In this episode of Living Vividly, we sit down with Dr. Brandie Courville, owner of Belle Vie Physical Therapy and Pilates, to explore how pilates and physical therapy can enhance core strength, protect joints, prevent injuries, and extend your healthspan. From activating those often-ignored local stabilizing muscles to her 6 Pillars of Longevity, Dr. Courville shows how small, consistent moves can change your future at any age.
Dr. Courville dives into:
💪 Why most of us overtrain “global” muscles and how to wake up deep stabilizers
🧠 Neuromuscular patterns: rebuilding proper firing to relieve pain & prevent re-injury
🧱 Pilates as prehab and post-injury rehab (and how reformer resistance really works)
🧭 The 6 Pillars of Longevity: Movement, Nutrition, Mental Health, Spirituality, Community, Purpose
🚶♀️ “Movement over exercise”: simple, practical ways to hit 150 min/week + 2–3 strength sessions
🧩 Habit stacking, morning routines, journaling/meditation, and tech boundaries for a calmer nervous system
👵 Getting up from the floor, balance, and bone/muscle health—skills that keep you active for life
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Connect with Dr. Brandie Courville
📍 Belle Vie Physical Therapy + Pilates (Lafayette, LA)
📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belleviept/
🌐 Website: https://www.belleviephysicaltherapyandpilates.com/
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