Christina Welch Feature Client of the Month 
Christina's Pilates Story Long time Lone Star Pilates client Christina Welch was first introduced to the Ron Fletcher method of Pilates in 2004 when was pregnant with her first son. Weekly private lessons kept her in shape and comfortable throughout her pregnancy and credits her easy delivery And rapid recovery to her weekly sessions. She was hooked, and began practicing Ron Fletcher or as she says, "real" Pilates three times a week. Throughout her 2nd pregnancy she continued her practive in Barrel and reformer classes then Wunda Chair and Cadillac until the day she delivered. Four weeks after having her 2nd son, she returned to class and again,attending three times a week. Christina joined us at Lone Star Pilates in late 2007 , when she drove by and saw that there was a Pilates sudio close to her home. She came in, and lightheartedly recalls thinking "the only way I'll change studios is if they teach Ron Fletcher!" Well, we did, and she quickly began attending classes with us. On most weeks, you can find her here doing a variety of classes 3-4 days a week - Reformer, Wunda Chair, Barrel, and her personal favorite, Mat III. "if I had the time, I'd be here everyday, she says. Pilates balances the other physical outlets that Christina enjoys. Over the past several years, she's trained for and completed five half marathons, is a devotee of a weekly strength/cardio class at her gym, enjoys the occasional spin class, and loves to run around with her boys. But the strength, flexibility, and mental serenity that she gains during her hour-long classes makes Pilates her favorite activity. I'm constantly amazed at how the smallest movements and meticulous execution of pieces can make the biggest difference, not only in class, but in daily life. I love that I can be challenged physically, while at the same time, having the chance to slow down my brain and have an uninterrupted hour of focus on something that's just about me. I cant' imagine my life without Pilates--I love it! Christina has been married to her husband, Glenn, since 2001. Together, they are proud parents to their two boys, George (7) and Henry (4). After a 14 year career in public relations and special events, today, Christina works as Founding Senior Director and Accessories Stylist with Stella & Dot, selling gorgeous jewelry and handbags: offering private trunk shows: and mentoring a team of hundreds of women nationwide. Click here to see the Stella and Dot Collections |
