VASIE® (pronounced VAH-zee) stands for Van Alstine Structural Integration Exercise. It blends the core-strengthening work of traditional Pilates with the principles of Structural Integration: bone structure, joint health, posture, and the fascial network that ties your whole body together.

The result is Pilates that works on how your body is organized, not just on isolated muscles. You build deep, reflexive strength that carries into everyday life, so your body moves safely and efficiently whether you're on the reformer or carrying groceries.

Yes, and it goes deeper than that. Every class targets the deep core: the transversus abdominis, pelvic floor, and diaphragm. Those muscles create a stable foundation for everything you do, improve balance, and give you a toned midsection.

We get there with breathing techniques, core-focused exercises, and low-impact movement rather than endless crunches. The goal is lasting change in how your body feels and functions, not just how it looks.

Posture is one of the biggest reasons people come to us. Poor alignment leads to back and neck pain, tight shoulders, and stiff joints. Our classes teach your body to stack properly, build the core strength that holds good posture without effort, and release the overworked spots like your shoulders and lower back.

Because VASIE® also works on the fascial network, every part of your body learns to work together. People tell us they stand taller, hurt less, and have more energy within a few weeks.

It's one of the things we do best. Hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome call for controlled, low-impact movement that strengthens the small stabilizing muscles around each joint, without pushing joints past where they should go. That's exactly how VASIE® is built.

Our hypermobility-safe approach stabilizes joints, reduces pain, and prevents injury. If other workouts have left you sore or sprained, this one is designed not to.

Yes. Our rehab-style Pilates supports healing and helps you regain strength and mobility after an injury. We work on joint recovery, core strength, and whole-body alignment so you can get back to normal life without pain or limits.

For chronic back pain and foot pain, we go after the root causes, usually posture and muscle imbalance, instead of just stretching the sore spot. The exercises are gentle on the joints and powerful at building lasting relief. This is why so many Anchorage physical therapists, chiropractors, and physicians refer their patients to us.

Movement isn't just about muscles; it's about the nervous system that runs them. Our classes use breath and mindful movement to calm the body's stress response, sharpen focus, and help you connect with your body on a deeper level. Most people leave feeling better than when they walked in, not just more tired.

This also makes VASIE® a good fit for POTS syndrome. Gentle, controlled movement supports cardiovascular health and nervous system regulation so you can build strength without triggering dizziness or fatigue.

Because breath is what switches your deep core on. Our breathing techniques activate the core, improve oxygen flow, reduce tension, and make every exercise more effective.

We pair it with core reflex training: teaching your body to engage its core automatically, in response to movement, without you thinking about it. That reflex is what keeps you stable and injury-free when you lift a child, slip on ice, or reach for a top shelf.

Along with everyday core strength and posture, we run specialized programs for incontinence (strengthening the pelvic floor and improving bladder control), hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (joint stability and muscle activation), POTS syndrome, and chronic pain management (gentle, effective movement that improves strength, flexibility, and function).

If you don't see your condition here, ask. Our instructors have worked with just about everything over 26 years.

Right here, with our free Pilates 101 class. Our low-impact classes suit every level, from first-timers to people who've practiced for years, and every instructor teaches modifications so you can work at your own pace.

If you're in Anchorage, come to the studio. If you're anywhere else, our online classes deliver the same anatomy-first teaching from your living room. Save your spot in a free 101 class →