Work With Flow

Not just random one-off sessions. A method.

Whether you are healing, moving or learning to teach – Lorissa brings the same depth of attention to every person she works with.

The method

The Flow Session

Hands-on osteopathic manual therapy and targeted Pilates, combined in every session. Not separate, not sequential. Integrated.

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  • Osteopathic Manual Therapy

    Osteopathic manual therapy with up to 10 minutes of Pilates and movement as home care. 

    60-minute initial, 30-minute and 45-minute follow up visits for those that only require osteopathic manual therapy.

    Book Osteopathy

  • Private Pilates Sessions

    Classical Pilates, GYROTONIC®  and GYROKINESIS®  – one-on-one, tailored to your body and goals. 55 minute session

    Book Private pilates

  • Duet Pilates Sessions

    Semi-private sessions for two – same depth of attention, shared experience.

    55-minute session

    Book Duet Sessions

  • For Professionals

    Offering Pilates mat teacher training, GYROTONIC®  and GYROKINESIS®  Pre-Training courses. Designed for aspiring teachers wanting to teach with confidence, depth and in their own voice.

    About Teacher Training

Online Offerings —Coming Soon

Specialized perinatal, perimenopause and high-touch coaching programs in development.

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Kind Words

  • "I have been doing Pilates for many years now and Lorissa's personalized approach has really helped all areas of my life."

    Because she is a lifelong learner, she is always adding new things to her portfolio which translates to me as a client. I love that she knows me and my body so well that even over a Zoom call, she can give me the workout that I need. I always come away from a session feeling longer, moving better and mentally fresher!
    -A.A.

  • "Working with Lorissa has allowed me to stay healthy, active and participate fully in life."

    This includes daily walks, tennis, strenuous hikes,and returning to golf after 20 years. I feel confident in trying new activities and have found that I am more resilient and heal faster when I do over exert myself....like trying to wake surf in my 6th decade :-).

    -J.P.

  • "I have been working with Lorissa Gilmore for several years. "

    What a delight to be able to connect with someone who is as passionate about Pilates as I am!

    Lorissa is knowledgeable and patient. She always listens and ensures that I am practicing correctly and safely. One of her many gifts is that she succeeds in both challenging and inspiring me, ensuring that I work as hard and as mindfully as my body will allow. As a result, my flexibility and strength are at an all-time high. She is a special lady and a gifted teacher!

    - C.L.

  • "I have been active most of my life and, as I age, I want to continue to move and maintain my strength and mobility!" Item

    I came to know Lorissa through a good friend and working with her has been the best experience.

    Lorissa is very aware of individual restrictions such as bad backs, hips and knees and tailors all her workouts to fit any limitations and to challenge the body. I hope to work with Lorissa for many years to come and am very thankful that our paths crossed when they did.

    -S.A.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • “Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness” 

    — Joseph Pilates, “Return to Life” 

    Pilates is a movement system that was developed almost a century ago by Joseph Pilates. Originally called "Contrology", Pilates aims to develop the mind, body and spirit in a balanced way.

    Matwork uses your own body weight as resistance, while specialized equipment such as the Reformer and Trapeze Table use springs, rather than weights, as resistance. Spring tension allows for tension throughout a joint’s full range of motion - as the spring opens, tension gradually increases.

    Built on the principles of Breathing, Concentration, Control, Centering, Precision and Rhythm/Flow, benefits of a regular Pilates practice include:

    • Increased body awareness

    • Improved posture/alignment

    • Injury prevention

    • increased strength and flexibility

  • About the GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM®, GYROTONIC® & GYROKINESIS® methods

    “The ultimate aim is to be at home in one’s body, to be at one with the nature of oneself, and to experience exercise as a creative and delightful experience” 

    — Juliu Horvath 

    The GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® methods are complementary exercise methods that fall under one umbrella- the GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM®.

    Juliu Horvath, a former professional dancer, developed a program named “Yoga for Dancers” in the 1980’s after spending time in St. Thomas. The program later laid the foundations for the Gyrokinesis and Gyrotonic Methods. Influenced by the principles of dance, yoga, tai chi and swimming, Gyrotonic movements are three-dimensional and train the body as a whole.

    Gyrotonic exercises are done on custom-designed Gyrotonic equipment, whereas Gyrokinesis exercises are done on a mat and chair. Spiraling and circular movements with corresponding breath patterns help increase circulation and joint mobility while opening and strengthening the body.

    Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis sessions are suitable for all ages and abilities, and its many benefits include: 

    • Enhanced joint mobility and articulation

    • Increased strength and flexibility

    • Strengthening of nervous and lymphatic systems

    • Increased circulation and more energy

    • Increased strength, flexibility, coordination

  • The Pilates studio is located in SE Calgary, and appointments are by referral only.

    Private Pilates sessions are also held at Coven Health Collective.

  • All sessions are 55-minutes long, unless otherwise indicated.

  • For duet sessions, clients must book with the person they wish to share their session with. For scheduling purposes, if one of the parties cannot attend a shared booked session, the following 2 options will be given to the other party: a) cancel and rebook b) agree to a private session (additional fees will apply). 24-hour notice applies.

  • GST is additional. All sessions are to be paid for in advance. Payment can be made via: email money transfer, Visa, Mastercard and apple pay.

  • All packages are non-transferable and non-refundable. All monthly packages expire thirty days from initial use.

  • 24-hour notice is required from the client for any change or cancellation to avoid full session fee being charged.

  • Artist Rate available – please inquire.