Client Highlight: Carla Crane

Meet Carla Crane, a member of our ABOW community since 1991!

Carla is a dedicated Pilates & Gyrotonic practitioner who has honored us with her long term commitment to ABOW.

How did you come across ABOW?

I am the longest lasting client at A Body of Work! Thirty years ago in 1991, Madeline Black opened the first San Francisco Pilates studio on 3rd Street in the Dogpatch area. My hairdresser was in the studio next door. Since I had heard of Pilates from an LA friend, I was curious so I booked a session. I have been an ABOW client ever since! I followed Madeline to a few locations before she moved to Sonoma and sold the business to Jean Sullivan. She suggested that I work with a new trainer (back then), Fran Sholly, who I’ve been training with ever since, all these years.

What are your fitness goals and are you achieving them?

Initially I wanted to get back in shape after two babies. Since then my intention has been to continue to move efficiently in other activities, and to repair/prevent injuries. I have found that the weekly, personalized, focused attention I get at ABOW continues to maintain my body awareness, a fluid spine, and core strength.

What are three words you’d use to describe ABOW?

Personalized, Enduring, and Functional