I first heard about Body Mind Balance and Classical Pilates in 1997 when working out regularly
with a personal trainer at the corporate fitness center where I was employed. BMB offered a
Pilates mat class there once a week. Though I was intrigued and curious about the Pilates
concept, the timing of the weekly mat class did not match up with my work schedule. Fast
forward five (5) years later and I had to quit working full time and transition to long-term
disability due to physical limitations caused by an exacerbation of a chronic illness diagnosed
eight (8) years earlier. I began looking for an exercise program and/or studio that was
professionally certified, convenient, and easily accessible. During the search process, I
discovered that the person responsible for the mat classes at the corporate fitness center
owned a studio in my Hyde Park neighborhood. I immediately signed up for the five (5)-session
introductory package offered at the time and the rest is history.
Fast forward another fifteen (15) years and BMB celebrated its 25th anniversary this fall. The
studio has relocated and grown by leaps and bounds; expanded its offerings to include
Gyrotonics; and offered virtual and hybrid workout options during the pandemic thanks to the
creativity and innovative ideas of the owner, Julie Cordier. Through it all, BMB has maintained
its fundamental principles and core values. It has continued to focus on meeting the needs of
its diverse clientele while providing quality programing and value.
In a nutshell, BMB has changed my life both physically and mentally. From minimizing the
impact of my scoliosis diagnosis and its related body alignment complications, to
complimenting the treatment of my bone health issues associated with aging and osteopenia,
my standard BMB Pilates workout has made a significant difference in the quality of my life. It’s
reduced the compression of my spine and lower back muscles, while improving my posture and
mobility. The focus on flexibility, core strength, and balance offered in a safe, calming
environment with a wide variety of quality equipment; an energetic, competent staff; and a
progressive owner who “walks the talk” are the intangibles that make Body Mind Balance
outstanding. Even my Bone Health Specialist appreciates the outcomes.
Regina Tippens
