Polestar’s Treatment Intensive

Immerse yourself in 4 days of personalized treatments that will include physical therapy, myofascial release, Pilates, and group sessions.

June 22-25, 2022 & November 9-12, 2022

The Polestar Treatment Intensive is designed for anyone seeking to improve the quality of their life by overcoming chronic pain and mobility limitations.

Our goal is to help you fully participate in the life you believe and desire to have.

Location: Southwind Retreat Center in Silk Hope, North Carolina, USA

Southwind Retreat Center is nestled within the 150-acre South Wind Farm community. The Southwind Retreat Center was designed in harmony with the property’s natural energetic flow. This vast property allows for clients to immerse themselves in nature and be fully present through their healing journey.

We are located west of the Raleigh-Durham Triangle of North Carolina. Convenient airports include RDU, Charlotte, and Greensboro. Transportation to and from Southwind Retreat Center is the responsibility of the participant.

** Lodging not included. Click here for a list of nearby lodging locations. For more information, call us or send an email.

What to Expect

Arrive at the beautiful Southwind Retreat Center nestled within the 150-acre South Wind Farm community.

During the 4-day treatment intensive, Dr. Brent Anderson and a team of master practitioners will provide multiple sessions of:

Physical Therapy
Myofascial Release
Movement Therapies

You will receive 10 one-on-one sessions and participate in 3 group workshops, a total of 13 sessions.

The intensive begins on day one with a personalized evaluation and customized treatment plan by Dr. Brent Anderson.
You will then receive daily one-on-one sessions of physical therapy with Dr. Brent Anderson, myofascial release with Elizabeth Jimenez and Pilates movement sessions with Shelly Power.
Group sessions will focus on lifestyle, self-care and behavioral education, enhancing the effectiveness of your treatments through mindfulness, movement, and discovering Joseph Pilates’s original life essentials.

Call us to register!

Your Therapists and Practitioners

Brent Anderson, PT, PhD, OCS

Dr. Anderson is known for his manual therapy, movement therapy and integration with behavioral interventions. In addition to his consultative practice at Southwind Retreat Center, he sees patients at Polestar Physical Therapy in Miami and is on faculty at the University of St. Augustine, Miami campus. He is a licensed Physical Therapist, Orthopedic Certified Specialist and founder of Polestar Pilates. He lectures widely at national and international symposia and consults with dance companies, universities, and other educational bodies throughout the world. He is a leading authority in performing arts medicine, Pilates for rehabilitation, and pain management by providing successful movement experiences without pain.

Elizabeth Jimenez, LMT, Barnes' Myofascial Release Therapist

Elizabeth Jimenez, LMT, BS, BA

Elizabeth Jimenez has been a massage therapist for over 19 years. She specializes in myofascial release and has taken an extensive number of trainings with John F. Barnes. She has also been mentored by one of the great pioneers in Physical Therapy that has long used and advocated the John F. Barnes’ Myofascial Release Approach®, Dr. Carol Davis. Elizabeth believes past and present physical, mental, emotional and spiritual trauma can affect the entire body, and that only a wholistic approach can help one truly regain greater freedom from pain and movement restrictions. Elizabeth is also trained as a Polestar Pilates Practitioner and is the Chief of Staff for Polestar Enterprises, LLC.

Shelly Power, BS, NCPT

Shelly Power teaches nationally and internationally for Polestar Pilates, and administers exams, conducts Pilates workshops and Polestar Educator trainings worldwide. She is a frequent presenter at international fitness and Pilates conferences. In her role as Curriculum Director, Shelly brings a unique and fresh approach to the work of Joseph Pilates. Shelly danced professionally for 12 years and received her BS degree in Dance from California State University, Sacramento, where she served on the faculty from 1992-1998. Shelly is certified in GYROTONIC®️, having trained with Angela Crowley and has completed the first year of Franklin-Method®️ training with Eric Franklin. Shelly is a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher and served on the PMA Board of Directors for 7 years.

Call us to Register!

919-663-2531

Schedule of Events

Events are from 9 am to 5 pm daily. Personalized schedule will be provided on day 1.

Day 1: Physical Therapy Evaluation

Physical therapy evaluation with Dr. Brent Anderson

Day 2: Treatment and Group Class

Three one-on-one sessions:
- Physical Therapy (PT) session with Dr. Brent Anderson
- Myofascial Release (MFR) session with Elizabeth Jimenez
- Pilates/Movement session with Shelly Power
Group Session

Day 3: Treatment and Group Class

Three one-on-one sessions:
- Physical Therapy (PT) session with Dr. Brent Anderson
- Myofascial Release (MFR) session with Elizabeth Jimenez
- Pilates/Movement session with Shelly Power
Group Session

Day 4: Treatment and Group Class

Three one-on-one sessions:
- Physical Therapy (PT) session with Dr. Brent Anderson
- Myofascial Release (MFR) session with Elizabeth Jimenez
- Pilates/Movement session with Shelly Power
Group Session

INVESTMENT: $2,995.00

Fee does not include lodging. Click here for a list of nearby accomodations.
Transportation to and from Southwind Retreat Center is the responsibility of the participant.

Financing and payment plans available. For more information, call us at 919-663-2531 or send an email.

Address

300 Southwind Rd.
Siler City, NC 27344

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