Redefining Fitness

Start now

Essentrics® is a scientifically designed, dynamic, full-body connective tissue workout that simultaneously stretches, strengthens and rebalances the muscles and joints of the entire body. In 20-60 minutes a day, you can be fit and pain-free for life.

Already a member of our community?

Click here

Essentrics® in Action

Take a peek at the behind-the-scenes of an EssentricsⓇ class.

Dynamic and easy to follow—this full body technique works through all of your muscle chains in order to liberate, empower and relieve tension in your body—making you feel more energetic and pain-free. 

Mind/Body Movement with Essentrics®

Attaching our mind to the movements of our body is an important part of the technique. The flow of EssentricsⓇ workouts provides the variety, challenge, and novelty to help maintain brain plasticity.

The good news is that an Essentrics® workout is just as good for your brain as it is for your body!

Get Started

Reserve your place in one of our classes and begin your journey.
Join Today

When we find ease in our bodies, it ripples into our emotional, mental and spiritual lives.

Pam

Join Our Essentrics® Classes

Essentrics® For Every Body with Pam is committed to providing a space where all of us can thrive with thoughtful and inclusive instruction in movement. It has been my passion to offer opportunities for those who've been underserved by the fitness industry. We provide fitness experiences for people of all walks of life.

Aging Backwards with Essentrics®

I wish I had known about EssentricsⓇ in my 20s. If I had I would not have experienced the pain and stiffness I had in my 40s. At 56 my body feels younger than it has in a couple of decades...

Pam, @essentricswithpam
Essentrics® is a fitness modality that is accessible for everyone, from ages 9 to 90, and beyond.

Testimonials

As an aging gal starting to experience some loss of flexibility & balance, the Essentrics® class description was exactly what I was looking for, a stretching and strengthening workout that increases flexibility and mobility. I love it so much that I signed up for 2 classes per week.
Pam W.
Essentrics® is a wonderful full-body stretch, and a great way to start the day!
Barbara C.
Since joining the Essentrics® class I have a greater awareness of the positive effect of stretching and achieving some pain relief. Pam is warm and flexible to reach everyone's physical level. I thoroughly enjoy meeting weekly and would highly recommend.
Chandra C.
What an amazing workout! I am new to Essentrics® exercising and love the way Pam explains the benefits of each movement, even telling you when to breathe. You move every part of your body including your wrists and ankles. These are gentle and effective stretching exercises to strengthen your muscles. Highly recommend this class.
Janice A.
My local parks and rec offered a class. Pam’s teaching is really making a difference in my pain levels and how I hold tension in my body. I’m so glad she is sharing Essentrics®, I never would have found it otherwise.
Kayleigh B.
Pam is a wonderful instructor. She takes time to explain the benefits of each series of exercises and her passion for what she does is evident. She is friendly, welcoming, and informative and I always feel great after every class! I recommend her class to anyone who wants to feel better, move more freely and relieve aches and pains. Thank you, Pam!
Dory M.
"This is the best stretch I will have all week... I am so glad I will be able to do this twice a week."
Lynn R.
I was able to continue my experience with Pam's Essentrics® class this morning. Love the Essentrics® concept and workout and think it blends well with my yoga. Pam is a great instructor-friendly, explains what we are doing and why (love that), and us older folks can keep up! I look forward to continuing with Essentrics®!
Kathy M.
Pam is a wonderful Essentrics instructor who is patient, informative and caring. Essentrics is helpful for me physically because the slow movements activates the smaller (and larger) muscles to help build up strength while I can also limit the movements according to my physical capabilities. It’s also helpful for the brain through the practice of mind-body coordination. I’m grateful that my area Recreation Center is offering this class. Thank you Pam for your diligence and expertise.
Valorie M.
Essentrics has been a GREAT Workout session for me. It is a slow pace workout that engages many muscles that I never knew exist but now I recognize. I am more flexible and some of the pain I had been feeling is slowly decreasing. I strongly recommend this class to those seeking to improve their health.
Viola H.
I absolutely look forward to starting off my week by attending the Essentrics®class taught by Pam!! She is so dedicated and knowledgeable and does an excellent job of explaining the benefits of each technique. She is thoroughly engaged while instructing and positively guides the participants to assure that their movements are properly done within their range of motion. She is simply AWESOME AND INSPIRING!!!!
Linda C.
Hi Pam, enjoyed your class. I appreciate how you explain the movements during class and encourage us to move at our ability. Keep up the good work!
Cecile J.
I never heard of the exercise of Essentrics® until I enrolled in the class with Ms. Thomas. I think I can speak for the 20 senior ladies that take her class. WE LOVE IT. To stretch out our old bones and muscles really help. Some of the ladies talk about how their lower back or knees hurt, but learning how to properly stretch, bend and move really has helped us.
Deborah W.
I'm so grateful for your work. I really enjoyed your class .
Asmaa B.
I have been on vacation in a small isolated town. Structured exercise options are nil. Have been feeling stiff & achy from lack of activity other than walking. Pam's Essentrics class this morning was heaven sent. Have had much more energy today since class. I look forward to additional online classes. Thanks, Pam!
Pam W.
Previous
Next

Interested in Silver Sneakers Classes?

Click Here
NEW!

Essentrics®
FAQs

EssentricsⓇ is a functional fitness program that provides full-body maintenance for our entire lives. A dynamic and full-body, stretch and strengthening workout, it is accessible for women and men of all ages, body types and fitness levels.

Our technique is not similar to Yoga or Pilates; although certain “movements” can sometimes look similar, the purpose and benefits are much different.

Influenced by the flowing movements of tai chi, the strengthening theories behind ballet and the healing principles of physiotherapy.

What’s unique about our program: its purpose is to move the entire body (all 650 muscles and 360 joints).

This is a safe program that tones, shapes and rebalances the entire body.

As we age, if we don’t target and activate our muscles—we lose the cells within our muscles. Mobility and flexibility decrease and pain and stiffness set in.

EssentricsⓇ enables our body to remain ageless, strong, mobile, flexible and pain-free.

4 Responses

  1. I live at Deep Run Park and would like to be a part of the class. I saw it was on Mondays at 9:30 AM. Wil the class be held tomorrow 9/6?

    Thank you.

    Kathleen

    Reply

    1. Thank you for your interest in our class offerings. There is no class scheduled for tomorrow, Labor Day.

      Everyone must register with Henrico County Recreation and Parks to attend the in-person classes. You can also register at Deep Run, Belmont, or Eastern Henrico Recreation Center but the offices will be closed tomorrow.

      Reply

  2. Pam is a wonderful Essentrics instructor who is patient, informative and caring. Essentrics is helpful for me physically because the slow movements activates the smaller (and larger) muscles to help build up strength while I can also limit the movements according to my physical capabilities. It’s also helpful for the brain through the practice of mind-body coordination. I’m grateful that my area Recreation Center is offering this class. Thank you Pam for your diligence and expertise.

    Reply

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.