Houston Chronicle, Lifestyle & Entertainment, March 18, 2003

“Coming into its Own: The No-Impact Pilates Fitness
Program is Perfect for Baby Boomers” by Molly Glentzer

For years, the word on Joan Breibart’s license plate – Pilates – confused
people. A lot of people in New Mexico, where she lived, thought it was
a reference to Pontis Pilate, the Roman official who condemned Jesus to
death. But by the late 1990s, strangers not only knew it was pronounced
pill-LAH-teez, but they were also stopping Breibart in traffic to ask,
“Where can I find a good class?” If ever there was an exercise regimen
ahead of its time, the no-impact fitness program developed by Joseph
Pilates in the early 20th century is it. Professional dancers have practiced
Pilates’ techniques for decades,but the rest of us had to bust our backs
and hobble our knees before we could appreciate a workout that didn’t
leave us drenched in sweat. Or maybe we just had to see Madonna
and Michelle Kwan do it first. . .

Health and Fitness Sports Magazine, October 2005

“Top Teachers: Houston is home to some of
the best yoga and Pilates instructors” by Jim Carley

Every day, hundreds of Houstonians turn to them in an attempt
to improve their flexibility, muscular strength and mental clarity.
Meet some of the top yoga and Pilates instructors in the Bayou City.

John Gossett . . . Teaching philosophy: “I work in an open studio
and the need of the client comes first. With the open studio concept,
the price structure starts at the high end and as people become more
proficient, the price goes down.”

Dance Magazine, June 2004

Mind your Body, “Pilates: Ripe for Reforming?”
by Nancy Galeota-Wozny

Pilates has become the workout of choice among many dancers for all
the obvious reasons. It helps build alignment and flexibility, lengthens
and tones muscles, and helps dancers find their center.

But as Pilates continues to gain popularity – many dancers now teach
as well as take it – some having started turning to it as a shortcut for
staying in shape. Working full-time and rehearsing at night (an economic
reality for many dancers) puts a strain on attending morning class. What’s
more, choices for class have shrunk in many locales. It’s no surprise
that the dancers can be all-too-tempted to substitute a Pilates workout. . .