Continuing Education:

Oov 3D and Assessment  with Daniel Vladeta, D.O. Neuroscientist & Amy Broekemeier, DPT, CMPT, PMA-CPT

May 6-7, 2017, Salt Lake City, UT Polestar Education at Pinnacle Performance

Oov Fundamentals (2nd) with Daniel Vladeta, D.O. Neuroscientist & Amy Broekemeier, DPT, CMPT, PMA-CPT

Fletcher Pilates Conference, May 4, 2017, Tucson, AZ  (1 day)

Oov Fundamentals (1st) with Daniel Vladeta, D.O. Neuroscientist & Amy Broekemeier, DPT, CMPT, PMA-CPT

Body Quest, February, 2016, Tucson, AZ   (2 days)

 

 

 


FAMI: Functional Anatomy for Movement Instructors
Kinected Pilates Center/ Mount Sinai Hospital Medical School, July 2013
Polestar Advanced Assessment Workshop I
March 2011, Tucson, AZ

 

Workshops:

Embracing the Curves & Unraveling the Mystery of Scoliosis:  Marie Jose Blom  (4/7/2017) 6 hr workshop
Pilates On Tour, Rehab Conference 2017, Phoenix, AZ

Pilates:  The Gateway to Neuromuscular Symmetry:  Allyson Cabot, MPT, Gabrielle Shrier, MPT  (4/8/2017) 3 hr workshop
Pilates On Tour, Rehab Conference 2017, Phoenix, AZ

Testing the Core:  Matt McCulloch, Elliot Fishbein, PT, OCS, DFMT,FAAOMPT  (4/8/2017) 3 hr workshop
Pilates On Tour, Rehab Conference 2017, Phoenix, AZ

Ask the Expert:  Pilates Rehab for Back Injuries:  Matt McCulloch  (4/9/2017) 3 hr workshop
Pilates On Tour, Rehab Conference 2017, Phoenix, AZ

Integrative Mat for Special Populations:  Matt McCulloch  (4/9/2017) 3 hr workshop
Pilates On Tour, Rehab Conference 2017, Phoenix, AZ

 

Karin Locher, PMA, CPT; 'The Auto-Regulated Pelvis,'
2016  Annual Meeting of the Pilates Method Alliance, The PMA: Conference, Phoenix, AZ

Rebecca Hess, PMA, CPT; Developing & Conducting Quality Research  2016  Annual Meeting of the Pilates Method Alliance, The PMA: Conference, Phoenix, AZ 

Real Isacowitz,, PMA, CPT;   Wunda Chair Workout  2016  Annual Meeting of the Pilates Method Alliance, The PMA: Conference, Phoenix, AZ

Dr. Anna Marie Vitali, Fisicamente Pilates, Italy
2015   Fascia Research Conference, Fisicamente Retreat.  Montegrotto, Italy, Movement & Lectures with Dr. Carla Stecco. Fascia Modifications for the Pilates Repertoire.  

Fascia Work:  Marie Jose Blom 
Pilates On Tour 2014, Phoenix  

Dr. Brent Anderson, Founder, Director Polestar Pilates
2010 Annual Meeting of the Pilates Method Alliance, The PMA: A New Vision Conference, Long Beach, CA

New Science of the Human Body: Neurofascial Science and Application for Pilates
Sue Hitzmann, Founder of the M.E.L.T. Method - November 20, 2010

Special Cases: Impact, Modifications, and the Classical Approach
Lesly Levy, P.M.A.; C.P.T. - November 20, 2010

Lifelong Pilates and the Body / Pilates Plus Psyche
Mary Bowen, P.M.A.; C.P.T.; Jungian Analyst - November 20, 2010

Pilates Applications for Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Allyson Cabot, P.T.; P.M.A.; C.P.T.; A.P.T.A. - November 20, 2010

Advanced Teaching Skills
Amy Taylor Alpers, P.M.A.; C.P.T. - November 20, 2010

Pilates and the Energy of the Movement Brain
Wendy LeBlanc Arbuckle, P.M.A.; C.P.T. - November 20, 2010

Balanced Body University:  Pilates On Tour
2010 Phoenix:  Rehab Summit    

Working with Post-Mastectomy, Osteoporosis and Shoulder Pathologies: Using Fletcher Towelwork, Spine Corrector & Ped-O-Pull Sherri Betz, P.T. & Kyria Sabin - April 2010

Hip & Knee Biomechanics on the Pilates Reformer
Karen Clippinger, M.S.P.E. - April 2010

The Foot Workout
Kelly Kane/Kane School of Core Integration - April 2010

Release Your Neck & Liberate Your Shoulders
Eric Franklin - April 2010

Understanding the Low Back Through Understanding Psoas
Kelly Kane/Kane School of Core Integration - April 2010

Feldenkrais Workshop
Razumny & Razumny / Movement Educators - March 2009

University Degrees:

Masters of Fine Arts: Creative Writing :: M.F.A.
New York University, NY, NY
January, 1996

Bachelor of Arts: English Literature :: B.A.
Minors: Math/Chemistry/Geology
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
January, 1979

 

Professional Studies:

Kane School Pilates Certification :: C.P.T.
Kane School of Core Integration, New York, NY
January, 2004 – June, 2006

  • Core Muscle Anatomy
  • Comprehensive Mat Certification
  • Equipment training: Basic Training Phase I & II
  • Equipment training: Independent Study
  • Equipment training: Practical & Written exams

 

University Studies:

Mills College, Oakland, CA 1990-1991
Graduate Studies: Creative Writing/Feminism

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, 1988
Undergraduate/Psychology

University of Delaware, Newark, DE 1977
Undergraduate Work/ Coastal Geology