When movement slips away, so does freedom. For Kerry Whitaker, living with a connective tissue disorder could have meant just that... limitations, setbacks, and a shrinking world. But Pilates gave her another path.
In Series 11 of The Pilates Business Podcast: episode 2, Pilates Can Change Lives, Kerry shares how clinical Pilates became the key to strength, resilience, and everyday independence at 72. From line dancing and beach walks to recovering after injury, her story is proof that Pilates isn’t measured by the exercise itself, but by what it makes possible.
Whether you’re a Pilates studio owner, instructor, or simply someone curious about how Pilates transforms lives—you’ll find Kerry’s story both inspiring and instructive.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
- Why strength, not stretching, is the answer for hypermobility.
- How starting with a personalised assessment sets the foundation for long-term results.
- The role of habit; once or twice-weekly Pilates for ageing whilst also living well.
- How semi-private sessions build community, laughter, and accountability.
- The power of Pilates in recovery after injury or when living with conditions.
- Why Pilates is less about reps and springs, and more about what it enables beyond the studio.
👉 Subscribe to The Pilates Business Podcast
Connect with David Gunther via Linkedin
Website: https://www.pilatesbusiness.com.au/
Facebook: Pilates Business
Youtube: @pilatesbusiness1126
If you found this episode valuable, be sure to subscribe and leave a review on your favourite podcast platform.
Share this episode with fellow clinical Pilates studio owners and let’s strengthen our community together.
Want to learn more about Pilates Business?
Learn from other business owners and prominent leaders, to benefit your Clinical Pilates Studio business, and your life.
Our purpose here at Pilates Business Podcast and at http://www.pilatesbusiness.com.au is to help you create your Pilates business success.
Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today!
Popular Podcasts
Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang
Ding dong! Join your culture consultants, Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, on an unforgettable journey into the beating heart of CULTURE. Alongside sizzling special guests, they GET INTO the hottest pop-culture moments of the day and the formative cultural experiences that turned them into Culturistas. Produced by the Big Money Players Network and iHeartRadio.
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by Audiochuck Media Company.
The Brothers Ortiz
The Brothers Ortiz is the story of two brothers–both successful, but in very different ways. Gabe Ortiz becomes a third-highest ranking officer in all of Texas while his younger brother Larry climbs the ranks in Puro Tango Blast, a notorious Texas Prison gang. Gabe doesn’t know all the details of his brother’s nefarious dealings, and he’s made a point not to ask, to protect their relationship. But when Larry is murdered during a home invasion in a rented beach house, Gabe has no choice but to look into what happened that night. To solve Larry’s murder, Gabe, and the whole Ortiz family, must ask each other tough questions.