Yoga, Pilates and Movement Therapies

What is Therapeutic Pilates at CINK Center?

Pilates at CINK™ Center draws heavily on classical West Coast Pilates and also incorporates basic ballet movements and training so clients get the full benefit of each exercise. The site states that everyone can learn these movements "regardless of background, flexibility, or 'gracefulness.'"

West Coast Pilates — also known as Fletcher Pilates® — was created by Ron Fletcher, a professional Martha Graham dancer, and incorporates more dance elements than other Pilates methods.

Why is GWCIM affiliated with CINK?

We partnered with CINK because their approach to movement fits so naturally with the kind of care we provide. Many of our patients, especially those with EDS, hypermobility, or chronic pain, need movement work that's medically informed, not just generally therapeutic. CINK's team understands how to work safely within those limits, building strength and stability without pushing the body past what it can handle. It's a collaboration that just makes sense: we handle the medical piece, they bring specialized movement expertise, and together we can offer patients a more complete path toward feeling better in their bodies.

How West Coast Pilates Works at CINK™

• While all Pilates methods focus on strengthening the core, West Coast Pilates also emphasizes extension from the core for improved elongation of the spine, space in the joints, and resistance to gravity and compression.
• Movement focus: Some Pilates methods focus on a set repertoire of exercises, or organize by body region or muscles engaged. West Coast Pilates instead focuses on movement, allowing the lesson to be attuned to the body's needs on a given day, and connecting studio exercises to daily-life activities.
• Broader range of movement: Some Pilates methods restrict range of movement or limit full knee extension. West Coast Pilates allows a full range of motion, which the site connects to CINK's concept of "Functional Hypermobility™" — supporting students in maintaining cohesive support through the entirety of their body's movement, rather than losing control toward instability at one end or brittle rigidity at the other.

Treatment Options CINK Center:

• Introductory Pilates Package with Master Pilates Instructor: Three sessions in which a master Pilates instructor evaluates the client's strength and technique, as well as the need to adapt exercises to any injuries or sensitivities. A personal program is designed to help the client get the most out of Pilates sessions without risk of injury.
  • Package of 3 Sessions: $570
  • Sessions are 75 minutes in length
• Pilates Sessions with Certified Pilates Instructor: Designed to improve strength, flexibility, posture, balance, and overall body awareness in a supportive environment. Clients receive guided instruction tailored to their individual fitness level and goals while developing safe, effective movement patterns.
  • Single Session: $150
  • Package of 5 Sessions: $700
  • Sessions are 75 minutes in length

Instructors

• Linda Taylor — Certified Gyrotonic Instructor and Master Instructor of CINK; Master Ballet and Pilates Instructor. Certified in West Coast Pilates (under Diane Diefenderfer and Ron Fletcher), East Coast/Classical Pilates, and the Physical Mind method of Pilates (under PMA Presenter Jillian Hessel). Received Gyrotonic certification in 2003 under Julio Horvath, the creator of Gyrotonic.
• Havilah Hoffman — Creator and Artistic Director of CINK; Master Pilates Instructor with over 20 years of teaching experience (the About page states 15+ years). First began Pilates at age 12 and received her first Pilates certification from Diane Diefenderfer in 1997. Also completed a Level 5 East Coast certification under Jill Cassady and advanced teacher intensives in the Physical Mind method with Jillian Hessel.
• Heather Rianne — Certified Pilates Instructor. An accomplished dance educator and movement specialist spanning dance, acrobatics, and Pilates. Received her Pilates certification through Linda Taylor.
• Lindsey Binder — Certified Pilates Instructor, trained in classical ballet.

CINK Center website:

https://www.cinkcenter.com/

Testimonials:

"I have had the privilege of witnessing the extraordinary work of CINK™ and Linda Taylor's Reformer Pilates both personally and professionally. Most importantly, Linda's work helped my son Peter avoid what was shaping up to be a very complex surgical intervention for bowleggedness through careful biomechanical rehabilitation, strengthening, and alignment-focused therapy.
Over the years, I have also referred numerous patients with chronic pain, postural dysfunction, mobility limitations, and musculoskeletal issues, and I have repeatedly seen dramatic improvements in function, pain reduction, balance, and overall quality of life.
Linda brings a rare combination of technical expertise, deep intuition, and truly individualized care that is increasingly difficult to find in modern healthcare." — Mikhail Kogan, MD, Chief Medical Officer, GW Center for Integrative Medicine

"I came to Linda after a discectomy to address drop foot caused by herniated L3 and L4 discs.
Traditional physical therapy couldn't help — the root cause was nerve damage, and PT had no answer for that. Linda Taylor using the CINK™ METHOD did.
Over twelve months, using the Reformer and Cadillac, Linda built strength in the muscles around the damage my nerve could no longer properly control.
The outcome: My mobility improved. My strength improved. CINK™ found a path forward when conventional rehab hit a wall." — Rebecca Lady