Testimonials

I started going to her in January 2023 in need of some help and guidance getting myself on the right track, health wise. After COVID, working from home, and the normal wear and tear of aging . . it was time to get it together. We worked on many things including; balance, strength, breath, correct posture, and positioning when doing certain exercises. We also worked on specific areas of pain that I have had forever, she came up with multiple ways to help remedy those issues. I feel stronger and better than ever. Thank you, Rosie! I appreciate everything you've done for me.

Jen Moore, Clinton

I can't thank Rosie enough for her exceptional Pilates instruction. Her knowledge and dedication shine through in every session. At 61, after many years of sitting at a desk, Rosie's personalized approach and expertise have been a game-changer. Thanks to her, I feel stronger and more balanced in my daily activities. I highly recommend Rosie to anyone seeking a skilled Pilates instructor!

 Steve Bate, PA

As a woman of size, I find it almost impossible to find coaches, health care professionals, or anyone who has some scope in their work to give me feedback about my body that doesn’t revert to the same old fat shaming warnings about my weight and the usual stale advice about diet and exercise. I’m happy to say I’ve been working with Rosie for over a year now and despite all my setbacks and struggles, she remains my body positive ally in recovering my ability to move again!! She is by far the most patient, kind, knowledgeable, creative and supportive person I’ve ever worked with when approaching my resistance to movement. Her training in multiple disciplines and ability to convey complex information in digestible bites has helped slowly move me toward a deeper understanding of my brain and the many misunderstood ways it is connected to my body. Especially in relation to chronic pain, this groundwork has been key to allowing a new trust to develop around the ways I’ve been reluctant — or downright scared — to move. Commuting over to her welcoming studio on Whidbey Island has become a joyful weekly pilgrimage for me and has become one of my favorite activities! If you are similarly looking for an ally to regain access to some part of your body that feels a bit distant or painful, I highly recommend Rosie to you and would be happy to tell you more about my journey or answer questions about our work together any time. 

Abby Thies, Mountlake Terrace, WA

“My one-on-one movement sessions with Rosie are a highlight of my week. Even though we are thousands of miles apart Rosie delivers fantastic, personalized classes that align perfectly with my capabilities and what I’m looking to achieve. The beauty of doing the classes via Zoom is that I can still work with a world-class instructor even though we are on opposite sides of the world. I feel safe and energized throughout the sessions knowing that I have Rosie’s undivided attention at all times.  At my request Rosie records our sessions so I can practice several times during the week. The additional practice has really helped me to become stronger faster.”

Gwen, 60, Wellington, NZ

“What I like most about The Body Praxis is the focus on the connection between the brain and the body. It is very eye opening to see that by having the brain function properly, this allows the body to function at its maximum capacity.

Rosie takes the time to explain the function of each exercise, how it will affect the body, and what benefits are seen from the work. She also has a way of making each exercise very fun!”

Joe Thompson, Assistant Golf Pro, Clinton

“I really appreciate Rosie's genuine enthusiasm and attention to helping me decipher the way my body and nervous system function together. Her suggestions of simple exercises and seemingly small tweaks to even my posture make noticeable differences in how I feel and help me be more aware of how I move and how I can overcome limitations i was not aware of before.”

Elizabeth Freeman, Freeland

“I had severe hip pain for three years and had been seen by three different orthopedic and sports medicine doctors. None of them could offer me any relief other than quarterly steroid injections that sometimes worked and sometimes didn’t.

I couldn’t climb a flight of stairs without pain, much less go for an extended walk, take an exercise class, or enjoy a game of golf. I lost sleep nightly because I constantly tossed and turned to find a comfortable position. Daily activities became miserable. I felt old, tired, and crippled even though I was only 52. The situation seemed hopeless.

Then I met Rosie and began coming to the The Body Praxis weekly. The sessions focus on proper posture and body alignment, stabilization, and the correct biomechanics when exercising to improve my core strength and balance.

It has been an enlightening journey. Since seeing Rosie my hip is pain free! I am once again able to do all the activities I enjoy and I sleep through the night. I have my mobility and my life back, thanks to Rosie at The Body Praxis!”

Jenny P, Freeland

"I had been experiencing excruciating sciatic pain and numbness for over 6 months that severely limited my ability to work and exercise. I had tried many healing methods including chiropractic, acupuncture and Feldenkrais, none of which seemed to get to the root of the problem.   A friend referred me to Rosie and I noticed marked improvement after my first visit. Using her multi-disciplinary approach, she was very quickly able to  zero in on the muscles that were not happy and make them happy again. After about 6 weeks my sciatic pain was completely gone to the point that I could no longer remember which side I had pain on. In addition to being a skilled and knowledgeable practitioner of her craft, she has a wonderful bedside manner. We laughed a lot and I looked forward to  my visits with her. I have recommended Rosie to my friends and they have been similarly impressed. Even though I am fully healed, I look forward to visiting Rosie in the future, even when I am not in pain, to check in and potentially avoid problems. Thanks, Rosie!".

Tarik H, Oakland