u/cuteypie0427 — reddlx

Hi!

I started my search into pilates mat certification programs. My goal is contemporary style, but open to a program that has a blend of classical and contemporary.

However, I'd really love some in-depth feedback if you went through any trainings in nyc. I keep seeing "go with balance body because it is internationally known,"...I'm like okay and haha. Also would love to know if there was anything you considered when making the final decision besides costs, location, format, style.

I've attached those I've looked into so far.

*noting that some of these are cute add-on certs, but the overall goal being to have a pilates mat certification.

https://preview.redd.it/knp9o08n1dzg1.png?width=1080&format=png&auto=webp&s=8cd09f617f6f9ed2cf70421c2f6cb8785b72cd54

My sweet Vicky in early June 2025 (a few weeks before things suddenly went south), during treatment in August/September, and then 2 weeks ago at 6 months post radiotherapy for an adenocarcinoma in her nose.

She lost most of the fur on her face and it has grown back much lighter, kind of in a little halo. It’s very cute.

I’m considering doing a full post with pictures and explanations on the treatment and experience as I think it would be helpful for others who were desperately trying to find information, like we were. It’s just very graphic and upsetting to look at.

She still has a mass in her nose but can’t afford to biopsy it (after an expensive CT), so right now we’re just enjoying every day and hoping she’s got a lot of life left in her.

Edit: her GoFundMe link https://gofund.me/42912ed47