Sean Gallagher (shown upper left) began his career as a modern dancer at Temple University. This article courtesy of Sean Gallagher’s Pilates Archives™. Image first shared April 23, 2021.
In 1996, Sean Gallagher worked with David Parsons to create a performance piece about physical therapy and dance. This article courtesy of Sean Gallagher’s Pilates Archives™. Images first shared on April 23, 2021. (Click images to enlarge.)
Performing Arts Physical Therapy was founded by Sean Gallagher and opened its doors in 1990. The first of its kind, PAPT was known for providing physical therapy and pilates, and has been providing physical therapy to almost 200 Broadway shows since then. This article courtesy of Sean Gallagher’s Pilates Archives™. Image first shared on April 23, 2021.
This article courtesy of Sean Gallagher’s Pilates Archives™. Image first shared on April 23, 2021.
An article from 1998 about Sean’s work with performers- some great quotes! This article courtesy of Sean Gallagher’s Pilates Archives™. Images first shared on April 23, 2021. (Click images to enlarge.)
A cover story about Performing Arts Physical Therapy and Sean Gallagher’s work. This article courtesy of Sean Gallagher’s Pilates Archives™. Images first shared on April 23, 2021. (Click images to enlarge)
An article about Performing Arts Physical Therapy. This article courtesy of Sean Gallagher’s Pilates Archives™. Images first shared on April 23, 2021.(Click images to enlarge.)
This article courtesy of Sean Gallagher’s Pilates Archives™. Image first shared on April 23, 2021.
Information about Performing Arts Physical Therapy published in the 1990s. This article courtesy of Sean Gallagher’s Pilates Archives™. Images first shared on April 23, 2021. (Click images to enlarge.)
This is the second oldest version that I’ve found that references the 10-20-30 quote, so often attributed to Joe Pilates, yet never actually proven to have come from him. This article is from 1994, and states the quote a bit differently than how we typically state it today. This article reads, “after 10 workouts, those following his method would start to notice a change in their bodies; after 20, friends would notice, and after 30 they would have entirely different bodies.” Image first shared on April 23, 2021.
An article that explains a bit about Performing Arts Physical Therapy, Sean Gallagher’s physical therapy clinic, which was the very first of its kind and which paved the way for future performing arts PT’s and clinics ongoing. Images first shared on April 23, 2021.
Images first shared on April 23, 2021.
It’s worth noting that these articles from the 1990’s describe what we call the “powerhouse” as the “power-center”. Image first shared on April 23, 2021.
Many articles appeared in newspapers and magazines in the 1990’s about The Pilates Method taught at The Pilates Studio, and included interviews with Sean Gallagher, owner of The Pilates Studio and Performing Arts Physical Therapy. Images first shared on April 23, 2021.
