Pre-Conference |
Pre-Conference:
1) Anatomy in Three Dimensions
Wednesday & Thursday September 30 - October 1, 2009
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Registration $465 (Early) / $495
2) Pilates EXO Chair Workshop
Thursday October 1, 2009
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Registration $245 (early) / $285 (regular)
3) The Business of Pilates
Thursday October 1, 2009
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Registration $245 (early) / $285 (regular)
4) Poolates Basic
Wednesday & Thursday September 30 - October 1, 2009
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Registration $465 (early) / $495 (regular) |
Friday
9:30 am - 12:30 pm 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Mat/Reformer Classes:
-Morning EXO Chair Class (Drop In)
Valentin
8:00am - 9:00am
-Morning Mat Class (Drop In)
Carolyne Anthony
8:00am - 9:00am
-Morning Mat Class (Drop In)
Madeline Black
8:00am - 9:00am
-Morning Pilates Arc Class (Drop In)
Nico Gonzalez
8:00am - 9:00am
-Morning Reformer Class (Drop In)
Julian Littleford
8:00am - 9:00am
Main Classes:
- Pre-natal Pilates
Carolyne Anthony
ACE: 0.6, CEP20136, #1
- Understanding what you See: Assessment Techniques for Pilates Instructors
Madeline Black
- Unwinding Scoliosis with Pilates
Karen Clippinger, MSPE
PMA: 6.0, Prov#100038, ID#880
ACE: 0.6, CEP20136, #3
- Pilates for Athletes: Creating Pilates Programs for Strength & Grace
Julian Littleford
PMA: 6.0, Prov#100038, ID#880
ACE: 0.6, CEP20136, #4
- Lolita Shares: Reformer Exercises & Sequencing
Lolita San Miguel
PMA: 6.0, ID#595, Prov#100038
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Saturday morning
9:30 am - 12:30 pm |
Mat/Reformer Classes:
-Morning EXO Chair Class (Drop In)
Arlene Bass
8:00am - 9:00am
-Morning Mat Class (Drop In)
Liv Berger
8:00am - 9:00am
-Morning Mat Class (Drop In)
Nico Gonzalez
8:00am - 9:00am
-Morning Reformer Class (Drop In)
Elizabeth Larkam, MS Ed
8:00am - 9:00am
-Morning Pilates Arc Class (Drop In)
Nora St John, MS
8:00am - 9:00am
Main Classes:
- Power Pilates: The Enchanted Wunda Chair
Liv Berger
- A Close Look at Foot and Leg Work on the Reformer
Madeline Black
PMA: 3.0, Prov#100038, ID#880
ACE: 0.3, CEP20136, #7
- Pilates Mat Playground – Let the Games Begin!
Nico Gonzalez
PMA: 3.0, Prov#100038, ID#880
ACE: 0.3, CEP20136, #8
- Stand, Walk, Jump and Ski - Pilates Sequences that connect the Feet with the Ground and the Spine
Elizabeth Larkam, MS Ed
PMA: 3.0, Prov#100038, ID#880
ACE: 0.3, CEP20136, #9
- Lolita Shares: The Cadillac
Lolita San Miguel
PMA: 3.0, Prov#100038, ID#880
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Saturday afternoon
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Mat/Reformer Classes:
Main Classes:
- Integrating the Core and Lower Quadrant in Pilates
Madeline Black
PMA: 3.0, Prov#100038, ID#880
ACE: 0.3, CEP20136, #11
- EXO Chair: The Next Frontier
Nico Gonzalez
PMA: 3.0, Prov#100038, ID#880
ACE: 0.3, CEP20136, #12
- Pilates Post-rehabilitation Programs for Hip and Knee Replacement
Elizabeth Larkam, MS Ed
PMA: 3.0, Prov#100038, ID#880
ACE: 0.3, CEP20136, #13
- Pilates for Men: Building Strength, Flexibility and Power
Julian Littleford
PMA: 3.0, Prov#100038, ID#880
ACE: 0.3, CEP20136, #14
- The 3-D Spine
Lesley Powell
PMA: 3.0, Prov#100038, ID#880
ACE: 0.3, CEP20136, #15
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Sunday
Morning
9:30 am - 12:30 pm |
Mat/Reformer Classes:
-Morning EXO Chair Class (Drop In)
Nico Gonzalez
8:00am - 9:00am
-Morning Pilates Arc Class (Drop In)
Elizabeth Larkam, MS Ed
8:00am - 9:00am
-Morning Mat Class (Drop In)
Patrick O'Brien
8:00am - 9:00am
-Morning Reformer Class (Drop In)
Lolita San Miguel
8:00am - 9:00am
-Morning Mat Class (Drop In)
Jenna Wilayto
8:00am - 9:00am
Main Classes:
- From Classical to Contemporary: Pilates Mat
Valentin
ACE: 0.3, CEP20136, #19
- Sacroiliac Function and Pilates Exercise Design
Karen Clippinger, MSPE
PMA: 3.0, Prov#100038, ID#880
ACE: 0.3, CEP20136, #17
- Pilates for Serious Spinal Diagnoses
Sharon Gawin, MPT /Arlene Bass
PMA: 3.0, Prov#100038, ID#880
ACE: 0.3, CEP20136, #16
- Lolita Shares: The Feet, the Foundation of Pilates
Lolita San Miguel
- Twisted Mat with Fletcher Pilates: The Spine Corrector
Jenna Wilayto
PMA: 3.0, Prov#100038, ID#880
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Sunday
Afternoon
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Mat/Reformer Classes:
Main Classes:
- From Classical to Contemporary: The Reformer
Valentin
- Unlocking Thoracic Mobility
Sharon Gawin, MPT /Arlene Bass
PMA: 3.0, Prov#100038, ID#880
ACE: 0.3, CEP20136, #21
- Pilates Mat for Stability, Balance and Motor Control
Elizabeth Larkam, MS Ed
PMA: 3.0, Prov#100038, ID#880
ACE: 0.3, CEP20136, #22
- Assess a Body on the Reformer
Patrick O'Brien
ACE: 0.3, CEP20136, #23
- Twisted Mat with Fletcher Pilates: The Towelwork
Jenna Wilayto
PMA: 3.0, Prov#100038, ID#880
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Wednesday/Thursday All Day, 9/30/2009-10/1/2009
Anatomy in Three Dimensions - An Introduction to Anatomy in Clay® Learning System (Dallas Everleth/Naomi Leiserson)
This intensive, experiential workshop reviews the essentials of musculoskeletal anatomy and kinesiology as you build the major muscles used in movement on a specially designed skeleton called a Maniken® model. Understanding the body from the inside out allows you to see movement from a whole new perspective. Practical exercises to understand the function of each muscle and its use in Pilates are included to help you integrate the material. This is a great class for new and experienced instructors who want to improve their understanding of Anatomy and the body in motion.
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Wednesday/Thursday All Day, 9/30/2009-10/1/2009
Poolates Workshop (Rebecca Pfeiffer/ )
Add a new piece of equipment to your Poolates® repertoire: the pool. This innovative Poolates® workshop will prepare you to teach 25-30 basic and adapted movements in any swimming pool, with or without small props. Becoming a certified Poolates® instructor can increase your client base by bringing new people to Pilates, and you’ll be able to give your clients new challenges in the new environment. Participants will be required to pass both a written and practical exam.
What other instructors are saying about Poolates®
'I thought it would be way easier than on land—but I had to use my core more!' Stacey, NY
'I’d had a client who ‘found an ab’ for the first time in the pool.' Lisa, WI
'I use my obliques more and am much more aware of my center now that I’ve brought Pilates to the Pool.' Ruth, FL
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Thursday All Day, 10/1/2009
Pilates EXO Chair Workshop (Nico Gonzalez/ )
The Pilates EXO Chair combines the strength and power of traditional Pilates Chair work with the flexibility of resistance tubing to create a whole new workout. This workshop is designed for instructors who are already familiar with the Chair and want to learn how to use the resistance tubing to increase the variety of exercises for their classes and clients. Exercise sequences for different levels are included along with a DVD and a BBU EXO Chair manual.
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Thursday All Day, 10/1/2009
The Business of Pilates (Katy Thompson, RN/ )
Looking to start a Pilates program? This in depth course covers all the basics of studio operation from finding a space and negotiating a lease to handling employees, programming, marketing and retail. Practical examples and a detailed handout help you to take the information home and use it to create your dream studio. While designed for new and aspiring studio owners, this course is also helpful to current studio owners looking for ways to improve their profitability.
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Friday All Day, 10/2/2009
Pre-natal Pilates (Carolyne Anthony/ )
Using Pilates mat and apparatus as well as stability balls, Carolyne brings you to a unique program designed for the pregnant woman from the first trimester to labor. It provides information on safely exercising throughout pregnancy as well as information on the the birthing process itself. Carolyne's program is holistic in nature, working with the body to open and release in time for the birth. Included are post partum exercises designed to begin the healing process within hours of the birth.
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Friday All Day, 10/2/2009
Understanding what you See: Assessment Techniques for Pilates Instructors (Madeline Black/ )
Assessment is an important part of any Pilates teacher’s practice. A skilled teacher assesses a client’s body as a pre-screening and continually throughout a class or session. In this workshop you will learn to see and understand postural imbalances through static and dynamic assessment techniques. Madeline will cover anatomy, muscle imbalances, postural dysfunctions and charting. You will also be coached on palpation and observation skills.
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Friday All Day, 10/2/2009
Unwinding Scoliosis with Pilates (Karen Clippinger, MSPE/ )
Research suggests that addressing the rotational component of scoliosis is vital for improving scoliosis. After discussing the basic anatomical and biomechanical changes of the spine associated with scoliosis, this session focuses on utilizing counter rotation and lateral flexion combined with distraction of the spine, to attempt to lessen the asymmetries associated with scoliosis. These principles will be applied progressively from standing posture to strengthening exercises to functional movement. Participants learn novel exercises utilizing elastic bands and Pilates apparatus, as well as cueing for classical exercises that will maximize benefits for clients.
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Friday All Day, 10/2/2009
Pilates for Athletes: Creating Pilates Programs for Strength & Grace (Julian Littleford/ )
Training athletes requires an understanding of the demands of their sport as well as an understanding of their mindset. Julian’s experience includes working with elite dancers, professional baseball players, circus performers and many others. Learn exercises and techniques for successfully training clients for superior physical performance including new and traditional exercises on the Reformer, Cadillac, Chair and Barrels.
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Friday All Day, 10/2/2009
Lolita Shares: Reformer Exercises & Sequencing (Lolita San Miguel/ )
Deepen your understanding of the Reformer exercises with Pilates elder and Master Instructor Lolita San Miguel who learned the Reformer work directly from Mr. Pilates. Review the exercises while gaining insight into the history of the method and the unique personality of Joseph Pilates and his revolutionary fitness techniques. This is a rare opportunity to study with one of Joe’s original students. Don’t miss it!
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Saturday Morning, 10/3/2009
Power Pilates: The Enchanted Wunda Chair (Liv Berger/ )
Learn or review the dynamic exercises performed on the Wunda Chair. Proper spotting techniques will be included.
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Saturday Morning, 10/3/2009
A Close Look at Foot and Leg Work on the Reformer (Madeline Black/ )
Alignment from the feet through the legs, pelvis and spine is key for effective recruitment of the whole lower body. The pelvis shifts the leg length and the feet can change the pelvis. In this class, you will look at lower quarter mechanics to fully understand commonly seen alignment issues and effectively use the reformer to balance the pelvis and legs. The course’s goal is to make the information accessible and readily useable the very next session after the workshop.
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Saturday Morning, 10/3/2009
Pilates Mat Playground – Let the Games Begin! (Nico Gonzalez/ )
Pilates bands, balls, and rings – oh my! Learn how to incorporate these fun small pieces of equipment into your mat class. This workshop will be full of challenging spins from the classical work that will bring your class to life. Much like the playground, guidelines will be reviewed for safety and effective use of all toys being used.
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Saturday Morning, 10/3/2009
Stand, Walk, Jump and Ski - Pilates Sequences that connect the Feet with the Ground and the Spine (Elizabeth Larkam, MS Ed/ )
Learn movement sequences for all your clients that improve foot articulation, strength, coordination and function. We will start with home exercises that do not require any equipment. Next learn to use the Toe Corrector, The Foot Corrector and the Functional Footprints. Follow with a jumping sequence on the Reformer Footplate, Finally combine the Functional Footprints with the EXO and Combo Chair for a unique sequence that improves balance in daily life and sports.
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Saturday Morning, 10/3/2009
Lolita Shares: The Cadillac (Lolita San Miguel/ )
Pilates elder, Lolita San Miguel has been teaching Pilates and Ballet for over 50 years. In this practical, hands on workshop she will take you through a full repertoire of classical exercises on the Cadillac with a variety of teaching tips and cueing suggestions to help you learn how to teach like a Master. Lolita’s clarity and generosity are wonderful to experience. This workshop is not to be missed!
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Saturday Afternoon, 10/3/2009
Integrating the Core and Lower Quadrant in Pilates (Madeline Black/ )
The core is the deepest, most central part of who we are and how we move. Madeline Black brings to this class an in-depth look at the physical core and its effect on the balance of the pelvis and on the movement patterns of the lower limbs. The workshop will explore the breath and a new perspective on the recruitment patterns of the core in Pilates along with the core’s importance on the balance of the pelvis and the function of the lower limb. Theoretical and practical work are included.
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Saturday Afternoon, 10/3/2009
EXO Chair: The Next Frontier (Nico Gonzalez/ )
Learn exercises and programs for classes and home workouts in this introduction to the new EXO Chair. By adding elastic tubing to the Chair you can create a full bodied Pilates workout in a small space. Valentin will teach you the basics on the Chair and then take you through an exciting workout to see how it all goes together.
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Saturday Afternoon, 10/3/2009
Pilates Post-rehabilitation Programs for Hip and Knee Replacement (Elizabeth Larkam, MS Ed/ )
After hip or knee replacement surgery a client is usually referred to a physiotherapist. Following release from physical therapy the client may be referred to a qualified Pilates instructor in order to continue to progress in activities of daily living and gait. During the first part of this workshop you will learn a Reformer exercise sequence appropriate for post rehabilitation of hip replacement. During the second part of the workshop a Reformer program for knee replacement will be taught.
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Saturday Afternoon, 10/3/2009
Pilates for Men: Building Strength, Flexibility and Power (Julian Littleford/ )
Joseph Pilates originally developed his method with men in mind. Reclaim the original intention of the work with Julian Littleford using the Pilates Arm Chair*, Reformer and other apparatus to develop upper body strength, improve flexibility and increase physical power through balanced muscle development and coordination. Julian will present traditional and contemporary Pilates exercises and variations for clients at all levels of ability.
*Arm Chair repertoire not provided as part of London curriculum.
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Saturday Afternoon, 10/3/2009
The 3-D Spine (Lesley Powell/ )
In the 3-D Spine you will experience how the spine works from the inside out with an emphasis on the spiral motions of the vertebra. Many back issues are created or exaggerated by an inaccurate view of how the spine works. Feel for yourself how the shape of each vertebra and the sliding of the facet joints create spinal motion. These insights will then be applied to Pilates repertoire on the apparatus.
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Sunday Morning, 10/4/2009
From Classical to Contemporary: Pilates Mat (Valentin / )
Take classical Pilates Mat exercises and develop each movement from its traditional form to contemporary choreography to vary your teaching and your student’s abilities. Review the original exercises and expand your repertoire to include changes in rhythm, repetitions, intensity and sequencing.
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Sunday Morning, 10/4/2009
Sacroiliac Function and Pilates Exercise Design (Karen Clippinger, MSPE/ )
This workshop will include a discussion of the sacroiliac joint, its key function as part of the link between the lower extremity and spine and its common dysfunction and associated pain. Participants will learn Pilates-based exercises that can be used to help restore stability and optimize function of this vital joint. Use of cueing and position modifications will also be provided for selected classical repertoire aimed at preventing injury or aggravation of chronic conditions in this area.
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Sunday Morning, 10/4/2009
Pilates for Serious Spinal Diagnoses (Sharon Gawin, MPT/Arlene Bass)
Take your next step in working safely and effectively with common spinal diagnoses. This course explains the 5 spinal diagnoses - spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, degenerative disc disease, scoliosis and spinal fusion. Learn how to teach effective and appropriate Pilates based exercises for each condition.
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Sunday Morning, 10/4/2009
Lolita Shares: The Feet, the Foundation of Pilates (Lolita San Miguel/ )
Learn how to improve the function of the entire body by correcting and balancing the use of the feet through Pilates and related exercises. Lolita’s decades of teaching Pilates and dance have given her a unique perspective on the power and importance of the feet.
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Sunday Morning, 10/4/2009
Twisted Mat with Fletcher Pilates: The Spine Corrector (Jenna Wilayto/ )
Experience a new twist on an old favorite when the innovative Fletcher Spine Corrector exercises are joined with traditional Pilates mat work. Adding this exciting variation to your Pilates tool box will challenge your students to stabilize and strengthen their bodies for an efficient, result producing Pilates Mat practice.
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Sunday Afternoon, 10/4/2009
From Classical to Contemporary: The Reformer (Valentin / )
Take classical Pilates Reformer exercises and develop each movement from its traditional form to contemporary choreography to vary your teaching and your student’s abilities. Review the original exercises and expand your repertoire to include changes in rhythm, repetitions, intensity and sequencing. Great for those who teach both private and group classes on the Reformer.
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Sunday Afternoon, 10/4/2009
Unlocking Thoracic Mobility (Sharon Gawin, MPT/Arlene Bass)
Join Arlene and Sharon for a workshop on the often neglected thoracic spine. This course looks at regions of spinal hypomobility in the thoracic which are usually accompanied by regions of hypermobility in the cervical and lumbar area. This lack of thoracic mobility can lead to cervical and lumbar spinal dysfunction so unlocking thoracic mobility is often the “missing link” in treating back pain. This course will include both theory and practical exercises.
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Sunday Afternoon, 10/4/2009
Pilates Mat for Stability, Balance and Motor Control (Elizabeth Larkam, MS Ed/ )
Using the foam roller, functional footprints, ring, bands and small balls, Elizabeth Larkam will teach you novel mat based exercises designed to challenge your core and motor control to improve the balance and stability of the whole body. The myofascial meridians of Thomas Myers, Feldenkrais principles and Pilates exercises will be incorporated into this unique Mat environment that will truly take you beyond Pilates.
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Sunday Afternoon, 10/4/2009
Assess a Body on the Reformer (Patrick O'Brien/ )
Being accurate about your corrections to a client takes a large volume of information and understanding of a moving body in space. Utilizing a Reformer where a client is asked to perform three dimensional movements in various planes under resistance requires skill and body consciousness on their part. Learn how to properly assess, observe, question and fine tune your client in this practical workshop. We will analyze some basic Pilates moves including footwork, abdominal exercises, extension and flexion on the long and short box and pelvis and scapulae stabilization and Patrick will show you how to put his concepts into action.
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Sunday Afternoon, 10/4/2009
Twisted Mat with Fletcher Pilates: The Towelwork (Jenna Wilayto/ )
Experience a new twist on an old favorite when the innovative Fletcher Towelwork exercises are joined with traditional Pilates mat work. Adding this exciting variation to your Pilates tool box will challenge your students to stabilize and strengthen their bodies for an efficient, result producing Pilates Mat practice.
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Instructor Bios
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Valentin / |
Pilates Body by Valentin - Balanced Body University
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Valentin started dancing at age four and has been moving with passion and creativity ever since. Her performing career includes dancing professionally, being a cheerleader, winning aerobic competitions and, most recently, being a key member of Pilates Performance with Elizabeth Larkam. She has also managed Group Exercise at ClubSport Pleasanton, authored articles, presented at IDEA and Body Mind Spirit and produced the Body Revival Fitness Convention.
Studying Pilates for the past seven years with Elizabeth Larkam, Valentin has been inspired by her ability to blend her previous dance experience, love of movement, creativity, and fitness background into the world of Pilates.
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Carolyne Anthony / |
The Center for Women's Fitness
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Carolyne Anthony has been in the Dance, Fitness and Pilates world for over 30 years. She trained as a professional dancer in London, England in the late 1970’s. She obtained her teaching diploma in1982 and went on to dance professionally in Europe, Asia and Africa. She remains a member of the Royal Academy of Dancing and an Associate of The Imperial Society of Teacher of Dance. Carolyne was introduced to Pilates in 1983, at the prompting of her Jazz instructor. She found Alan Herdman and continued to learn from him until she left for the USA.
In the 80’s as a newcomer to the USA her focus turned to fitness as the aerobics boom began to hit. Carolyne certified with AFAA and the AEA as a group fitness instructor and went on to study the PACE ( people with arthritis can exercise) program. She put all this knowledge to good use as an instructor with the New England Health and Racquet Clubs.
While living in Connecticut Carolyne also joined the faculty of the Hartford Conservatory of Music and Dance, teaching ballet, jazz and pedagogy to the diploma students. She danced with the New England Dance Theater and helped found and became the Artistic Director of the Enfield Civic ballet Company. It was during this time that she became pregnant with her first child.
Carolyne was dismayed to learn that no matter how many certifications or diplomas she had acquired, nothing had given her any information on how to exercise during her pregnancy. Being too scared to do what she was doing, Carolyne opted to stop moving during the pregnancy. Finding herself with a unrecognizable body after the birth of her daughter, she busied herself with designing an exercise program that was both safe and beneficial for pregnant women. Her goal was to prepare the body for the birth, not just to be fit. Through the course of her next two pregnancies, Carolyne refined her skills and knowledge and today you have the highly successful Pre and post natal Pilates Specialist™ programs.
These programs and many of The Center’s workshops have been included in international conferences such as Body Mind Spirit and Pilates on Tour.
Carolyne works from a holistic point of view, seeing the body as an amazing instrument that needs the correct attention in order to work properly. Her efforts to make this possible for her clients has led her to study for her Masters in Natural Health, become certified as a Birth Doula and to learn other healing modalities . Currently Carolyne is a level two Reiki practitioner, Level 1 Myofascial release practitioner (John Barnes approach) and an Esoteric Healer. She is certified by Polestar, BasiPilates, the PMA and PhysicalMInd. Carolyne is on the faculty for Balanced Body University and is part of BasiPilates Advanced Education Course™.
Today TheCenter for women’s Fitness has 12 host studios around the world, 10 faculty members and more than 500 certified teachers teaching the method. The Center continues to expand.
View Carolyne's Bio (pdf)
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Arlene Bass / |
Body Evolve
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Arlene has been an active Pilates instructor for 10 years. In 1998, Arlene founded Body Evolve Pilates studio in Highland Park, IL, and subsequently opened a second successful location in Lake Forest, IL. Arlene also directs and teaches the Pilates Instructor Training Curriculum at Body Evolve. Arlene’s reputation has led hundreds of students to train and study Pilates under Arlene’s direction. In addition, Arlene and her business partner have established the Pilates School of Study, offering Pilates professionals ongoing education through lectures and workshops on topics of interest.
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Liv Berger / |
Liv has been teaching and practicing Pilates since 1993. She was born and raised near Berkeley in Northern California. She received her BA in Dance from the University of California at Irvine and has resided in Chicago since the Fall of 1993. After studying extensively with the Master-Teacher of Teachers, Romana Kryzanowska, and completing a Massage Therapy Certification she opened Body Endeavors in 1997. In 2002 she affiliated with Power Pilates in NYC to bring to Chicago the finest in Teacher-Training programs available in today’s market.
Today, Liv is a Pilates Instructor, Teacher-Trainer and Massage Therapist in addition to owning and operating four studios in the Chicagoland area. Body Endeavors, plus 2 Power Pilates Studios located inside Equinox Fitness Clubs). She currently employs some of the most skilled Pilates instructors, Massage Therapists, Personal Trainers, Nutritionists and Weight-loss experts in Chicago. Liv has personally awarded Training Certificates to hundreds of Pilates Trainers around the country through the Power Pilates training program. She is strongly committed to the teaching of Classical Pilates and providing the highest quality in health and fitness related programs to as many people as she can reach.
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Madeline Black / |
Studio M
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Madeline Black has distinguished herself as an international leader in Pilates Instruction and movement education. To date she has presented her work at distinguished forums such as: Pilates On Tour (POT), the Pilates Method Alliance, the Body Mind Expo Conference, and Pilates Style. She has also given workshops in Italy, Germany, Japan, Ireland, Spain and through out the US.
Madeline draws inspiration from a vast knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics, quantum physics, and energy work, which has lead to an innovative, interdisciplinary approach to Pilates, yoga, and Gyrotonic. What sets Madeline's teaching apart is her emphasis on clear instruction. From her lecture demos, to her hands-on work, to her educational and supplemental materials, participants leave her workshops immediately able to integrate her ideas and concepts into sessions with their own clients. Her accessibility, articulateness, commitment to Pilates, and decades of experience, makes her a beloved and sought-after instructor.
Madeline has studied Pilates under many of the modern masters of our time, including Eve Gentry, Romana Kryzanowska, Naja Cori, Jean Claude West and Anna Schmitz. Additionally, she worked and mentored with Marika Molnar at Eastside Sports Medicine Center in New York, studied anatomy and neuromuscular re-education with Irene Dowd, Gyrotonic with Juliu Horvath, orthopedic massage with Tom Hendrickson, Integrative Manual Therapy with Sharon Weilselfish, and Lauren Berry technique with Lynda Caesara. She is also exploring the field of energy work.
A resident of Sonoma, California, Madeline's home studio is
Studio M.
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Karen Clippinger, MSPE / |
Karen Clippinger's life long work has focused on the application of scientific principles to enhance alignment and movement performance while reducing injury risk. She is currently a professor at California State University, Long Beach, where she teaches Anatomy, Pilates and other dance science courses. Prior to her university employment, Ms. Clippinger worked as a clinical kinesiologist for 22 years, including at Loma Linda University Medical Center.She has worked with clients ranging from those with severe
limitations to elite athletes. Ms. Clippinger has given over 350 presentations internationally and throughout the United States to instructors, educators and medical professionals. She recently completed her long anticipated Dance Anatomy and Kinesiology textbook.
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Dallas Everleth /Naomi Leiserson |
Center Strength - Balanced Body University
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Dallas has been teaching Pilates since 1999 and currently owns Center Strength Pilates Studio, a Pilates and rehabilitation center in Berkeley, CA. Dallas has a particular interest in the movement science behind Pilates and has studied with Marie-Jose Blom-Lawrence and Nora St John. Dallas is a Balanced Body University faculty member and has been teaching Anatomy in Clay nationally for the last 3 years. She studied Anatomy in Clay with founder Jon Zahourek in 2003 and continues to develop anatomy workshops of special interest to movement educators.
Naomi Leiserson, Co-director taught Pilates-based rehabilitation and conditioning at Saint Francis Memorial Hospital's Center for Sports Medicine for 7 years before opening Turning Point Studios in January 2000.
She began her training with Nora St. John and has continued with Michele Larsson and Jean Claude-West. She is certified through Core Dynamics in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Naomi comes to this work with a strong background in modern dance and ballet and currently dances salsa-cubana, Argentine tango and swing. Naomi is certified Level I Gyrotonic® teacher and a certified Hendrickson Method Practitioner. She has also studied the Alexander Technique, tai qi and yoga and is currently completing her second year of the Franklin Methode™ teacher training program.
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Sharon Gawin, MPT /Arlene Bass |
Body Evolve - Balanced Body University
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Sharon directs the Continuing Education Program for Medical Professionals at Body Evolve. She has a diverse background with extensive dance experience, a B.S. in Engineering, and a Masters of Physical Therapy Degree from Northwestern University Medical School. Sharon is trained and fully certified in Pilates through Stott and the PhysicalMind Institute, and is PMA Certified. She has published articles and lectured extensively on Pilates and injury prevention. Sharon has successfully rehabilitated many patients and athletes who had failed at therapy in more traditional orthopedic and sports medicine facilities.
Arlene has been an active Pilates instructor for 10 years. In 1998, Arlene founded Body Evolve Pilates studio in Highland Park, IL, and subsequently opened a second successful location in Lake Forest, IL. Arlene also directs and teaches the Pilates Instructor Training Curriculum at Body Evolve. Arlene’s reputation has led hundreds of students to train and study Pilates under Arlene’s direction. In addition, Arlene and her business partner have established the Pilates School of Study, offering Pilates professionals ongoing education through lectures and workshops on topics of interest.
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Nico Gonzalez / |
Nico Fitness - Balanced Body University
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| Nico is a Balanced Body University (BBU) faculty trainer. In this regard, he is able to deliver certifications and trainings in all aspects of Pilates. He travels extensively delivering trainings in fitness facilities and studios alike.
Nico currently is the Area Wellness Manager for Mercy HealthPlex, a hospital based wellness facility. Besides delivering BBU trainings at Mercy HealthPlex on a monthly basis, he manages the Pilates program, Group Fitness staff, and Wellness program.
Nico has presented internationally, including being a presenter at IDEA World Convention (USA), Can-Fit-Pro (Canada), and the Joseph Pilates Physio Wellness Convention (Italy).
Nationally certified by ACE, AFAA, PMA, Nico presents workshops in Pilates, Program Management, Cardio / Strength Training and delivers Choreography Master Classes. Many trainers continue to ask for his energetic and practical workshops. He has also taken specialized trainings that allow him to instruct Zumba©, Spinning©, Resist-A-Ball©, and BOSU©.
Nico also has a weekly cable access television series showing in the Greater Cincinnati, Ohio region. Additionally, he has appeared in multiple fitness videos sold internationally.
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Elizabeth Larkam, MS Ed / |
Pilates & Beyond - Balanced Body University
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Elizabeth Larkam is director of Pilates & Beyond at Western Athletic Clubs. Prior to this position Elizabeth worked 15 years as a Pilates Dancemedicine Specialist at the Center for Sports Medicine, Saint Francis Memorial Hospital, in San Francisco. While director of the Saint Francis program she developed Pilates protocols for orthopedic and spine diagnoses. Her current studio focus includes developing programs for clients with hip replacement or knee replacement as well as improving gait patterns for clients with lower extremity injuries or prosthetics.
Elizabeth is a Pilates Method Alliance Gold-Certified instructor with 21 years experience in clinical, dance, fitness and academic environments. Educated in the original Pilates techniques by the Pilates elders, Elizabeth is a Guild-Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner, Gyrotonic (tm) and Gyrokinesis (tm) instructor, Franklin Method teacher and OM Yoga instructor. She is the Fitness Editor for PilatesStyle and mind body spokesperson for the American Council on Exercise.
Elizabeth developed the Pilates Allegro program, Pilates Mat with Roller, Ring & Rotator Discs, Reebok Core Pilates, and Kinesis Flow for TechnoGym. Co-founder and former co-owner of Polestar Education, Elizabeth now teaches Pilates education courses throughout the world as a Balanced Body University Master teacher. She presents at conferences including Pilates Method Alliance, Body Mind Spirit, Pilates On Tour, Inner IDEA, IHRSA, Club Industry East, Sport Clinic Medici in Florence, Pilates Day Barcelona, Body Control UK, Cova Teacher’s Convention Italy and Mindful Movement Capetown South Africa.
Elizabeth created PilatesPerformance, a unique dance form that takes Pilates far beyond fitness, rehabilitation, and sports-specific conditioning to explore expressive possibilities of body-mind-spirit.
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Julian Littleford / |
J.L. Body Conditioning - Balanced Body University
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British born Julian Littleford moved to San Diego in 1990 after spending 8 years in New York City as a principal dancer with the Martha Graham Dance Company where he worked with Mikhail Baryshnikov and the late Rudolf Nureyev. He is featured in “Who’s Who in America” and has performed with Martha Clarke’s “Garden of Earthly Delights” and the Toronto Dance Theater in Canada. Julian originally studied the Pilates method with Alan Herdman in London, England and was one of Mr. Herdman’s original teachers in the late 1970’s. In New York City he studied with and worked for Deborah Lessen at Greene Street Studio. He is a founding member of the Physical Mind Institute and is gold certified and a corporate member with the Pilates Method Alliance. He has operated his own studio in California since 1990. He directs the Pilates teacher training at “Pilates de Mexico” in Mexico City and “Forma Centro Profesional de Pilates” in Puebla, Mexico. He continues as a regular presenter for Balanced Body’s “Pilates on Tour”, the Pilates Method Alliance and Dance Teacher conferences. He was the athletic trainer for Cirque du Soleil’s” Dralion” touring production in Southern California, and the director of Pilates for the San Diego “ Padres” baseball team. In 2006 he released his first DVD, “Pilates for Dancers” and continues to guest teach and teacher train throughout the US, Mexico, Europe, Asia and Australia.
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Patrick O'Brien / |
From The Center Pilates Studios
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Patrick O'Brien is the President and Director of From The Center Pilates Studios and FTC Pilates Teacher Training Program in Chicago, IL. His business is Chicago's longest opened and largest Pilates Studio business with two Chicago locations.
Patrick began studying the Pilates Method in 1991, teaching clients in 1993 and began training Pilates Instructors in 1999. He received his Pilates certification from 'The Institute for the Pilates Method' in Santa Fe, NM, in 1995.
From 1999-2002, he hosted and co-taught Core Dynamics Pilates teacher training program, directed by Michele Larsson; protégé of Eve Gentry and former Director of The Institute for the Pilates Method. In 2002 Patrick began FTC Pilates Teacher Training Program.
He has consulted for Core Dynamics Pilates, Powerhouse Pilates, Barrington Athletic Club, Cheetah Gyms, Mike George Fitness Systems and Wheaton Sports Center.
Patrick is an educational presenter and in 2008 presented at the Pilates Method Alliance in Phoenix, AZ. His studio produces and hosts a wide variety of continuing education workshops for the Pilates Instructor including, Mechanics of Gait, Posture Analysis, Spinal Conditions, Pre & Post Natal, Conceptual Exercises, Body Assessment, Scoliosis, Anatomy, Neuromuscular Massage Therapy and West Coast Pilates.
Patrick is twice certified in ZenBody Therapy®, has taken workshops in Ohashiatsu Massage, Orthobionomy®, Trigger Point Anatomy and Neuromuscular Massage Therapy. He has studied various methods of martial arts, Zen meditation, danced professionally with Zero Moving Dance Company and Mordine & Company and received a BA in Dance from Columbia College of Chicago, IL.
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Rebecca Pfeiffer / |
Rebecca "Boo" Pfeiffer, JD, MPH, is the innovator of the internationally acclaimed Poolates® method and founder of Pfeiffer Fitness Education. A graduate of both the George Washington University Schools of Law and Health Sciences, she served as a health policy specialist in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In addition to presenting Poolates instructor education courses and workshops, Boo lectures on a variety of wellness topics, consults for equipment manufacturers, is a member of the editorial board of Onsite Fitness and contributes articles to trade and consumer publications. Based in Miami, she trains clients both on land and the water.
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Lesley Powell / |
Movements Afoot
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Movements Afoot
LESLEY POWELL, the founder and director of Movements Afoot, has been a private fitness trainer since 1986. She received her CMA/Certification as a Movement Analyst from the Laban/Bartenieff institute. She shares her knowledge and wisdom in movement therapy with physical therapists, medical practitioners and sports training institutes as an adjunct modality for re-educating patients approach to fitness.
Lesley Powell received a BFA-Dance from Temple University in 1978. She choreographed her own work and presented throughout the tri-state. Lesley was on the faculty of Drew University from 1991-2001, teaching classes in modern dance, dance history and choreography. She has been a teacher at Dr. Bacharach’s Osteopathic Center for Sports and Dance Medicine and JRW, and a physical therapy practice using Pilates for rehabilitation.
Lesley Powell founded Movements Afoot with the philosophy of teaching people the basic concepts of movement theory: proper movement initiation, integrating breath with movement and spinal integrity, by equipping people with the necessary tools for a lifetime of fitness and wellness. Since it’s inception in 1993, the Director of Movements Afoot, Lesley Powell has appeared in many articles about Mind Body Fitness including Elle, Newsday, the Village Voice, Shape Magazine, etc. Lesley also assisted the PhysicalMind Institute in the development of Standing Pilates and it’s upcoming publication “Standing Pilates” available in book stores Spring 2005. Lesley continues to teach at Movements Afoot as well as guest lecture internationally sharing her expertise on the body and fitness. She received a certificate in the Franklin Method March 2007.
She is now faculty for Balanced Body University, a Pilates Certification program, since 2007.
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Lolita San Miguel / |
Pilates y Mas
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Ms. San Miguel is one of Puerto Rico’s leading cultural figures with a distinguished career in dance as a ballerina, educator, choreographer and artistic director. Born in New York City of Puerto Rican parents, Ms. San Miguel performed with Robert Joffrey and Benjamin Harkarvy and for ten years was a soloist with the Metropolitan Opera Ballet. Leaving the stage in 1968, Ms. San Miguel taught at leading dance companies in New York. In 1977 she moved to Puerto Rico and founded Ballet Concierto de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico’s finest classical ballet company. Ms. San Miguel has used the Pilates Method of Body Conditioning since 1958, and was trained and certified by both Carola Trier and Joseph Pilates. She is one of four “Distinguished Elders” of the Pilates Method Alliance and member of the Advisory Board of Pilates Style magazine.
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Nora St John, MS / |
Balanced Body University
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Nora St. John has been teaching Pilates since 1989. She works with clients of all kinds from injured office workers to Olympic athletes. Her training in Pilates began with 10 years at St. Francis Memorial Hospital's Dancemedicine division where she worked primarily with clients with sports related orthopedic injuries. She continues her training with Pilates master teachers Eve Gentry, Michele Larsson, Carola Trier, Alan Herdman and Romana Kryzanowska. Nora was a professional modern dancer for 10 years before she began teaching Pilates. She also holds a Master's degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine, is a certified massage therapist and is on the faculty of San Jose State University. Nora co-founded Body Mind Spirit and is the Education Program Director for Balanced Body University, the largest provider of Pilates instructor training in the world.
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Katy Thompson, RN / |
K.T.'s Pilates Inc.
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Katy is a Registered Nurse of 35 years. She completed her advanced Certification in the Kathy Corey West Coast Pilates Method in 2003. She is a faculty member of Balance Body University and the Master Instructor at Pure Movement Studio in Fort Wayne, Indiana, a Balanced Body University Host Site. She is also a co-owner of PS Pilates in Naples, Florida where she has taught since 2004. The last 4 years she has presented her "Business of Pilates" course at numerous Pilates on Tour for Balanced Body University. Prior to her Pilates career, she was the Regional Manager of a large Home Care Company. She was responsible for overseeing budgets for 4 cost centers, program development, marketing and management of over 1000 employees. She developed and marketed many home care programs for the agencies. She also owned and ran a full service design store, The Corner Decorator, for 4 years. At the end of her Nursing career she was Director of Marketing, Admissions and Business Development at The Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Wayne, Indiana. The first Pilates Studio she opened was in 2003, Taylor Wellness & Pilates, Inc. The Studio was the first studio in Fort Wayne and introduced the work of Joe Pilates to the area. She sold the studio to one of her teachers and moved to Florida where she has been co=owner of PS Pilates for the last 6 years. She is currently in Lolita San Miguel's Master Mentor Program, Passing the Torch, where she has successfully completed one of a two year course. Her intent and vision is to reach as many people as possible and show them to work of Joe Pilates through her teaching and business experiences.
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Jenna Wilayto / |
Helios Center for Movement, Ron Fletcher Program of Study
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Jenna Wilayto is the Director of Helios Center for Movement and the first qualified Fletcher Pilates® Teacher to come to Chicago IL. A graduate of The Hartt School of Music, Dance and Theatre at the University of Hartford, Jenna’s dance career and natural curiosity for movement led her to become a Pilates instructor in 2002. Looking to enhance her education, Jenna completed her second teacher training with the Ron Fletcher Program of Study in 2007. Jenna has since been recognized by Master Teacher Ron Fletcher as one of only 10 Disseminators of the Fletcher Work in the world. Melding a background of modern and aerial dance, personal training, dance pedagogy and Pilates techniques, Jenna brings a fresh, functional approach to the Fletcher Pilates® work that encourages every body to be beautiful.
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