).
Enjoy and let me know if you need anything more.
Best,
Lynda
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QUESTION: Dear Lynda,
Thanks for answering. I appreciate the suggestions on the video.
I feel quite doubtful about the Pilates Pavilion studio, however. The FSU athletic program where these women seem to have trained is not very good. I've worked with the best teacher in Tallahassee for 6 years and she can't help me. I'm keenly aware of the "hip precautions" you mention which is why I need a specialised teacher since I can't see the 90 degree angle and do the exercise at the same time.
I've also had some very bad experiences with "yoga" teachers in Tallahassee who were clueless when it comes to appropriate sequencing of the postures. One even just brought her copy of Yoga Journal to class and learned the postures with us. You'll be horrified to know that this particular woman teaches under the auspices of our hospital. She also refused to let us work with mirrors--to see that we were doing the work appropriately. Can you imagine?
Not good.
My hip situation is too fragile to put myself at risk with the bunch of amateurs at the Pilates Pavilion. As I said before, I'm willing to travel. Do you personally know of any place in Washington, DC or New York or San Francisco?
Thanks again
Stacie Humphrey
Answer Dear Stacie,
Scary but all too familiar...
I am actually in NYC teaching through the 15th of October. Email me lynda@lyndalippin.com if you are interested in seeing me as I am only n the states once a year.
I will give you NYC referrals as I know these people very very well and they have helped me personally:
