About Us

Maureen Cabral's fitness journey began at a young age when her father traded cigarettes for running shoes and became a marathon runner. Although she didn’t always appreciate his insistence of long runs along Main Street in all extremes of weather, she  learned to love it and continued running well into adulthood, adding another passion, weight training, to her fitness regime. In 2005 she  became a certified personal trainer. Due to back and neck issues she was referred to pilates and became hooked! Not only did her back pain decrease, but her posture improved, neck lengthened and she gained even better balance and stability as well. In 2008, along with her husband and chidren, she moved to Brussels, Belgium for a second time. Continuing to run, weight train and attend pilates sessions, she took the leap and become a Pilates instructor. She continues her education every year and has completed all levels (Essential, Intermediate, Advanced) of Mat and Reformer, Stability Chair, Injuries & Special Populations and many other courses. She is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, CPR certified and insured. “ I love sharing my enthusiasm and love of pilates, it’s extremely rewarding to see clients try something new, conquer it and be ready to move on to the next challenge AND to hear them say at the end of a session, ‘I feel so much better!’  What I especially like about PILATES is that it is ideal for all ages and abilities and can be modified for many injuries or issues. Thanks Dad for giving me the gift of fitness!”

Established by Lori Cote in 2001,  APROMA STUDIOS is a Pilates and Massage Therapy studio.   We provide functional fitness and mindful movement including group and private classes on Pilates Reformers, Personal Training with TRX and other equipment , Therapeutic  Fitness post Physical Therapy  and Cancer Treatment Recovery Exercise Programs. Licensed Massage Therapy  is provided in the Mystic Studio.  In addition we have a petite Reformer studio in Westerly RI.

What is PILATES?

Pilates is a mind-body exercise emphasizing core engagement and deep breathing. Benefits include core strength, joint and back pain relief, improved posture and long/lean muscle development. 

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Lori Cote spent the better part of three decades  competing in long-distance running and Ironman ™ Triathlons while also working as a Physical Therapist Assistant and Massage Therapist. Forced to give up running due to chronic knee injuries, she soon discovered  Pilates and ashtanga yoga. These mind body practices  provided her with the challenging workout she craved without  damaging her joints. Along the way she earned a certification in

  PILATES and also became an ashtanga yoga teacher.  She founded APROMA STUDIOS in 2001. Her daily practice of Pilates and ashtanga not only healed her knees while maintaining a high level of physical fitness, it also brought relief from back pain and emotional stress.  She brings strong knowledge of functional fitness and massage therapy through her personal and professional experiences. She treats each client with clarity, empathy, calmness and patience.  Lori is a strong advocate for whole body wellness and  integrative healthcare for people living with cancer

In 2019, along with her sisters Vicki and Mary Beth , Lori founded a non-profit organization Prevent-Heal-Thrive Inc. inspired by  the life and work of their sister Michele.

https://preventhealthrive.org

• STOTT PILATES®  Certified Mat & Reformer, CT Certification Center 2004
• NFPT Certified Cancer Recovery Specialist 2021