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Physical Therapy Helped You Recover. Now What?

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Many people come to Lift Pilates after physical therapy ends or while recovering from an injury.

Physical therapy can help address pain, restore function, and improve movement, but many people still need a structured plan to continue building strength, mobility, balance, and confidence.

At Lift Pilates, you'll follow an individualized program designed specifically for your body, goals, injury history, and experience level. Rather than repeating the same exercises as everyone else, you'll progress through a personalized classical Pilates program that evolves as you do.

Whether you're recovering from an injury, managing back or neck pain, returning to exercise after a setback, or simply want to keep moving well for years to come, Lift Pilates can help you continue progressing long after physical therapy has ended.

Who This Is For

This approach may be a good fit for you if you are:

  • Recovering from an injury

  • Continuing your progress after physical therapy

  • Managing back or neck pain

  • Recovering from a hip or knee replacement

  • Improving balance and stability

  • Managing osteoporosis or concerns about bone health

  • Returning to exercise after time away

  • Addressing ongoing stiffness or mobility limitations

  • Looking for individualized guidance rather than a one-size-fits-all workout.

If you're unsure whether Lift Pilates is right for you, please reach out. I'd be happy to discuss your goals and help you determine the best place to start.

“At 1 year, I was significantly stronger, had almost full range of motion in my knee, and felt so much better. It is not a gym, it is not a class for the masses, it’s a program designed specifically for your body that morphs and changes as your body gets stronger.”
— Alyson Mitchell

Why Lift Pilates Is Different

Unlike many Pilates studios that focus primarily on reformer classes, Lift Pilates teaches the complete classical Pilates system using the full range of traditional apparatus.

Each client follows an individualized program based on their goals, experience level, and physical needs. Ongoing coaching, hands-on instruction, and regular program updates help you continue progressing over time.

Whether you're recovering from an injury, returning to exercise, or simply looking for a more personalized approach, you'll receive structured guidance designed to build strength, mobility, balance, and confidence.

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Why Train With Laura Shearer?

I've been teaching Pilates since 2001 and founded Lift Pilates in 2003. Much of my work focuses on helping people continue progressing after physical therapy, recover from injuries, and maintain strength, mobility, and confidence as they age.

I believe most people are capable of more than they think. My approach is supportive, but not limiting. Rather than focusing on what you can't do, we'll work from what you can do and continue building from there.

My training includes post-rehabilitation Pilates, Polestar Pilates education, and ongoing study of the classical Pilates method. I studied with the late Jay Grimes, a direct student of Joseph Pilates, and continue my education through mentorship with Wade Edwell.

Whether you're returning from an injury, managing a chronic condition, or simply want to move better, you'll receive individualized instruction, thoughtful coaching, and a program designed to help you keep progressing.

What To Expect

Every new client begins with a private session. We'll discuss your goals, injury history, movement concerns, and previous experience with exercise or Pilates.

During your session, I'll assess how you move, answer your questions, and begin designing a personalized Pilates program based on your individual needs.

From there, you'll continue with private sessions, classes, or a combination of both. Your program will evolve as your strength, mobility, balance, and confidence improve.

Schedule Your Intro Session