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About the Founder

Maria Franklin opened her studio in 2002. Over the years her clients presented a wide array of personal goals and health challenges. The needs of her clients became the hallmark of her individualized approach that is now the foundation of Whole Self Studio. Maria’s philosophy is that by addressing her students’ “whole self” (body, mind, and energy) in an environment that is safe and calming, creates the groundwork for positive transformational changes in one’s life. This unique blending of therapies and environment has become Maria’s signature as a movement educator, therapist, and healer.

For more information, please contact mariawholeself@gmail.com

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Services

Pilates

Classes are offered in private, duets or trios.

Pilates is intelligent exercise delivering profound results. Pilates achieves greater alignment, strength, and flexibility without the negative effects of pain, strain, and injury. This proven form of exercise is accessible to all ages and is designed to encourage optimal alignment to lengthen and strengthen the deepest core muscles. A lifelong benefit of Pilates is that it teaches one how to move efficiently and freely. At Whole Self Studio, our Pilates classes uniquely stand out because of a culmination of dance principles, mechanics of movement, mindfulness, and breathwork.

Whole Self Studio is a fully comprehensive Pilates studio offering classes in mat, reformer, chair, ladder barrel, and barre.

All classes are taught by a former professional dancer and master teacher who is a fully STOTT-certified instructor specializing in injury and special populations.

Fascial Stretch Therapy

Whole Self Studio incorporates the most current forms of stretch therapy today: Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST) and Active Isolated Stretching (AIS). Stretch therapy targets the most restricted soft tissues in the body by freeing up fascial tissue and muscles. This method of stretch therapy greatly reduces pain, brings gains in range of motion, increases mobility, and improves circulation, resulting in correct posture and functional ability. Whether you are a professional athlete or simply want to improve your health, Stretch Therapy gives you the opportunity to optimize your potential for greater health.

Our stretch therapist has over 10 years of practice and is fully trained in Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) as well as certified in Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST).

Energy Medicine

Everything is Energy~

Energy medicine is a holistic, restorative, non-invasive treatment that has been practiced for centuries to promote healing and balance in the human body. Life’s challenges can put us out of balance: diet, sleep patterns, toxins, injuries, illness, and even our thoughts can create energy blockages. Energy medicine works to open up blockages, allowing the natural flow of energy to be restored. Whether you are experiencing a health challenge, recovering from an injury, or simply needing clarity and peace of mind, energy medicine is an effective tool for reclaiming and maintaining health in our busy modern world.

At Whole Self Studio, our energy medicine therapist is a natural healer and intuitive practitioner of energy medicine for over 15 years.

For more information, please contact mariawholeself@gmail.com

About the Founder

Services

Pilates

Fascial Stretch Therapy

Energy Medicine

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