In this episode, I sat down with someone who has been in my world for a long time — Melanie Byford-Young, physiotherapist, Master Rehab Instructor Trainer for Stott Pilates, and co-owner of Pacific Northwest Pilates in Portland, Oregon. Melanie has spent over 25 years doing what most of us find the hardest: working with the most complex, challenging clients. And she does it brilliantly.
What we talked about:
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How Melanie went from physiotherapy to Pilates
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The concept of "unwinding" complex joints
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Why stretching isn't always the answer
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The Pilates boom and where it's headed
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Teaching instructors to think, not just follow a syllabus
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How to have better pain conversations with clients
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The "contrarian" client
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Global bodies, global differences
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The case for lifelong mentorship
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~ Connect With Melanie ~
Website - www.melaniebyfordyoungeducation.com
Website - pacificnorthwestpilates.com
Facebook - @PNWPilates
Instagram - @pacificnwpilates
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~ Connect With Me ~
Instagram - @adriana.rotella
Website - adrianarotella.ca