Nancy Lochtefeld, owner of Nearwater Pilates, believes in energizing the body through mindful movement. She reminds her clients to focus on listening to what their bodies need on a given day at that particular moment. In her studio at Halo, the health and wellness community at 45 Grove Street in New Canaan, Connecticut, she will offer individual, duet and group Pilates and personal training classes.
Nine years ago, Lochtefeld ruptured her Achilles tendon on the paddle court. She supplemented physical therapy with Pilates mat work four times each week, eventually celebrating her successful recovery by becoming certified to teach the method to others. She knows first-hand that you must be mindful of your body in order to achieve great balance, control, flexibility and stamina.
Having personally experienced the value of using Pilates in conjunction with personal training to support recovery from an injury, Lochtefeld has successfully rehabilitated clients facing back, joint and cervical issues. Her Halo studio features Pilates apparatus and accessories as well as TRX suspension training, ballet barres and kettlebells. Lochtefeld will accompany private clients to Halo Fitness to use additional weights and equipment as needed to recover from injuries or become stronger in general.
“I come from a solid finance background and I am a mother of three boys, so I understand the stressful world that my clients live in,” explains Lochtefeld. “Whether you are a new mother getting back to exercising or a competitive athlete, you will find my classes and private sessions to be tough, but fun."
As one client explains, “Nancy blends an encyclopedic knowledge of anatomy and physiology with an intuitive sense of my needs. In the four years I have trained with her, she has helped me redefine core stability and strength in addition to supporting my recovery from surgery. I am indebted to her for her skills as well as her compassion."
About Nearwater Pilates
Nearwater Pilates, LLC, is a Pilates and personal training studio within the Halo community in New Canaan, Connecticut owned by Nancy Lochtefeld. Her private, duet and group classes incorporate Pilates apparatus and accessories, TRX suspension training, foam rollers, kettlebells, a ballet barre and Halo Fitness equipment. Lochtefeld, a long-term Darien resident, mother of three active boys, athlete, entrepreneur and Wall Street businesswoman, understands first-hand what clients need to achieve their fitness and wellness goals. Her fun yet challenging approach to fitness leaves clients feeling strong, energetic and focused. Athletes of all ages rely on her stretching, core stability and inner strength techniques to prevent injuries and enhance their performance. For further information, visit nearwaterpilates.com, email nancy@nearwaterpilates.com or call 203 326 1353.
About Halo Studios
Halo Studios is a New Canaan, Connecticut-based collaborative health and wellness community that empowers people to lead healthier and more balanced lives. Home to eleven studios and suites featuring the best local talent, Halo also features an organic cafe, fitness center, cooperative store, tennis club and locker rooms with towel service - with no membership requirements. For further information, visit Halo Studios on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn and join the email distribution list at halostudios.com.
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