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Tiza did an excellent job. Her wealth of knowledge, meticulous eye, and very warm open teaching style was just wonderful. I feel very fortunate that she was our instructor and am very grateful that she was able to fill in at the last moment. We could not have had a better intoduction to Reformer 1. Very well done.

The instructor was extremely knowledgeable and experienced. This was my first Pilates Instructor Course and the level of content was very appropriate. The instructor created a deep understanding of the Pilates Principles and how to employ them during the movements. The instructor was upbeat, planned the class agendas very well, and answered all questions very well.
Tyza was a great instructor! She's very knowledgeable of Pilates and how our muscles move our bodies. She did a great job teaching us the movement principals.
Melissa did a great job teaching. I'm really glad that I had the opportunity to work with her. She is an excellent instructor. I don't think I have ever been in a better mat pilates class. Thank you.
Deb was extremely helpful and insightful. We had a great group. I can't get over how much I learned in such a short period of time. I can't wait for MAT 2.
Great course. Good energy.
Annette Petit continues to be an excellent teacher and facilitator of the BBU curriculum. I thoroughly enjoy her teaching style and am very glad I chose this program for my certification.
Annette Pettit continues to be an excellent teacher and mentor!!! I am thrilled with the BBU program, and also am particularly happy that I am able to study with someone as knowledgeable and dedicated as Annette.
Cheryl is such a great teacher, and her use of time during a four hour workshop was ideal.
Cheryl Lemmer is an outstanding teacher and the course was so much fun. The manual is informative - I will reference it often. Body Balance Institute is a beautiful facility to train in. Great weekend.
Excellent workshop - cheryl is a fantastic instructor.
Amie is a fantastic teacher. Her passion and enthusiam were inspiring.
Vicki Sullivan is an excellant instructor! Her Jacksonville studio offers an environment both comfortable and stimmulating to learn Pilates in. And her expertise proved to be very useful and educational. I look forward to taking future classes with her to better my Pilate's knowlege and hopefully one day become an excellant instructor, such as her, one day!
I have been taking Pilates (mat,reformer,tower) for two years on a very regular basis. I took the training so I could learn more about Pilates. Michele taught a fabulous course. I intend to continue my Pilates education and hope to become certified.
That was one of the best workshops I have ever attended. I am more interested in Pilates than before and will continue further training with Michelle! Nancy
Michelle was a phenominal teacher & mentor! I plan on taking Modules 2 & 3 as soon as possible. Thank you!
Michele was an amazing instructor. I really liked how she broke down all the course work and taught in small, manageable chunks of 3-4 moves. She is very calming, during an especially stressful weekend. Her studio is beautiful, as are the members. Everyone was very welcoming and friendly. I enjoyed my weekend in Columbia and learned an incredible amount!
Great class!!! Presented both clearly and in an organized way, making it very easy to understand all the principles as well as the break down of the exercises. Would highly recommend!!!! Looking foward to Apparatus 1,2, and 3!
Nancy and Jen were both enthusiastic instructors. They were extremely patient and thorough in responding to student questions. They demonstrated a solid command of all the material.
I can not begin to tell you how amazing this training was.. I am so glad I picked this course and my classes have transformed.. As a vinyasa yoga teacher, I am passionate about movement, placement with purpose and space.. This course totally complemented my training and I am grateful for all that I learned. I am blessed for having Marcy as a teacher. The postures were dissected entirely and I learned interesting history about Joe and the lineage. Thank you again.. Namaste.
Marcy is knowledgeable, professional, insightful, creative, skilled, focused. I was educated and motivated.
Lynda Henriquez is a pro and an excellent representative for BBU in the rest of the Americas. Very clear and concise teacher with a lot of emphasis on safety and precautions. I am so glad that thru her BBU training she is making this kind of education available in this part of the world.
Joy is a wonderful teacher with a terrific,warm spirit. She has a very practical way of sharing her knowledge and experience. It was a pleasure to meet and work with her!
JOY WAS SO EXCELLANT AND SO MUCH FUN. WE REALLY LOOKED AT THE BIG PICTURE REGARDING CORE ALIGNMENT WORK. I LOVED IT...
Joy Puleo did an excellent job teaching the BBU mat component. She creates a safe environment for the learner, so you feel free to ask any question. She balances the theory component with the practical application to exercises in a interesting interactive way.
Joy is awesome! We'd take any workshop she's teaching! Down to earth, thorough, interesting, always learn something new from her. She's our GIRL!
Joy is a great teacher - she makes you feel very comfortable and gives you the confidence you need. She has so much information in her head and is more than willing to share it with you. I find her to be an excellent teacher.
Joy was an excellent teacher. She was thorough providing anatomy visuals allowing us to understand the impact and value of the exercises.
Joanne Rosati, BBU faculty member for this module, was wonderful. She is knowledgeable without being a know-it-all, she presented the material in a thorough and accessible way, and was very accommodating to our needs. I might add that it was very fortunate that Body Evolve was willing to host the module with only a couple of participants. It is only one of the reasons that I will continue to speak very highly of the BBU courses. Thank you!
Every time I have taken a coures with Sue and Kathleen, I leave feeling like I have learned so much, and feel like they really care about what they are doing. Always a great experience, this was no exception!
Kathleen Solem taught me connections, corrections, finding the feel of alignment and anatomy applications. This opened a whole new understanding for healing pain, posture, function, and looking good. Thank you Kathleen Solem! Keep up the good work.
Corey was an excellent instructor. She made it fun and exciting.
Great course! Great use of hands on teamwork learning rather than lecturing. This creates an overall team feel and closeness and comfort within the whole group!
This course was great! I loved that it focused on learning more excercises. Natalie was wonderful! She is so helpful and knowledgeable. She makes you feel comforatable to ask questions and learn without hesitation. I liked that this course covered a lot of material for all parts of the body and allows so many options for different levels of training. I really enjoyed Reformer 2 and can't wait for Reformer 3!
I have only taken 2 coursed and couldn't be happier. Initially, I was afraid that I would be overwhelmed by the amount of information I would need to learn, but with the approach that is used, I have found myself challenged and motivated. Additionally, the level of knowledge and experience of the instructor is amazing. I couldn't be happier.
Nice class great modifications given for injured populations.
Jennifer Drewing is professional, enthusiastic, and thorough.
Love the trainings at Body Awareness. This is my 2nd one and I plan on doing all of my BBU trainings there!
This class was an excellent way to perfect my Pilates moves and I now have a great understanding of the body. I will look forward to teaching others all of the great information I have learned.
Scott is a natural teacher of pilates. He challenges each student without frustrating any one. His explanations are clear, concise & detailed. He allows each student to experience the principles & moves then gently corrects. He inspires greatness. The coursework was informational, useful, challenging & fun!
I met with Scott back in October 09 with a hope to understand the principles of Pilates and to begin teaching as a second career. I was lucky to have had my first introduction to the process with him and his studio. While it has inspired me to continue the journey, it has also been quite a challenging experience. I thank him for his patience, and insights that contribute to my continuing education.
Jennifer McNamara provided our class with outstanding and thorough instruction. She was extremely patient and provided a broad range of useful and beneficial information. I believe that her instruction provided me with the proper teaching tools for problem solving, body awareness, and also a strong foundation of knowledge to build from. I was very impressed and satified with my instruction!
I was very happy with Balanced Body and their manual for Mat 1. Melanie Johnson is an amazing instructor who really gets into the essence of this work and breaks it down to its simplest form so everyone leaves there with a mind full of great knowledge to apply to their own work.
The class was excellent & Katrina is an amazing & very patient instructor. The information helped to put into perspective the body movements and/or exercises taught in Pilates and why. The hands on experience added insight & awareness for what an instructor is wanting to accomplish and focus on, as well as how I move and my body functions.
Loved the format of the class. It was very helpful the way she went through the exercises - demonstation with someone else in the class, then we talked through the exercise and then we all did the exercise.
Thank you so much! Katrina was an amazing teacher and she made the class worth while!
This was one of the best certifications I have ever taken. I can't wait to continue further. Sylvia is wonderful!
Sylvia is a wonderful instructor and I look forward to continuing my education in Pilates with her.
Sylvia was a wonderful instructor. Very nurturing. I was so interested in the material that the 18 hours flew by!
Sylvia was a great teacher. She is so knowledgeable and I liked her hands on approach to teaching/learning. By the end of the weekend I felt confident in my lessons.
Great course, direct and to the point.....how to use the roller and what to use it for!
All of the courses in the "Toys" series have provided me with some fresh ideas to challenge my mat participants. Sylvia's down to earth presentations take the pressure off so that you can just concentrate on the material at hand. I recommend these programs to anyone who wants to learn new ways to excite their mat classes and to deepen their knowledge of mat pilates.
I was very pleased to be Sylvia's student in this course. She is a wonderful teacher, passionate about her work. Her engaging personality, combined with highly knowledgeable, yet simple and logical way of teaching, made this course an enjoyable and beneficial learning experience.
Sylvia did a great job. I really enjoyed her presentations!
Sylvia is great and a tremendous asset to the pilates community. She is an amazing instructor and mentor.
Jill was our instructor for this weekend; she was professional, funny, supportive, and educational. All the aspects to make a great teacher. I look forward to taking from her again.
The site was welcoming and comfortable. Jill is a wonderful seminar facilitator. We enjoyed the class a great deal and learned a lot!
My teacher was wonderful!!
Great teacher!!!
This was a wonderful, well-planned, well organized and very informative module. Jill shares her personal knowledge and experience with you. She's an amazing instructor and I would recommend other students from other areas to travel out of their way to attend class at her studio.
This was a well taught class.. our instructor did an awesome job...I salute Bally Total Fitness for giving us an opportunity to work with such an elite group as Balanced Body and it's peers..
I look forward to my next BBU course at Gulf Coast Pilates. Jill is an awesome instructor.
I think Kendel Pink did a wonderful job instructing. Not only did she help me to really understand the material, but she also made it fun! I would absolutely recommend this course to others.
Again, Karin did a great job presenting the material. She has a great eye for picking up subtle mistakes and correcting them in a constructive and non judgmental way. Love her.
Karin and Cari are fabulous teachers. They truly care for each and every one of their student's success. The course manuals are excellent resource guides & I find myself turning to them over and over again. Thank you for such an amazing program. I feel I have gained the base knowledge I was searching for through this comprehensive program.
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!
Cari and Karin are very professional. I have taken many seminars, postgraduate courses, etc. and I have been very impressed with their presentation of the BBU material. They are nonjudgmental, enthusiastic and create a holistic learning environment.
Both Cari and Karen know a lot, and are caring instructors.

Glad to be in the class and enjoyed the weekend.
I've been very happy with my Mat Training...I'm looking forward to the rest of the comprehensive program.
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.
Shelly is an inspiring teacher who uses her experience, humor and vast knowledge of the body's make up to teach her students. Her energy and passion for pilates is on display by the way she pours herself out for her students in an effort to help mold not just good but great future pilates practitioners.
Shelley is a fantastic instructor!!! She is very knowledgeable and teaches to all types of learners. I learned a lot and the time flew by.
Shelly is the best thing for anatomy in clay since sliced bread. Her enthusiasm, humor, and passion for the muscular and skeletal systems is contagious.
I found the mat II training challenging, humbling and enlightening. Big Thanks to Shelly Stephenson who shared endless options and variations for the advanced poses. She is a gifted teacher!
Erin and Jennifer were so knowledgeable. I enjoyed the interaction and the active learning.
I love Balanced Body's Pilates philosophy. Even though I've taken training in two different states, the philosophy comes through making it more enjoyable as an instructor and also for my students/clients.
Great instructor. She was well prepared, large knowledge base, made the boring stuff fun, and engaged well with students.
Our master trainer, Erin, was an amazing Pilates trainer. She has a gift for Pilates and her knowledge of it and her ability to convey to the participants was a joy to experience.
I really enjoyed the class and learned new material.
Simply Pilates is a wonderful studio. It was a great environment for learning. The staff is awesome. They really know how to present the material and they are supportive and encouraging.
The class was incredible. It was fascinating to learn and re-learn anatomy. The material was presented so well. Erin was amazing!
I loved the manual- very well laid out with more information than I expected.
Loved so much going to Simply Pilates (snow and all). Beautiful studio, upbeat and pleasant teachers. Can't wait to go to another weekend session.
I love Simply Pilates
Very excited about completing all the required Pilates courses.
The course is laid out in a very simple straightforward manner. I especially appreciated how a variety of exercises were presented under the same heading (ex. Arms facing Straps) rather than listing each as a separate exercise. It promotes good flow and helps new teachers see how to get the most out of each position.
She is wonderful !
Lesley is a teacher who presents the information in such a way that you understand the work without feeling overwhelmed. If you are not sure about something she will break it down for you until you get it . She is very knowledgeable and patient, and welcomed me to her studio with open arms. I will certainly go back there for more Balanced Body trainings and I will refer her studio to others looking to further their knowledge in Pilates.
Leslie Powell is a Master of the Pilates method and the human body. While many instructors can teach exercise coreography and proper form, training with Leslie adds an entirely new dimension to my education. I learn how to meld effective "body reading" with functional Pilates Principles to provide my clients with programs that will facilitate progress in their wellness, mobility & quality of life. She is a true teacher's Teacher.
Leslie Powell is a wonderful person and an excellent instructor. She find the best way of motivating and transmitted the information at a superior level . Anyone can be a professor but an master is much harder and complex and Leslie is one of them . I love her and i hope she will represent this job long time for now on.
I will say it on every evaluation, Lesley Powell is the reason this course is so amazing. She teaches the course material in explicit detail and in a manner that reaches every student. I will take ANY course she teaches!
Leslie Powell is very knowledgeable. i have been teaching Pilates mat for 2 years and believe that my teaching has really been enhanced by her training. I also really enjoy the way BBU breaks the exercises down. The manual has been very helpful for me. I can't wait to start on the apparatus!
Lesley has quite a unique quality and command about the way she teaches, along with being an exceptional professional and I highly recommend her.
Leslie has a wonderful style of teaching that makes it fun to learn something which can be intense.
Lesley's teaching is really wonderful. All the teachers at her studio have very refined observation skills and I'm learning so much from all of them. Wish my first certification had been this detailed!
Over all Lesley Powell was an awesome teacher, she kicks butt...great personality as well!
Lesley Powell has an extrodinary command of the material and is exceptional at conveying it...
Sarah was fantastic!!
Sarah did wonderful job presenting this material. I left feeling well educated and motivated.
Marcia Kilborn did an excellent job organizing and presenting the material to our class for an optimal learning experience!
The information in the manual was extremely helpful, especially the additional resources. Also kudo's to you guys on giving credit where credit is due. Keep up the great work!
Mary Jayne was such a wonderful instructor. She is enthusiastic, extremely knowledgeable and so pleasant to work with. Each daily session was thoughtfully prepared and taught. I feel much more educated and prepared to teach now. Thanks Mary Jayne!!
We had a fun and informative class. Kathleen has so much experience and knowledge. I plan on signing up for more of her classes.
Kathleen does a great job of taking her vast knowledge and giving us practical application of how to use it. She's awesome
I felt the material and training was extremely well organized. Easy to follow and understand. Kathleen was attentive to our questions and our different fitness levels and capabilities.
Taking "Anatomy for Pilates" was one of the best decisions I have made as a Pilates instructor. In a relaxed environment, Jennifer Gianni made her students feel comfortable with very challenging material. Jennifer is a warm, compassionate teacher with a wealth of knowledge and the ability to communicate clearly. I liked the course so much I wonder if we could have a "Part II"! I recommend it highly for anyone involved in health and wellness.
Great course and excellent teacher!
Gina did a fantastic job-especially having 4 students at very different levels!
I thought Gina Piccolo did an outstanding jop of presenting the course.
Gina was our instructor and she was wonderful! She is very kind and helpful and she is not intimidating. She makes everyone feel comfortable immediately.
Gina was great. The weekend was very educational and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I'm looking forward to furthering my education with Balance Body.
Gina is an amazing teacher. She is incredibly knowledgeable and professional. Not only does she explain the material well, but she helped me to become a better teacher overall. Outstanding!
Gina was great i loved the training.
Gina is a great instructor! I can't wait to work with her more in the future!
Wonderful presentation by Gina P. - having a small group allowed things to run smoothly with plenty of time to ask questions. Thanks to Balanced Body for creating new tools, allowing the pilates method to evolve and grow. Many thanks.
Carolyne is an excellent teacher!
Carolyne Anthony was a wonderful instructor! She is very inspirational! I found the class to be challenging, yet never felt overwhelmed. I am looking forward to Mat 2!
Caroline did a great job. She made the traing fun and at the same time she was very helpful. She has a lot of knowledge about the human body.
This was my 2nd workshop with Carolyne Anthony and as before, I feel so very fortunate to be able to train with her. Her command of the material is flawless but what informs Carolyne's teaching so brilliantly is her incredibly intimate knowledge of the human body. Learning from Carolyne morphs a learning opportunity into a truly transformational experience.
Carolyn is extremely well versed in anatomy, exercise most especially Pilates. She made this course an experience I will not soon forget. I learned about Pilates but most importantly I learned about how the exercises "feel" in my body. I am very well trained now to teach. Thank you Carolyn.
Zayna and Kathryn are amazing and caring Teachers. They truly want you to understand, learn and become better instructors. They are both a true inspiration! All instructors should be more like them.
BBU is truly lucky to be associated with Boston Body. The trainers and people there are truly amazing. I was contemplating whether or not to receive my full certification from Power or BBU - and after my first day with Zayna and Kathryn - I knew BBU was the certification for me and Boston Body was where I wanted to be.
Great hands-on course that provides a foundation to anatomy
My instructors and fellow students were thoughtful and genuine. The Mat 1 course was easily the best learning experience I have ever had because even though I gained so much from everyone's intelligent and unique perspectives, I walked away curious. I'm ready for more!
Excellent. Very practical - what I've been searching for in Pilates. Some styles confound the client with kinesio-babble and impossible to understand cues. Balanced Body brings Pilates down to earth.
The small group practices made it easy to absorb. It was great to have several instructors to help on Fri and Sat. Zayna asks for frequent feedback which I thought was great. She really seemed to care how everyone felt and gave constructive feedback.
This course exceeded all of my expectations. At the end of the weekend, I expected to feel extremely overwhelmed and exhausted. I was pleasantly surprised to find myself feeling empowered and excited to learn more. This weekend really built up my confidence and I can't wait for Reformer II in November.
As usual, a great class in a supportive and fun environment. Katherine and Zayna are a wealth of information and support!
Zayna's class in Newton Ma was phenomenal! Zayna is a great person and fantastic teacher. I love the Balance Body method. I plan to continue straight through all the certifications. Thank you
Zayna is great, she has a warm, fun personality and she also has a great deal of knowledge. I am excited about taking more workshops/certifications with her.
Zayna never disappoints me, she is a great asset to your organization
I really enjoyed the Mat 1 training weekend. Understanding the pre-pilates format has really helped my training with re-hab and older people.
One of the best certification/workshop courses that I have ever taken. I can't say enough about Zayna Gold, she presented the materials in a way which made it easy for us to understand. She was very approachable and open to questions. She really created a non-intimidating environment, which made it easy to learn!! THANK YOU!
The Manuel was really well done, and the course was well thought out.
Zayna and Kathryn are so warm and welcoming to every single student. The teaching format they used was perfect and kept everyone engaged throughout the entire weekend. Taking BBU courses with them is so much fun!
Zayna manages to make even anatomy a fun learning experience.
This course was amazing! I feel like Mat II brought my teaching to a different level. Zayna is such an amazing Pilates trainer and educator!
What stood out the most was the pacing and thoroughness of the material presented. I felt that each issue was addressed with patience and clarity and was therefore recieved with more understanding. I also feel that BB has already proved to me that it teaches instructors how to be better instructors, how to modify and learn from each student as opposed to learning just one, "proper" way of doing each exercise. I am excited to go back to my students and teach what I've learned. Thank you!
The Balanced Body method has taught me how to teach the body that is in front of me. This method gives you permission to tailor each exercise for each body.
Zayna and Katherine are wonderful!!
The course was engaging and fun. I was alert and energetic the entire weekend, which I cannot say about any other educational program that I have taken part in. It was a motivating experience.
Beautiful facility, excellent instructors, great group of people. I was overwhelmed with all the information, but because I'm new and at the start of my year-long Pilates certification. I had a great time and would recommend Zayna and Boston Body to everyone!
It was great to have Valentin co-teach the course. Lots of great info.
Terrific course ... Zayna Gold creates and sustains some amazing energy. Her passion really comes through in her style of teaching and she is just very encouraging, nurturing, supportive. And her Education Coordinator Kathryn West really completes the picture of a fantastic pair of teachers.
The instructors were great, very welcoming, encouraging and supportive. There was stress placed on the importance of learning the material and being a good teacher but it was also such a positive enviroment that I did not feel overwhelmed.
Naomi is a true asset to BBU and a wonderful teacher with amazing knowledge.
This was an excellent course and it far exceeded my expectations. Building the muscles really allowed me to see how everything connects and works together. It was clearer and easier to understand than my undergraduate anatomy class! I learned so much from Naomi and will recommend this course to all of my colleagues.
Mat 2 was great- it was fun to learn the more challenging exercises, and we did a lot of practice teaching. I learned a lot and feel much more ready to start my teaching career!
Our presenter Roger Gonzalezz - Hibner was very thorough. Thanks, Roger!!
Barbara is a great presenter and inspirational teacher. I highly recommend her trainings to anyone to learn from one of the best.
Patty is a fantastic instructor!
I feel the course material is very valuable and full of information. My instructor Katie Santos was very informative and full of articulate information. The facilities were above standards and the staff very professional and fun! I feel very lucky to have had a veteran of the industry as my teacher!
Great manuel and format. Katie did a great job.
Diane Ramirez is an incredible woman. She came to us with a wealth of knowledge, which she was very eager to share. I appreciate her honesty and candor and her down-to-earth approach to teaching a diverse population of instructors/personal trainers. She has gained my utmost respect and I absolutely cannot wait to visit her studio when I hit San Diego next month! Balanced Body is lucky to have her -- and so was I!
Dian was wonderful great personality and passion. made the weekend fun!! great job
Dian was a great instructor. She was very well prepared and flexible with the traing format. It was really worth my time. I feel prepared to tearch Reformer Level 1.
Lisa Graham was excellent. Her explainations and assistance were very clear. Her positive reinforcement was encouraging and effective. I'm very much looking forward to learning more from her.
Lisa is awesome! She is very inspiring and energetic. You can tell she loves to help others and this exactly how I feel about teaching. Her presence is perfect.
Lisa Graham presented a large amount of material in an effective, thorough, concise, inspiring way. She is so good at making all of us feel comfortable about our level of experience, and inspiring us to keep learning and enjoying Pilates.
Lisa is a fantastic teacher. Clear and concise, and funny!
Lisa Graham has been an amazing instructor, not only for reformer 2 but the first 3 modules as well. Her level of expertise is impressive and her ability to clarify any questions we may have is unique. She also does a great job of motivating her students. I feel very lucky to have her as an instructor and mentor.
Lisa Graham is exceptional in every way. Not only can she present the reformer exercises in a thorough, well-organized and concise way, she can also relate the exercises to the overall Pilates method, to everyday movements and explain how these exercises can affect a person's overall health and wellness in a positive way. She is an inspiration.
I liked the course a lot. Jillian was very helpful. She seemed to be very knowledgeable. I will take more classes from her/BBU.
Jillian is a very thorough instructor. She's willing to take time to answer questions and go over material as long as necessary to make it clear. The manual overall is quite good, though at times the explanations are a bit confusing or don't really seem to go with the photos.
Great class! Jillian was wonderful! Good energy & flow to the instruction. I look forward to Level 2! Also, there are many instructors at Sport & Health who were not able to take the Level 1 training b/c it was full, and we hope Level 1 will return soon!
Jillian was a wonderful teacher! I learned a lot, and was introduced to a less stressful training program that inspires me to go further in my Pilates education. THANK YOU
Thank you for all the time and energy I know has gone into creating such a great, comprehensive program. The materials are so helpful in supporting the transition from Pilates student to Pilates teacher. I have worked with Blane as a student; and feel extraordinarially lucky to be able to begin my teacher training with him. His focus and dedication to the craft of Pilates and his exceptional teaching skills are unparalleled! Thank you! Elizabeth
Blane Ashby is an incredible and wonderful teacher. He was very knowledgeable about content matter and fun to work with. We wish he can come back for the reformer 2 training!
Thank you for providing us with such an exceptional teacher. She was both informative and fun, and maked our job of learning that much easier. I am excited and motivated to continue my education with my instructor and Balance Body University. Thank you
Valentin brought a wonderful wealth of knowledge and energy to our training. I learned so much and hope she can return to teach us Reformer 2 and 3.
Valentin was great! Good energy, pace & presentation skills. The day flew by, good experience all around. Thank-you!
Valentin did a great job and made sure she was meeting our needs. She is very creative and attentive and enthusiastic!
Words don't describe how amazing this course was and the excellent teaching by Carolyn Watson inspires me to be the best.
Carolyn is an excellent course instructor. Not only are her courses fun, but the wealth of knowledge you are obtain during her instruction are invaluable. You always leave feeling extremely motivated and ready to learn more. I also have a great deal of respect and admiration in her willingness to give up her weekends to help make us all better pilates instructors. She is awesome!
Carolyn was fabulous. She is oviously passionate about the subject in addition to being very knowledgeable and experienced.

She was able to make some of the more complex concepts accessible to those of us not as educated in anatomy/physiology. She is a very engaging and personable instructor and am looking forward to more opportunities to learn from her.
Carolyn is a wonderful, inspiring teacher, and I enjoyed every minute. I am truly grateful. Thank you Carolyn!
THE COARSE WAS AWSOME DONNA IS DEFINATELY A MASTER INSTRUCTOR SHE WAS CLEAR AND CONSICE I ONLY WISH SHE LIVED HERE SO I COULD DO PRIVATE LESSONS WITH HER.
This (along with Mat I) was a great course because Donna is an amazing instructor. She is just wonderful to work with and a real motivator. I hope to be able to train with her again in the future.
Donna Parsons is the most gifted teacher I have ever met. She has the ability to teach in such a clear and beautiful manner. I look forward to more training with her and BBU in the future.
Our instructor, Donna Parsons was awesome and made sure we knew everything we needed to know.
I am including a poem I wrote to thank Patrick and Donna as my commentary: Donna: Pilates Guru, Patrick: Teacher Supreme The combination of which creates a great team Bringing your respective knowledge to the table Coaching us beyond where we thought we were able We can hear Patrick’s voice clearly in our mind The movement follows now easier to find Push out and find your line and reach and come in Percussive breathing, focused, looking within Aspiring to perform with Donna’s strength and grace A blend which sets her apart and determines the pace Her petite form twisting and flowing with such ease As we watch with high regard for her expertise Now to find and maintain the rib to hip connection Or being aware of scapular stabilization Are meaningful phrases that carry significant clout Under your tutelage we now know what they’re about Humble in your approach as you offer us critique Establishing and guiding us through better technique To study with your direction has been more than a dream Patrick and Donna you make an awesome Pilates Team
I think that Donna Parson's is one of the most patient and knowledgeable instructors. I've really enjoyed working with her.
Portia was fantastic. Wish we could have BBU training every weekend!
Once again an exceptional training weekend. Portia was great and very informative.
Portia is extremely knowledgeable and kept the class interesting. Can't wait for Module 2!!!
The class was great. Even though I already knew the exercises from Power and my own practice, Lisa was able to deepen the work and bring new light in inspiration. I feel free to be more creative with those clients for whom the classical system is too difficult or strenuous. Lisa McKenna & BBU gave me new and expansive tools so I feel more equipped to work with all populations and to be sure that people get the true experience of using the core in subtle ways that lead to big change.
I look forward to finishing my pilates reformer training with Balanced Body. The information was very thorough and easy to comprehend. My trainer was exceptional and made me feel confident in my ability to train safely on the reformer.
Lisa is an amazing instructor. I really believe it is an honor to learn from her. Her passion and knowledge of pilates overflows. I love her desire to keep the integrity and the quality first and foremost!
I love studying with Lisa. She is a hands-on teacher and is generous with her knowledge and insight.
I LOVE the Balanced Body approach to Pilates. Since taking Mat 1 with Rob last month, my class sizes have nearly doubled -- partly because of my excitement over the method, but also because of the caliber of education I've received. I can't wait to learn more! Also -- Rob at Body Concepts is an amazing teacher -- not only is he more than competent regarding the material, but always accessible for any further questions his students may have.
Rob is extemely gifted with his knowledge, and is very kind hearted. Rob has amazing accuracy for any type of corrections. Linda was really helpful with demos,and also very knowledgeable. They complimented each other well.
The jump board is an exciting tool to intergate with the rest of the reformer workout. What a great little cardio burst!
Joy was a great instructor--very thorough. I've had a little instruction on using rollers before but this was way ahead of any other workshop I've taken.
The course was in depth, comprehensive and very well organized and presented. I have a great understanding of the Cadillac and a whole new repertoire of exercises. What an amazing piece of equipment!The text and photos in the manual are wonderfully laid out and easy to follow. A great tool to have--I know I'll be using it all the time. Joy did a fabulous job in conducting the workshop. I'm sure I'll be taking more courses with her.
This was my first BBU course and it was fabulous. I learned a lot and plan on using the material moving forward. Joy really motivated me and provided me with the perspective I needed to continue moving forward in the field (plus it was fun!). Thanks!
Joy was amazing. I enjoyed being in her studio and her presentations were outstanding. These weekends can be very tedious and she did an excellant job of keeping us all involved and the material flowing.
Joy is very helpful and knowledgeable.
Joy did a great job with our group. She was very knowledgable and was so patient with all of us. We look forward to having her back for our MAT 2 course.
I LOVED the Reformer 1 Cert. with Nico.
I thought Nico was thorough, fun, inviting and professional. I am looking forward to taking additional seminars from him in the future.
Nico did a great job. It was a great and fun course. I learned so much more than I had imagined.
Weekends at Nico's!! are always fabulous. He is a very knowledgeable trainer.
Nico is an outstanding teacher.The teacher, the group, the facility - all made this a very worth-while experience. Thank you for the opportunity.
Nico is an incredible instructor. He is able to retain the attention of the class for the entire weekend and he keeps it interesting and enjoyable.
Nico was an excellent instructor- he made the course fun, but challenging. As a healthcare professional, I was impressed with Nico's knowledge base, the inclusion of safety precautions for specific medical diagnoses, and the course manual. I look forward to integrating the course material into treatment plans for my patients. I would definitely consider ReformerII and III in the future.
Nico's presentation is clear and to the point. He asks questions that make you think about what you are doing and why you are doing it that way, which makes it more concrete and understandable. He keeps you engaged and interested throughout the entire weekend.
Nico was a great presenter. He was well prepared and very knowledgeable. The material provided gave me plenty of variety. I look forward to taking Level 2 next year!
The class was extremely well prepared, with just the right amount of activity, lecture and small group time. Instructor insight that was not included in the manual was very helpful and provided consistently. Having minor experience in Pilates, I feel quite confident in my understanding of the principles and exercises after the course.
Nico Gonzales is an interesting, easy to follow, motivating educator. He made his expectations clear and was very accesible during the entire training. The training manual was informative, educational, and easy to understand. I liked the extra writing space allotted on the pages of the exercises. Nico had great additional cues and suggestions that I wanted to remember. I look forward to using BBU again for further educational opportunities.
Thank you so much for the reformer training. Niko was a wonderful teacher. He was very thorough and patient. I am looking forward to using this new material in my classes.
"Nico, the presenter, was very thorough, gave excellent examples and cues. He taught from a very solid anatomical reference point."
What a wonderful weekend! Nico was just great!
Nico teaches such great choreography that it is very inspiring.
Nico does such a great job. This is the third BBU class I have had with Nico in six weeks. Nico prepares additional handouts for supplement information that is very helpful. For this class, he reviewed cueing pilates principles along with cueing for the exercise movements. Nico understands the importance of giving us as much time as possible on the reformer, learning the new moves and practicing cueing each other. He makes sure his classes are just as much workshop as lecture, so we can experience the teaching in addition to listening.
Nico was fantastic! His enthusiasm brought energy to the class. He broke down the exercises to make the more challenging...more achievable.
I've been an avid Mat student for more than 2 years. I attended this (my first instructor training)with the intention of deepening my experience and understanding of Pilates. Learning from Nico Gonzales was an inspiring experience. As a presenter, he is warm, friendly, kind and open. His teaching style is very organized but without any rigidity. His knowledge of Pilates is impressive and the sheer volume of information he imparts in such a short time is amazing. I came away with more than I ever imagined, because Nico integrated the Pilates Principles and Movement Principles into the teaching so seamlessly that now I feel I have a much deeper understanding, not just of HOW, but of WHY. Thank you Nico for a GREAT class!
Nico was fabulous - very personable, knowledgeable and flexible in meeting our educational needs. We would love to have him back here to teach us any time and will request him for our next training.
I received my intitial Pilates certification in 2000...slightly ahead of the controversy across the Pilates community. I am delighted BBU has fused the best from the Elders, the PT discipline and the medical profession in their educational materials.
The course was great. We were given practical information including modifications for special needs. We were also encouraged to be creative and to think outside the box. I loved the training. Thanks Niko!
Nico was wonderful.
Again, very happy with the material, overall process of class and knowledge of instructor. Nico never disappoints! Thank you.
Nico does a great job of covering the material, giving us time to practice, inspiring us with amazing workouts and going above and beyond by creating learning opportunities such as engaging the class in discussing building block moves from Reformer 1 and 2 to train a client's body to successfully perform the moves of Reformer 3.
The course was great! The presenter, studio and material were better than I expected. I like BBU courses versus big convention style classes. Good job!
This was great course! LizBeth was fabulous! I really learned how to connect my breath with the movements. The modifications for each exercise were also very helpful. I liked the books' clear and detailed pictures and descriptions, that was extremely helpful!
This was a wonderful course presented by exceptional teachers. Donna and Patrick gave me a tremendous amount of knowledge and I left feeling completely inspired!
This course was a TREMENDOUS HELP from some STUPENDOUS PEOPLE!! Donna and Patrick are amazing instructors with the finesse and know-how to make you feel you're already "there" as an instructor. I recommend this course to ANYONE...even the certified instructor. THANK YOU BBU!
Patrick and Donna are inspirational instructors, can't wait for the next class.
Sharon and Arlene are really wonderful to learn from. They do a great job with understanding the movement principals for each exercise. I really enjoy taking the course and material from their studio.
Sharon and Arlene are not only gifted teachers, but gifted teachers of teachers! They have a knack for being able to convey the subtleties of each movement. I am so Thankful and fortunate to have worked with them!
Arlene is an amazing educator! Her insight and experience are
Thank you for breaking the modules down into levels, I believe that it will be so much more beneficial to learn the exercises based upon all of the fundamentals. Thank you for making it easy to learn and fun too! Arlene is a fantastic teacher!!!
Arlene and Sharon are really wonderful to experience overall and deliver such a superior quality of teaching this material.
Reformer 2 was presented wonderfully. The presenters were awesome and the manual was very very good. Time was used very efficiently. I really enjoyed the education and found the whole weekend very informative and helpful. Arlene and Sharon were terrific. I look forward to Reformer 3!
Halle is a wonderful instructor- She instructs w/ clarity, has very useful knowledge and ability to put everyone at ease!
It was a really good experience. We were a small group(3) and it made a big difference. Our instructor was superb.
I would like to say that Karen Sanzo and Shelley Estes are very good instructors dedicated helping students understand the principles of Pilates and making sure we understand that it is more than just exercise. I came to balanced body for certification because of Karen's method of teaching.
Karen Sanzo is awesome. She made me feel very comfortable even though I come from out of town and am not in an area where Pilates is a well-known excercise program. She took time with our questions and allowed us to work through our problems.
Karen was excellent. She took the time to create an additional informative outline. Covered the material efficiently and left time to add on great arc applications on the reformer. She was also kind enough to provide healthy snacks. Karen's ability to manage the group, the material and even to add additional material was outstanding. The arc is fantastic - versatile and extremely useful for me and my students of all levels.
Shelly is such a great teacher. She gives me such helpful ideas about how to modify the exercises so that most are appropriate at any level. I always leave her teaching weekends full of ideas about new ways to explain or break down exercises, and with a renewed spirit that levels me yearning to learn more so that I can also be a better teacher.
Very professional instructors and great atmosphere.
Ms. Sanzo was fantastic! Her in-depth focus on modifications and anatomy was fantastic. She is a wonderful speaker and I so look forward to continuing my education through her.
Again, Karen was fantastic. I can only hope that one day I will have just HALF of her knowledge. I am so lucky to train under her guidance. She is amazing!
Karen and Shelley are amazing. Training with these ladies ensures a solid, comprehensive understanding of the Pilates system. They are serious and gifted teachers. And witty -- a characteristic much appreciated after a long weekend of training...
Karen is an excellent teacher, was a really great time!!!!!!!!!!!
I finally understand pelvic rotations, flares and slips. The clouds have parted and the light is shining on me. Thank you, Nora, for helping my brain get it!
Nora created an evironment where the students could learn through many modalities, visual, kinetic, and experiencial. Discussion was encouraged leading to a deeper understanding of the subject. Educational growth continued throughout the day without a feeling of being overwhelmed or exhausted. At the end of the session I was looking forward to incooporating the information with my Pilates practice.
An extremely professional organization. I trust them with my future as a Pilates practitioner and studio owner-as if they were family!
I always get a great deal out of Nora's training. The group was large but very compatible. It's very helpful to learn with someone who is both knowledgeable and experienced. Nora does not suffer from any of the Pilates orthodoxy that I've sometimes encountered. She inspires by sharing her endless curiosity and willingness to learn with us. Also, she's fun. You cannot underestimate the importance of that.
Movement Medicine taught by Nora St. John presents an experience of body mechanics from the inside out. The body is engaged through movement. The head is engaged through thoughtful presentation of material and shared insights from participants. The heart is engaged in the respectful and caring way in which the workshop is conducted.
This is one of the best workshops I've ever attended. I learned so much from MJ - now I just want to know when she's coming back!
Elizabeth is an exceptional teacher. She makes the classes educational and fun!
Great class. Elizabeth is wonderful and SO knowledgeable. I'm even more excited about Pilates than before taking the level 1 course. I want to take more classes!
Elisabeth continues to expand the material from the manual to create opportunities for the students to critically examine the effect of the movements. She is the ultimate in utilizing verbal cues and pacing to allow students to access his/her own learning style while maintaining interest. She provided constructive feedback while remaining objective, which provided an ideal environment for enriching the skills of the teachers in training.
Tom rocks! He's a wonderful teacher who clearly contemplates the art of teaching as well as having a deep understanding of pilates exercises and the body.
The material was well presented and the binders are very clear with lots of room for making notes. Tom is very present in his teaching.
Awesome class....so fun and loved the variation of apparatus.
Tom Mccook was great. Thorough and patient and fun.
Tom made the class alot of fun but also provided outstanding hands-on instruction and cueing techniques.
Tom did a wonderful job teaching us the advanced Reformer exercises. I learned so much this weekend!