Many of our patients and clients have come to know their Physical Therapists and Pilates instructors and in turn, have come to know the unique characteristic environment that defines Core. Each member of Core’s family has a special way of guiding their patients and clients through rehabilitation, whole-body fitness, and lifetime wellness goals. This type of wellness center differs from the conventional Physical Therapy clinic or Pilates studio in that it integrates 100% of both worlds. This was the dream of its creators, Allyson Cabot PT, Dawn-Marie Ickes, MPT, and Gabrielle Shrier, MPT.
The evolution of this project began in 1991 when each of them individually realized their passion for movement as a rehabilitative tool. Nine years later, their paths crossed and collaboration for their shared vision began. It was evident to each of the partners (who had similar experiences in their previous clinical practices) that in order to feel unlimited in their capabilities as therapists and stay true to their beliefs they would have to create that environment themselves.
In 2003 their vision became a reality. Their first location had minimal Pilates equipment and a small curtained off area for patient treatments. It was small, but provided the framework for what would become Core Conditioning. This space was quickly overflowing because of the needs of local communities for this type of approach to rehabilitation, wellness and fitness. Currently Core Conditioning has two state of the art locations in Burbank and Studio City, California offering their approach.
