| PMA Exam |
Interested in getting PMA Certified? Here's your chance.
We will be offering the PMA Certification exam at Pilates on Tour in Chicago on Thursday July 8th, 2010 at 1:00 pm. The cost of the exam is $295. The last day to register for the exam is June 6, 2010.
Please call BBU for more information or email us at roman@pilates.com
For more information on the PMA exam, please check out the PMA website. |
Pre-Conference |
1) Anatomy in Three Dimensions - An Introduction to Anatomy in Clay®
Instructors: Dallas Everleth/Naomi Leiserson
Wednesday & Thursday
July 7 to 8, 2010
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Registration: $465 (early), $525 (regular)
CLASS IS FULL. PLEASE CALL TO BE PUT ON A WAITLIST.
2) The Business of Pilates
Instructor: Katy Thompson, RN
Thursday ,
July 8, 2010
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Registration: $245 (early), $285 (regular)
3) CoreAlign 1 Instructor Training
Instructor: Portia Page
Wednesday & Thursday
July 7 to 8, 2010
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Registration: $495 (early), $545 (regular)
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| Conference Reception |
Friday July 10, 2010
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Immediately following the afternoon session.
All attendees are welcome. |
Friday
9:30 am - 12:30 pm 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Mat/Reformer Classes:
-Morning EXO Chair Class (Drop In)
Valentin
-Morning Pilates Arc Class (Drop In)
Joy Karley
-Morning Reformer Class (Drop In)
Elizabeth Larkam, MS Ed
-Morning Mat Class (Drop In)
Tom McCook
-Morning Mat & Toys Class (Drop In)
Portia Page
Main Classes:
- Pilates Plus Psyche: Learn to understand yourself and your clients better
Mary Bowen
PMA: Prov 100038, ID 1187, 6.0 cec
ACE: CEP31406, 0.6 cec
*Less then 20 spots left.*
- Shoulder Mechanics, Alignment and Pilates Program Design
Karen Clippinger, MSPE
PMA: Prov 100038, ID 1187, 6.0 cec
ACE: CEP31406, 0.6 cec
*Only 4 spots left.*
- Put Your Best Foot Forward
Dallas Everleth
PMA: Prov 100038, ID 1187, 6.0 cec
ACE: CEP31406, 0.6 cec
- Pilates for Serious Spinal Diagnoses
Sharon Gawin, MPT /Arlene Bass
PMA: Prov 100038, ID 1187, 6.0 cec
ACE: CEP31406, 0.6 cec
*Only 9 spots left.*
- Turn with Ease: Mat and Reformer Sequences for Rotation
Elizabeth Larkam, MS Ed
PMA: Prov 100038, ID 1187, 6.0 cec
ACE: CEP31406, 0.6 cec
*Less then 20 spots left.*
- Creating a Balanced Pilates Studio Session
Tom McCook
PMA: Prov 100038, ID 1187, 6.0 cec
ACE: CEP31406, 0.6 cec
*Less then 20 spots left.*
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Saturday morning
9:30 am - 12:30 pm |
Mat/Reformer Classes:
-Morning Reformer Class (Drop In)
Valentin
-Morning EXO Chair Class (Drop In)
Nico Gonzalez
-Morning Pilates Arc Class (Drop In)
Jillian Hessel
-Morning Mat Class (Drop In)
Joy Karley
-Morning Mat & Toys Class (Drop In)
Elizabeth Larkam, MS Ed
Main Classes:
- Call it Choreography! - The Pilates Chair
Valentin
ACE: CEP31406, 0.6 cec
*Less then 15 spots left.*
- Cueing the Cadillac
Maya Aubrey
PMA: Prov 100038, ID 1187, 3.0 cec
ACE: CEP31406, 0.3 cec
*Less then 20 spots left.*
- Lifelong Pilates, Part 1
Mary Bowen
PMA: Prov 100038, ID 1187, 3.0 cec
ACE: CEP31406, 0.3 cec
*Less then 15 spots left.*
- Hip and Knee Biomechanics on the Pilates Reformer
Karen Clippinger, MSPE
PMA: Prov 100038, ID 1187, 3.0 cec
ACE: CEP31406, 0.3 cec
*Class Full*
- Pilates Cross Training for Dancers
Elizabeth Larkam, MS Ed
PMA: Prov 100038, ID 1187, 3.0 cec
ACE: CEP31406, 0.3 cec
*Less then 20 spots left.*
- Advanced Pilates Mat
Tom McCook
PMA: Prov 100038, ID 1187, 3.0 cec
ACE: CEP31406, 0.3 cec
*Only 8 spots left.*
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Saturday afternoon
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Main Classes:
- Lifelong Pilates, Part 2
Mary Bowen
PMA: Prov 100038, ID 1187, 3.0 cec
ACE: CEP31406, 0.3 cec
*Less then 15 spots left.*
- All Hands on Deck: The Essential of Assisted Stretches for Pilates Instructors
Nico Gonzalez
PMA: Prov 100038, ID 1187, 3.0 cec
ACE: CEP31406, 0.3 cec
*Less then 20 spots left.*
- Pilates Arc Workshop
Jillian Hessel
PMA: Prov 100038, ID 1187, 3.0 cec
ACE: CEP31406, 0.3 cec
*Only 8 spots left.*
- Scoliosis
Michele Larsson
PMA: Prov 100038, ID 1187, 3.0 cec
ACE: CEP31406, 0.3 cec
*Only 7 spots left.*
- Skillfull Cueing on the Reformer
Tom McCook
PMA: Prov 100038, ID 1187, 3.0 cec
ACE: CEP31406, 0.3 cec
*Only 4 spots left.*
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Sunday
Morning
9:30 am - 12:30 pm |
Mat/Reformer Classes:
-Morning Pilates Arc Class (Drop In)
Valentin
-Morning Reformer Class (Drop In)
Nico Gonzalez
-Morning Mat & Toys Class (Drop In)
Joy Karley
-Morning Mat Class (Drop In)
Elizabeth Larkam, MS Ed
-Morning EXO Chair Class (Drop In)
Portia Page
Main Classes:
- EXO Chair Workshop
Arlene Bass
PMA: Prov 100038, ID 1187, 3.0 cec
ACE: CEP31406, 0.3 cec
*Less then 15 spots left.*
- Balanced Neck and Shoulders: Release Tension and Improve Performance
Ahmé Bovée
PMA: Prov 100038, ID 1187, 3.0 cec
ACE: CEP31406, 0.3 cec
*Less then 20 spots left.*
- Pilates Revolution: Finding Power in Rotation
Jennifer Golden Zumann
PMA: Prov 100038, ID 1187, 3.0 cec
ACE: CEP31406, 0.3 cec
*Less then 15 spots left.*
- Failure to Launch: Sequencing Successful Reformer Groups
Nico Gonzalez
PMA: Prov 100038, ID 1187, 3.0 cec
ACE: CEP31406, 0.3 cec
*Less then 20 spots left.*
- Cadillac Repertoire Review, Part 1
Jillian Hessel
PMA: Prov 100038, ID 1187, 3.0 cec
ACE: CEP31406, 0.3 cec
*Less then 15 spots left.*
- Teaching Mat using Gentry Technique and Pilates Fundamentals
Michele Larsson
PMA: Prov 100038, ID 1187, 3.0 cec
ACE: CEP31406, 0.3 cec
*Less then 20 spots left.*
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Sunday
Afternoon
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Main Classes:
- Call it Choreography! - The Reformer
Valentin
ACE: CEP31406, 0.3 cec
*Only 8 spots left.*
- Pilates for the Hip Challenged Student
Maya Aubrey
PMA: Prov 100038, ID 1187, 3.0 cec
ACE: CEP31406, 0.3 cec
*Less then 20 spots left.*
- Breath: Finding New Inpiration
Jennifer Golden Zumann
PMA: Prov 100038, ID 1187, 3.0 cec
ACE: CEP31406, 0.3 cec
*Less then 20 spots left.*
- Cadillac Repertoire Review, Part 2
Jillian Hessel
PMA: Prov 100038, ID 1187, 3.0 cec
ACE: CEP31406, 0.3 cec
*Less then 15 spots left.*
- Pilates Mat Circuit Circus
Portia Page /Joy Karley
PMA: Prov 100038, ID 1187, 3.0 cec
ACE: CEP31406, 0.3 cec
*Only 8 spots left.*
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Wednesday/Thursday All Day, 7/7/2010-7/8/2010
Anatomy in Three Dimensions - An Introduction to Anatomy in Clay® Learning System
*Only 1 spots left.*
Dallas Everleth/Ky Carnell-Russell
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, 7/7/2010-7/8/2010
CoreAlign 1 Instructor Training
*Class Full*
Portia Page
Learn to teach level one exercises on the latest innovation in functional training, the CoreAlign™. A significant addition to a Pilates studio or personal training practice the CoreAlign method stimulates the core stability muscles to fire in perfect timing while performing challenging exercises, very deep stretches and core controlled aerobic training. The method is used for musculoskeletal rehabilitation, performance enhancement and general conditioning for overall wellness. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn the system from its creator, Jonathan Hoffman. To see videos of the CoreAlign in action check out the website at www.pilates.com/corealign.
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Thursday All Day, 7/8/2010
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, 7/9/2010
Pilates Plus Psyche: Learn to understand yourself and your clients better
*Less then 20 spots left.*
Mary Bowen
Joseph Pilates addressed the whole body in each exercise. I have added the whole psyche, conscious and unconscious, to the whole body. Hence Pilates Plus Psyche. Pilates Plus Psyche can help you to diagnose, deepen and challenge yourself and your client to deeper levels of work.
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Friday All Day, 7/9/2010
Shoulder Mechanics, Alignment and Pilates Program Design
*Only 4 spots left.*
Karen Clippinger, MSPE
This workshop will cover key anatomical and biomechanical principles of the shoulder complex crucial for identifying common technique errors, as well as optimizing exercise selection and injury prevention. Participants will perform exercises utilizing elastic bands and Pilates apparatuses designed to develop scapular and shoulder strength, flexibility and coordination. Technique cues, progressions, and modifications will be provided for different populations and common shoulder problems, including the impingement syndrome.
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Friday All Day, 7/9/2010
Put Your Best Foot Forward
Dallas Everleth
We stand on them. We put them in cute shoes. We walk around on them. But how do they work? In this one-day workshop you will find out! We will take a closer look at the fantastic foot, exploring bones, bony landmarks, muscles, movement and exercises to create a deeper understanding of the beautiful architecture of the foot.
Using the Anatomy in Clay system we will build the muscles of the foot and lower leg on a specially designed model called a Maniken. As you build the muscles in clay you will learn the muscle structure, attachment points, and function. Then we will work with resistance bands, balls and small equipment to learn how to strengthen and balance the muscles, as well as explore imagery that can help facilitate better function.
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Friday All Day, 7/9/2010
Pilates for Serious Spinal Diagnoses
*Only 9 spots left.*
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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Friday All Day, 7/9/2010
Turn with Ease: Mat and Reformer Sequences for Rotation
*Less then 20 spots left.*
Elizabeth Larkam, MS Ed
The design of the Reformer encourages movement in the sagittal plane and the Mat and Reformer repertoire created by Joseph Pilates emphasizes spine flexion and extension. There are few opportunities in the conventional vocabulary to explore differentiated rotation of the cervical spine, thoracic spine, and pelvis. Learn to think and move 'outside the box' of the reformer and traditional mat exercises with safe, effective, functional movement sequences that facilitate the spine rotation necessary for powerful, efficient motor control. Whether your client's day requires backing the car into a parking place, lifting an infant up from the crib, serving a tennis ball or defending a soccer goal, this vocabulary is beneficial. Learn Mat exercises with and without props as well as 2 one-hour Reformer movement sequences. The first for the de-conditioned client with limited spine rotation does not require any additional props. The second sequence for the experienced client who is ready for increased movement complexity uses the ring, roller and rotator discs.
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Friday All Day, 7/9/2010
Creating a Balanced Pilates Studio Session
*Less then 20 spots left.*
Tom McCook
In this workshop we will practice strategies for organizing the body and mind for safe, consistent progress. We will use release work, Franklin Method warm-ups, resistance stretches and Pilates movement principles to support function, awareness and optimal movement ability. Tom will share with you strategies to help your clients get centered, connected and aligned. You will learn hands-on cueing and release techniques for the upper and lower body to support healthy function and conditioning. Tower, Reformer and ARC barrels will be used.
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Saturday Morning, 7/10/2010
Call it Choreography! - The Pilates Chair
*Less then 15 spots left.*
Valentin
It’s all about the moves! Learn how to sequence “new” choreography and integrate it into the traditional Pilates repertoire. Practice the exercises and chain them together with smooth transitions to create flawless routines on the Chair that can be used with private clients or in group sessions.
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Saturday Morning, 7/10/2010
Cueing the Cadillac
*Less then 20 spots left.*
Maya Aubrey
In this workshop we will review how to take your students from beginning to advanced level Cadillac with key cueing. We will take a look at the steps to take to introduce more challenging Cadillac work in a safe way. Refresh you Cadillac workout with this flowing exploration of movement.
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Saturday Morning, 7/10/2010
Lifelong Pilates, Part 1
*Less then 15 spots left.*
Mary Bowen
In this course Mary teaches and demonstrates the importance of release in Pilates work. There is effort and there is release. One is as important as the other in Pilates work. Effort is known and experienced more than release. Mary introduces numerous new release exercises and attitudes, especially for the spine.
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Saturday Morning, 7/10/2010
Hip and Knee Biomechanics on the Pilates Reformer
*Class Full*
Karen Clippinger, MSPE
The hip and knee are highly interrelated in terms of alignment and mechanics. Participants will learn to detect and help correct common technique errors involving the hip and knee in standing and in selected classical Pilates repertoire on the Reformer. Novel strength exercises will also be taught on the Reformer that are designed to optimize function of the hip and knee, progressing from isolation to functional exercises that challenge balance and developing valuable motor control links between the hip and knee.
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Saturday Morning, 7/10/2010
Pilates Cross Training for Dancers
*Less then 20 spots left.*
Elizabeth Larkam, MS Ed
The Pilates Method has been associated with dancers ever since Joseph and Clara Pilates opened their New York Studio, attracting ballet and contemporary dancers for customized conditioning and therapeutic exercise. Now many pre-professional and professional dance education programs include Pilates mat and apparatus classes in their curriculum.
Learn movement sequences on the mat with small apparatus and in the Pilates studio that address significant aspects of dance technique including: alignment and strengthening of the feet for jumping and pointe work, control of hyper extension of the knee, strengthening external rotation of the hip joints, lumbo-pelvic stability, control of hyper mobility at the thoraco-lumbar junction, organization of the thoracic spine and shoulder girdle for carriage of the arms, and motor control for pirouettes. This workshop will include instruction in dance-specific applications of the Functional Footprints, Rotator Discs, Foam Roller, Magic Circle, reformer, chair with split pedal, trapeze table and barrels. DVDs of client studio programs demonstrating dance-specific movement sequences that prepare the dancer for class, rehearsal and performance will be included.
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Saturday Morning, 7/10/2010
Advanced Pilates Mat
*Only 8 spots left.*
Tom McCook
Join Master instructor Tom McCook for a deep dive into the anatomy, mechanics and flow of the advanced Pilates Mat work. Tom works with Olympic swimmers and high performing athletes and combines the experiential anatomy and imagery of the Franklin Method with the limitless Pilates repertoire to help you refine your practice and your teaching skills. Learning how the body works can greatly enhance how the body performs.
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Saturday Afternoon, 7/10/2010
Lifelong Pilates, Part 2
*Less then 15 spots left.*
Mary Bowen
The afternoon session will be a continuation of Part 1 from the morning session. Mary will speak about and offer exercises to describe:
_ More Spine/Less Mind
_ More Experience/Less Performance
_ More Partnership/Less Control
_ More Yawning – Nature’s best teacher and example of a complete breath and the treasure it brings to us.
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Saturday Afternoon, 7/10/2010
All Hands on Deck: The Essential of Assisted Stretches for Pilates Instructors
*Less then 20 spots left.*
Nico Gonzalez
When should you assist someone during a stretch? How much pressure is too much? All hands on deck will show you the essentials on “how to” perform assisted stretches on your client during Pilates sessions. Learn the five fundamental stretching principles and how they apply within Pilates. Walk away with “feel good” techniques that will keep your clients asking for more!
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Saturday Afternoon, 7/10/2010
Pilates Arc Workshop
*Only 8 spots left.*
Jillian Hessel
Discover a whole new world of Step Barrel exercises for group classes and private sessions using the new light weight, portable Pilates Arc. The Step Barrel provides wonderful core challenges, spinal mobility exercises and therapeutic moves for scoliosis and other imbalances. Learn a complete Mat program using the Arc as well as experiencing new moves that combine the Arc and the Reformer. Many of the exercises and principles can be used on any Step Barrell.
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Saturday Afternoon, 7/10/2010
Scoliosis
*Only 7 spots left.*
Michele Larsson
This workshop will introduce you to scoliosis, how to recognize the condition and adapt Pilates to benefit your client. Expand your knowledge and abilities during this hands-on workshop designed to provide you with the skill enhancing tools specific to Pilates and Scoliosis.
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Saturday Afternoon, 7/10/2010
Skillfull Cueing on the Reformer
*Only 4 spots left.*
Tom McCook
In this interactive workshop we will use the Franklin Method of imagery and experiential anatomy and apply it to cueing skills on the Reformer. Through refining your understanding of how the body functions, you will learn to use manual and tactile cueing that supports the actual design of the body. With this understanding we can direct the client’s attention to support optimal movement and health. We will practice different types of cueing highlighting the differences and value of each. Areas of focus will be the dynamics of the pelvis, hip joints and spine on the Reformer.
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Sunday Morning, 7/11/2010
EXO Chair Workshop
*Less then 15 spots left.*
Arlene Bass
Experience the advantages of the EXO Chair! Almost identical dimensions to the Wunda Chair so the entire classical repertoire is possible. In addition the tubing and eye bolts allow for Pilates exercises not previously possible on the Chair and brings new awareness to familiar ones.
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Sunday Morning, 7/11/2010
Balanced Neck and Shoulders: Release Tension and Improve Performance
*Less then 20 spots left.*
Ahmé Bovée
When balanced, the neck and shoulders should float but rarely do we encounter a client who truly experiences this. The shoulder is designed for movement and therefore relies heavily on the balance of muscle support to maintain proper alignment. This workshop will teach you some “Magic tricks” to help clients make neck and shoulder tension vanish.
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Sunday Morning, 7/11/2010
Pilates Revolution: Finding Power in Rotation
*Less then 15 spots left.*
Jennifer Golden Zumann
The human body is capable of moving in an infinite number of lines and spirals. Much of the original Pilates repertoire exists in the sagittal plane. This experiential class focuses on working in the transverse plane to unlock intervertebral restrictions and develop optimal functioning of the spine, hips, and shoulders.
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Sunday Morning, 7/11/2010
Failure to Launch: Sequencing Successful Reformer Groups
*Less then 20 spots left.*
Nico Gonzalez
Having problems keeping your group sessions flowing? Getting distracted by the fast student, the needy student, and/or the talkative student? It is time to re-group when you have failed to launch! Learn to design appropriate group reformer programs that take into account your beginner as well as your advanced students. Integrate movement sequences that will maintain flow while staying focused on executing each and every movement precisely!
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Sunday Morning, 7/11/2010
Cadillac Repertoire Review, Part 1
*Less then 15 spots left.*
Jillian Hessel
Owning an original, Pilates built Cadillac handed down to her by Carola Trier, its no wonder Jillian Hessel is highly respected for her work on this remarkable apparatus. Explore the versatility of the Cadillac from basic to intermediate exercises as well as specialty exercises passed down to Jillian from First Generation Teachers Carola Trier and Kathy Grant. This is part 1 of a two part class.
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Sunday Morning, 7/11/2010
Teaching Mat using Gentry Technique and Pilates Fundamentals
*Less then 20 spots left.*
Michele Larsson
Workshop participants will develop an understanding of how to use the fundamentals along with the mat work. Technique will include teaching traditional mat with the fundamentals as transitions to deepen connections and create a fun, flowing and safe workout.
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Sunday Afternoon, 7/11/2010
Call it Choreography! - The Reformer
*Only 8 spots left.*
Valentin
It’s all about the moves! Learn how to sequence “new” choreography and integrate it into the traditional Pilates repertoire. Practice the exercises and chain them together with smooth transitions to create flawless routines on the Reformer that can be used with private clients or in group sessions.
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Sunday Afternoon, 7/11/2010
Pilates for the Hip Challenged Student
*Less then 20 spots left.*
Maya Aubrey
As athletic baby boomers mature, we are seeing more clients with hip replacements, resurfaced hips or hip arthritis. This course will be an overview of the anatomy of the hip, an explanation of hip replacement surgery and hip resurfacing as well as safe and effective exercises using the Pilates apparatus both pre and post surgery for your client.
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Sunday Afternoon, 7/11/2010
Breath: Finding New Inpiration
*Less then 20 spots left.*
Jennifer Golden Zumann
Mr. Pilates wrote, “Before any real benefit can be derived from physical exercise, one must first learn how to breathe properly… Moreover, there are comparatively few teachers who understand the art of correct breathing and who are capable of instructing others in the art.” This course is intended to fulfill Mr. Pilates’ expectations by encouraging deeper understanding of respiration as a means to mental, physiological, and structural balance. Experience core engagement as the organic result of proper breath and learn how to effectively use this skill to bring rhythm, control, and motivation to the Pilates practice.
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Sunday Afternoon, 7/11/2010
Cadillac Repertoire Review, Part 2
*Less then 15 spots left.*
Jillian Hessel
This is part 2 of a 2 part course, please see Sunday morning description for more information.
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Sunday Afternoon, 7/11/2010
Pilates Mat Circuit Circus
*Only 8 spots left.*
Portia Page/Joy Karley
Pilates Circuit Circus joins the forces of Pilates and Fitness to bring you a challenging workout that incorporates small props and Pilates mat work for a class that is dynamic, exciting and loads of fun. Learn how to meld the music and variety of the fitness world with the stability, strength and length of the Pilates world to add a unique edge to your classes and privates. The fast pace and circuit environment is guaranteed to get your heart rate up and running!
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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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Maya Aubrey |
Maya Aubrey began teaching Pilates in Santa Fe, NM working for Michele Larsson at the Institute for the Pilates Method in 1991 before opening her own studio, PilateZone in 1993 where she offers teacher training and continuing education. She brings to her Pilates training a background of 20 yeares as a professional dancer and choreographer. Maya has taught for Body Mind Spirit Conference, Pilates on Tour and the Australian Pilates Method Alliance. She holds a BFA in Dance from the University of Utah, is a certified year one Franklin Method teacher and is PMA certified.
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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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Ahmé Bovée |
Pilates in East
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Ahmé is Founder, Studio Director and Master Trainer of Pilates in East, West Michigan's only Pilates Teacher Training Center. Studying in Toronto, New York, California and Miami Ahmé has over 15 years experience as a fitness trainer and 9 years in Pilates, including 3 years as a Certified Teacher Trainer with Body Harmonics Brand of Toronto Canada, before becoming a member of the BBU Faculty in January 2009.
Ahmé was host of the popular daily Pilates in Guelph Canadian Television Series from 2003-2007, still airing weekly in encore presentations. In 2007 Ahmé moved to the US after selling her successful studio in Ontario and opened Pilates in East in the elegant and upscale community of East Grand Rapids, Michigan. Married with a step-son, 3 cats, a dog and a horse, Ahmé loves the outdoors and sharing her passion for Pilates with others because EveryBODY Loves Pilates!
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Mary Bowen |
Life Long Pilates with Mary Bowen
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As an Actress/Comedienne/Musical Comedy Performer with a "bad back," Mary began studying the Pilates method in 1959. It became a life root. Her back improved after only two lessons with Joe. Since walking into Joe and Clara's studio 51 years ago, she has taken weekly lessons for herself with various Pilates Master teachers, becoming one herself. Mary is now a Mentor with Balanced Body University's PASSING THE TORCH MENTORING PROGRAM. She has been teaching Pilates in MA & CT since 1975. Also a Jungian psychoanalyst since 1970 Mary introduced PILATES PLUS PSYCHE to the Pilates community 10 years ago, teaching a combination of mind and body, conscious and unconscious in Pilates sessions. Her practice spans three states, NYC, CT & MA. plus frequent offerings around the U.S. and abroad.
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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 |
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.
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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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Jennifer Golden Zumann |
Pilates Chicago
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Jennifer has been inviting people to “fall in love with their spine” since 1997. She co-owns Pilates Chicago with her husband and facilitates an apprenticeship-based Instructor Training Program. She offers a holistic, approach to her clientele by integrating her skills as an herbalist, aromatherapist acupressurist, and yoga practitioner. Jennifer is an American Council on Exercise faculty member and certified by the Pilates Method Alliance. As a mother of 3 energetic boys, Jennifer is grateful for the physical (and emotional) strength and flexibility Pilates has helped her achieve.
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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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Jillian Hessel |
Jillian Hessel Pilates
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Jillian Hessel the “teacher’s teacher” studied Pilates in New York with Kathy Grant while apprenticing with Carola Trier. She moved to Los Angeles in 1986 and continued teaching at Ron Fletcher’s studio. Shince 1988 she has taught at her own studio. Her book, “Pilates Basics” and numerous Pilates videos have been released by Gaiam and she has her own line of DVD’s for Pilates teachers. Jillian can be found on the web at www.jillianhessel.com.
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Joy Karley |
Gotham City Pilates - Balanced Body University
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Joy Karley, MA holds a Master’s degree in Biomechanics and Athletic Training from San Diego State University and a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Modern Dance from Kent State University.
Joy is an AFAA and IFTA certified Group Exercise Instructor and Personal Trainer, and has over 15 years experience as a fitness instructor, writer, and presenter throughout the US and internationally.
Joy has trained in both contemporary and classical Pilates styles, and has presented as a Master Trainer for The Pilates Coach as well as Balanced Body University. She has developed programming and training curriculum for major club chains and for Jazzercise, an international fitness franchising company.
Her background also includes extensive training in classical ballet, jazz, tap, Latin, and theater dance. She studied at the School of Cleveland Ballet and has performed with companies in Ohio, California, Washington DC, NJ and NYC.
Joy teaches Pilates, dance, and fitness at studios, corporate sites, and clubs throughout NYC and NJ including Broadway Dance Center, Merrill Lynch, Goldman Sachs, and New York Sports Clubs.
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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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Michele Larsson |
Core Dynamics
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Michele Larsson, founder of Core Dynamics Pilates in Santa Fe, has over 40 years of experience teaching fitness, movement, dance and rehabilitation. She is a former dancer and choreographer who trained at the Julliard School of Music in New York City, and received a B.A. in Holistic Health and Dance Theater from Antioch College in 1981.
Eve Gentry traditionally trained Larsson in Pilates during an intensive apprenticeship in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Larsson then worked with Eve Gentry for nine years prior to the founding of the Institute for the Pilates Method in June 1991 where she served as the Director of Training. Michele then established Core Dynamics Inc. in 1996, a teacher training organization and Santa Fe, NM Pilates studio.
In addition to the teacher training workshops, Michele offers continuing education and advanced workshops around the globe. Over the years Michele has taken workshops from other master teachers, including Carola Trier, Bruce King, Kathleen Stanford-Grant and Ron Fletcher.
She continues to travel internationally providing workshops and seminars on special topics,
traditional Pilates and the Eve Gentry technique. Michele maintains a diverse local clientele at the Santa Fe studio teaching athletes, post injury/special needs individuals and other Pilates teachers.
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Tom McCook |
Center of Balance - Balanced Body University
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Tom McCook, founder and director of Center of Balance, is a nationally-recognized fitness and movement specialist. Beginning his full-time career in personal training in 1984, Tom designs programs for health and life performance for working professionals, people rehabilitating from injuries, and world class athletes, including Olympic Gold Medal swimmers Natalie Coughlin, Jenny Thompson and Misty Hyman.
Through years of continuous study and his strong commitment to a daily meditation and physical practice, Tom has developed a deep personal understanding of what it means to be balanced, strong, flexible and to have a functional, intelligent body. His teaching approach integrates a range of training disciplines that broaden his effectiveness in designing programs for optimal health. In 2003, Tom produced "Combining Pilates & Yoga for Balance," an exercise video that brings together the benefits of Pilates and Yoga.
Tom was certified in Pilates in 1995 and has taught teacher certification programs for PhysicalMind Institute for all of Northern California. He currently is a Faculty member of Balanced Body University and teaches BBU's Pilates teacher certification programs. He has been teaching Yoga since 1996.
In addition to personal fitness training, Yoga and Pilates, Tom is also a practitioner of Meridian/Resistance stretching, Body Code, the Franklin Method, Shiatsu, Myofacial Release, and Focus counseling.
Tom is certified in Personal Fitness Training through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). In 1998, he completed a teacher training in Meridian / Resistance Stretching at the Meridian Stretching Center in Boston, MA. In 2003, Tom became certified in BodyCode, an innovative system of strengthening, stretching and rehabilitation using three-dimensional movements and specially-designed props. Center of Balance is one of the first studios in the United States to integrate the BodyCode System into its teaching. In 2005, Tom graduated from the first Franklin Method teacher training in the US in experiential anatomy and imagery, and completed the Level 2 teacher certification in 2007.
Tom was certified in 1989 in Shiatsu, a form of body therapy recognized in Japan as a medical treatment. He became an Associate of the Lomi School in Somatic Education with Richard Strozzi Heckler in 1991. From 1991 to 1995, Tom underwent a four-year apprenticeship in movement re-education, structural body work and Craniosacral Therapy. He received national certification in Therapeutic Massage and Body Therapy in 1993. He completed intensive training in Myofascial Release (connective tissue therapy) from 1996 to 1999 with John Barnes, PT.
From 2000 to 2002, Tom underwent an intensive Focus Counseling training with Dennis Stevenson, designed to help individuals create momentum and freedom in life by developing clarity of purpose and self-trust. This Life Coaching work has greatly enhanced Tom's work with clients and increased his effectiveness in helping others become more successful in their lives.
In addition to the work Tom does at Center of Balance, he also conducts retreats nationally and abroad.
Tom McCook and Center of Balance have been featured in national magazines, including Women's Sports Illustrated, Yoga Journal, PilatesStyle, Self, and Outside, in USA Today, San Francisco Chronicle and the San Jose Mercury News, and on TV programs including the Today Show and Evening Magazine.
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Portia Page |
Balanced Body University
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Portia has been in the fitness industry for over 18 years as a teacher, competitor, program director, instructor trainer, international presenter and video co-star, fitness director and creator. She is a Gold Certified Pilates Teacher through Pilates Method Alliance, a faculty member of Balanced Body University and a Stott Pilates Certified Instructor. She holds current certifications with ACE, AFAA and PMA and has a BS in Cognitive Science from University of California at San Diego.
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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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