PJ O'Clair

PJ O'Clair is the owner of Northeast Pilates, New England's largest STOTT PILATES® licensed training center with locations throughout Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New Hampshire. In addition to being featured in and assisting in the development of eight STOTT PILATES® videos, PJ is a continuing education provider with 20 years of experience. A sought-after instructor and presenter, PJ offers workshops and training in Pilates, applied anatomy, stability ball and yoga. Certifications: ACE, ACSM

Sessions Presented by PJ O'Clair

Time Block C - Wednesday, 10:45am-12:35pm
Presented By PJ O'Clair
Session Format: Workshop
This workshop utilizes the unique features of the STOTT PILATES V2 Max, an all-in-one equipment system that expands programming for group classes and private training. Learn how to transform the machine to explore selected essential-level exercises on the mat, reformer and Cadillac. Discover how to cue, correct and modify for individuals and groups to make the most of each workout.
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Time Block E - Wednesday, 5:10-6:10pm
Presented By PJ O'Clair
Session Format: Workout
This session incorporates a foam roller into exercises adapted from both the matwork and reformer repertoire. Participants will experience how the roller targets core stabilizers, cues alignment and challenges strength through the periphery and core.
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Time Block F - Thursday, 7:00-7:45am
Presented By PJ O'Clair
Session Format: Workout
Experience this new Pilates workout that will sculpt your booty AND strengthen your core. It consists of 50% standing Pilates work that integrates Pilates principles into lower-body work, and 50% Pilates mat work to strengthen the core. Learn how to create your own standing work by discovering the four base movements, intensifiers and mood-makers, as well as effective cuing techniques. This class is a sell-out, "booty-lifting-ab-sculpting" class that will top the list at YOUR club!
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Time Block I - Thursday, 2:45-4:35pm
Presented By PJ O'Clair
Session Format: Workshop
This innovative workshop will help you take moms-to-be from the traditional matwork variations to modifications on the reformer. Drawing on the latest medical information and ACOG guidelines, anatomical and physiological changes, risk factors and movement considerations will be discussed with an eye to providing a safe and effective workout. Workouts will be concentrated on second trimester concerns, although considerations for those in first and third trimesters will also be addressed.
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Time Block L - Friday, 10:10am-12:00pm
Presented By PJ O'Clair
Session Format: Workshop
Many more women will survive breast cancer today than ever before. This workshop will discuss various treatments, including surgeries and reconstruction, as well as the exercise requirements for each. You will learn matwork-based exercises focusing on range of motion for the shoulder girdle. We will concentrate on establishing mobility, restoring posture, ensuring proper biomechanics and developing core and peripheral strength to address muscular imbalances created from the surgeries.
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Time Block N - Friday, 4:40-6:30pm
Presented By PJ O'Clair
Session Format: Workshop
Building on the foundation developed in Level 1 of this series, this workshop will continue to show exercise variations for those whose mobility does not permit them to exercise on the floor. In addition to exploring movements that incorporate the gentle resistance of the STOTT PILATES Flex-Band(R) exerciser, you will work through a number of exercises performed in a supported standing position.
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