ABOUT US

The Pilates Plus Wellness Center officially opened its doors on January 18, 2006. Dan Spangler, owner and long-time Upper Marlboro resident is thrilled with the opportunity to offer Pilates in this growing community. Pilates, (pronounced PUL-AY-TEEZ), is the fastest growing trend in the health arena. Mr. Spangler recognized a need for offering alternative health and wellness options in the Upper Marlboro area and has received a tremendous response to opening the Center. Not only is Pilates growing in this community, but also there is a nationwide burgeoning of consumers who are becoming more aware of the benefits of Pilates. These include stress reduction, improved flexibility, increased breathing capacity, and strengthening of the core musculature. Recently, Steve Case, owner of AOL, purchased one of the largest distributors of Pilate's products and videos, GAIAM, Incorporated. Cases' investment is based on the prediction that the new-age lifestyle consumers have gone mainstream and more and more of the forty-something crowd are becoming aware of the need to incorporate mind-body practices into their lives.

The Pilates Plus Wellness Center will offer traditional Pilates programs as well as tailored, one-on-one Pilates programs delivered on custom Pilates equipment. This equipment is highly specialized and is hand-made in Colorado and shipped here for use in the studio setting. The center will attract clients who are searching for alternative health and wellness options as well as referrals from medical professionals for specialized therapy. In addition to Pilates programs, the center will also offer professional training and counseling in life issues such as Stress Management and Time Management. "Our philosophy is that exercise and fitness programs alone rarely address most client's needs." We chose the classic Yin-Yang symbol to represent our philosophy at the Wellness Center, our personal meaning of “balance” extends beyond the physical balance one can achieve with Pilates alone. We promote all forms of balance work at the center. It is our belief that true balance is achieved when we are nurturing ourselves, physically, emotionally, spiritually, and nutritionally.

Our education programs are designed to help clients with the life and balance issues that most people are facing today. Mr. Spangler has been fortunate enough to attract premier instructors to the Center; those trained in Canada and New York City with nationally certified Pilates education centers. We have an extensive network established with Chiropractors, Physical Therapists, and other health care professionals; our goal is for our clients to benefit from these networks. The Center employs a massage therapist who offers full body massage, reflexology, and Reiki. We are currently offering nutrition-based education programs led by a certified holistic nutritionist. We are seeking a certified, experienced acupuncturist who wants to work with our unique team of wellness practitioners.

The Pilates Plus Wellness Center is a member of the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA).