Sequence
A specific, full-body practice that builds baseline strength and supports mobility and posture.
Strength for the life you want to live.
Our approach
A practice rooted in awareness.
The word rhōmē (ῥώμη) means physical strength. At rhōmē Contrology Studio, we believe strength supports quality of life, confidence, and the freedom to do the things you love.
Even the most gifted athletes and movers can develop compensatory movement patterns that create asymmetrical wear and tear. Over time, these patterns may limit range of motion, contribute to chronic tightness and pain, and increase the risk of injury. Contrology brings awareness to these patterns and supports balanced biomechanics.
We offer Classical Pilates as originally designed to provide a guided framework of structure, attention and control that each person can build, centered around restoring alignment.
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Marlene is the Founder and Lead Instructor of rhōmē Contrology Studio. She holds two full Pilates certifications and brings three decades of combined experience in coaching, clinical rehabilitation, Pilates teaching and entrepreneurship.
Her programs are distinguished by a rich foundation in anatomy and a technical lineage developed under the tutelage of Sandy Shimoda of Vintage Pilates.
Marlene’s years of dedicated Classical Pilates study allow her to present this exciting and unique modality in an accessible and approachable manner. She believes in supporting curiosity to help build the confidence of competent Classical Pilates teachers and practitioners of the future.
Precision
Attentive movement that addresses your structure and deepens physical attunement over time.
Tools
Matwork and classical apparatus provide the building blocks for strength, endurance, and alignment.
