Today we’d like to introduce you to Ashley Felder.
Hi Ashley, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
I got certified in Pilates in Northern California in 2000.
Upon moving back to South Carolina in 2007, I promptly opened up Pilates of Forest Acres.
My work with clients tends to be on a more therapeutic level, as I want to help people find balance and efficiency of movement in their bodies. I also incorporate Thai bodywork in my sessions. I find the two modalities arevery complementary in helping achieve my goals with clients.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
The struggles of being a manager and a teacher can be difficult at times.
You have to do the business part and then turn around and be the compassionate teacher.
Also, Pilates has exploded. Is this a good thing? It’s nice that it is now recognized, however, a lot of of these studios do not understand the origins or the concepts. A lot of times people will just be “working out” or teaching a workout on the Pilates equipment. They have not taken the time to learn the concepts and the depth of the work.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about Pilates of Forest Acres?
I was originally trained in classical Pilates. But because I am a dancer, I have studied many somatic modalities and chose not to stick with the Classical method. While out in California for 15 years, I studied with a lot of luminaries who taught me so much about the body and movement. All of this learning has enabled me to have a large toolbox.
Each client has different needs and that’s what I like to address in my sessions.
What do you like and dislike about the city?
I like that it is fairly inexpensive to live. The people are generally nice. I missed the manners out in California!
I feel like we all get along better than the media makes us out.
I do not like the Summer’s here. At all.
Pricing:
- $65 Private Pilates session (50 minutes)
- $85 Thai Bodywork session (1 hour)
- $125 Pilates Thai session (1.5 hour)
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