Meet Laurie Bulman of L.A.B Exercise Systems in Boca Raton

Today we’d like to introduce you to Laurie Bulman.

Laurie, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
Back in the days of 1990, I assisted my teacher in Boulder CO as he taught the dancers Pilates. I have to admit I never thought I would teach at the time, I just wanted to dance in NYC professionally. Well, during a career in dance/theater, I began teaching Pilates to earn some extra money. There I taught at many facilities including The Parker Meridian Hotel, Sports Club LA, David Barton Gym, Coty Cosmetics, Fortress, Kenneth Cole, La Palestra, including some private physical therapy studios. Realizing the long winters took their tole on me, I decided to venture down to Florida. I made one call to the Boca Resort and asked if they were set up for Pilates? Before I knew it, I brought my peak systems deluxe combo apparatus down to that SPOT:) There, I started a successful program and then through a client, I was asked to set up a studio at The Addison Condo. After a year, there L.A.B Exercise Systems was set up and I became the wellness Director. L_less is more; A-alignment; B-breath.

I learned at La Palestra the importance of a array of modalities to help with wellness. I set up a massage establishment license and began interviewing prospective physical weight trainers, yoga instructors,aqua instructors, massage therapists, etc. LAB was formed a gestalt of individual practitioners to help the residents achieve mind/body balance.

Has it been a smooth road?
Absolutely not a smooth road… but because of the obstacles I learned so much about myself, teacher self, working with a team of individuals.

I was taught it can take 10 years to become an actor; well to become a sufficient teacher can take more. The hurdles I discovered were so insurmountable with my growth as a human being. Insecurities I faced, aspects of the PILATES work that I needed to encompass and master, being a team leader.

I take teaching extremely seriously and I give so much to the client which in turn, can take its tole on your mind and body” balance”. However, I am learning today to maintain the balance and harmony with energy output and input; I am lucky that I truly can say, I love everyone of my clients!

We’d love to hear more about your business.
LAB is a company that is in charge of the wellness at The Addison Condo but it is also set up to go to a home or business establishment. Classes are all taught by professionals in their field of expertise. At this particular condo, I take care of the curriculum for fitness, massage establishment and anything pertaining to wellness. My expertise is in teaching Pilates so, I will instruct there as well as at my studio space.

My specialty as a Pilates instructor is on FORM and most of my clients joke around by saying I see everything as they move whether it be a finger out of place or a tense rib I will notice and ask them to move accordingly through the exercises without tension. I am a true believer that good form keeps the body balanced and orthographically healthy!

I talk about the importance on how one feels rather than looks. However, I do have to say, I really am good at giving the right exercises to the client to maximize their hour session to challenge them, as well as, help them achieve a long, lean good postured body! I am most proud when I see results from the teams work!!!

Is our city a good place to do what you do?
This place is a great area to start a business like mine.

Contact Info:

• Address: 1500 South Ocean Blvd Boca Raton FL 33432- The Addison Condo
  1716 Costa Del Sol Boca Raton Fl.33432 – studio space
• Phone: 917-405-3559
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LAB-Exercise-Systems-148397871925910/

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