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Posture Studio In The Media
“Work Better” Podcast on WINA 98.9FM / 1070AM Radio
Carla chats with host Les Sinclair about healthy posture, the core, what it means to land in “neutral” for everyday movements and the power of proper breathing.
Pilates Student Manual Podcast
Carla chats with host Olivia Bioni about how she found Pilates as a form of rehabilitation after a debilitating injury in 1998 — and how it changed her life.
Posture Studio has been featured in a number of podcasts and radio interviews over the years. Read or listen to a few below.
The studio has also participated in studies on the effects of Pilates on wellness, including a study by the University of Virginia’s Neurology Department on the effects of Pilates on MS.
In 2022 Posture Studio won GOLD (1st place) in Charlottesville’s Finest hosted by WINA in the category of Best Pilates and Yoga Studio. With over 16,000 votes, this was quite an honor for the studio.
Posture Studio and Carla Shifflett have also been featured in Best of C-ville as a winner, runner-up or honorable mention every year since opening in 2005.
University of Virginia Comparison Study of Functional Strength Pilates Training on Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Posture Studio had the opportunity to guide the therapeutic training needed in this comparative study on the benefits of Pilates-based functional strength training on moderately disabled MS.
Best of Cville 2005-2022: Won or Placed Runner-Up in: Health and Fitness, Best Pilates Instructor, Best Niche Studio
Posture Studio has been mentioned as one of the Best Health & Fitness Studios and/or Niche Studios, most recently in 2022.
Carla Shifflett has won Best of, Runner Up or Honorable Mention every year that the category has been hosted for Best Pilates Instructor in Charlottesville since 2005.
Bettina Stevens was mentioned in 2021 as Best Pilates Instructor.
Lululemon Ambassador
Carla Shifflett was asked to become a Lululemon ambassador in 2020. Lululemon interviews Carla as a local ambassador and influential fitness personality in Charlottesville in this article.
Cville Niche “Checking In With The Locals” Feature 2014
Local blog Cville Niche interviewed Carla for their feature where they ask an influential local all about their favorite spots in Charlottesville. Carla chats about Posture Studio and her top local picks, from drinks to music to her favorite fitness class.
Cville Niche Blog Review Feature 2010
Local blog Cville Niche came into Posture Studio to check out what the local buzz was all about.
NBC29 Special Report on Carla Shifflett’s Virtual Class During Lockdown
Working from home isn’t easy, and it’s kinda crazy as a fitness instructor! During lock-down Carla’s husband accidentally video-bombed a class while trying to army-crawl out of sight.
Winner, Charlottesville’s Finest Pilates and Yoga Studio 2022
Runner Up, Charlottesville’s Finest Yoga and Pilates, 2021
Posture Studio won GOLD in Charlottesville’s Finest, 2022 with over 16,000 votes.