Carolyn
Carolyn Delaney
Certified Reformer and Mat Pilates Instructor | Physical Therapist
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Carolyn Delaney is a physical therapist and certified Pilates instructor with more than 35 years of experience in rehabilitation, orthopedic physical therapy, and sports medicine. Her extensive clinical background, combined with advanced Pilates training through Balanced Body, gives her a unique perspective on helping people build strength, improve mobility, and move with greater confidence.
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Carolyn earned her Master of Physical Therapy from the University of Michigan–Flint in 1991. Throughout her career, she has worked in a variety of rehabilitation settings, with a primary focus on outpatient orthopedics and sports medicine. She has also spent more than a decade working in pelvic health, helping pregnant and postpartum patients manage lumbar and pelvic pain.
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Carolyn completed her Balanced Body Mat Pilates certification in 2014 and Reformer Pilates certification in 2017. For more than 10 years, she has integrated Pilates into her physical therapy practice while teaching group Pilates classes, combining her understanding of anatomy, movement mechanics, and rehabilitation with the strength and control principles of Pilates.
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At Core Moves Pelvic Floor PT & Pilates, Carolyn brings decades of clinical experience to a supportive, movement-focused class environment. Her teaching emphasizes thoughtful exercise progression, functional strength, body awareness, and helping individuals move confidently at every stage of life.​​​
Pilates Training
2017
Balanced Body
Reformer Pilates Instructor Certification
Balanced Body
Mat Pilates Instructor Certification
2014
Education
1991
University of Michigan- Flint
Master of Physical Therapy (MPT)
University of Michigan- Flint
Bachelor of Science, Pre-Physical Therapy
1989
Bowling Green State University
Pre-Physical Therapy Studies
1985
Professional experience
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Orthopedic rehabilitation and sports medicine
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Pregnancy and postpartum lumbar and pelvic pain
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Pelvic health physical therapy
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Mat and reformer Pilates instruction
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Pilates integration into rehabilitation
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Functional strength, mobility, and movement mechanics
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Individualized exercise modification and progression
Teaching Approach
Carolyn's approach to Pilates is informed by decades of experience helping people recover from injuries, manage pain, and return to meaningful activities. She understands that movement needs vary widely and values adapting exercises to support each individual's abilities and goals.
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By combining her physical therapy background with Balanced Body Pilates training, Carolyn emphasizes movement quality, controlled strength, mobility, and functional confidence. Her classes offer an opportunity to challenge the body thoughtfully while developing skills that support everyday movement and long-term physical well-being.
Great fit for...
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Building functional strength and mobility
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Individuals with a history of orthopedic injuries
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Developing body awareness and movement control
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Pregnancy and postpartum movement
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Active adults seeking sustainable exercise
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Those transitioning from rehabilitation to fitness
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Clients who appreciate a clinically informed approach to Pilates
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Improving confidence with exercise and movement