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Understand, Restore & Enhance your Movement

The Movement Studio provides high quality Clinical Pilates and Performing Arts Medicine & Rehabilitation. We specialize in understanding the root cause of your pain and imbalances and get you back to what you love as soon as possible! We work with performing artists, athletes and active adults of all skill levels, helping you restore and maximize your potential.

 

Rehabilitation

We read your body and listen to your story to figure out where the driver for pain or imbalances comes from, and we’ll help you recover from injury and/or restore function in your body through Pilates and strength training

Performance

The way you move is the way you live! With your goals and timeframe in mind, we' tailor a program designed to fine tune your movement and help you explore your full potential, improving performance, confidence and self-esteem

Education

Knowledge is power! We will equip you with the skills, knowledge and routines to live a healthier and long-lasting life/career - full of positivity and movement opportunities. We’re committed to a holistic and evidence-based approach and continue to strive to learn the new developments and contribute to the growing fields of Movement Science and Performing Arts Medicine

 

About

ISABEL ARTIGUES

Isabel is a pioneering Physiotherapist (Ramon Llull University, Barcelona), Clinical Pilates instructor (Polestar Pilates) and Specialist in Performing Arts Medicine (MSc, University College London) now based in Philadelphia.

As a trained musician and dancer herself, she has a strong understanding of the physical and mental demands that a career in the performing arts and sports place on the body, and can therefore relate and support artists and athletes throughout their career.

Isabel practices a unique blend of Anatomy & Movement Education, Craniosacral Therapy and Clinical Pilates, all rooted in her Physiotherapy background. In her sessions, she takes an integrated and customized approach to restoring musculoskeletal injuries to help you understand and reconnect with your body and explore its potential through a creative, fun, and challenging yet sustainable practice.

In addition to her clinical work, Isabel is passionate about furthering the Performing Arts Medicine field and is faculty at University College London (UK) and director of the onsite health clinic at the Institute of the Arts Barcelona (Spain). She has published and presented research at international conferences like PAMA, IADMS and ASPAH, and chairs several committees in these organizations.

CREDENTIALS

BSc Physiotherapy, Ramon Llull University, Barcelona, Spain

MSc Performing Arts Medicine, University College London, UK

Craniosacral Therapy 1, Upledger Institute UK

Polestar Pilates Comprehensive Teacher Training (Rehabilitation Track)

Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher, USA

TRX Suspension Trainer Certified, USA

Services

  • Get a picture of where you’re at in terms of posture, strength, flexibility and balance - and learn what aspects of your performance could be improved so you can reach your full potential

  • We’ll tailor a program that addresses the gaps found in the Movement Assessment, with your rehab/performance goals and timeframe in mind

  • We work with clients worldwide in-person or through Zoom, and we ensure the online sessions are as effective as they’d be in person

  • We come to your studio, clinic or institution to deliver injury prevention workshops and assessments onsite! Contact us to learn more

Testimonials

  • I have seen Isabel on a weekly basis for about 4 months to help with pain and mobility issues that I have as a result of severe scoliosis. Since seeing her, I have developed my muscle strength to a point where my spine is supported by my body and I rarely have any pain. She has shown me how how to take my practice outside of the studio and incorporate life changing techniques and exercises in my daily life. I am so grateful for her knowledge on healing injuries and ailments because it has changed the future of my health and quality of life.

    - Gaby

  • I have been doing private pilates with Isabel for a little over 3 months and there is an obvious and noticeable difference in my strength, flexibility, and posture. Isabel perfectly scaffolds sessions so that I experience the perfect combination of rigour and mindfulness. She is open to feedback and will modify movements on the spot to accommodate my body and how I am feeling that day. Her positive personality is infectious and motivates me to push through even the most difficult of exercises. I leave every session feeling refreshed, relaxed, and connected to my body in a personalized way that group classes cannot provide!

    - Samantha

  • I met Isabel when my body was in a bad place. I have been seeing her in private lessons for about 6 months and she has helped get my body back to where I feel good again. Her passion for detail and fixing your body is amazing.

    - Jay

  • I've been training with Isabel all through covid virtually. Her training has transformed my fitness. I was suffering from a variety of sports injuries that prevented me from running or go kayaking. Her knowledge of Anatomy and constantly changing workout regiments has allowed me to start these activities again. Also, my abs have never looked better!

    - Alexandre

  • I have loved working with Isabel. I noticed an immediate difference after just one session in my breathing, posture, and core strength. Isabel's training really helped me get out of the COVID and work-from-home slump. We have a great time doing creative and interesting movements - each session has been really fun!

    - Annie