BBU Faculty - Certified Pilates Instructors


Faculty Details for Cari Riis Stemmler

The Balanced Body University Faculty is comprised of Certified Pilates Instructors. These instructors teach the BBU curriculum and travel around the world to your Fitness Centers and Studios. In addition, we work with many instructor through our Pilates on Tour Conferences, the Passing the Torch mentor program and many other projects.

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Instructor InfoBio

Cari Riis Stemmler
Edina MN USA
cari@paragonpilatespt.com





 Transitioning from her career as a professional dancer, Cari started teaching Pilates in 1997 in Los Angeles, CA. She has been a practitioner of Ashtanga, Hatha and Anusara yoga since 1996. Cari became a NASM Certified Fitness Trainer in 2002 and now brings together the disciplines of dance, Pilates, yoga, and functional training to cultivate a well-rounded approach to movement. A PMA Gold certified instructor, Cari currently teaches comprehensive Pilates courses throughout the country as a faculty member for Balanced Body University under the tutelage of Nora St. John. Additionally, Cari teaches continuing education courses with Core Conditioning. She holds a B.A. degree in Cross-cultural Communication from the U of MN, and recently opened Paragon Pilates & Physical Therapy.


'What a fantastic weekend! The material was well organized and well presented. Karin and Cari really know their stuff! I am looking forward to the rest of the modules.'

'I've been very happy with my Mat Training...I'm looking forward to the rest of the comprehensive program. '

'Karin did a great job teaching the materials.'

'Karin was great. I learned so much from her training, not just the exercises, but about what to look for and how to correct. It was the most valuable training I have taken in several years.'

'What a fabulous weekend of training! Another great opportunity to learn from my fantastic intructors, Cari and Karin. They always present the material in an understandable way for all. I also really enjoy the detailed manual. It's great to have so many pictures and descriptions - so easy to make quick notes during training. I especially love the predesigned programs available toward the back of the manuals. It takes a lot of guess work out of my first few teaching sessions & allows me to get "right to work". Thank you for creating such an outstanding & comprehensive training program!'

'Roger Gonzalez Hibner is a consummate teacher - one of the best I've encountered. He is skilled; extraordinarily well trained and embodies what "inspirational teaching" is all about. I have an anxiety disorder and suffer from depression so am more sensitive to pressure situations such as intensive training and all the scrutiny that brings. He made me feel welcome, comfortable and most importantly, ABLE to succeed. Thanks for the great learning opportunity.'

'I just LOVE Cari Riis-Stemmler. A great asset to the Pilates community. And I can't tell you how much I appreciate the whole atmosphere and attitude of those I have encountered through the BBU. I appreciate that my past experience is welcomed and that I am encouraged to use it along with my new education. It was Ellie Herman who helped me to fall in love with Pilates again and it is Cari Riis-Stemmler who is now providing the nurturing environment with which to grow that love.'

Cari's Upcoming Classes:

  • Friday 8/20/2010 - Sunday 8/22/2010
    Core Conditioning Mat 1 Module
    Studio City CA
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  • Monday 8/2/2010 - Monday 8/2/2010
    Paragon Pilates & Physical Therapy BBU Comprehensive Pilates Instructor Training Test Out
    Edina MN
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  • Monday 8/2/2010 - Monday 8/2/2010
    Paragon Pilates & Physical Therapy BBU Mat Instructor Test Out
    Edina MN
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  • Friday 9/10/2010 - Tuesday 11/9/2010
    Paragon Pilates & Physical Therapy Anatomy In Clay® Learning System
    Edina MN
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  • Friday 9/10/2010 - Sunday 9/12/2010
    Paragon Pilates & Physical Therapy Mat 1 Module
    Edina MN
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  • Friday 10/15/2010 - Sunday 10/17/2010
    Paragon Pilates & Physical Therapy Reformer 1 and Movement Principles
    Edina MN
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  • Friday 11/12/2010 - Sunday 11/14/2010
    Paragon Pilates & Physical Therapy Mat 2 Module
    Edina MN
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  • Friday 12/3/2010 - Sunday 12/5/2010
    Paragon Pilates & Physical Therapy Reformer 2 Module
    Edina MN
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  • Monday 12/13/2010 - Monday 12/13/2010
    Paragon Pilates & Physical Therapy BBU Mat Instructor Test Out
    Edina MN
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  • Monday 12/13/2010 - Monday 12/13/2010
    Paragon Pilates & Physical Therapy BBU Comprehensive Pilates Instructor Training Test Out
    Edina MN
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  • Friday 1/14/2011 - Sunday 1/16/2011
    Paragon Pilates & Physical Therapy Trapeze Table/Cadillac Module
    Edina MN
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  • Saturday 2/5/2011 - Sunday 2/6/2011
    Paragon Pilates & Physical Therapy Reformer 3 Module
    Edina MN
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  • Friday 3/4/2011 - Sunday 3/6/2011
    Paragon Pilates & Physical Therapy Chair and Barrels Module
    Edina MN
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  • Saturday 3/26/2011 - Sunday 3/27/2011
    Paragon Pilates & Physical Therapy Pilates EXO Chair
    Edina MN
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  • Friday 9/9/2011 - Sunday 9/11/2011
    Paragon Pilates & Physical Therapy Mat 1 Module
    Edina MN
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  • Friday 10/14/2011 - Sunday 10/16/2011
    Paragon Pilates & Physical Therapy Reformer 1 and Movement Principles
    Edina MN
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  • Friday 11/4/2011 - Sunday 11/6/2011
    Paragon Pilates & Physical Therapy Mat 2 Module
    Edina MN
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  • Friday 12/2/2011 - Sunday 12/4/2011
    Paragon Pilates & Physical Therapy Reformer 2 Module
    Edina MN
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