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S P R I N G 2 0 1 4 | NORTH BAY WOMAN 17 "It's an uncompetitive environment," says studio owner Anne-Marie McMahan, "one that is so welcoming." This camaraderie is one of the cornerstones of the Dailey Method, developed in 2001 by Bay Area entrepreneur Janet Dailey McIntosh and now available in the U.S., Canada, Mexi- co and Europe. Like the Bar Method, the Dailey Method traces back to the program developed by Lotte Berk. Dailey, already an experienced Pilates instructor when she discovered Berk, took aspects of each, added her own inspired movements based on her dance and kinesiology background, and developed a way to "help guide people beyond exercise so that it transferred throughout their day." How? "Dailey is all alignment-based," McMahan explains. This emphasis on structural alignment makes the Dailey Method ideal exercise for anyone recovering from injury or modifying movement due to physical limitations. The routines challenge each person individually, so they're effective for all ages and levels. Dailey instructors are hands-on in helping students learn the movements, so the method is excellent for those new to exercise or creeping back after a hiatus. What's more, participants sport an array of body shapes and sizes, from fit and thin to pregnant to post-menopausal to overweight. This is the most welcome you will ever feel at an exercise class. And perhaps the most refreshed. Recommended for: Beginners to advanced exercisers who want a body- transforming regime that strengthens, length- ens and re-energizes in a supportive, community atmosphere. ■ "...structural alignment make The Dailey Method ideal exercise for anyone recovering from injury." – Dailey Method's Novato studio owner Anne-Marie McMahan Shown above is The Bar Method Round Back position which tapers the upper legs, increases hamstring flexibility and therapeutically stretches tight muscles in the back. Instructors left to right: Kyla Gundersen, Stacey Anselmo, Cindy Root, Cheryl Alioto and Allison Lodish. Alva Falla has been listing and selling Marin homes since 1977. She became a broker in 1984 and was affiliated with Frank Howard Allen Realtors since 1980. Always an innovative Realtor and consistent top producer, Alva assembled a team of experienced, licensed agents to better serve her clients. Jennifer Falla Firkins joined her mother in the real estate industry in 1995 and Janice Guehring has been associated with Alva since 1985. In 2014 Frank Howard Allen joined forces with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Northern California's real estate leader. Falla Associates is now part of this winning team with greater strength and resources to help their clients achieve their real estate goals. The company recently announced that Falla Associates is in the Top 1% of Coldwell Banker agents in Northern California. Whether you are thinking of buying, selling or investing, give Falla Associates a call today. Learn why their clients love being part of their team. Alva Falla 415-518-1930 afalla@cbnorcal.com Jennifer Falla Firkins 415-602-5768 jfirkins@cbnorcal.com Janice Guehring 415-717-9636 jguehring@cbnorcal.com Fleur Nelson Licensed Optician 1526 Fifth Avenue San Rafael (415) 457-9410 e Eyeglasses Tots to Teens Love to Wear! www.optiquedefleur.com Create a New Face at… Optique de Fleur! Men | Women | Children

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