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Tracy Hook is a Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC), Certified Life Coach, Certified Integrative Health Coach, and Certified Travel Coach, with a background in executive leadership and business ownership. As an Integrative Life Coach, she is passionate about empowering women to reclaim their vitality, joy, and live fully and unapologetically. Tracy blends science-backed strategies with mind-body practices to create lasting transformation. She is committed to creating a space of trust, support, and non-judgment—where women feel seen, heard, and empowered to heal and grow.  Website: www.TracyHook.comInstagram: @TracyHook.CoachCroatia Wellness Cruise Retreats:  CroatiaWellnessCruise.comShelly Nyqvist is an American expat living in Finland. By day, she weaves narratives as head of editorial at Vacayou Wellness Travel, intertwining her love of travel and wellness. By night (and weekend), she wears many hats - certified life & travel coach, yoga and meditation enthusiast, and self-proclaimed coffee addict (with a soft spot for sangria).Most recently, Shelly added “author” to her repertoire with Get Your Calm OM, a not-so-serious playbook for the zen curious. She also co-hosts Wine x Wonderlust retreats, designed for those who crave slow travel, bold pours, and soulful exploration.Ready to make shift happen? Shelly is here to guide the way:IG: https://www.instagram.com/emptynestreality/Website: https://yourmescape.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelly-nyqvist/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourmescapeAngela Gallo is a movement expert, wellness advocate, and travel coach who empowers women aged 30- 60 to reconnect with their bodies, minds, and spirits through travel and movement. As the Artistic Director of Sapphire Moon Dance Company and Dean and Professor of Dance Emeritus, she has spent over 20 years teaching dance, somatics, Pilates, anatomy, and injury prevention in higher education. A National Pilates Certified Teacher (NCPT) and Certified Travel Coach, Angela has trained and certified instructors while also leading study abroad trips for over 15 years and personally traveling to 26+ countries herself. She is a member of the Pilates Method Alliance and is passionate about integrating movement and travel for holistic well-being. Her expertise has been featured in Bold Journey Magazine, Wellness Magazine, South Carolina Voyager, and Women We Admire, where she was named one of South Carolina's Top 50 Women Leaders for 2024. She has also shared her insights on podcasts such as The Imperfect Art of Adulting, Teacher Talk, and Pilates With Intention.Website:http://www.hdwellnessandtravel.comFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565079041155Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/hemispheredancerwellnesstravel/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@HemisphereDancerWellnessWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thetravelcoachnetwork.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TCN Global Community on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/travelcoachnetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thetravelcoachnetwork/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Travel Coach Certification Program: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thetravelcoachnetwork.mykajabi.com/the-travel-coach-program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Beginner's Guide to Travel Coaching:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thetravelcoachnetwork.mykajabi.com/main-email-series-and-workbook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ultimate Travel Business Planner Bundle: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.etsy.com/shop/TravelCoachNetwork?ref=seller-platform-mcnav⁠

"Living a pain-free, ageless life is only possible when we understand the power of creating a harmonious connection with our mindset, emotions and physical bodies." - Conni PonturoConni Ponturo is a leading authority in the field of pain-free living, which includes the power of creating a harmonious connection on mindset, emotions, and body. Respected for her unique approach to Transformational Movement that merges Polities, Meditation, and Mindset, Connie Ponturo teachers her clients how to flourish at ever stage and age of their life.Her latest book "Listen watch what you say, your body is listening" is a bestseller on Amazon, she travels the world teaching and speaking about easy to do techniques that allow you to connect with your body in a deep and lasting way.Her expertise in rehabilitative trading makes her highly sought after by the medical community for her ability to create a safe environment for recovery from hip replacements, spinal fusions, knee replacements, and other serious injuries. Conni holds multiple certifications including those from Pilates Method Alliance, Balanced Body, Physical Mind Institute. She is a certified Breast Cancer Exercise Specialist with The Pink Ribbon Program.Conni Ponturo knows that the answer to pain-free living is within us.She says, "When we truly investigate the connection between our thoughts, beliefs, and lifestyle patterns, we find that we can gain deeper insights into optimizing our freedom to move and live pain-free."This quick episode can be done sitting up or lying down.If you are new to this podcast or breathwork, you may find it helpful to listen to episode 1 first.Please consult your doctor before trying breathwork if you have any known health issues or are pregnant. Please do not do breathwork while in water, operating a vehicle or other heavy machinery.

A lovely conversation to kick off the New Year with our friend, Angie Hubbard!  We get into the mechanics of dance physically and how we can better train our young dancers and ourselves!   Thank you Angie, for sharing your knowledge and passion with our listeners.  ANGELIA HUBBARD-OWNER/INSTRUCTOR: NASM-CPT, NCPTAngie has had a lifelong love of movement. Ranging from a career as a professional dancer and educator, to teaching Pilates, Yoga, Barre and Personal Training.  She has been teaching children and adults for over 20 years throughout Pittsburgh, South Florida, and Bermuda. She is a former company member of the National Dance Theatre of Bermuda, Bermuda Dance Company and has also performed works by Nathan Trice, Keira Martin and Gia T Productions. Her dance study has included the Martha Graham School, Alvin Ailey Dance Theater, Koresh Dance, Doug Verone, ABT and the incredible Arthur Mitchel of the Dance Theater of Harlem to name a few.  In 2018, she became a fully Certified NCPT through the Pilates Method Alliance, and has been an instructor of all aspects of the method since 2001. In 2020 Angie  also became a  YUR back certified instructor through PHI Pilates. A program dedicated to those with back issues. She trains Pilates clients ranging from kids to seniors as well as Pre/Post Natal woman,  special populations and those with injuries and during recovery. Through her studio, she offers programing on Pilates Mat, Apparatus, CoreAlign and Garuda Technique on the Reformer.  In 2003 she began her journey to become a Yoga instructor. Currently she has completed her training in Levels 1,2,3, Pre/Post Natal, Kids, Seniors and Anatomy and Alignment. Most recently, Mrs. Hubbard also holds  certifications as an instructor in Tracey Mallet's BootyBarre, BootyBarre Sculpt Programs as well as Alixa Flexibility Level 1 and 2. She is a certified teacher in Progressing Ballet Technique, Progressing Contemporary Technique as well as Sugarfoot Therapy which is a program designed to prevent injuries in dancers. Mrs. Hubbard is also a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. At 41, she has gone back to college to study for her bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from PennWest University in Pennsylvania. She is continually improving her knowledge so she can offer the most up to date and beneficial programs to her students. With her studio Three Little Lotus, LLC, Mrs. Hubbard offers private, semi-private and small group classes.  Her studio specializes in Pilates, Yoga, Dance coaching in all styles of dance (ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, contemporary and hip hop), Strength/Conditioning and Flexibility training, Barre, Personal Training and Injury Prevention and Recovery. You can find her busy teaching, being a student herself, and best of all a full-time mom to her three girls. Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts!Facebook: JAM Joe and Michelle's Dance PodcastInstagram: jam_dance_podcastTwitter: @jamdancepodcastEmail: jamdancepodcast@gmail.com

In this episode, we're going to hear from two very influential Pilates educators, Pat Guyton and Kevin Bowen. You may recall from last season listening to the wonderful Pat Guyton and if you've been following me for a few years, you might have heard my radio interview with Kevin Bowen on KPCA-Petaluma. Pat and Kevin have known and worked with each other ever since Kevin founded the Pilates Method Alliance in 2000. And both of my guests have gone on to teach and mentor Pilates teachers around the globe leaving lasting impressions on all of their students. This interview may be somewhat provocative because we'll be touching on the unrest surrounding the PMA, little known tidbits about the First generation teachers, and the current state of our Pilates community.About Darien Gold ~  https://www.dariengold.com Music credits ~ Instagram: @theotherjohnmayer Email: mayerranchrecordings@gmail.comBecome a show supporter! https://www.buzzsprout.com/332675/supporters/newAbout Pat Guyton ~ Pat is the founder and owner of Pilates Conservatory®, which offers mentorship programs, continuing education and a comprehensive teacher training program.  For more information - https://patguytonpilates.comAbout Kevin Bowen ~ Kevin is the owner and Director of Core Dynamics Pilates, a comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training Program based upon the Eve Gentry lineage.  Featured on various news programming and publications such as CNN, ABC, WSJ, L A Times and Miami Herald, Kevin continues advocating for the Pilates profession. Kevin was also the co-founder of Pilates Method Alliance (PMA).  As the executive director of the Human Rights Alliance in Santa Fe, NM, Kevin is also a committed ally and activist to the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities. For more information - https://coredynamicspilates.comSupport the show

Are you a boutique business owner looking for ways to make your business more successful? Would you like to attract and retain more members and generate more revenue? Then tune in to this week's podcast episode where Seran Glanfield the Founder of Spring Three shares her secrets for building a successful boutique fitness studio. Seran Glanfield, founder of Spring Three and host of the Pilates Business Podcast, is a business coach and consultant to boutique fitness studio owners and instructors around the globe. With over 10 years of experience in finance and marketing, Seran has helped hundreds of studios and online pilates studios grow and develop their businesses, sharing her expertise and insight on marketing, branding, sales and strategy. Seran holds a BSc from the London School of Economics and is a past member of the board of the Pilates Method Alliance. She is a MINDBODY certified business consultant and a Romana's Pilates trained Certified Pilates Teacher. To learn more about working with Seran and Spring Three, go to: www.springthree.com or follow @seran_spring_three and be sure to download Seran's free revenue growth roadmap here: https://www.springthree.com/profit Be sure to take notes as Seran shares why: The customer journey should not start with customers asking, “What's the price point?” or “When's the class?” This is a relationship business: your clients have to trust you, want to be around you, and feel like they are part of something The best return on your investment of time is probably not social media It's important to not set pricing based on the studio down the street & instead how to set it to generate more success and happy customers You have a duty to your business to be able to talk about your business in a way that is compelling and to have keywords or phrases that makes it easy to make connections When introducing your business the first thing you say shouldn't be that the first class is free and what to say instead Get motivated to grow the studio of your dreams with Seran's inspiring advice  - let's get hacking!Follow the Local Business Hacks podcast for more inspiring interviews, hacks, and insider secrets to help grow your business.

“Living a pain-free, ageless life is only possible when we understand the power ofcreating a harmonious connection with our mindset, emotions and physical bodies.” –Conni Ponturo Conni Ponturo is a leading authority in the field of pain-free living, which includes the power of creating a harmonious connection of mindset, emotions, and body. Respected for her unique approach to Transformational Movement that merges Pilates, Meditationand Mindset, Conni Ponturo teaches her clients how to flourish at every stage and age of their life. Her latest book “Listen watch what you say, your body is listening” is a bestseller on Amazon, she travels the world teaching and speaking about easy to do techniques that allow you to connect with your body in a deep and lasting way. Her expertise in rehabilitative training makes her highly sought after by the medical community for her ability to create a safe environment for recovery from hip replacements, spinal fusions, knee replacements, and other serious injuries. Conni holds multiple certifications including those from Pilates Method Alliance, Balanced Body, and Physical Mind Institute. She is a certified Breast Cancer Exercise Specialist with The Pink Ribbon Program. Conni Ponturo knows that the answer to pain-free living is within us.She says, “When we truly investigate the connection between our thoughts, beliefs, and lifestyle patterns, we find that we can gain deeper insights into optimizing our freedom to move and live pain-free.” Here are the takeaways... Your words have power. Be aware of what you are saying. You may not be able to change the world but you can choose how you feel in your body. You always have a choice in what you are going to pay attention to. We often move way too fast. Slow down. Be present. Then you can do whatever you need to do. Shifting stories is really healing. Asking yourself what story seems exciting to you can feel good... and then ask yourself what would someone who has the story you WANT do? Think about who you WANT to be instead of thinking about being dissatisfied with who you are. You don't have to go somewhere else to work your body. Be right here and move your body. The small steps you take every day consistently that make a big difference in your life are much simpler and easier than we think. It's also more sustainable. Do what you can right now. Walk around for at least 5 minutes every hour. Drink a large glass of water each hour so you if nothing else, you'll have to get up to go to the bathroom. You can't change anything you hate. You don't care of things you hate in the same way as things you love. Learn to love all of you. Love the vehicle you are in. Pain - whether emotional or physical - is telling you something. Ask yourself and your body "What do you need from me?" or "What would it take to feel better?" Joy comes in small moments. It can happen EVEN in very hard times. Ask yourself what you can do in the time you have - even if it's 5 minutes. Contact Conni Website - Absolutelygrounded.com App - https://absolutelygrounded.passion.io/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/conniponturo/ Yes Academy is enrolling now and begins in early January https://www.brendawinkle.com/yes-academy-course Yes to Me Free 5-Day Journey https://www.brendawinkle.com/yestome Connect with Brenda about Ignite in a free call https://calendly.com/brendawinkle/enrollment-call Healing Sessions https://www.brendawinkle.com/theta Free Clarity Call to Chat with or Meet Brenda https://calendly.com/brendawinkle/clarity Feel Better Fast Guide https://www.brendawinkle.com/feelbetterfast Meditation to feel better https://www.brendawinkle.com/feelbetter Contact Brenda Website: https://www.brendawinkle.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendawinkle/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brenda.winkle111 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brendawinkle111 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brenda-winkle-empowerment/ Email: brenda@brendawinkle.com

The Pilates Method Alliance had its beginnings in 2001.  Kevin Bowen and Colleen Glenn, both Pilates teachers, shared a mutual interest in preserving Joe's Method. So they invited Pilates teachers, including the First Generation - Ron Fletcher, Mary Bowen, Kathy Grant, Lolita San Miguel and even Romana Kryzanowska, though she didn't attend. Also, equipment company owners, Ken Endelman and Moria Stott. They all met in Miami, Florida to form an organization and they set out to create a curriculum that would be the industry's standard for certifying potential Pilates teachers. The PMA has had its ups and downs but has managed to survive for these last two decades. Enter Carla Harris. Hired in 2021 to step into the executive director role, Carla is determined to take the PMA in another direction that is more reflective of today's Pilates community.For more information about the Pilates Method Alliance: https://pilatesmethodalliance.orgFor more information about Darien Gold: https://www.dariengold.comTheme music - Soul Blues Piano Shuffle by Boom Zoom

Our guest today is Elizabeth Larkam, a Nationally certified Pilates teacher. Elizabeth has a very extensive background in human anatomy and physiology and used this knowledge to design Pilates programs for the center for sports and dance medicine at Saint Francis Memorial Hospital in San Francisco. From 1985 until 2000, Elizabeth helped countless patients return to health. She also helped to pioneer the Pilates Method Alliance® initiative called, “Heroes in Motion.” Through this experience, she was awarded the Medal of the Danish Society of Military Medicine in recognition of her efforts to improve the rehabilitation of wounded soldiers.In 2017, Handspring published her book, Fascia in Motion: Fascia-focused movement for Pilates. She has also written the Pilates chapter for another book, Fascia in Sport and Movement. If you're one of the subscribers of Pilates Anytime, the educational online platform, perhaps you've seen Elizabeth in action in any of her 48 videos. She hosts the online webinars, ‘Moved to Learn!' and "Pilates Applications for Health Conditions” for movement educators and manual therapists. For more information about Elizabeth Larkam: elizabethlarkam@gmail.comMusic credits: Soul Blues Piano Shuffle by Boom ZoomSpecial recording artist: Sukhawat Ali KhanFacebook: sukhawatalikhanInstagram:  alikhansdua

This week we are joined by, ProPilates founder, Tonka Cascais. Tonka is a true inspiration with solutions to improve your mental, physical and spiritual self.   Tonka Cascais is a classically trained Pilates instructor with a background in Neuroscience, Biomechanics, Human Anatomy, and Physiology, and is the creator of APX™ Method. Tonka Cascais is also the owner of ProPilates Studio in Fort Lauderdale, Florida which she opened in April of 2000. Her Pilates career started in 1996 under the tutelage of Romana Krizanowska, who was Joseph Pilates's assistant for over 50 years. In 2003 Tonka was appointed by Romana as a Teacher Trainer and was responsible for the training of new instructors in Florida. In 2010 Tonka Cascais started her training in Aerial Fitness which inspired the creation of her Aerial Pilates Exercise Method. Tonka Cascais holds certifications from the American College of Sports Medicine, Classical Pilates and the Pilates Method Alliance, Muscle Activation Technique, and Neuromuscular Reflex Patterning as well as having completed 50 hours of human body dissection at the Medical School of the University of South Florida. Today, Tonka uses her diverse knowledge to create life-changing and innovative programs and works with a variety of clients at ProPilates and all over the world with whom she shares her passion for helping people of all ages to live a healthy, productive, and purposeful life.   Find Tonka here: https://www.instagram.com/tonka_cascais https://propilates.com/  

Erin Myers was living her dream as a Radio City Rockette, until it became a nightmare of physical pain.     In this episode Erin shares her impactful faith journey, as well as her journey from professional dancer to her current role as Founder of Spiral Spine and international presenter on scoliosis. Erin is committed to encouraging, educating, inspiring, and equipping her clients to live the life they never thought possible.     In this interview we discuss: -How Erin came to accept Jesus as her Savior and the impact this had on her life. -Personally experiencing the power of pilates as she was sent to rehabilitate. -Experiencing 9/11 as a New Yorker in the midst of her struggle. -Anxiety attacks, the impact of repressed emotions, and the importance of addressing these. -Frustration of being a chronic pain patient who was misunderstood and not getting the care and validation that was so needed. -Diagnosis of extreme mold toxicity after a decade of illness and beginning the detox process. -A life changing encounter and revelation with Jesus during a powerful time of prayer (so good). -How God directed her to her true calling. -Traveling the globe to speak and empower people with scoliosis and the surprisingly common denominator she discovered across cultures. -Her prayer and willing heart to be a vessel that God can use to heal others.   A few highlights from Erin that I love: "The Lord is real.  He is not just dead words in a book.  He is ALIVE and He is HERE.  You can speak to Him."  "Since my revelation with Jesus, the love that flows over me is almost uncontainable some days.  I am hopefully optimistic and expectant of the things that await my life, and what the Lord will do to me, and with me, and through me."   Thank you, Erin, for all you have done for the scoliosis community, and for helping me to find a way to cope with scoliosis.  You give me hope and you have equipped me in ways that I can live my life more fully and independently!  I am so grateful!  God is using you in BIG ways!   Erin's studio is located in Nashville, TN.  She is trained in Pilates at the Kane School of Core Integration. She is a Balanced Body Master Instructor and is Level 2 Certified in the GYROTONIC® Method. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Managerial Entrepreneurship from Pace University in NYC (Cum Laude), along with Certifications by the American Council on Exercise and the Pilates Method Alliance.    For info on her studio, books (new book is coming soon!) and resources, please visit www.SpiralSpine.com.

Join Tiffany as she talks with Erika Quest, former cooperate exec to Pilates Icon. But first, here is a bit more on Erika........ I used to sell cheeseburgers, true story…. As a self-proclaimed “Certified La Pistola” I've been in the international fitness, wellness and Pilates education business for over 16 years travelling and speaking worldwide. As the Founder of Level Up MVMT, I help instructors Level Up their programming, movement and coaching skills through creative curriculum development, research backed strategies and user-friendly plug and play formats. This, coupled with vitality and business coaching, changes the paradigm for the movement teacher, allowing them to embody their BETTER and not MORE while thriving in an industry often riddled with burnout. Find me worldwide and virtual as premier presenter at many fitness and wellness conferences including Pilates on Tour, Pilates Method Alliance, IDEA®, ACSM, SCW, AFC, Pilates in Asia and many more. And yes, I'm a former corporate marketer who specialized in fast food clients and I left the biz and took a BIG LEAP into studio ownership, wellness, freelance marketing and much more in 2005. My joy is creating community, championing and supporting others and delivering my passion of Pilates and integrated movement. NCPT Certified, Balanced Body® Master Instructor, BASI™ Graduate, BOSUÒ Elite Master Trainer. Find me: IG: @erikaquest Web: levelupmvmt.com or erikaquest.com

Gia Calhoun is a Pilates teacher based in Los Angeles, California, who has been teaching Pilates since 2007. She has been working for Pilates Anytime since 2013 and is the Vice President.Growing up as a dancer in southern California, Gia started Pilates when she was 15 after a recommendation from one of her teachers to help with a recurring hip injury. She continued to study Pilates for the remainder of high school while she was training to become a professional ballet dancer. After she graduated, she enrolled at the University of California, Irvine, where she was a dance major. After her first year, she took a leave of absence and joined Columbia City Ballet as a member of the corps de ballet. She later returned to school and received her B.A. in dance in 2007. During her final year of college, she simultaneously completed her Pilates teacher training with Diane Diefenderfer at Studio du Corps.Upon graduation, Gia moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to dance with Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre and to teach Pilates at their school. She also taught Pilates at The Pilates Center of Pittsburgh. When she moved back to Los Angeles, she taught at various gyms, studios, and physical therapy offices in the area before finding a home at West LA Pilates. She taught there for five years before transitioning to a full-time employee of Pilates Anytime.Gia continues to dance in a local ballet company, the Kenneth Walker Dance Project, who performed a tribute for Joseph Pilates at the 2017 Pilates Method Alliance conference.Follow Knowledgeable Aging:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Knowledgeable-Aging-102638398162823Twitter: https://twitter.com/KnowledgeAgingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowledgeableaging/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/knowledgeable-aging/?viewAsMember=trueSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/05OHF9FkmhzCO5PDsyGfGqNewsletter: https://www.knowledgeableaging.com/newsletter/

Have you ever wondered how to help dancers with scoliosis? In this episode we have special guest Suzanne Koucheravy. Suzanne specializes in dance medicine as well as being a Scolio-Pilates® master teacher. Listen today and hear Suzanne's informative talk on the topic of scoliosis and how she uses a pilates-based rehabilitation method to help dancers with scoliosis. Suzanne Koucheravy is a Pilates Instructor certified by the Pilates Method Alliance. Her teacher-training program was completed with Polestar Education, a Pilates education system that focuses on the rehabilitation and post-rehabilita- tion needs of clients in the therapeutic and fitness settings. Suzanne has been on the staff of a physical therapy clinic since 2006 as a personal trainer specializing in chronic health issues and dance rehabilitation. Her interest in scoliosis lead her to pursue more in-depth understanding of spine disorders. She has been an Authorized Scolio-Pilates® Practitioner since 2015 and Master Scolio-Pilates® Instructor 2018 assisting at workshops, mentoring and seeing clients privately. She has attended numerous continuing education workshops to include Modifi- cations for Yoga using the Schroth Method, Pilates Modifications for Scoliosis us- ing the Schroth Method, and Scoliosis Intensive through Phi Pilates, and Pilates for MS. Suzanne has been invited to present a lecture, poster and movement ses- sion on “Understanding the Dancer with Scoliosis “ at the IADMS International conference in Montreal October 2019. Suzanne graduated Suma Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Theater from Kansas State University. She has over 25 years performing and teaching dance (Academy for Classical Acting at George Washington University, Maryland Youth Ballet, The Washington Ballet, George Mason University). She has successfully helped many dancers and non-dancers overcome the complications of scoliosis and develop life long strategies to reach their goals. Website Benemotus.com Instagram benemotus_scolio_pilates Email skoucheravy56@gmail.com Scolio-PIlates® at www.osteopilates.com

If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co .And as always, if you're enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe.In this episode you will learn about:How to set boundaries for yourselfShould you work or teach for free?People want conversations, they don't want campaignsHow do you decide to engage with someone who asks something of you?System 1 vs System 2 thinkingShould you be taking your clothes off and jumping around on said piece of fitness equipment?Brain healthBeing willing to fail, and learning from it - doing your “reps”Constant prioritizationSmoke and mirrors References/Links:Dr. Susan David, “Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life” Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF)Level Up MVMTErika Quest's Bio:I used to sell cheeseburgers, true story…As a self-proclaimed “Certified La Pistola” I've been in the international fitness, wellness and Pilates education business for over 16 years travelling and speaking worldwide. I help instructors Level Up their programming, movement and coaching skills through creative curriculum development, research backed strategies and user-friendly plug and play formats.Find me worldwide and virtual as premier presenter at many fitness and wellness conferences including Pilates on Tour, Pilates Method Alliance, IDEA®, ACSM, SCW, AFC, Pilates in Asia and many more.And yes, I'm a former corporate marketer who specialized in fast food clients and I left the biz and took a BIG LEAP into studio ownership, freelance marketing and much more in 2005. My joy is creating community, championing and supporting others and delivering my passion of Pilates and integrated movement. NCPT Certified, Balanced Body® Master Instructor, FAI Trained, BASI™ Graduate, BOSU Elite Master Trainer.If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser or Castbox.ResourcesWatch the Be It Till You See It podcast on YouTube!Lesley Logan websiteBe It Till You See It PodcastOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley LoganOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley Logan on YouTubeProfitable PilatesSocial MediaInstagramFacebook LinkedInSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/be-it-till-you-see-it/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, Nikki chats with Pilates teacher, fitness trainer, and wellness coach Tasha Edwards, M.S. about what it means to be empowered in fitness and life and the issues with the lack of diversity and representation in the Pilates industry. They discuss: How to find grace for yourself when you are injured or your body isn't where you want it to be The difference between acceptance and complacency  The power of showing up as you are instead of projecting an image of who you think you should be The recent resignation of the four Black board members from the Pilates Method Alliance and where we might want to go as an industry To connect with Tasha, visit her website hiphealthychick.com or follow her on Instagram at @hiphealthychick. 

Katie has been a teacher and student of Pilates for 10 years and is comprehensively certified through the Pilates Method Alliance. As a teacher of Pilates, Katie seeks to help her clients garner strength, flexibility, and coordination through the delivery of progressive, balanced, and challenging workouts. Throughout class, Katie consistently provides descriptive and motivating cues that aim to simultaneously achieve correct form, incorporate breath, enhance the mind-body connection, foster confidence, and of course, develop core strength. Katie is passionate about educating all peoples on the incredible benefits of Pilates, and her goal as an instructor is to help her clients learn to move intelligently, both in the Pilates studio and in their everyday lives, to promote positive mental and physical health over the lifespan. As aptly stated by Joseph Pilates himself, “Not only is health a normal condition, but it is our duty to not only to attain it but to maintain it.” As a student of Pilates, Katie was first formally introduced to it as a means to recover from years of being a ballet dancer and track & field athlete. The non-impact, core-focused exercise helped her quickly develop better muscular balance and flexibility, which reduced the chronic pain felt in her knees and hips. The clarity of mind she also experienced from practicing Pilates inspired her to pursue her comprehensive certification amidst attaining her Master’s Degree in Psychology. Katie continued to teach Pilates throughout her graduate education, in which she earned a PhD in Human Development and Family Studies from Purdue University, as it served as a wonderful balance to the rigor of academics. Katie moved to Boston with her husband in 2015 to pursue academic careers, teaching and conducting research at Clark University and Harvard University. Katie continues to share her passion for Pilates and is grateful to her mentors and students for their unconditional support. https://www.clubpilates.com

This is: At Home With Our Homies. At Home With Our Homies is an Interview Podcast that started right as COVID-19 Began. Hosted by Jayson Siano, CEO & Founder of Sabre Real Estate, who utilized this extra time home to interview his friends who happen to be the top producers in the Retail, Fitness, Health, Real Estate and Business industry. Listen along for entertaining interviews full of deep perspective on the current state of things along with quirky rapid fire questions and more! Aired on 3/30/20, Our own Jay Siano interviews Andrea Rogers, the creator and owner of Xtend Barre®, a full-body workout that combines elements of pilates and dance to create a dynamic and sage workout for people of all levels of fitness. Ever since she was a child, Andrea Rogers has loved movement. So much so that she took up ballet at the age of three, and by 16, she'd already choreographed her first dance. In the years that followed, she became a professional dancer and traveled the world with celebrity performers, esteemed dance companies, and most notably, with Walt Disney World Co. as a principle dancer. After a few years, Andrea went back to school to get her degree. Fueled by her passion for movement and teaching, she set her sights on a career in the fitness industry. She fell in love with Pilates for its therapeutic benefits and became a certified classical Pilates instructor. Still, Andrea never forgot her first love: dance. In an effort to add more variety, fun, and fitness benefits to her classes, she began to sprinkle elements of her dance training into her Pilates routines. The result was an innovative fusion of core ballet barre technique and Pilates fundamentals. Her clients loved it, got great results, and kept coming back for more. She knew she was onto something. Andrea officially launched Xtend Barre in 2008. Combining Pilates, muscle-sculpting barre moves, and high-energy cardio, Xtend Barre now has over 40 studio locations worldwide and even more classes. In addition to Andrea's popular barre workouts, Xtend Barre now offers a wide variety of classes including HIIT, TRX, Pilates, dance, postnatal, and other supplemental programs that have helped her become a total fitness phenomenon. In 2019, Andrea helped launch Xtend Barre for Openfit, a 30-minute version of her signature Xtend Barre studio class. Now, you can do Xtend Barre online — on your schedule — and sculpt your body with Andrea's exhilarating, cardio-driven take on the traditional barre workout. In addition to being a Master Trainer for Xtend Barre, Andrea holds various credentials including: Pilates Method Alliance member, Classical Pilates Instructor, America Council on Exercise Certified Group Fitness Instructor, and IFA member. Andrea has been featured in countless publications including: Vogue, Fitness, Self, Elle, Cosmopolitan, Harper's Bazaar, Marie Claire, InStyle, OK!, and more. Her past clients have included numerous A-list celebrities in the fashion and entertainment industries. Currently, she resides in New York, NY.

Today, my first guest ever on the Movement Bottega is my dear friend and colleague, Laura Hausler. On this episode, Laura shares her journey from studying as an artist in Italy to finding her voice through movement. We discuss how art influences movement along with different tools to provoke the body's natural intelligence. Laura is the founder and owner of Pilates and Scoliosis, has completed her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology through Concordia University in Chicago, receiver her Pilates Certification through Balanced Body and The Pilates Method Alliance, and is a Smart Spine Wellness System Educator. More on Laura Hausler website | instagram | facebook

Nikki Naab-Levy joins me for her third time on the show (see episodes #147 and #164). She is a PMA-CPT Pilates teacher, licensed massage therapist, and certified functional strength coach with over a decade of experience helping clients build strength and overcome injury. She holds a B.S. in Exercise Science and a B.S. in Magazine Journalism from Ohio University. Her fitness wisdom has been featured in Girls Gone Strong, The Seattle Times, and Men's Fitness. She is a Master Trainer for the Balanced Body Bodhi Suspension System and has presented for national conferences and educational organizations including Fusion Pilates Edu and the Pilates Method Alliance. When she's not teaching a sneaky hard Pilates class, you can find her using her  journalism experience to help fitness professionals and movement teachers navigate the internet and find creative and effective ways to market their services, classes and online programs. Download, subscribe, share with your friends and please take a moment to leave us an iTunes review.  To learn more about Nikki's work:  www.naablevy.com www.instagram.com/naablevy www.instagram.com/psbuymyshit To learn more about your host:  www.jasonleenaarts.com www.revfittherapy.com www.facebook.com/jason.leenaarts www.instagram.com/jasonleenaarts You can also like our Facebook page at:  www.facebook.com/revolutionaryou To purchase my new book, "A Revolution A Day":  www.amzn.to/2R9Larx 

I sat down with Nikki to hear her thoughts on short and long term strategies for yoga and fitness teachers in a pandemic.Nikki Naab-Levy PMA®-CPT is a Pilates teacher, licensed massage therapist, and certified functional strength coach with over a decade of experience helping clients build strength and overcome injury. She holds B.S. in Exercise Science and B.S. in Magazine Journalism from Ohio University. Her fitness wisdom has been featured in Girls Gone Strong, The Seattle Times, and Men’s Fitness. She is a Master Trainer for the Balanced Body Bodhi Suspension System and has presented for national conferences and educational organizations included Fusion Pilates Edu and the Pilates Method Alliance. When she's not teaching a sneaky hard Pilates class, you can find her using her journalism experience to help movement teachers find creative and effective ways to market their workshops, classes, and online programs.Find out more about Nikki at naablevy.com and follow her business page on Instagram @psbuymyshit

In this episode, Nikki chats with master Pilates teacher and co-owner of the Pilates Center Boulder Amy Taylor Alpers about where she finds inspiration in her teaching. They discuss: Where Amy finds the why to stay grounded in her teaching Amy's tips for preventing burnout and staying engaged in the work Amy's perspective of movement and how it relates to the origins of what Joe Pilates created About Amy Taylor Alpers Amy Taylor Alpers went to The Juilliard School for dance, danced with the Garden State Ballet, and received her BA and MA in Dance from New York University. She began studying Pilates with Romana Kryzanowska at the original Pilates Studio in New York City and received her Pilates teaching certificate from there in July of 1989. Along with her sister, Rachel Taylor Segel, she established The Pilates Center in Boulder, CO in 1990. One year later they founded The Pilates Center Teacher Training Program. Amy has taught workshops all around the United States, as well as in Canada, Paris, London, and Israel. With her sister, Amy also co-authored The Everything Pilates Book, published in 2002. She was a Board Member of the Pilates Method Alliance from 2001-2004, and served on the committee to develop the PMA National Pilates Certification Exam. To learn more about Amy and her work, visit https://thepilatescenter.com/.

Erin Myers is an international presenter on scoliosis and founder of Spiral Spine, a company designed to enrich the lives of others with scoliosis. She owns Spiral Spine Pilates studio in Nashville, TN, which allows her to actively pursue her passion for helping those with scoliosis through the practice of Pilates.  Erin began her career as a professional dancer with the Radio City Rockettes and was trained in Pilates at the Kane School of Core Integration. She is a Balanced Body Master Instructor and is Level 2 Certified in the GYROTONIC® Method. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Managerial Entrepreneurship from Pace University in NYC (Cum Laude), along with Certifications by the American Council on Exercise and the Pilates Method Alliance. Erin’s teaching philosophy is simple: enriching people’s lives through anatomically correct movement. Her unrelenting mission to find the root cause of movement dysfunction, combined with a light-hearted and accessible teaching style, draws in devoted clients of all ages.    SPONSOR OFFERS:  Pilates Anytime.com - Workout of the week: #3775 Aston Postural Assessment  Use code: PODCAST for a free 30-day trial.    Visit www.pilatesnerd.com   Profitable Pilates hosts two business webinars every month - Learn more at www.profitablepilates.com     LINKS:  Pilates Unfiltered CEC's Polestar Life Retreat With Brent Anderson and Jenna Teach From The Heart UK   

Stephen Dunn, Co-Owner of Core Therapy & Pilates, chats with F. Scott Feil live at SSPT Live 2019 to talk about pilates in rehabilitation.    Core Therapy & Pilates Website Facebook:  @TherapyAndPilates Twitter: @TherapyPilates Instagram: @CORE Therapy & Pilates   Pilates for PTs Facebook Group The Dunn Method Website  Smart Success PT Live   Stephen Dunn Contact Information Facebook: Stephen Dunn Email: sdunn@therapyandpilates.com    The PT Hustle Website Schedule an Appointment with Kyle Rice HET LITE Tool Anywhere Healthcare (code: HET)   Stephen C. Dunn, MPT, COMT, PMA®-CPT Co-Owner/Physical Therapist Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist PMA® Certified Pilates Teacher Certified GYROTONIC® Instructor   Stephen graduated with a Masters in Physical Therapy in 1998 from LSUMC in New Orleans. Immediately interested in hands on therapy, he began to study with known manual therapist Brian Mulligan and became certified in the Maitland Australian Approach in 2003. Stephen completed a comprehensive Pilates training in Santa Monica at retroFit Pilates in 2002 and is Certified through The Pilates Method Alliance. The combined treatment of manual therapy with mind body awareness exercises using Pilates concepts was the start of his whole body treatment approach. Stephen then began to study the fascial system when he moved to Austin, TX in 2004. This lead to training with Alan Weismantle and hisFunctional Manual Therapy Approach and studying Myofascial Release with John Barnes. Stephen completed his level 1 GYROTONIC® certification in 2009 becoming the first Physical Therapist in Texas certified in the GYROTONIC® method. In 2011, Stephen and Cheryl started the Pilates Teacher Training Program offered at CORE. Since 2012, they have had the opportunity to present the work of Joseph Pilates to the Physical Therapy schools at both Texas State and The University of St Augustine-Austin. Now Stephen pulls from both a traditional and alternative mindset for an eclectic and innovative approach to physical therapy. Treatment consist of manual therapy (myofascial release, joint mobilization & manipulation, soft tissue mobilization, muscle energy, craniosacral therapy, traction, and neurodynamics) with mind body exercises utilizing Pilates and GYROTONIC® equipment. Stephen and his wife, Cheryl, opened CORE Therapy & Pilates in May, 2005. Stephen enjoy's hiking, sports and live music.  They have 2 boy's and are members of Westlake United Methodist Church. "I opened my business after 3 years of working at the typical 'PT mill' with juggling 3 to 5 patients an hour.  So my clinic is now based on NOT being the typical and the first step is spending time with each patient.  So I chose to offer one on one, hour long appointments to address reaching the goals of each individual.  This allows me to learn about the body on each visit in a continuous assessment and treatment progressive approach.  With the home release program and awareness training, I teach patients to empower themselves to improve."

#42: “Healing with Movement – An Inspired Journey to Loving Life” Today we chat with Amy Rost, PMA® Certified Pilates Teacher Amy Rost is a certified Advanced Level Classical Pilates Teacher, certified through the Pilates Method Alliance and is the Founder of ARC Pilates in Cochrane, Alberta. She is the Co-Founder of Pilates Fest North.  She is the mother to four and in 2010, her oldest son was diagnosed with a rare degenerative neuromuscular disease called Friedreich’s Ataxia (FA). Amy worked as an Administrator of Disability Management for 15 years. In 2016 she decided to leave her corporate job to pursue her passion for Pilates. Amy is a tenacious networker and life long learner.  She is always looking for ways to create connection, collaboration and community within the Pilates industry and beyond. As a teacher, Amy believes that each client leaves her sessions feeling that they have shared in her passion for Pilates in a positive and inspiring way. She believes that with each Pilates session we can all strengthen, empower and love ourselves from the inside out.  We had an incredible conversation about dealing with personal challenges with our family and how to learn to listen to the pull of pursuing our passion and making self-care an absolute priority.   In this episode we talk about:  1. The power of tuning in and listening to our intuition when life brings us life-altering challenges. 2. How to make self-care a top priority especially when it feels impossible.  3. We can heal our body and soul through movement.  4. How it is possible to strengthen, empower and love ourselves from the inside out.  5. The power of collaborating with other women, and the healing power of sharing our stories.   Connect with Amy Rost https://www.arcpilates.ca On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arc.pilates On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arcpilates Connect with Marsha: Book your Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/mvanwyn761 Check out my website -  https://www.marshavanw.com/ Connect on Facebook -- https://www.facebook.com.marshavanwynsberghe Connect on Instagram --  https://www.instagram.com/marshavanw/ About Marsha –  Marsha Vanwynsberghe — Author, Speaker and Life Coach  Marsha is the 6-time Bestselling Author of “When She Stopped Asking Why”.  She shares her lessons as a parent who dealt with teen substance abuse far past the level of normal experimentation. Through her programs, coaching and live events for women, Marsha is on a mission to teach you how to “Inspire Yourself Forward” in your own life.  She teaches women how to own their stories, lead themselves and pay it forward to others by creating businesses that serve, support and impact others.  

#42: “Healing with Movement – An Inspired Journey to Loving Life” Today we chat with Amy Rost, PMA® Certified Pilates Teacher Amy Rost is a certified Advanced Level Classical Pilates Teacher, certified through the Pilates Method Alliance and is the Founder of ARC Pilates in Cochrane, Alberta. She is the Co-Founder of Pilates Fest North.  She is the mother to four and in 2010, her oldest son was diagnosed with a rare degenerative neuromuscular disease called Friedreich’s Ataxia (FA). Amy worked as an Administrator of Disability Management for 15 years. In 2016 she decided to leave her corporate job to pursue her passion for Pilates. Amy is a tenacious networker and life long learner.  She is always looking for ways to create connection, collaboration and community within the Pilates industry and beyond. As a teacher, Amy believes that each client leaves her sessions feeling that they have shared in her passion for Pilates in a positive and inspiring way. She believes that with each Pilates session we can all strengthen, empower and love ourselves from the inside out.  We had an incredible conversation about dealing with personal challenges with our family and how to learn to listen to the pull of pursuing our passion and making self-care an absolute priority.   In this episode we talk about:  1. The power of tuning in and listening to our intuition when life brings us life-altering challenges. 2. How to make self-care a top priority especially when it feels impossible.  3. We can heal our body and soul through movement.  4. How it is possible to strengthen, empower and love ourselves from the inside out.  5. The power of collaborating with other women, and the healing power of sharing our stories.   Connect with Amy Rost https://www.arcpilates.ca On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arc.pilates On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arcpilates Connect with Marsha: Book your Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/mvanwyn761 Check out my website -  https://www.marshavanw.com/ Connect on Facebook -- https://www.facebook.com.marshavanwynsberghe Connect on Instagram --  https://www.instagram.com/marshavanw/ About Marsha –  Marsha Vanwynsberghe — Author, Speaker and Life Coach  Marsha is the 6-time Bestselling Author of “When She Stopped Asking Why”.  She shares her lessons as a parent who dealt with teen substance abuse far past the level of normal experimentation. Through her programs, coaching and live events for women, Marsha is on a mission to teach you how to “Inspire Yourself Forward” in your own life.  She teaches women how to own their stories, lead themselves and pay it forward to others by creating businesses that serve, support and impact others.  

#42: “Healing with Movement – An Inspired Journey to Loving Life” Today we chat with Amy Rost, PMA® Certified Pilates Teacher Amy Rost is a certified Advanced Level Classical Pilates Teacher, certified through the Pilates Method Alliance and is the Founder of ARC Pilates in Cochrane, Alberta. She is the Co-Founder of Pilates Fest North.  She is the mother to four and in 2010, her oldest son was diagnosed with a rare degenerative neuromuscular disease called Friedreich's Ataxia (FA). Amy worked as an Administrator of Disability Management for 15 years. In 2016 she decided to leave her corporate job to pursue her passion for Pilates. Amy is a tenacious networker and life long learner.  She is always looking for ways to create connection, collaboration and community within the Pilates industry and beyond. As a teacher, Amy believes that each client leaves her sessions feeling that they have shared in her passion for Pilates in a positive and inspiring way. She believes that with each Pilates session we can all strengthen, empower and love ourselves from the inside out.  We had an incredible conversation about dealing with personal challenges with our family and how to learn to listen to the pull of pursuing our passion and making self-care an absolute priority.     In this episode we talk about:  1. The power of tuning in and listening to our intuition when life brings us life-altering challenges. 2. How to make self-care a top priority especially when it feels impossible.  3. We can heal our body and soul through movement.  4. How it is possible to strengthen, empower and love ourselves from the inside out.  5. The power of collaborating with other women, and the healing power of sharing our stories.     Connect with Amy Rost https://www.arcpilates.ca On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arc.pilates On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arcpilates   Connect with Marsha: Book your Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/mvanwyn761 Check out my website -  https://www.marshavanw.com/ Connect on Facebook -- https://www.facebook.com.marshavanwynsberghe Connect on Instagram --  https://www.instagram.com/marshavanw/   About Marsha –  Marsha Vanwynsberghe — Author, Speaker and Life Coach  Marsha is the 6-time Bestselling Author of “When She Stopped Asking Why”.  She shares her lessons as a parent who dealt with teen substance abuse far past the level of normal experimentation. Through her programs, coaching and live events for women, Marsha is on a mission to teach you how to “Inspire Yourself Forward” in your own life.  She teaches women how to own their stories, lead themselves and pay it forward to others by creating businesses that serve, support and impact others.  

In this episode, Nikki chats with Pilates teacher Grace Hurry about her experience with Instagram and transitioning from being a professional ballet dancer to a Pilates teacher and studio owner. They also cover Grace's tips for keeping a realistic and positive perspective when navigating social media and why she thinks it's important to take time to unplug from the online space.  About Grace Hurry Grace is from the UK and first fell in love with movement when she started ballet at the age of 2.  At age 11 she was accepted to full time ballet school where she was lucky enough to be introduced to Pilates, which became an integral part of Grace’s dance training and career. In 2010 Grace transitioned from professional dancer to ballet and Pilates teacher, and became certified through the Royal Academy of Dance, the Pilates Method Alliance, and Body Arts and Science International (BASI) Pilates in the UK. She later competed the Mentor and Master programs with Rael Isacowtiz in California. After 3 years of teaching in the Cayman Islands, Grace now lives on the island of Jersey in the Channel Islands and co-owns a Pilates studio there. She also guest teaches and hosts Pilates retreats internationally and is a member of the BASI Pilates faculty. She is so excited to be returning to Momentum Fest for a second year!

こんにちは。姿勢治療家（R）仲野孝明です。 この番組では、体の姿勢と生きる姿勢、より豊かに人生を生きるための姿勢力についてお話をさせていただいてます。 今回は、人間動作のスペシャリスト：ピラティスインストラクターYoshinori Ito氏をお招きして、姿勢治療家(R)が考える健康の要素、6ヘルス（構造・睡眠・食・運動・精神・呼吸）の中の構造・運動についてお話をお聞きしました。 ピラティスインストラクターYoshinori Ito氏対談（第2部） ・椅子から立てなくなったり、バランスが悪くなる理由 ・胸が動かない＝頸と腰にもっと負荷がかかる ・人間本来の動作ができない現代人 ・体感した動きしか出来ない、とにかく体感する ・良いピラティスインストラクターを選ぶコツ ・健全に体へ刺激を入れる事が大切です　　など ＜Yoshinori Itoプロフィール＞ ダンス勉強のためNYへ。その後自身の怪我などもありピラティスの道へ。 Joseph Pilates 氏のスタジオで3年間教える。現在はサンディエゴに拠点を移し、プロダクトの開発など 国内外で活躍されているピラティスインストラクター。自身が開発されたツール『Bo』のティーチャートレーニングコース（TTC）も日本で展開中。 BASI Pilates certified Pilates instructor. Native of Japan. He studied dance in NYC at Ballet Arts, BDC, DNA and Steps on Broadway, studied Pilates with Deborah Lessen (former president of Pilates Method Alliance) and Anatomy with Irene Dowd (the world-renowned expert in neuromuscular training and kinesthetic anatomy). He also taught at the original studio of Joseph Pilates for 3 years. Now he teaches his own method at visionary retirement homes in north county San Diego. 関連WEB http://thephysicalenlightenment.com/index.html 【成功する姿勢力】 体を見直す時間は、人生を見直す時間です。 ■twitter｜勢治療家仲野孝明公式 https://twitter.com/sisei_nakano ■Youtube｜姿勢治療家の「姿勢の医学」チャンネル 正しい姿勢と正しいカラダの使い方配信中 https://www.youtube.com/user/nakanoseitai ■メルマガ登録｜仲野孝明メールマガジン ６ヘルスを軸にした日々の気づきコラム配信中。 http://takaakinakano.com/mail-register/ ■有料動画講座｜いつでもどこでも学べる姿勢 一般社団法人 日本姿勢構造機構 https://shiseikk.jp/seminar/ ■オンラインSHOP｜姿勢治療家印のグッズ販売 自分が使いたい商品をつくっちゃいました https://shop.senakano.jp/ ■公式ページ｜姿勢治療家仲野孝明 http://takaakinakano.com/ ■仲野整體東京青山｜姿勢治療家HEADOFFICE 治療のご相談はこちら https://senakano.jp/      

こんにちは。姿勢治療家（R）仲野孝明です。 この番組では、体の姿勢と生きる姿勢、より豊かに人生を生きるための姿勢力についてお話をさせていただいてます。 今回は、人間動作のスペシャリスト：ピラティスインストラクターYoshinori Ito氏をお招きして、姿勢治療家(R)が考える健康の要素、6ヘルス（構造・睡眠・食・運動・精神・呼吸）の中の構造・運動についてお話をお聞きしました。 ピラティスインストラクターYoshinori Ito氏対談（第1部） ・英語の勉強も興味のある事からスタートすると身に付きやすい！！ ・ピラティスとは大きい枠で考えると正しい体の使い方を学ぶことである。 ・日本人はアメリカ人にくらべフィットネスレベルが低いので、少しでも運動を開始すれば、大きな体の変化が期待できます。 ・体は、きちんと正しく動かす事が大切。 ・自分の多様な体の感覚を大切にする。 など ＜Yoshinori Itoプロフィール＞ ダンス勉強のためNYへ。その後自身の怪我などもありピラティスの道へ。 Joseph Pilates 氏のスタジオで3年間教える。現在はサンディエゴに拠点を移し、プロダクトの開発など 国内外で活躍されているピラティスインストラクター。自身が開発されたツール『Bo』のティーチャートレーニングコース（TTC）も日本で展開中。 BASI Pilates certified Pilates instructor. Native of Japan. He studied dance in NYC at Ballet Arts, BDC, DNA and Steps on Broadway, studied Pilates with Deborah Lessen (former president of Pilates Method Alliance) and Anatomy with Irene Dowd (the world-renowned expert in neuromuscular training and kinesthetic anatomy). He also taught at the original studio of Joseph Pilates for 3 years. Now he teaches his own method at visionary retirement homes in north county San Diego. 関連WEB http://thephysicalenlightenment.com/index.html 【成功する姿勢力】 体を見直す時間は、人生を見直す時間です。 ■twitter｜勢治療家仲野孝明公式 https://twitter.com/sisei_nakano ■Youtube｜姿勢治療家の「姿勢の医学」チャンネル 正しい姿勢と正しいカラダの使い方配信中 https://www.youtube.com/user/nakanoseitai ■メルマガ登録｜仲野孝明メールマガジン ６ヘルスを軸にした日々の気づきコラム配信中。 http://takaakinakano.com/mail-register/ ■有料動画講座｜いつでもどこでも学べる姿勢 一般社団法人 日本姿勢構造機構 https://shiseikk.jp/seminar/ ■オンラインSHOP｜姿勢治療家印のグッズ販売 自分が使いたい商品をつくっちゃいました https://shop.senakano.jp/ ■公式ページ｜姿勢治療家仲野孝明 http://takaakinakano.com/ ■仲野整體東京青山｜姿勢治療家HEADOFFICE 治療のご相談はこちら https://senakano.jp/      

In this episode, Janet and Nikki chat with Mariska Breland and Meghann Koppele Duffy about Pilates and movement training for neurological conditions. They discuss: Common neurological conditions such as MS and what to expect when working with these clients The importance of cross training and a taking an interdisciplinary movement approach when training clients with neurological conditions Different types of neuropathy and how to address the symptoms with a movement approach  Vibration and gait training Mariska and Meghann's new project The NeuroRehab Movement About Mariska Breland Mariska is the founder of Washington, D.C.-based Fuse Pilates®, an award-winning creative director and writer, and a self-proclaimed “casual student” of medical neuroscience.  Mariska has been teaching Pilates since 2003, and developed her signature style, Fuse Pilates, as a mat class at a yoga studio in 2005. Over the years, the Fuse Pilates method has evolved to offer unique hybrid mat, tower, reformer, and chair classes, as well as private instruction. Her classes are heavily influenced by her background in Pilates, yoga, and barre, as well as a three-year mentorship with Julian Littleford. Fuse is a proud affiliate of Julian Littleford Pilates and was voted the Best Pilates studio in Washington, D.C. by Washingtonian Magazine.  In addition to her passion for creating fun and effective workouts for her group classes, Mariska is passionate about educating teachers and patients about exercise for neurological conditions. Her Pilates for MS™ Teacher Training incorporates the latest research into neuroplasticity and neurorehabilitation into a Pilates program design for multiple sclerosis, stroke, and other neurological conditions. It is core curriculum for Carolyne Anthony’s Center for Women’s Fitness’ Women’s Health Pilates Certificate. Mariska is a PMA@ Certified Pilates Teacher who completed her comprehensive training through BASI Pilates. She has additional training through Power Pilates, Peak Pilates, Balance Body, and PureBarre, as well as several specialty certifications. She also studies regularly with friend and “spirit guide,” Jennifer Kries.  A frequent guest writer for fitness and lifestyle blogs, Mariska is currently writing a book on exercise for neurological conditions, developing additional training manuals for the Fuse method, teaching internationally, running a studio, and spending rare time off with her husband and their dog-child – a Basenji named Zoe. About Meghann Koppele Duffy   Meghann Koppele is a Kane School, Pilates Method Alliance, and iM=X certified instructor as well as a Certified Strength and Condition Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. She has also completed the Functional Anatomy for Movement & Injuries Workshop at Mt. Sinai Medical Center. Meghann received her undergraduate degree in exercise science from the University of Scranton and a Master's degree in Applied Physiology from Columbia University. After completing her Master's degree, Meghann opened a Pilates studio in Hoboken, New Jersey, where she worked with clients with a variety of conditions including severe back pain, sports injuries, pre- and postnatal, and multiple sclerosis. She also worked with clients who simply wanted better fitness or to achieve their weight loss goals. After five years running a studio, Meghann decided to sell her business to refocus on her first love of teaching and helping others. Over the past twelve years, Meghann has had the privilege of working closely with many clients with multiple sclerosis (from early stage to advanced), as well as their doctors. After compiling medical research and anecdotal evidence, she created her own Pilates-based protocol to help her MS clients. Realizing that teachers were ill-equipped to work with this population, she joined forces with Kelly Kane and Matt McCulloch via the Kinected Mentor Program to help her further develop her work into a workshop for other teachers, personal trainers, physical therapists, and other rehab specialists.    In 2014, Meghann and Mariska Breland decided to combine forces to help educate other movement professionals about Pilates for Multiple Sclerosis. They realized that their programs were entirely complementary (down to the way each teacher believes a session should begin). Meghann then joined the Pilates for Neurological Conditions team and teaches a 3-day Pilates for Neurological Conditions course based off Mariska's book Pilates for MS and Neurological Conditions in addition to teaching her own Advanced Neuro workshop based on the Koppele Method. Since 2014 Meghann has taught her method nationwide and across the world in Australia.  She is also currently working with top hospitals to incorporate her method into the standard treatment plans.   In 2017 Mariska and Meghann joined forces yet again to create the first online movement education tool for people with Neurological Conditions.  They were both sick of Pilates being so cost prohibitive and decided to create the Neuro Rehab Movement to help bring their successful methods to everyone at a fraction of the cost.  The Neuro Rehab Movement will be live in March 2018, sign up  for our newsletter to stay up  to date.   Meghann is also the Resident Coordinator and Teacher Trainer at the acclaimed Kane School teacher training program at Kinected in NYC.  For more information about getting certified through the Kane School or continuing education at Kinected please email education@kinectedcenter.com or visit Kinected's website.  

In this episode, Janet and Nikki chat with licensed physical therapist and certified Pilates instructor Jessica Valant about working with pre and postnatal clients in a Pilates and fitness setting. They cover: What it means when a client has a diagnosis of endometriosis and how to work with them in a Pilates or fitness setting Signs of pelvic floor dysfunction and how to know if you should refer a client out to a medical professional How to stay in your scope of practice when working with pre and postnatal clients and the difference between assessment and diagnosis Exercise recommendations + suggestions for your postnatal clients Precautions to reduce your risk of causing a diastasis recti during pregnancy What you should know when working with someone who's had abdominal surgery What to know about working with a client who is undergoing IVF Signs of prolapse and what to do if you suspect you or your client has one Why Jessica started Momentum Fest and how to be a part of it About Jessica Valant Jessica has been a licensed physical therapist and certified Pilates instructor for over 17 years. She first experienced Pilates during a short inservice at her first PT job out of graduate school. She quickly fell in love and realized Pilates could be used as an amazing tool in helping to rehabilitate her patients. She received her Pilates training through Polestar Pilates and is a Certified Pilates Teacher and continuing education provider under the Pilates Method Alliance. She has a successful fitness DVD series, YouTube channel, women’s health program and online Pilates studio called Jessica Valant Pilates. She was named a top 10 finalist in the 2015 Pilates Anytime Next Instructor Contest and teaches workshops and courses to other health care professionals and Pilates instructors. Jessica’s love and passion for the Pilates industry led her to co-found Momentum Fest with her husband, Brian. Jessica believes movement should be empowering and exciting and she hopes to help all people in her classes feel the same. To learn more about Jessica visit her website jessicavalantpilates.com.  

     Motherhood is definitely an action sport! Courtney, Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist shares about her postpartum experience of injury and postpartum depression and how it led her to create the Momma Strong Program. Momma Strong’s purpose is to redefine the scope of prenatal and postpartum health through specialized intelligent fitness. Courtney openly discusses motherhood, self care and how showing up is good enough. Our Pelvic Floor is super important to us as women. Your body cannot perform if the pelvic floor is not integrated. That is the root of all of your movement especially as a woman. Our brain and body our ever connected and when we are struggling injury or pain postpartum than can affect our mood. Listen to the pain and be your own detective about your body. Momma Strong is committed to the business of enoughism, which is the belief that you don’t need fixing, but that you deserve integration. You don’t have time for anything extra and Momma Strong gets motherhood and gets that. Become stronger more effectively and efficiently with Momma Strong.  So You Know She Is Legit... Courtney’s exposure to biomechanics and rehabilitative exercise started in her early childhood, as an elite level gymnast, kayaker, and ballet dancer. At age 16, she left home to pursue her professional career with The Houston Ballet, where she remained for 5 years until a severe ankle injury forced her to retire.  After retirement, she transitioned immediately into a two-year course of study in rehabilitative exercise and Pilates, under the supervision of nationally renowned Pilates instructors Bryan Peters and James Harren, who had trained with the original colleague of Joseph Pilates himself. She then earned her certification through the Pilates Method Alliance and became a top-rated trainer for the following 6 years.  Following the birth of her first child, however, she began to suffer from injuries related to pregnancy and childbirth, none of which her prior core training was able to resolve. This realization led her to study with Thomas Myers, Yamuna Zake, Esther Gokhale, and Stuart McGill, all prominent leaders in the field of spine health and pelvic stabilization.  From there, Courtney became certified as a personal trainer through National Academy of Sports Medicine and soon after was granted their advanced certification as a Corrective Exercise Specialist. She also carries a Prenatal and Postpartum specialization from NASM and multiple certifications in pelvic rehabilitation, injury prevention, and activated release therapy. Her unique method as taught in MommaStrong is the product of this comprehensive background, helping mothers all over the world finely tone their body’s through clinically approved, and feasible workouts that instigate an adventurous life through strength that matters. Additionally, Courtney has a BA from Lesley College in Social Change and the Arts and is currently embarking on a designation as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor To Learn More and Connect with Momma Strong: http://www.mommastrong.com/ https://www.facebook.com/mommastrong/

In this episode, Janet and Nikki chat with movement educator and co-founder of the Absolute center, Louise Johns about how to use cues to get better results for your clients and how primal movement can be integrated into your practice. They cover: Cuing for embodiment versus cuing for biomechanics (and why these cues aren't mutually exclusive) Why sometimes saying less is more effective How to sequence and incorporate primal movement into a Pilates class or private session Why primal movement and less structured movement experiences are an ideal complement to more structured fitness modalities like Pilates Why it's beneficial to have a foundation for teaching before branching out into other modalities like primal movement About Louise Johns Louise’s dedication to helping people feel better shows through her clientele, some of whom have been working with her for over 17 years. Louise finds herself drawn towards a broad section of clients from all different walks of life and abilities. At Absolute Center, the studio she co-owns, her day-to-day practice includes one-on-one sessions, small group classes, and large group instruction, including Franklin Imagery, Pilates, Primal Pilates, TRX, and more. She also mentors her staff and student Pilates teachers, and participates in the Balanced Body Pilates Teacher Training her studio hosts.   When not at her studio, you can find Louise on the road with Balanced Body, presenting at the world-renowned Pilates on Tour conferences and at the Pilates Method Alliance conference (PMA). At these events, she shares continuing education material as well as Primal Movement WORKS!, a movement brand she co-founded. You can also find her online on Pilates Anytime, teaching Pilates and Primal classes. Louise furthers her own growth as well, studying under distinguished teachers like Cara Reeser, Tom McCook, Lesley Powell, Elizabeth Larkham, Nora St John, Madeline Black, Benjamin Dagenhart, Trent, and many more.   To learn more about Primal Movement Works! and the Absolute center, visit primalmovementworks.com or absolutecenter.net, or say hello on Facebook or Instagram. 

In this episode, Janet and Nikki talk with Rebekah Rotstein, movement + Pilates educator and creator of Buff Bones about applications for Pilates and movement to osteoporosis. They discuss: The process of being diagnosed for osteoporosis and what it means How to acknowledge the fear that can come with diagnosis and how to create a safe space to move through it The importance of looking at multiple movement systems when creating a holistic movement or fitness practice Rebekah's personal experience with osteoporosis and how it inspired her to create buff bones and contribute to research on how to use movement to help osteoporosis What the current research is finding in regards to movement and osteoporosis Exercise and movement recommendations and contraindications for osteoporosis (e.g. how to add load, beneficial types of exercises, ect) Spinal flexion and posture in relationship to osteoporosis General tips for bone health and longevity About Rebekah Rotstein   Rebekah is an industry leader in exercise, Pilates and movement education. She is the creator of the medically-endorsed Buff Bones® system, with trained instructors in more than 25 countries and offered at Hartford Hospital's Bone and Joint Institute.   She has presented throughout the U.S. and internationally, and at conferences including the Pilates Method Alliance, Pilates on Tour, the International Osteoporosis Foundation Worldwide Conference and the Smith College Women's Leadership Conference. Rebekah began her anatomy training in the sports medicine department of Smith College and served as a Senior Expert Instructor at the Kane School in New York City where she was a member of the teacher training faculty. Her ongoing study of the body includes seven annual cadaver dissections, somatic studies, fascia research education and visceral manipulation. Rebekah has been a partner of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and is a visiting instructor at Pilates Anytime.   For more information, visit www.rebekahrotstein.com and www.buff-bones.com

Jean longchamps credits Pilates for helping her 'return to life' after feeling run down from years in the rental property business. She was inspired to attend teacher training in New York City under Bob Liekens and to become certified to teach by the Pilates Method Alliance.She now teaches Classical Pilates apparatus out of her studio in Rochester's neighborhood of the Arts.Although Classical Pilates is said to be the toughest form of Pilates, Jean has found her niche in making it accessible to help others alleviate pain, gain strength, increase vitality and improve body mechanics.You can contact Jean at classicalpilatesroc@yahoo.com, visit her website here www.rochesternypilates.com

Jean longchamps credits Pilates for helping her 'return to life' after feeling run down from years in the rental property business. She was inspired to attend teacher training in New York City under Bob Liekens and to become certified to teach by the Pilates Method Alliance.She now teaches Classical Pilates apparatus out of her studio in Rochester's neighborhood of the Arts.Although Classical Pilates is said to be the toughest form of Pilates, Jean has found her niche in making it accessible to help others alleviate pain, gain strength, increase vitality and improve body mechanics.You can contact Jean at classicalpilatesroc@yahoo.com, visit her website here www.rochesternypilates.com

In this episode, Janet and Nikki talk with Taylor Lamanna, Balanced Body Pilates Educator about her experience working with clients with spinal cord injuries through the CR Johnson Healing Center / High Fives Foundation. They discuss: What it means to be a movement optimist How Pilates can compliment the rehab process to help people recover function after a spinal cord injury What a Pilates session for someone with a spinal cord injury might look like Continuing education options (and challenges) when seeking more information to work with spinal cord injuries Correction: Client referenced with transverse myelitis is a psychiatrist, not a physiatrist. About Taylor Lamanna As an adventurer at heart, Taylor brings her life experiences and caring personality into her almost 15 years of teaching Pilates. She began her passionate career at a young age, after years of extensive ballet training and received her comprehensive Pilates training through Core Dynamics. Soon after, Taylor opened her Pilates studio, InnerPeace Pilates in the suburbs of Chicago. During it's successful 8 years of operation Taylor became a Certified Pilates Teacher through the Pilates Method Alliance, a Master Trainer with Balanced Body Education, and opened her second business, InnerPeace Retreats.  Looking to spread her wings she relocated to beautiful, Lake Tahoe, NV. This move has helped Taylor start her transition into specializing in working with clients who have suffered spinal cord injuries or who have neurological conditions at Purely Pilates in Reno, NV and at the CR Johnson Healing Center/ High Fives Foundation in Truckee, CA. She has seen the healing capabilities of Pilates transform so many lives and looks forward to sharing this gift with as many people as she can. To connect with Taylor say hello on Facebook or send her an email at lamannapilates@gmail.com.

The one and only Elizabeth Anderson is with us to share with us her passionate excitement and futuristic thoughts for the industry as well as clarifying the roles, goals, and innovative projects the Pilates Method Alliance is pioneering. Whether you're a member of the PMA or not, Elizabeth brings an informed and enthusiastic voice to the furthering of the method and every voice in it! Jenna explores the concept of the Golden Age of Pilates - whether it's already happened, is happening now, or is yet to come. We also have a frustrated caller who brings up the topic of clients who struggle with body dysmorphia.   This episode is generously sponsored by: 360 Pilates

In this episode, Nikki chats with Kyria Sabin Waugaman, director of Fletcher Pilates International. They briefly discuss the history of Fletcher Pilates, Ron Fletcher’s philosophy of movement and how the Fletcher towel work can be used in post rehab and performance settings. Who was Ron Fletcher? Ron Fletcher studied directly under Joe and Clara Pilates and is responsible for introducing and popularizing the Pilates Method in the West Coast. Ron is known for having evolved the Pilates Method while maintaining the intention of the work. With Clara Pilates permission, he brought the work to standing and added elements of barre to enhance the function of the exercises. He also developed the Fletcher Towelwork® to improve integrity strength and balance in the upper body. Using the Towelwork® to improve performance The Towelwork® progresses movement from basic to complicated patterns. It starts with stabilization exercises to teach clients how to move from their backs and from a place of symmetry. Depending on the activity, the application of the Towelwork® will vary, but it gives everyone a sense of strength, flexibility, ease of movement and taking the Pilates principles all the way up through the body. For many people who play a one sided sport like tennis or baseball, there’s an instability or imbalance in the body that can be corrected with the Towelwork®. Additionally, it can teach dancers how to perform upper body movement from a place of strength and ease. Fletcher Towelwork® for breast cancer One of the applications of the work is opening the front of the body. In the case of chest wall surgeries like mastectomies, lumpectomies and open heart surgery, there’s a tendency to close down in the chest particularly when there is scar tissue or pain involved. This causes changes in upper body posture and compromises the stability of the shoulder girdle. The Towelwork® helps expand the chest wall, improve shoulder stability and correct upper body posture. Fletcher Pilates teaching philosophy Ron approached every body from an idea of movement potential – not limitations. He was all about helping people embody their bodies and he often talked about how we have this give or take, 70 trillion cells that we get to move through life with. He believed that we should treat each person, no matter where they are in their lives as a whole being, not just as someone who is recovering from something. Links Mentioned: Fletcher Pilates Website: http://www.fletcherpilates.com Fletcher Pilates in Seattle with Teresa Chikoore: http://www.pilatesintolife.com/ Kyria Sabin, PMA®-CPT Kyria Sabin directs Fletcher Pilates® and its affiliated professional Pilates educational program, the Fletcher Pilates® Program of Study. A graduate of Duke University and a licensed massage therapist, she initiated her studies with Ron Fletcher in 1991 and founded Body Works Pilates studios in Tucson, Arizona in 1993. Recognized by Ron Fletcher as a Master Teacher and Disseminator, Kyria developed the Pilates Program at the University of Arizona where she serves as Adjunct Faculty. She is an international presenter and has served on the national boards for the Pilates Method Alliance, The University of Arizona School of Dance and the Foundation for Expanding Horizons. You can learn more about Kyria and Fletcher Pilates at http://www.fletcherpilates.com.    

Cassie Piasecki is talking the Wheel of Wellness with me in this Inspired Conversation. She has over 25 years of experience in the health and fitness industry.  She is an AADP Holistic Health Practioner and Nutritious Life certified.  Between teaching Pilates, indoor cycling, dance, and her personal training clients, she has taught fitness to over 10,000 people!  She is certified through the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America, the Pilates Method Alliance, Schwinn Indoor Cycling, and Yoga Booty Ballet.  More at www.InspiredConversations.net