Pushes And Pulls

Business Details

Pilates & GYROTONIC Studio in Salem, OR

Pushes And Pulls is a movement studio in Salem, Oregon, dedicated to providing personalized Pilates and GYROTONIC Method instruction. Our approach integrates health and fitness principles to help clients enhance strength, flexibility, balance, and injury rehabilitation. With a focus on individualized attention, we offer private and semi-private sessions tailored to meet diverse needs and goals. Our team of certified instructors brings extensive experience in movement therapy and exercise physiology, ensuring safe and effective training for all ages and abilities. We utilize specialized equipment to create customized workouts that promote core stability, spinal health, and overall well-being. Our small group classes maintain a maximum of 4 participants for reformer sessions and 8 for mat/GYROKINESIS classes, guaranteeing personalized attention.

We serve clients with specific health concerns, including arthritis, fibromyalgia, and post-injury recovery, through evidence-based movement practices. Our commitment to quality instruction is reflected in our STOTT PILATES and GYROTONIC certifications, which ensure adherence to industry standards. We prioritize client education about proper biomechanics and movement patterns to prevent injuries and improve functional fitness. Our studio environment fosters community while maintaining an intimate setting for focused training. We continuously update our practices through professional development and collaboration with healthcare professionals.

Services

Pilates Instruction GYROTONIC Method Private Sessions Group Classes Mat Pilates Injury Rehabilitation Core Strength Training Flexibility Programs

Highlights and features

We offer personalized Pilates sessions tailored to individual needs and goals
Our instructors hold advanced certifications in Pilates and GYROTONIC methods
Small group classes ensure individual attention with 4-8 participants maximum
We specialize in movement therapy for clients with chronic conditions and injuries
Our equipment-based training combines STOTT PILATES and GYROTONIC methodologies

Associations and certifications

STOTT PILATES
GYROTONIC Method

What people say

Personalized attention Qualified instructors Effective rehabilitation Small classes Improved flexibility

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Pilates Instruction

Our Pilates instruction focuses on core strength development through equipment-based and mat exercises. We teach STOTT PILATES methodology emphasizing proper spinal alignment and muscle activation. Sessions improve posture, enhance athletic performance, and reduce injury risk through controlled movements that lengthen and strengthen muscles simultaneously. Clients benefit from customized programs addressing individual fitness goals and physical limitations.

GYROTONIC Method

The GYROTONIC Method combines circular motions with breath work to improve joint mobility and muscular coordination. Using specialized equipment, this system enhances circulation, increases range of motion, and develops functional strength through fluid movement sequences. Our instructors adapt exercises for all fitness levels, making it accessible for rehabilitation patients and advanced athletes alike while maintaining proper biomechanical alignment.

Private Sessions

Private sessions offer 50-minute personalized workouts tailored to individual needs. These sessions focus on proper technique development, injury-specific rehabilitation, and progressive strength building. Instructors create customized programs that evolve with client progress while maintaining safety and effectiveness through continuous form assessment and equipment adjustments.

Group Classes

Our small group classes maintain maximum 4 participants for reformer sessions and 8 for mat/GYROKINESIS classes. These sessions combine structured programming with individualized attention, focusing on core principles while accommodating varying fitness levels. Classes emphasize proper alignment, movement efficiency, and progressive skill development within a supportive group environment.

Injury Rehabilitation

Our rehabilitation programs address conditions like sciatica, scoliosis, and post-surgical recovery through targeted movement therapy. Certified instructors modify exercises for clients with chronic pain, arthritis, or fibromyalgia, focusing on pain reduction and functional improvement. Programs integrate Pilates and GYROTONIC principles to restore mobility, strengthen supporting muscles, and improve overall quality of life.

People

Marsha Duff Warnke

Co-Owner, Instructor

Certified GYROTONIC Level 2 instructor with STOTT PILATES certification. Holds MSEd in Exercise Physiology from University of Kansas. Specializes in working with clients managing chronic conditions and injuries through movement therapy.

Stephen T Warnke

Co-Owner, Instructor

STOTT PILATES Level 1 trained instructor with experience in Pilates instruction. Actively involved in studio operations and client training programs.

Questions

What Pilates equipment do you use?

We use STOTT PILATES equipment including reformers, Cadillac, and stability barrels for customized workouts.

Are your instructors certified?

Yes, our instructors hold STOTT PILATES and GYROTONIC certifications with specialized training in movement therapy.

Do you offer beginner classes?

We recommend starting with our Intro to Reformer series or private sessions for beginners.

Can Pilates help with back pain?

Yes, our instructors specialize in movement therapy for chronic pain conditions including back issues.

What should I wear to class?

Wear comfortable workout clothes that allow movement and grip socks for hygiene purposes.

How often should I attend sessions?

For optimal results, we recommend 2-3 sessions weekly combining private and group classes.

Reviews (4)

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Debbie Williams

Jul 31, 2019 Report

Marsha and Steve are amazing, professional, knowledgeable, and fun! I have been coming to their studio for over 2 years and it has been life changing! They meet you where you are at and customize each session. I really appreciate their approach, which is unlike any other experience I have had in the past with gyms and personal trainers who were pushy and workouts that were boring. I highly recommend you check out Pushes and Pulls. It's the best!

Kathleen Saviers

Jul 28, 2017 Report

Stephen and Marsha adapt the various exercises to meet the needs and limitations of their clients, even in their classes. Each is treated as an individual. There is plenty of laughter during the classes I know laughter and exercising seem mutually exclusive, but not here. The classes are great and the individual sessions are amazing.

Rebecca S.

Jul 20, 2016 Report

I started at Pushes and Pulls with Marsha and Steve a couple of months ago. I have been practicing Pilates on and off for the past 15 years with an amazing array of instructors; however, I must say that Marsha is the crme de la crme! She knows everything about the body -- how it moves, why certain muscles ache, etc. All I have to do is tell her, "I felt a pinch right here when I did that movement," and she always knows what muscle is affected and why, then she will have me adjust my posture or movement and voila! everything is in working order! I always have a great time during my

Ann B.

Jul 14, 2016 Report

I have taken two introductory classes one-on-one with Marsha. Every moment of the one hour class (taught on the reformer) was productive and instructive, with her ensuring that I was doing the movements correctly. I felt fantastic and energized after the classes. I highly recommend this studio and the instructors!