Body Center St Pete

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Your Trusted Partner for Physical Therapy & Pilates in St. Petersburg

Body Center St Pete is a leading wellness center specializing in advanced therapies that combine Structural Therapy, Integrative Physical Therapy, and Pilates with the latest scientific modalities. Our approach focuses on treating pain, addressing misalignment, and supporting the body's natural ability to stabilize, strengthen, and thrive. We prioritize personalized care, conducting thorough assessments to create tailored treatment plans that address individual needs. Our team integrates manual therapies, functional alignment principles, and Pilates-based strengthening exercises to restore balance, improve mobility, and prevent recurring issues.

We utilize techniques such as gait analysis, Oov training, and Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) to deliver long-term improvements in movement and function. With a commitment to holistic wellness, we empower clients to achieve optimal physical performance and overall health through hands-on, evidence-based care.

Services

Structural Therapy Integrative Physical Therapy Private Pilates Training Pelvic Floor Therapy Oov Training Neuro Emotional Technique Gait Analysis Myofascial Release Craniosacral Therapy

Highlights and features

We combine Structural Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Pilates for comprehensive care.
Our team includes certified Neurosomatic Therapists and Pilates instructors.
Personalized treatment plans address root causes of pain and dysfunction.
We integrate cutting-edge techniques like Oov training and NET therapy.
Proven results in treating chronic pain, scoliosis, and pelvic floor issues.

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Structural Therapy

Structural Therapy at Body Center St Pete uses Neurosomatic techniques to correct misalignments and relieve chronic pain. Our specialists conduct postural analysis and soft tissue release to restore balance, improve mobility, and prevent joint wear-and-tear. This therapy addresses conditions like scoliosis, TMJ, and disc issues through hands-on treatments that target muscle tension and adhesions.

Integrative Physical Therapy

Our Integrative Physical Therapy combines manual techniques like myofascial release, visceral mobilization, and lymphatic drainage with functional training. Martha Spalding, PT, specializes in pelvic floor therapy and uses Avazzia microcurrent technology to treat chronic pain, post-surgical recovery, and neurological conditions while addressing root causes of dysfunction.

Private Pilates Training

Kane School-certified instructors provide personalized Pilates sessions that enhance core stability, flexibility, and posture. Using mat and apparatus-based exercises, we integrate structural corrections with breathwork to improve biomechanics, reduce pain, and build functional strength tailored to individual postural analysis results.

Pelvic Floor Therapy

Specialized pelvic floor therapy addresses incontinence, pelvic pain, and pre/postpartum conditions through manual techniques and therapeutic exercises. We combine visceral mobilization, myofascial release, and nutritional guidance to restore pelvic function and alleviate symptoms related to organ dysfunction and muscular imbalances.

Neuro Emotional Technique

NET therapy resolves stress-related patterns by using muscle testing to identify and release emotional blockages. This science-based approach reduces pain, rebalances the nervous system, and addresses metabolic imbalances caused by unresolved trauma or chronic stress responses.

People

Shila Tirabassi LaGrua

Founder/Director

A Juilliard-trained dancer turned Neurosomatic Therapist, Shila combines 30+ years of movement expertise with clinical precision. She developed the center's integrative approach combining Structural Therapy and Pilates for optimal rehabilitation outcomes.

Martha Spalding

Physical Therapist

With 30+ years of experience, Martha specializes in pelvic floor therapy and post-surgical rehabilitation. A former professional dancer, she integrates manual therapies and cutting-edge technologies like PEMF therapy to treat complex musculoskeletal conditions.

Heidi Brewer

Pilates Instructor

Certified through the Kane School, Heidi brings expertise in Pilates methodology and teacher training. She focuses on precise movement mechanics and postural reeducation to enhance functional strength and prevent injury recurrence.

Delfina Bonilla-Lopez

Therapist

A multidisciplinary specialist with certifications in Neurosomatic Therapy and corrective exercise, Delfina addresses chronic pain patterns through integrated manual techniques and movement retraining to restore natural body mechanics.

Brunella Lucchi

Manual Therapist

With decades of experience in soft tissue therapy, Brunella specializes in myofascial release and craniosacral techniques. Her European training in manual medicine complements the center's holistic treatment approach for complex pain conditions.

Questions

What makes Body Center St. Pete's approach unique?

We combine Structural Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Pilates with advanced techniques like Oov training and NET therapy for comprehensive pain relief and functional restoration.

Do you treat chronic pain conditions?

Yes, we specialize in chronic pain management through targeted manual therapies, postural corrections, and therapeutic movement programs tailored to conditions like fibromyalgia and sciatica.

Are Pilates sessions suitable for rehabilitation?

Our clinical Pilates programs are specifically designed for rehabilitation, integrating structural corrections with functional strengthening to safely improve mobility and reduce pain.

How do you address pelvic floor issues?

We use a combination of manual therapy, visceral mobilization, and therapeutic exercise to treat pelvic floor dysfunction, with specialized programs for pre/postpartum care and chronic pelvic pain.

What should I expect during the first visit?

Your initial session includes postural analysis, health history review, and manual assessment to create a personalized treatment plan combining therapy techniques and home care strategies.

Do you offer specialized programs for dancers?

Yes, our team includes former professional dancers who design targeted rehabilitation and performance enhancement programs addressing dance-specific injuries and movement patterns.

Reviews (7)

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Teressa Marcinek

Dec 27, 2021 Report

Ive been to a ton of massage therapists, chiropractors, and doctors over the years to try to understand and fix my pain. The body center has a totally different philosophy from all of those folks and it makes more sense than anything Ive ever heard. They identify your structural and postural problems and then work to get you back in balance. They understand how the whole body works together and dont just try to treat one part. Besides that, they are lovely people. I cant recommend them enough

Abie Axen

Sep 11, 2021 Report

Give someone a fish, you feed them for a day. Teach them to fish, you feed them for a lifetime. The Body Center has changed my perspective on healing, strengthening, and body awareness. Shila is a genius when it comes to analyzing your faulty movement patterns and teaching you how to unwind your tightness by yourself at home. As someone who has suffered from chronic pain and tightness, the lessons learned here have been invaluable to my daily well-being. This is not some generic "here are exercises to do at home" type of place- you are taught how to understand your body through nuanced workout

Nicole Salamey

Mar 17, 2021 Report

After having no luck with reducing my severe hip pain with my primary care doctor, I sought out Delfina. With her knowledge of massage, yoga, and her warm and kind personality, I knew she would be able to help me. For our first meeting, she coordinated her schedule to get me in sooner. After just one session with her, my pain was reduced drastically. After a few more sessions, I was as good as new.

Not only did she help reduce my pain, but she also explained what was causing it and we talked about habits contributing to the cause. She gave me home exercises and provided knowledge so I can monitor

Zak Radtke

Jul 12, 2020 Report

This place is incredible and changed my life. My entire 20's were limited with chronic physical pain and The Body Center helped me turn it around and gave me a new career path. I received extensive treatment in the summer of 2018 and it reduced my pain, improved my functional movement, and helped me learn about my imbalances and distortions. Between Neurosomatic Therapy and Pilates the therapists here can help you fix your pain by giving you hands on treatment and exercises for you to do on your own that will benefit you and your unique posture and limitations. If you feel stuck and unable to exercise

Robin Powell

Dec 25, 2019 Report

I am a professional organizer and I am constantly bending, lifting and simply overworking my body on a regular basis. Without Shilas help I would be in constant pain.She has consistently helped various body parts work through several degrees of pain and movement. I generally see her once a month to keep my body in good working order but if Im experiencing a particular problem I may go more often. She also has Pilates instructors that she works closely with in regards to specific exercises that will strengthen muscles to help my problem areas. Everyone that works at Body Center St Pete has

Jessica Aldrich

Aug 28, 2019 Report

I have been visiting the Body Center St. Pete for about 8 months now. I was initially searching for help and treatment that could maybe ease chronic pain from scoliosis. I have learned so much from the team here, everyone is extremely knowledgable and caring. Neurosomatic Therapy is something that anyone with any pain should seek out! I thoroughly enjoy coming in for structural therapy which helps with so much more than your typical aches + pains - total body alignment. I have been coming in consistently for physical therapy/pilates and with their unique + well thought out approach, I've finally

Janet Smith

Aug 16, 2019 Report

I no longer need the toe joint replacement three different foot doctors recommended. I am gaining structural alignment and retraining areas which have not been used due to my own dysfunctional patterns from my employment. I have had a highly individualized plan that requires and respects my input which is totally unlike conventional medical treatment which offers one size fits all approach for treatment and healing times. In my experience this process is getting to the root of the problem so we can resolve it and evaluate that outcome. I cannot believe that my swelling went away, I am mobilizing