Today we’d like to introduce you to Vy Phan.
Hi Vy, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
I’m an adventure enthusiast, embracing a carefree lifestyle while consistently striving to offer my best. I don’t take myself too seriously, but I approach health and fitness with utmost dedication.
In 2022, I faced life-threatening injuries with minimal hope of being able to walk again. Over the course of an entire year, I focused all my energy and efforts into relearning fundamental mechanics. Despite the daily obstacles, I am thankful for the newly-discovered perspective this experience has brought to my life.
With the opening of Back For Life Pilates, I hope to empower others who suffer from debilitating chronic pain and/or brokenness to fulfillment. I am the embodiment that Pilates can serve as a vital element of one’s ongoing recovery and training. As a forever athlete and having been in the Fitness Training industry since 2012, I commit to learning, as exercise science is ever-evolving and seek guidance from DPTs to support my program. My goal is to teach techniques to function so that we not only survive, but we thrive!
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Finding myself again was my main concern, but with the help of my family, friends, and Back For Life Pilates community, I am now living my best life! Most of my athletic feats have been restored and I’m now back to racing!
Regarding business struggles, learning the ins and outs of opening and maintaining a business has been nothing short of a rollercoaster. Just when you think you’ve got the perfect equation, something new comes up that you have to navigate through! Thankful for a community that allows flexibility and has the patience to see us all grow together.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
#MoveWithVy is an exercise program that is guided by science and fully supported by a well-versed team of physical therapists, orthopedic surgeons and neurologists. It has a strong emphasis on intentional, dynamic movements to enhance athletic performance and/or recover from injury/chronic pain. The goal is to enhance your everyday life!
At Back For Life Pilates, we strive to keep the space fun and approachable — never pretentious. Whether you’re an experienced practitioner or new to the discipline, we welcome you with open minds and soft hearts — the only prerequisite needed is kindness.
#LiveWithIntegrityMoveWithIntention
What’s next?
Continue to make a positive impact and hold integrity in this Pilates industry as it becomes more diluted.
Additionally, many of our students have started to register and successfully complete running races and triathlons. Rooted in Pilates fundamentals, we aim to work with our “everyday athlete” to get each individual to see their goals through!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.backforlifepilates.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backforlifepilates
- Yelp: https://yelp.to/NoT3Ayhs_G
Image Credits
Bram Jay
