Orlando Self-Care Spot: The Body Lab Pilates
Orlando Self-Care Spot:
The Body Lab Pilates
A robust self-care plan is so important to the wellness of your mind, body, and spirit. In our last blog post, Orlando Therapist Shares Importance of Self-Care, where I explore how having a self-care plan allows you to regulate your nervous system and sets you up to bring the best you to your family, friends, and work.
In this post, I kick off our blog series Orlando Self-Care Spotlight, where Mindful Living Counseling Orlando highlights local businesses that have been nominated by other Orlando therapists and professionals as awesome self-care spots. We have carefully selected locally owned Orlando businesses that nurture mind, body, and spirit to be featured in our series of self-care spots in Orlando.
We are grateful for these business owners because they have dedicated their lives to nurturing the mind, body, and spirit of humans. Because of their work, they are helping the people in our Orlando community live healthier, happier, and more fulfilling lives.
Because healing begets healing, the work these local businesses owners do extends well beyond our Orlando community and continues to positively impact people across the planet. And for that, the team at Mindful Living Counselor Orlando wants to say, “Thank You!
In this article, we are interviewing Dede Ramos, Owner and Master Instructor at The Body Lab Pilates. The Body Lab Pilates was recommended to us by another therapist who said this is her zen place.
About The Body Lab Pilates
At The Body Lab Pilates, we pair years of experience with Master Trainers and YOUR desire for personal wellness. We will partner together to design custom workout programs for you with exercises that are efficient and productive for your body and fitness goals. Although we are rooted in the classical foundations of Pilates, we bring a fresh, modern approach to your workout that will enhance your everyday life and other ways of movement you enjoy. We believe in the multi-level benefits that a consistent Pilates program can have for ones’ overall health. We strive to teach and achieve longevity of the body through purposeful movement. A movement that is based on functionality and when combined with proper body mechanics and alignment can assist a person to be injury-free and body aware. We are experienced in both group and private settings with the Reformer and on the Mat. We are highly qualified to engage in programs with all demographics including the senior generation, athletes, dancers, pre/post pregnancy, and pre/post-rehab to name a few. We bring all of our experience in movement, kinesiology, therapy, and fitness to create unique, productive, and effective bodywork sessions.
What is the most frequent compliment you get about your space for self-care?
We are most frequently complimented about our high level of instruction. We are highly certified instructors with years of training and personal practice. Each session is designed specifically for the individual client. Considerations are made for each client based on their personal fitness goals being mindful of any injuries or limitations that a client may have.
Why is pilates such a helpful self-care practice?
Pilates can offer so many benefits that enhance a person’s day-to-day life. With learning to focus and add intention for each exercise, the workout becomes more than just strengthening the body and getting fit. Learning Pilates breathing techniques can calm and regulate the nervous system so that the muscles can work more efficiently and in return, the client gets a deeper, more meaningful workout session.
Why is your business a great self-care spot for people with anxiety?
As mentioned above, pilates helps to regulate the nervous system, so people with anxiety leave feeling more at ease and relaxed.
In addition, The Body Lab Pilates is a welcoming and warm environment where clients can move their bodies without judgment or worry. Many thoughts, ideas, laughs, and sometimes tears are shared in this beautiful space. It has become a sanctuary for many clients to feel at ease while becoming stronger both physically and mentally.
When is the most chill time to visit?
All the time!
What is your favorite mental health quote, tidbit, or mantra?
“Change happens through movement and movement heals” - Joseph Pilates
“Movement is a medicine for creating change in a persons’ physical, emotional and mental states” - Carol Welch
“Move a muscle change a thought, change a thought and you change your life” - Tuchy Palmieri
What is your personal favorite self-care activity?
A good Pilates workout of course! I also like to run, dance, see the ocean, get a facial, massage, and journal.
About the Founder
Dede Ramos is the founder and Master Instructor for The Body Lab Pilates. Dede’s background includes a professional career in Dance, Kinesiology, Massage Therapy, and Personal Training. She received her Pilates certification through Stott Pilates and is certified in all advanced coursework and training on the Reformer, Mat, Cadillac, Chair, Ladder Barrel, and Injuries & Special Populations. Dede Is also certified in the TRX suspension trainer and Barre certified with Barre Above. With over 22 years of experience in the Pilates method, Dede is passionate and excited to share her knowledge and expertise with every client she meets.
She has years of experience working with all demographics including the senior generation, athletes, dancers, pre/post pregnancy, and pre/post-rehab to name a few. Dede brings all of her knowledge and experience in movement, therapy, and fitness to create a unique, productive, and effective bodywork session.
How to Connect with The Body Lab Pilates
1543 Lake Baldwin Lane Ste. B
Orlando, FL 32814
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About the Author
Orlando Therapist, Lauran Hahn, LMHC, specializes in working with clients that are struggling with anxiety and trauma. She also helps clients heal from and stop getting into toxic relationships. Lauran has a Certified Sensorimotor Psychotherapist as well as a Certified EMDR Therapist and EMDRIA Approved Consultant. She helps people feel calm in their body, at peace their mind, and connected in relationships.
Mindful Living Counseling Orlando is a trauma healing center. Our Orlando Therapy Services include anxiety therapy, trauma counseling, eating disorder recovery, teen counseling, and healing from toxic relationships. At Mindful Living Counseling Orlando, we use a down-to-earth approach infused with cutting-edge therapies that go beyond traditional talk therapy so clients can heal at the root level and experience lasting change. Feel free to access one of our Guided Meditations to help you feel settled and calm now.