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For Private appointments, check the schedule for desired times, and you can then contact us to schedule. Classes may be scheduled online directly or if not available, you can contact us to be placed on a waitlist. You you may cancel any appointment online that you have via your account in the JaneApp so long as it is outside of our 24 hour cancellation window with no penalty. Cancellations of less than 24 hours for either a private session or group sessions are subject to a cancellation fee or loss of that session.

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Physical Therapy TREATMENT (Medically Necessary)

These visits are specifically for physical therapy TREATMENT for a specific, "medically necessary" issue that falls within a physical therapist's scope of practice. Able to receive PT for 45 days or 12 visits whichever comes first without physician prescription. After this time, we will require a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, podiatrist, dentist, osteopath, etc. sign... Read More

These visits are specifically for physical therapy TREATMENT for a specific, "medically necessary" issue that falls within a physical therapist's scope of practice.

Able to receive PT for 45 days or 12 visits whichever comes first without physician prescription. After this time, we will require a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, podiatrist, dentist, osteopath, etc. signed referral/RX with approval of plan of care.

Rates: Note that Sessions that are Coded for a Superbill for submission are not eligible for package discounts. Also note that the rate of a given session may vary based on the treatment units that are performed. Generally, a typical Coded Initial Evaluation and Treatment session is approximately $295 and Subsequent PT sessions (45-50 min) are $180.

*IMPORTANT: If you are a Medicare Beneficiary seeking PT TREATMENT for a specific medical issue (or have a prescription for PT for that issue), we will be happy to refer you to another facility as we are not set up to bill to Medicare and will not be allowed (by federal law) to treat you. If you are a Medicare beneficiary looking for improving your overall well-being (aka "Wellness") and not specifically looking for PT treatment, you may consider looking at our wellness offerings.

PT/PTA Pilates Wellness Session (Non-Medically Necessary)

These wellness/performance sessions are performed by licensed practitioners but are not intended to be medical treatment for a specific medical diagnosis. The practitioner is able to use their skillset to optimize overall movement, function, and wellbeing. No physician referral/RX is required in this situation as the intention is wellness and not treatment. *These non-coded sessions ... Read More

These wellness/performance sessions are performed by licensed practitioners but are not intended to be medical treatment for a specific medical diagnosis. The practitioner is able to use their skillset to optimize overall movement, function, and wellbeing.

No physician referral/RX is required in this situation as the intention is wellness and not treatment.

*These non-coded sessions are NOT eligible for reimbursement by insurance companies or any third party insurance that covering physical therapy treatment.

Studio Pilates for Fitness/Performance

These practitioners have completed training in a 450+ hour Pilates Teacher Training Program and/or are a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher. The intention of these sessions is for fitness, wellness, and/or performance.

Pilates Classes

Apparatus Classes featuring reformers/Towers have 3-6 people. Specialized Classes (by PT's, Pelvic Floor, Oovs, etc.) may have 6-12 participants. If you're interested in PRIVATE "Build Your Own Group" Classes or Duets, please contact us directly.

DUETS

With Pilates Duets, pricing is the same regardless of if the session is with a physical therapist or a Pilates fitness teacher. There are 2 types of Duets. CLOSED Duet: One person pays for duet and second person is included. Great option for families or when you want to mix/match friends. OPEN Duet: Each person pays for their own package/session. Great option if you're doing this with a ... Read More

With Pilates Duets, pricing is the same regardless of if the session is with a physical therapist or a Pilates fitness teacher. There are 2 types of Duets.
CLOSED Duet: One person pays for duet and second person is included. Great option for families or when you want to mix/match friends.
OPEN Duet: Each person pays for their own package/session. Great option if you're doing this with a friend in a different household and you want to keep funds separated.

Workshops & Specialized Classes

These workshops and specialized classes may be offered in-person, on-line, or both on a variety of topics. These are different offerings from typical classes in the studio so your class packages cannot be applied to these due to variances on pricing, depending on the workshop. Types of workshops: * Intro Workshops- Generally open to the public. We'll welcome those ranging from absolutely ... Read More

These workshops and specialized classes may be offered in-person, on-line, or both on a variety of topics. These are different offerings from typical classes in the studio so your class packages cannot be applied to these due to variances on pricing, depending on the workshop.
Types of workshops:
* Intro Workshops- Generally open to the public. We'll welcome those ranging from absolutely no knowledge to Pilates/Health/fitness professionals who are seeking more knoweldge.
* Professional Workshops - Specifically taught at a higher level for fitness/wellness/health/Pilates Professionals. May or may not be eligible for CEU's.
* Specialized Workshops & Classes- Open to both non-professional & professional clients. May be taught at a more specialized level, appropriate for professionals or more knowledgable Pilates Enthusiasts.

Polestar Teacher Training Mentoring & Support

These services are exclusive to those students who are either currently in the Polestar Pilates Comprehensive Teacher Training Program or are preparing to take the exam. These Sessions are led by Polestar Pilates Faculty and designed to help our Teacher Training Students get the support they need.

中文: 普拉提工作室课程（中文授课）- Bilingual - Studio Pilates Taught in Mandarin Chinese

中文: 这些是以中文授课的健身普拉提课程。These are fitness Pilates services that are offered in Mandarin Chinese.

Brief Wellness Consultations

This is for if you have a question about your movement or wellness status or if you want to get clarifications for your modifications in class and need more than a 30 second answer. These sessions are up to 10 minutes and may be done in person or via our Telehealth feature remotely. These are not for the purposes of diagnosing or treating a medical condition.

Ada Wells PT, DPT, NCPT, TPI3

510-523-1900

Hi, I’m Ada Wells, DPT, owner of the ProBalance Physical Therapy & Pilates Studio and Senior Educator for Polestar Pilates International.

Ada’s General Availability as a Practitioner: Online sessions, “Co-teaching with Students in a digital hybrid setting” with Amigos Digital Apprentice (A.D.A) Classes, select workshops

At ProBalance Studio: Primarily at ProBalance for teaching workshops & Polestar Pilates Teacher training. Limited availability for privates (primarily for my existing clients) as I now live out of state. The only new in-person evaluations I do are for Golf Evaluations.

Physical Therapist, Golf Rehab/Performance (Level 3 TPI Golf Medical), Polestar Pilates Senior Educator, Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher, Owner & Founder-ProBalance®, Founder of Be Well-Stay Well™ Network

510-523-1900 Hi, I’m Ada Wells, DPT, owner of the ProBalance Physical Therapy & Pilates Stud... Read More

Lindsay Graham PT, DPT, NCPT

510-523-1900 x 84

Generally available at ProBalance Studio: Mon and Wed 9-6, occasional partial days Fridays

I am a mom of two active boys who teach me so much about what the human body is capable of. I experienced several orthopedic and pelvic floor issues post partum and understand what it feels like to be afraid to walk less than a block and work towards goals of staying active and keeping up with my kids. I grew up in Alameda and participated in competitive swimming, water polo, soccer, and basketball.

I am an Educator in training for Polestar Pilates and enjoy teaching (and being a life longer student!).

Areas of interest: Orthopedic Concerns; Women’s Health (Pelvic floor dysfunction: stress and urge incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, vaginismus, dyspareunia); Pregnancy: labor prep, perineal prep, pain during pregnancy (SPD, LBP); Post partum: diastasis recti, lifting/baby care techniques, return to exercise

Education: Loyola Marymount University (Bachelor of Science), University of Southern California (Doctor of Physical Therapy,) Kaiser Orthopedic Residency Graduate, Polestar Pilates International, Recent Continuing Education includes Blood Flow Restriction, Myofascial Decompression, Certified, Oov® 1-3, Corealign 1&2, Pelvic Floor 1a, Visceral Mobilization 1, Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization A

510-523-1900 x 84 Generally available at ProBalance Studio: Mon and Wed 9-6, occasional partial ... Read More

Marie Solorzano PT, GTS

510-523-1900 x 6

Generally at the ProBalance Studio: Tues, Wed, Fridays all day, Thursdays mid-mornings. Teaches Level 1 Reformer Tuesdays 5pm, Fridays 9am

Physical Therapist, Balanced Body Pilates, Oov, Certified Manual Lymph Drainage Therapist, Craniosacral Therapy, Graston Technique Therapy Specialist.

510-523-1900 x 6 Generally at the ProBalance Studio: Tues, Wed, Fridays all day, Thursdays mid-... Read More

Cicely Hart PT DPT, MS, CSCS

510-523-1900 x 15

Generally at ProBalance Studio: Mondays and Saturdays from ~10-4

Physical Therapist

Treatment Philosophy: The process of creating an individualized plan to reach goals then integrating the exercises, self-treatment and behaviors into our day can be complicated and overwhelming. I know, I have been there myself…many, many times. I enjoy simplifying that process for clients and tracking their progress with objective and evidence-based measures so we can both rejoice when goals are reached! I enjoy finding any missing links in the postural system and supporting people as they re-discover their full potential. It is always fascinating to explore and identify our own way to bring awareness, centering and breath into everyday activities while facilitating more easeful and effective movement.   Specialties: I utilize manual therapy techniques and Mulligan manual mobilization with movement to correct a segmental or local mechanical dysfunction. Then I re-educate the body to control its new range of movement and to correct faulty movement patterns with Pilates-based exercises.  Skills are used to restore stability to a hypermobile area and to induce mobility to a hypomobile area. My knowledge of the fascial planes and neural tension signs help to focus the intervention to the most relevant structure.   Favorite Quote: “The doctor of the future will give no medicine but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet and in the cause and prevention of disease.” - Thomas Alva Edison   My favorite charities are:  Sierra Club Bay area youth center (BAYC) Surfrider Foundation East Bay Zoological Foundation   Interesting fact: I developed a dance-wellness program at Mills College for the graduate program in dance and acted as their PT for 10 years.   Favorite activity outside of work: Playing with my teen daughter and husband.  Surfing.  Gardening.  Cooking.   Pets: Luna the golden retriever who thinks she is a cat and two cats who think they are dogs Sparkle (the lemur) and Riley (the Maine Coon).   Education I graduated from University of California at Davis with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science /Exercise Physiology in 1999.  I then graduated in 2002 from Regis University School for Health Care Professions in Denver with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy.  I went on to complete a Doctorate in Physical Therapy with emphasis on Orthopedic Manual Therapy with Tim Flynn, PT in 2003.  My Pilates education has been through Balanced Body University with Elizabeth Larkam and Tom McCook. I have also taken advanced coursework through Polestar Pilates.

510-523-1900 x 15 Generally at ProBalance Studio: Mondays and Saturdays from ~10-4 Physical Th... Read More

Sara Wielandt NCPT

510-523-1900 x 33

Generally in the ProBalance Studio Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri from about 9 ish to 3 ish depending on the day. Classes I teach: Tues-Level 1-2 Reformer 12-12:50 Tues - Level 2 Reformer 1-1:50 Wed - Level 1-2 Reformer 12-12:50 Fri- Level 2 reformer 10-10-50

Treatment/Training Philosophy: I believe in joyful movement. If we can strengthen our bodies and our minds while having fun, then joy will follow.

I do Pilates because: It makes me feel fantastic!

My inspirations are: People who find new movement within their own bodies where they thought it wasn’t possible.

Interesting fact: I was a Marine Mammal Trainer for 10 years, working with dolphins, seals, sea lions and walruses. I am also a puzzle addict.

Favorite activity outside of work: I love to hang out with my kids, seriously, I love when school is out! I also love to cook…and then there’s the puzzle thing…

Educated where:College Conservatory of Music–University of Cincinnati. From there, I started my first career as a hair and makeup artist before working with animals.

Memberships/Certifications:Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher, Polestar Pilates Practitioner, PMA member, Level 1-3 Oov, Oov Apparatus

510-523-1900 x 33 Generally in the ProBalance Studio Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri from about 9 ish to 3 i... Read More

Shengsheng Yu PhD, MSc

510-523-1900 x 86

Generally available in the studio Mon-Fri 8:10am-9:00am Teaches Classes: Mon 8:10am, Fri 12pm

Polestar Pilates Practitioner

I came to ProBalance for severe postpartum upper back pain, stayed for the Pilates fitness classes, and, eventually, the Polestar Pilates teacher training in 2024. I believe in teaching movements to the body so that you do not need to pause a second to think every time you get out of the car, bend down, climb stairs, etc.

I work in the biotech industry. My work days are filled with back-to-back meetings and sitting long hours in front of the computer. As I went through the Polestar program, I developed this habit of regular morning Pilates practice. It has been such a luxurious way to warm up my body and clear my mind for the hectic day ahead.

I do Pilates because I am addicted to the mind-body connection and gaining control over the newly acquired mobility that my body never knew it had before. The unexpected bonus is that I now need to buy new pants because my legs are at least half an inch longer, and I am running longer and faster than I was ever able to. I want to share this magic called Pilates with as many people as I can ever reach!

My inspirations are the things I dreamed of doing when I was in my 20s but never dared to do. My New Year’s resolution for 2025 is to learn rock climbing with my 4-year-old and see how long I can keep up in terms of progress. We can do monkey bars at a similar level at the moment.

Interesting fact: I have clinically diagnosed food intolerance for broccoli and cauliflower. (Yes, it is real!)

I want to learn: ballet, and be able to do grand jeté one day.

Favorite activity outside of work: Run along the Alameda Shoreline trails with my 4-year-old biking with me.

Pets: FeFe, a.k.a. Athena. She was a street kitten rescued in downtown Jersey City, NJ. We had to compete with two other couples when we adopted her.

Educated where: PhD & MSc in Pharmacy Systems, Outcomes, and Policy from University of Illinois at Chicago; BSc in Pharmacy & Honors Degree in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from Zhejiang University, China

510-523-1900 x 86 Generally available in the studio Mon-Fri 8:10am-9:00am Teaches Classes: Mon ... Read More

Thomas Fowler PTA CPT

510-523-1900 x 83 For a limited time only: 3 pack Intro to Pilates with Thomas Fowler, PTA - $325 (can only purchase 1x, expires in 2 mos)

Generally at ProBalance Studio: Tues, Wed, afternoons, Thurs-Saturday all day. Teaches Classes: Tues Reformer 6pm Wed Reformer 4:30 & 5:30 Thurs Reformer 11am & 5pm Saturday Reformer 8:30, 9:30, Level 2 reformer 10:30

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Thomas has over a decade of experience as a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant, working within the rehab populations in a variety of settings. He also has held certifications in massage therapy and personal training, with formal training in the Oov and Polestar Pilates, where he is completing his Comprehensive Teacher Training series. His desire is to bridge the gap between strength training and conditioning with the specificity of Pilates instruction.

510-523-1900 x 83 For a limited time only: 3 pack Intro to Pilates with Thomas Fowler, PTA - $32... Read More

Amberlyn Martinez Norris PTA, PCES, NCPT

510-523-1900 x 26

Generally at ProBalance Studio: Tues/Thurs Mornings to early afternoon, Sunday mornings, & select other times for Pelvic Floor therapy

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Amberlyn Martinez brings over 10 years of experience as a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, Women’s Health, Pregnancy & Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist, Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher.

Amberlyn received a Bachelor’s of Science in Exercise Physiology from CSU, Chico, and completed the Physical Therapy Assistant Program from Ohlone College. She completed her Pilates training through Polestar Comprehensive Pilates for Rehabilitation. Additionally, she holds a Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist Certification.

Her education and experience has allowed her to develop a keen eye to identify faulty movement patterns. Amberlyn strongly believes posture and mechanics improves efficiency of movement, decreasing injury, and increasing activity.

Amberlyn is a mother to 2 boys who keep her busy. In her spare time Amberlyn enjoys traveling, running, playing soccer, and improving her Physical Therapy and Pilates skills.

510-523-1900 x 26 Generally at ProBalance Studio: Tues/Thurs Mornings to early afternoon, Sunda... Read More

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