Pilates for Parkinson's Core Compass for Visual Impairment

 

 

CORE COMPASS:

An 8-Week Online Pilates for the Blind & Visually Impaired 

  

 

Build Strength. 

Improve Stability.

Boost Stamina.

We innovated CORE COMPASS: Directions for a Lifetime of Movement at Movement Med Chicago. We believe that fitness and rehabilitation should be accessible to everyone. That’s why we created a specialized 8-week online Pilates program for blind and visually impaired individuals. This inclusive program is designed to help you move with more confidence, reduce pain, and improve your quality of life—all from the comfort of your home. Through guided, easy-to-follow sessions, we bring the proven benefits of Pilates directly to you in a safe, supportive, and empowering format.

Why Pilates?

Pilates is a low-impact, research-supported method that focuses on controlled, functional movement. It is particularly effective for:

Building core strength 

To support better posture and spinal health

Improving balance

And reducing the risk of falls

Relieving joint stiffness and pain

With safe, gentle mobility training

Boosting breathing capacity

while easing anxiety and improving body awareness

For blind and visually impaired participants, Pilates is a powerful tool for independence and well-being.

What You’ll Gain in 8 Weeks

Our program is built around three essential pillars of health:

Strength

  • Core, legs, and arms/shoulders
  •  Safe, progressive resistance training
  •  Improved muscle endurance for daily life

Stability

  • Enhanced balance and coordination
  •  Fall prevention techniques
  •  Relief from joint stiffness and pain

 

Stamina

  •  Guided breathwork for anxiety reduction
  •  Mind-body training for orientation in space
  •  More energy and resilience throughout the day
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Meet Your Instructor

 Erica Mott | Founder, Movement ED

 

Erica is a certified Pilates teacher, movement therapist, and somatic educator with 30+ years of experience.

A former international dancer and choreographer, she brings deep expertise in adaptive movement for neurologically impacted clients — including those with Parkinson’s, MS, and post-stroke recovery.

Erica integrates:

  • Pilates
  • Adaptive Medical Exercise
  • Feldenkrais
  • Body-Mind Centering
  • Trauma-informed somatic practices

Her passion? Helping people reconnect with their bodies — and reclaim vitality, dignity, and joy.

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Meet Your Instructor

Brooke Keeton

 

Brooke has been navigating vision loss due to retinal disease since her teenage years while striving to maintain an active lifestyle as a dancer and athlete. She discovered Pilates in the 1990s, but it wasn’t until she met Erica Mott in 2020 that it became a true passion, transforming her core strength, mobility, and confidence as a white cane user.

When training with her first guide dog, LAINA, at 62, she was initially apprehensive but soon amazed at how Pilates had prepared her for the rigorous schedule and challenging routes in New Jersey. Now, Brooke hopes to share the benefits of Pilates with BSC clients, offering them strength, stability, confidence in blind travel, and a supportive community to navigate challenges together.

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Program Details

Why Choose Movement Med’s Program?

  •  Designed for accessibility: Classes feature descriptive cueing and adaptable exercises.
  •  Cost-effective: High-touch guidance in a small-group format at an affordable rate.
  •  Built on science: Developed by a team of physical therapists and Pilates instructors with expertise in adaptive fitness.
  •  Community support: Connect with others who share similar goals and experiences.

What Clients Say

 “The past 8 weeks this program helped me focus on my core and learn how to manuever and more around through this power center.”

 

 

“ I do exercise and enjoy staying active, but PIlates has been so helpful in visualizing and activating muscles that I didn’t realize were accessible to me, so even if I fall, I have the instructor’s voices in my head helping me.”

 

“I’ve had an ‘A-ha’ in moving around my space. I feel lighter on my feet I definitely realize in the lightness there is stability. I definitely feel more flexible and can tell I have been working on (and recognizing) my core strength.”

 

“This program gave me back my confidence to move. The instructions were clear and empowering, and I felt supported every step of the way.””

 

“Pilates helped me reduce stiffness and feel more in control of my movements. I can’t believe the difference in just a few weeks.”

 

Ready to Move with Confidence?

Join our 8-Week Online Pilates for the Blind and Visually Impaired and discover the strength, stability, and stamina your body is capable of.

 Sign up today to reserve your spot

 Learn lifelong skills for strength and confidence

 Move without barriers, supported by expert instructors

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