Pilates Testimonials

“Since starting Pilates 8 months ago with Deb Bowen, I have lost a total of 25 inches from my frame. Pilates comes across as effortless, yet I can feel the changes occurring after each session.  The strength I now have feels powerful but not overly muscular.  I stand taller.  I work from my core.  I am aware.  Training with Deb and her staff has been wonderful.  I feel as if I’ve expanded my circle of friends and I look forward to sessions whether it be in a private or group class.  Pilates has been the one workout that I have stayed with because of how it makes me look and more importantly, feel.”
–RENEE MCGAHAN

“Debby-I can’t remember ever hiking without foot pain.  I was afraid you might have done too much manipulation yesterday.  You rellly know your stuff.  My feet never hurt today-not before, during or after.  No bunion pain,  nothing.  I will be keeping up with the foot exercises.  You can’t imagine how different it is for me without hurting feet.  Thank you is not strong enough to convey how much I appreciate your work”
–CHRIS

“Having done Pilates has made me so much stronger than a few years ago when I tried training for the dirty half and became injured.”
–M DENNIS

“I have been a runner for 20+ years. I am 35 years old and have just NOW learned how to properly strengthen my core muscles. I came to pilates because of an injury due to running and having two children close in age. My body was weak in so many places. I have learned to strengthen my core and posture in a new way that is more effective. †It has given me more power and strength as a runner and my body feels more toned and lean. I look forward to my pilates classes each week. Each class is different and challenges me to strengthen myself. I am a true believer in changing things up in your workout routine and this is the best change I have ever made. I look forward to the results to come!”
–C CARNEY

“Hi Debby, I was just thinking about all I have to be thankful for this year and realized I needed to send you an email.  I want to thank you for giving me the gift of pilates!  After a lot of time of feeling discouraged due to back pain and the look of my body, I finally feel like I’m making progress in the right direction. You are such an inspiration and a good friend.  I always look forward to seeing you and wish we had more time to visit.   You are also an amazing, hard worker, and so talented at teaching.  You really care for each person’s success and it shows.  So thank you Debby.  Hope you have some nice, deserved time off over the next few days.”
–GABRIELLE GARDNER

“My name is Kim Anderson and I am a Professional Cyclist. I was looking to improve my strength and flexibility during my off-season to prepare for the 2008 Olympic Season on the bike. Debby Bowen’s Pilates classes were recommended and after one class I knew why. She teaches with passion and knowledge, and as an athlete, I find very motivating. Before I began classes she asked about my personal goals and what I most wanted to achieve. After a few weeks of classes and a few private sessions, I began to see those results in my core strength and “all over” flexibility, which was my primary goal. I would recommend Debby to anyone looking to improve their lifestyle and health for whatever reason. She’s an excellent instructor, extremely knowledgeable and a beautiful example herself.”
– KIM ANDERSON – Professional Cyclist Team High Road

“For me being able to work with Deb for the 6wks while in Bend was great. I had a weak core and found great progress doing Pilates with Deb 3x a week. Being a professional cyclist I am always looking to improve my core strength and stability. I also recognized that the flexibility I gained thru Pilates improved my recovery time from workouts on the bike. I would recommend Pilates to any person whether athlete or individual wanting to keep from getting injured. Not only is it a good challenge with great benefits but Deb has the knowledge and makes it fun by switching up the exercises from week to week. I believe she has the desire and knowledge to help anyone achieve their goals.”
– AARON OLSON – Professional Cyclist Bissell Pro-Cycling Team

“After just 4 sessions my clothes fit me differently”
– Kay Walther

“Three years ago I sustained a spinal chord injury leaving me with a full body paralysis. I have attempted many forms of therapy. Nearly one year ago I met Debby and began doing private Pilates sessions. My approach to rehabilitation since then has changed incredibly. I have a strong understanding of our body’s muscular needs and I have found that Pilates is needed for proper strength and stability as well as a solid foundation. Drastic changes and mental understandings of my breathing, core strength, posture, graceful limb movements, heart rate and even footwork have all been addressed and been aided by these sessions. I recommend all individuals take Pilates techniques and implement them as a life style change to move lighter and with ease. I thank you Deb.”
– Teresa Schroeder Age 24

“Debby helped me on my healing journey as I recovered from a fractured femur. I took private Pilates lessons for 6 months, as I had to build up muscle strength and regain mobility and flexibility after being non-weight bearing for 3 months. Debby was very sensitive to my needs encouraging and I enjoyed working with her very much. She researched and prepared a program that was for my highest good and maximum recovery. She is very energetic, enthusiastic, motivating and supportive. I felt I got so much from every workout and was able to recover faster as a result of her expertise. I found her to be most knowledgeable and very professional. I would highly recommend her as a talented Pilates instructor and personal trainer.”
– Denise Del colle

“My job as a wildland firefighter requires me to maintain a certain level of fitness. With as active as I am, I’ve had my share of tweeks and injuries. Most I have impatiently pushed through and as a result I have created a lot of muscular imbalances in my body. The hard I train the more pronounced the problem seems to get. It was recommended to me by my physical therapist to go back to working on the core basics with Pilates and target those muscles I’ve learned to live without by compensating with another. My experience with Debby Bowen and Rebound Pilates has far exceeded my expectations. Debby took the time to talk to my physical therapist in addition to her own visual assessment of my core strengths and weaknesses. Most importantly, to me, she took an active interest in my personal goals/expectations and always kept my physical limitations in mind so we could easily work through or around them. Debby is and excellent teacher and extremely attentive to detail, and she always challenged me with a new exercise or by bumping up the intensity of an old one. I have even applied what I have learned with Debby in other areas of my training and feel the differences. After the fire season I plan to resume Pilates with Debby and to continue strengthening my body from the inside out.”
– JESSE HAURY – WILDLAND FIREFIGHTER

541.647.0876 | debby@reboundpilates.com
143 SW Century Dr. Bend, Oregon 97702

“I must be right. Never an aspirin. Never injured a day in my life. The whole country, the whole world, should be doing my exercises. They’d be happier.”
– Joseph Pilates, age 86