ChimeraFit 

The perfect blend of Pilates, Yoga, Strength and Balance. 

Designed by a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Pilates instructor with hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (hEDS)

Ideal for management of  hypermobility, arthritis, and chronic pain. 

Virtual Group and Private Sessions Available

ChimeraFit Class Schedule

*all classes Central Time 

Hypermobilitiy: Mon 5:00-5:30 pm 

Level 1/2: Mon and Friday 12:00-12:30 pm  

Level 2: Thurs 6:00- 7:00 pm 

Hypermobility - Special Topics: Fri 9:00-9:30 am 

• all classes live via Zoom
• video replay link sent to all participants after class 

Class Descriptions

Hypermobility -  30 min

Beginner level class with extra attention to cues for alignment to avoid hyperextension and joint position awareness  (proprioception) for those with hypermobility syndromes like hEDS and HSD.  

Pre-requisite skills.  Must be able to tolerate 

• Standing movements ~5-10 min 
• Laying on back, side, belly
• Hands and knees (or modified to forearms, push up paddles etc)

Hypermobility - Special Topics - 30 min

Intro level class series with specific modifications related to hypermobility issues.  

Feb 17-March 24: Safe and Supported 

Full body class with head/neck completely supported on the  mat.  All movements laying on back, side, belly. No standing, hands/knees, down dog etc. Designed to allow full body movement practice for conditions that limit tolerance for upright positions like POTS, CCI, neck pain etc*

Level 1/2 - 30 min

Beginner/Intermediate level class for a gentle mid-day workout to activate and mobilize the whole body.   

A little faster paced than the hypermobility focused classes and less specific cues for avoiding hyperextension etc, but still very approrpriate for hypermobile bodies that are more confident in their movement practices. 

Pre-requisite skills:  Must be able to tolerate

• Standing 10-15 min
• Body weight squat and lunge (partial range of motion ok)
• 1 leg balance (with hand support on chair/wall as needed)
• Hands and knees position (or modified to elbows, push up paddles etc..)

Level 2 - 60 min

Intermediate level class with  faster transitions, more complex functional movements.

Equipment Needed - All Classes

• Long exercise bands
• Loop mini-exercise bands
• 9" Pilates ball
• Free weights (when you're ready) 
• Foam roller (or towel roll)

Optional -  balance pad (or pillow), yoga block 

*Disclaimer:  Group classes are NOT a substitute for Physical Therapy. Be sure to have clearance from your provider for participation in any group fitness program. 

All bodies are unique

Learn the ChimeraFit method including the fundamentals of Pilates, Yoga, strength, and balance training, tailored specifically to your needs.  Perfect for anyone new to fitness, recovering from an injury, or looking to get the most out of your exercise routine.

Private Session Packages include:  

• Lifetime access to videos of your private sessions.

• Measurements of strength, balance, and  flexibility to monitor progress

• App to view videos of exercises for each day,  monitor your progress

• Chat with Dr. Melissa via app between sessions to clarify or ask questions 

• One free month of ChimeraFit membership 

• Personalized home exercise/self care tool kit 

• Free 15 min phone or video check-ins

Click below to learn more.  I'll respond within 24 hours to set  up a FREE 15 min Virtual Discovery Visit.