Inside Our New Partnership with Aurora Pilates
At Honsberger Physio+, we believe that long-term health and performance are built on intelligent movement, proper alignment, and the right kind of training. That’s why we are excited to announce our new partnership with Aurora Pilates, a studio redefining what Reformer Pilates can be through precision-based instruction and a hybrid delivery model that ensures every movement is guided, supported, and effective.
Located at 125 Don Hillock Dr #5 in Aurora, Aurora Pilates offers a Reformer-only experience designed to help every client build strength, control, mobility, and confidence. Their philosophy aligns seamlessly with our clinical approach — making this partnership a natural fit.
Why We Partnered with Aurora Pilates
Our shared belief is simple:
Better movement begins with better understanding.
Better understanding leads to better outcomes.
Our partnership brings together:
Honsberger Physio+
• Clinical assessment
• Alignment correction
• Injury rehab + prevention
• Movement retraining
• Performance optimization
Aurora Pilates
• Reformer-only Pilates
• Expert virtual instruction from Master Instructor Jody Brouwers
• In-studio hands-on support
• Small group, high-quality classes
• Intelligent programming focused on alignment and sequencing
Together, we can offer clients a seamless path from treatment → training → long-term success.
Co-founder and Master Instructor Jody Brouwers says it best:
“This partnership blends the timeless genius of Pilates with cutting-edge, science-backed strategies for movement, injury prevention, and performance. We’re giving clients a smarter path to strength, longevity, and pain-free living.”
A Class for Everybody — and Every Body
Aurora Pilates was founded on a new paradigm: a hybrid model that pairs expert-led virtual teaching with in-studio, hands-on support. This ensures every client has consistent, precise instruction on the Reformer — no interruptions, no unclear demonstrations, no guesswork.
Every class is:
- Reformer-based
• Alignment-focused
• Breath-driven
• Strength-building
• Safe for all ages and levels
It is one of the most accessible full-body systems available.
How Clinical Alignment Improves Performance on the Reformer
Examples from Dominic King, Registered Physiotherapist & Program Lead
This partnership becomes powerful when clinical precision meets movement training. Here’s how Dom helps clients unlock more strength, control, and efficiency on the Reformer:
- Aligning the Pelvis for Better Hip Mobility and Core Strength
Many clients arrive with subtle pelvic rotation or anterior tilt, which can affect hip movement and core activation.
What Dom corrects:
• Pelvic rotation
• Sacral torsion
• Tight hip flexors
Impact on the Reformer:
• Deeper, safer hip work during Footwork
• Improved strength during Bridging
• Reduced lower back compensation
The result: Stronger, more symmetrical movement.
- Improving Rib Position and Breath Mechanics
When the rib cage flares, the diaphragm disconnects — weakening the entire core system.
What Dom corrects:
• Rib stacking
• Diaphragm activation
• Breath sequencing
Impact on the Reformer:
• Stronger core recruitment during Long Box and Ab Series
• Less neck strain
• Smoother transitions
The result: A more powerful, more efficient core.
- Correcting Foot & Ankle Alignment for Lower-Body Power
Foot collapse, tight ankles, and uneven loading affect balance, knee mechanics, and hip engagement.
What Dom corrects:
• Pronation/supination
• Ankle stiffness
• Glute activation
Impact on the Reformer:
• Stronger Footwork patterns
• Better balance in standing sequences
• More efficient hip and knee mechanics
The result: Improved control, stability, and power.
Who Pilates Helps
Pilates is for every body — and every movement goal.
It’s especially beneficial for:
- Golfers, hockey players, and field athletes
• Runners wanting better stride efficiency
• Dancers and gymnasts needing precision and control
• Adults with sitting-related stiffness
• Retirees wanting low-impact strength and mobility
• Anyone with chronic tightness or movement limitations
• Anyone new to exercise who wants a safe, guided re-entry
• Anyone rebuilding confidence after injury
If your goal is to move better, feel better, breathe better, or perform better — Pilates delivers.
Not Local to Aurora? Meet Powerhouse Pilates
If you love this approach but aren’t local, you can still train virtually with Jody through her global studio, Powerhouse Pilates, which has a fully booked physical location in Vancouver and a growing virtual waitlist.
Explore virtual training:
https://www.powerhousepilates.ca/
Ready to Experience the Aurora Pilates Method?
Visit their studio page to learn more or explore classes:
https://www.aurorapilates.ca/studio
Follow them on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/aurorapilates.ca/
Stay tuned for exclusive small-group Reformer classes, complimentary movement screens, and collaborative events — including our Honsberger Clients Only Reformer Class coming soon.
This is just the beginning of a partnership built for better movement, better alignment, and better long-term results.
Book Your Complimentary Movement Screen
Honsberger Physio+ is offering 15-minute in-person or virtual movement screens to help you get the most out of your Pilates training.
We’ll assess the core components that directly influence Reformer performance — posture, core activation, pelvis position, knee alignment, and foot mechanics.
To book your complimentary screen, simply email:
robyn@honsbergerphysio.com
