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