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Studio KDRx Pilates Studio KDRx Pilates is a one-on-one training studio in a beautiful Houston Heights home. Individual sessions are designed to meet your needs and goals.

If I had a dollar for every pilates student who came into the studio saying that their hips hurt or their lower back is ...
10/16/2026

If I had a dollar for every pilates student who came into the studio saying that their hips hurt or their lower back is so tight or they can’t squat below parallel – I’d be rich! Those tight hips and lower back are related. Not only does it limit your mobility but over time, compressed hips can contribute to bursitis, labral tears, arthritis and even hip replacement.

These stretches are great and I highly recommend that our students stretch regularly. But the work and dynamic stretch in every Pilates movement is much more effective.

It’s common for hip muscles to become locked – stretching or foam rolling cannot effectively release them. Neurokinetic therapy® can identify what muscles are locked and what muscle will allow them to unlock. One or two sessions may be all it takes to unlock your hips so that these stretches are helpful.

I recently unlocked one student’s hips and gave her the same stretches. She could barely squat to parallel. She’d been doing these stretches but was not making progress. After two NKT ® sessions, her squat was much, much deeper. Once I unlocked her obliques, her lower back lengthened.

More importantly, consider a Pilates practice so that you’re not always fighting that mobility battle, you’re winning.

Book a one-on-one consultation at kdrxpilates.com or call 832-472-2818.

10/13/2026

One of our clients recently had bunion surgery... and she came to us for what comes next.

While the surgery fixes the joint, it doesn't rebuild the strength, balance, and gait you lose along the way. That part is up to rehab. And that's where we came in.

We worked with her to restore stability through the foot and ankle, retrain her balance, and protect the surgical site while keeping the rest of her body strong. Step by step, we helped her get back to walking comfortably and confidently.

If you're recovering from surgery or an injury, you don't have to figure out the "what now" alone. Movement, done right, is medicine. 💛

Have questions about coming back from an injury? Drop them below or send us a message.

You can also book a one-on-one consultation at kdrxpilates.com or call 832-472-2818.

Pregnancy isn't one long stretch of the same thing, is it? It moves in seasons. The tired, tender early weeks feel nothi...
10/06/2026

Pregnancy isn't one long stretch of the same thing, is it? It moves in seasons. The tired, tender early weeks feel nothing like that second-trimester surge of energy, and both feel worlds away from those final weeks of nesting and waiting.

Your movement deserves to follow those seasons too. What feels wonderful at twelve weeks might not feel right at thirty, and that's exactly how it should be. Adapting isn't falling behind. It's listening.

Pilates is a method you build over time. You learn the foundational exercises first, then add on as your strength and co...
09/25/2026

Pilates is a method you build over time. You learn the foundational exercises first, then add on as your strength and control develop.

That is why the equipment matters. The mat and Reformer establish the foundation. When you are still building toward a later exercise, the Cadillac, barrels, Foot Corrector, and smaller apparatus help you work on the specific skills it requires.

A fully equipped studio is not about offering variety for its own sake. It means having the right apparatus to teach Pilates as a complete method and support your progress without skipping the foundation.

We care for the equipment with that same respect for the method. Everything is maintained in top condition because you should be able to trust what is supporting your full body weight.

Eight years in, this studio is still a place we love walking into every morning. Come see it for yourself.

📍 1437 Oxford Street, Houston, TX 77008
Book a one-on-one consultation at kdrxpilates.com or call 832-472-2818.

Many people think good posture is about discipline. Sitting up straight, shoulders back, holding it there until the body...
09/22/2026

Many people think good posture is about discipline. Sitting up straight, shoulders back, holding it there until the body aches and they give up by noon.

It's actually the opposite.

Good posture was never something to force. It's something that opens up when you make room for your breath. The days you feel most hunched are often the days you're barely breathing, taking shallow little sips of air while stressed and curled over a phone.

The body folds in to protect itself, and most people don't notice until the neck is tight and the mood has dropped.

What actually helps isn't sitting up straighter. It's breathing deeper.

A full breath does the work on its own, gently widening the ribs, drawing the shoulder blades in, lengthening the spine. The posture follows the breath, not the other way around.

09/18/2026

Ragweed season is knocking (hello, September 😮‍💨), and if you already feel that familiar heaviness behind your eyes, cheeks, and forehead — this one's for you.

This ball routine helps move stagnant lymph, ease sinus pressure, and calm those tension headaches that creep in when allergy season ramps up. The magic is in the direction: you're always guiding fluid outward and down toward the lymph nodes at your jaw and neck, where it can actually drain.

Follow the arrows:
🔸 Scalp & forehead — roll up and back to release tension
🔸 Brows & temples — sweep up and out toward the hairline
🔸 Under-eyes & cheeks — glide gently outward toward the ears
🔸 Nose & sinuses — press and sweep out along the cheekbones (this is where sinus relief lives)
🔸 Jaw & chin — finish by rolling down toward the neck to clear everything out

Keep the pressure light. This isn't about digging in, it's about moving things. A few minutes a day as we head into ragweed season can make a real difference.

Save this for when the pressure hits.

09/15/2026

A long day in front of a computer can leave your whole body asking for movement. Take 10 minutes to gently loosen up after hours in one position.

In this full-body routine, combines Pilates exercises with simple breakdowns of larger movements, working from your neck and shoulders down to your hips and feet.

If your body needs more than a quick reset, book a one-on-one consultation at kdrxpilates.com or call 832-472-2818.

We talk a lot about functional fitness, but what it really means is keeping your body ready for the life you want to kee...
09/11/2026

We talk a lot about functional fitness, but what it really means is keeping your body ready for the life you want to keep living. And that looks different for every person who walks through our doors.

For Roz, that meant staying strong and mobile at 75 so the things that bring her joy never become the things that feel hard. When we added Neurokinetic Therapy (NKT) to her Pilates sessions, we could see where her body needed more support and adapt the work so she could continue building strength at a pace that felt right for her.

Thank you, Roz, for trusting us with your fitness journey. Watching our clients keep doing what they love, year after year, is the whole reason we do this.

09/08/2026

Before you chase the hard stuff, master the basics. 🧘

These are foundational cadillac exercises that I come back to all the time — because Pilates isn't about how big the movement is, it's about how well you control it. Once it is well executed, we add on...heavier springs, airplane board, lift the head and chest, go slower etc. Each addition is meant to build your alignment, strength, coordination and control for the next bigger challenge.

Book a one-on-one consultation at kdrxpilates.com or call 832-472-2818.

Bethany Kendrick () is originally from Fredericksburg, Texas, and recently relocated to Houston from Philadelphia, Penns...
08/24/2026

Bethany Kendrick () is originally from Fredericksburg, Texas, and recently relocated to Houston from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to continue pursuing her passion for dance and classical Pilates. She holds a BFA in Ballet and Modern Dance from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, where she also earned her Pilates Teaching Certificate.

She discovered her love for Pilates while training as a dancer in college and found it to be an ideal form of cross-training. She completed her certification under the mentorship of Laura West-Strawser at TCU and continued her education and teaching practice under Juliet Clingan at The Pilates Firm Las Vegas and Amy Berger at Star Pilates Philadelphia.

Bethany is passionate about movement, community, and holistic well-being, and she is excited to share these values with others through her Pilates teaching.

Photo by Josh Brewster

📍 1437 Oxford Street Houston, TX 77008
Book a one-on-one consultation or call 832-472-2818.

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