ABOUT US
A more thoughtful approach to movement.
grow with us.
Elation Movement Therapy grew from the belief that movement should be personal, purposeful, and connected to the life you want to live. Our approach brings together Pilates, movement education, clinical expertise, and evidence-informed principles with a whole-person, mind-body perspective. We take the time to understand where you are, what you want to work toward, and how movement can help you stay strong, capable, and active over the long term. Whether you’re building strength, returning to activity, adapting to changes in mobility, or simply looking for a more individualized way to move, the goal is the same: to help you better understand your body, move with greater confidence, and develop tools you can continue using beyond your sessions. Individualized Your goals, abilities, history, and movement needs shape the way we work together. Evidence-Informed Movement is grounded in anatomy, clinical knowledge, current evidence, and thoughtful progression. Mind-Body Focused Breath, body awareness, control, and quality of movement are considered alongside strength and mobility. Education-Focused You’ll learn more about how your body moves and why, not simply what exercises to do. Small & Supportive Private, duet, and intentionally small-group formats allow for meaningful guidance and feedback. Long-Term Perspective The focus is on building strength, mobility, confidence, and movement habits that support an active life over time.
“Physical fitness is the first requisite to happiness” –Joseph H. Pilates
From Elation Pilates to Elation Movement Therapy
Elation began with Pilates, but the vision was always broader than exercise alone. As the work evolved, so did the vision for what Elation could offer. Pilates remained at the foundation, while Sylvia’s clinical experience and growing focus on movement education created opportunities to support people in more individualized ways. That evolution led to Elation Movement Therapy: a practice where people can access personalized Pilates, specialized movement support, movement assessments, educational programs, and future physical therapy services. Pilates remains an important foundation, but it is now part of a larger mission: helping people better understand their bodies, build strength and mobility, and continue doing the activities and living the lifestyle that matter to them.
Meet Dr. Sylvia Banov, PT
Sylvia Banov is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and comprehensively certified Pilates instructor. Her clinical background includes orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation, vestibular care, gait and balance training, and post-surgical recovery. She began teaching Pilates in 2012 and later earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. Those two backgrounds continue to shape the way she works today, combining the body awareness, control, and precision of Pilates with the clinical reasoning and anatomical perspective of physical therapy. Throughout her career, Sylvia has worked with people across a wide range of abilities and movement needs. That experience has reinforced her belief that there is rarely a one-size-fits-all path forward. She values taking the time to understand the individual, adapt the approach, and help each person build confidence in what their body can do. At the heart of her work is a long-term view of movement and health: helping people develop the strength, mobility, knowledge, and confidence to stay active and continue doing the things that matter to them. Credentials, Training & Experience: Doctor of Physical Therapy Comprehensive Pilates Apparatus Certification Vestibular Rehabilitation Level 1 Functional Dry Needling Orthopedic and Neurological Rehabilitation Experience Gait & Balance Training
