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Pilates Empowerment Summit 2023

Pilates Empowerment Summit is a 4-day wellness experience designed to enhance personal growth and expand your professional expertise.

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9:00am EDT

Bone-Building Reformer & Mat

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Learn session strategies for those with spine changes where loaded flexion is not advised or who may be managing osteoporosis. Explore class design biased towards extension protocols that integrates many varied balance exercises, standing weight-bearing movements and more.

Presenters

Amy Havens

Presenter

Amy is a problem-solver who is completely client-centered in her teaching. She loves working with and inspiring creativity in fellow teachers. Amy has a rich Pilates background, and an ability to combine traditional and contemporary philosophies and lineages to create the perfect... Read More →

Bone Building Reformer & Mat Amy Havens pdf

Friday September 15, 2023 9:00am - 12:15pm EDT
Atlantic VI

9:00am EDT

Chair for Athletes

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The demands placed on an athlete’s body are unique to their sport and competitive level. Regardless of whether you are working with recreational or pro athletes, help them find the performance edge by giving them more work on the chair. Explore combinations to help athletes be better at their game!

Presenters

Jolie Becker

Presenter

Jolie Becker is a Peak Pilates® Master Instructor, Mentor and is a member of the Advisory board. She has been studying and teaching Pilates for over 24 years as well as presenting for over 15 years. She is a FitCore™ Master Instructor and teaches Aerial Yoga and TRX. She has a... Read More →

Chair for Athletes JolieBecker pdf

Friday September 15, 2023 9:00am - 12:15pm EDT
Atlantic III

9:00am EDT

Joe's Master Teachers: Mat Work

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Kathy has had the fortune to spend time with all the Master Teachers that studied with Joseph Pilates and her knowledge is a gift from each of them. She learned what and how Joe taught each of them and how this influenced their personal and professional journeys with the Pilates technique. Join Kathy as she presents the individual styles of the mat work exercises from each of her master teachers – Eve Gentry, Carola Trier, Bruce King, Kathy Grant, Ron Fletcher, and Romana.
Please bring your own mat for this class.

Presenters

Kathy Corey

Presenter, Kathy Corey Pilates

Kathy Corey, PMA®-CPT, is a Master Teacher who began her career with the Pilates Technique in 1979. She has been considered a leading expert in the Pilates community for 44 years. She is the Director of Kathy Corey Pilates whose programs are taught at locations across the United... Read More →

Joe's Master Mat Class Kathy Corey pdf

Friday September 15, 2023 9:00am - 12:15pm EDT
Oceanside II

9:00am EDT

Powerful Progressions

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Do you get stuck when a client can’t do Teaser, Swan Dive or any other exercise? Don’t wonder – you’ll wander! Gain critical insight into how to help students progress through the system. Step 1: Analyze movement through the 4 Ss (Stability, Strength, Stretch, and Stamina). Step 2: Plan progressions for all parts of the Session Format utilizing Shapes in Space. Step 3: Enjoy watching students’ progressions! Take time to think, observe, ask questions – and grow in your understanding of Progression!

Presenters

Pamela Garcia

Presenter, Pure Pilates Inc.

Energy, enthusiasm and dedication describe Pamela Garcia as a Pilates teacher and Senior Master Instructor. As Teacher of Teachers for Peak Pilates® and Education Coordinator at Pure Pilates Inc., Pamela’s passion is contagious. Students and teachers alike are drawn to her approachable... Read More →

Friday September 15, 2023 9:00am - 12:15pm EDT
Atlantic V

9:00am EDT

Pre-Natal Pilates

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Learn how to take care of prenatal clients to assist with preparation for birth. Learn the stages of pregnancy and how to support your client using props to keep them safe and healthy in each stage as you discover how the pregnant clients’ workouts will change during each trimester. In addition, explore specific ways to work with pregnant clients to help them manage the forces placed upon the abdominal wall that will make them less susceptible to developing diastasis recti (the abnormal distancing of the abdominal wall).

Presenters

Jessica Schultz

Presenter, Jessica Schultz Pilates

Jessica Schultz, MST, PMA-CPT, is a studio owner and Peak Pilates® Level III Master Instructor and Mentor living in Portland, Oregon. She has worked with clients with Parkinson’s for over 6 years. While completing her Pilates apprenticeship at Geometry Pilates in the Pearl (an... Read More →

PreNatalPilates JessicaSchultz pdf

Friday September 15, 2023 9:00am - 12:15pm EDT
Atlantic IV

9:00am EDT

Slightly Askew Pilates

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Apply Pilates movement principles to exercises and experience the transformative element of the method. The first step for a teacher with a new client is an assessment; and a standing assessment is an intelligent observation of functional posture which considers the status quo of the client. These are the tools that help the teacher determine the organization of core movement coordinated with the extremities. Vertical movement allows the client and the teacher to observe how various movement strategies are adopted from the observation assessment in standing. It would be unusual to have a client who has perfect movement patterns and it is much more typical to observe habits that could be optimized with movement education. Good Pilates seeks to facilitate each student's experience as a personal journey of mindful movement. Just remember, the average human is slightly askew.
Please bring your own mat for this class.

Presenters

Pat Guyton

Presenter, Pat Guyton Pilates Conservancy

Pat Guyton has been teaching Pilates for almost 40 years. She began her movement career as a modern dancer and later was a gymnastic choreographer and USGF sanctioned coach. Pat is privileged to have taken workshops with First Generation Teachers: Kathy Grant, Lolita San Miguel, Mary... Read More →

Slightly Askew Pilates PatGuyton pptx

Slightly Askew Pilates PatGuyton pdf

Friday September 15, 2023 9:00am - 12:15pm EDT
Atlantic I, II

12:30pm EDT

FitCore™ Star Search Auditions Day 1

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Are you looking for an opportunity to expand your skills from teacher to teacher trainer?

We are looking for certified Pilates instructors who have qualifications for mat, reformer, and chair to audition to become FitCore™ Master Instructors to lead certification workshops.

FitCore™ is an exciting group fitness fusion program for mat, reformer, and chair that combines music and movement to challenge the body and mind. Attend Star Search at PES 2023 in Ft Lauderdale, FL and learn about this inspirational, motivational program.

You must APPLY HERE prior to PES

Group teaching experience and musicality are a must. Day 1 will focus on introducing you to the program and getting you ready for your Day 2 audition. Please plan to attend both days. You will be assigned a mentor who will help you prepare to show up and shine.

Presenters

Zoey Trap

Presenter, Pilates Solutions

Zoey Trap, MS, PMA-CPT, has been a movement educator for over 40 years. A popular international presenter, her workshops reflect a commitment to staying abreast of the latest trends and research in mind-body. Zoey is the Executive Director of Training & Education for Peak Pilates... Read More →

FitCore™ MIs

Mentors, FitCore™ - Peak Pilates®

Courtney Weis

Presenter, Peak Pilates

Courtney has a diverse movement background that encompasses Pilates, yoga, barre, and group exercise! She is the FitCore™ Team Leader, a Senior Peak Pilates® MI and Mentor and has worked with Peak since 2015. An instructor for over 25 years, she has taught numerous fitness and... Read More →

Friday September 15, 2023 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT
Atlantic I, II

1:30pm EDT

Back in Touch

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COVID pulled us away from touch as we all shifted to virtual and then to maintaining our 6’ distance. It’s time to get back in touch and improve the ability to guide and investigate bodies with our hands. There is an art to applying hands-on teaching that requires a deep understanding of the human body, of the intention of each Pilates movement and of how to apply precise hands-on techniques to communicate in another language. Spend time in a master’s hands learning and practicing this essential skill at any level as a teacher.

Presenters

Cherry Herzog

Presenter, Pilates Connection

Cherry Herzog is a Level IV Peak Pilates® Master Instructor, Senior Mentor and member of the Advisory Board. A Texas native with over 30 years in the health and fitness industry, Cherry achieved her first Pilates certification with Physical Mind in 1997. In 1999, she completed her... Read More →

Jung Eun Oh

Presenting Assistant, Pilates One

Jung Eun is a Level IV Peak Pilates® Master Instructor and Mentor, President of Pilates One, and owner of In Pilates, a Peak Pilates® Education Center in Seoul, Korea. With a degree in graphic design and public relations, she works her magic on everyone around her creating beautiful... Read More →

Julia Hughes

Presenting Assistant, Be2Pilates

Julia Hughes is a Peak Pilates® Level II Master Instructor. She began practicing Pilates in 2008 as an alternative to running, and never looked back. Encouraged by her instructor, she became a Peak Pilates® instructor in 2013. In June 2022, Julia opened BE2 Pilates, a Peak Education... Read More →

Back In Touch Cherry Herzog pdf

Back In Touch (1) pdf

Friday September 15, 2023 1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Atlantic III

1:30pm EDT

First Steps

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Clients often come to a studio after fusion surgery, post physical therapy or when they are “released” to do Pilates. What does this mean and where should an instructor start? Review basic protocols to follow when planning sessions and learn traditional and non-traditional Pilates exercises to get your clients moving safely and confidently. Prepare them to begin working within the full Pilates System and return to full functional movement. Join Nancy and learn from her personal experience with surgery; explore the physiological and psychological aspects of this procedure and gain a true “Mind, Body and Spirit” understanding.

Presenters

Nancy Gwinnell Hurd

Presenter, Austin Pilates Barn

An educator for over 40 years, Nancy holds a BFA in Dance and a Masters in Education. Nancy is certified through Peak Pilates®, The Pilates Method Alliance, and The PilateSystem®. She has also studied with Pilates Elder Lolita San Miguel earning her the title of Lolita San... Read More →

Suzanne Meledeo

Presenting Assistant, Suzanne Meledeo Pilates

Suzanne grew up with a love of movement after dancing for 18 years and being introduced to Pilates. After 8 years of teaching Pilates, Suzanne pursued her dream of training future Pilates instructors by becoming a Master Instructor for Peak Pilates®. Suzanne is also currently pursuing... Read More →

FirstSteps NancyGwinnellHurd pptx

Friday September 15, 2023 1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Atlantic IV

1:30pm EDT

Hip Help

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Do you have clients who grip their hip flexors and are unable to differentiate the femur from the pelvis? Do you personally suffer from tight hips? Hip, hip, hurray – help is on the way. Discover strategies for working with tight hip flexors to improve initiation and execution and to bring better balance to the body. We’ll start with a brief review of the basic anatomy of the hips, explore common causes of hip pain, learn how to do a postural evaluation focusing on the hips and then dive into Pilates movement patterns that may need correcting in tight hips. Tight hips are common and impact posture and function. Experience the difference a class with a focus on the hips can feel like in your own body and take home new ways to provide hip help for your students.
Please bring your own mat for this class.

Presenters

Zoey Trap

Presenter, Pilates Solutions

Zoey Trap, MS, PMA-CPT, has been a movement educator for over 40 years. A popular international presenter, her workshops reflect a commitment to staying abreast of the latest trends and research in mind-body. Zoey is the Executive Director of Training & Education for Peak Pilates... Read More →

Crystal Irvin

Presenting Assistant, Porch Pilates

Crystal is a Level III Peak Pilates® Master Instructor and Mentor, who holds two comprehensive Pilates certifications. Learning never ends for Crystal! She has been teaching Pilates and movement for over 17 years, and also has a BFA in Dance Performance and Choreography from The... Read More →

Hip Help Zoey Trap pdf

Friday September 15, 2023 1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Atlantic I, II

1:30pm EDT

Planks, Front Support & Push-Ups

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In classical mat work, the planks, front support or push-up positions come out of nowhere. There is no build-up. We just assume that the client is able to support their body weight with their hands without any problems. But we all know better. Many clients sink in their shoulders, cannot support the position in their core and experience wrist pain. In this active and practical workshop, you will experience how you can build up to the perfect version.
Please bring your own mat for this class.

Presenters

Michael Fritzke & Ton Voogt

Presenters

Michael and Ton are internationally recognized Pilates Teachers, presenters, educators, consultants, and innovators who travel the world sharing their knowledge and experience. They were the last two people to do a true apprenticeship (no manuals or seminars) with Romana Kryzanowska... Read More →

Planks, Front Support and Push Ups Michael Fritzke and Ton Voogt pdf

Friday September 15, 2023 1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Oceanside II

1:30pm EDT

Reformer Variations

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Don’t just learn variations: learn how to think about and create variations. Learn why and who to give variations to. Take away a new approach to help you develop your own variations – and you’ll never want for more!

Presenters

Pamela Garcia

Presenter, Pure Pilates Inc.

Energy, enthusiasm and dedication describe Pamela Garcia as a Pilates teacher and Senior Master Instructor. As Teacher of Teachers for Peak Pilates® and Education Coordinator at Pure Pilates Inc., Pamela’s passion is contagious. Students and teachers alike are drawn to her approachable... Read More →

Friday September 15, 2023 1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Atlantic VI

1:30pm EDT

Splits Playground

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Practicing the splits is great for joint health, flexibility, and balance — qualities that become more important as we age. The Pilates system offers various ways to help increase hip flexibility and joint mobility on different pieces of equipment. Learn how much stretch and intensity each split variation can provide in a Pilates session as we work around the full studio.

Presenters

Jessica Schultz

Presenter, Jessica Schultz Pilates

Jessica Schultz, MST, PMA-CPT, is a studio owner and Peak Pilates® Level III Master Instructor and Mentor living in Portland, Oregon. She has worked with clients with Parkinson’s for over 6 years. While completing her Pilates apprenticeship at Geometry Pilates in the Pearl (an... Read More →

SplitsPlayground JessicaSchultz pdf

Friday September 15, 2023 1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Atlantic V

4:00pm EDT

Anatomy of a Transition

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Clients come to the studio to move and heal from many things, including grief, but sometimes teachers are afraid to work with grieving clients. By normalizing grief and its nonlinear process, the Pilates industry can aid in supporting grievers in a beautiful and wellness driven way, but first, we must start talking about grief and normalizing this very natural part of life. This panel provides an honest and poignant look at what grief looks like, what it can do to the body and nervous system and how Pilates teachers can provide greater support to a griever. Listen as personal stories are shared and processes are explained. Discover what bodies hold onto and how you can seek out guidance. The human body holds onto a great deal of grief and emotion can surface unexpectedly. Join Amy Havens, Pat Guyton, and Zoey Trap for this insightful session.

Presenters

Pat Guyton

Presenter, Pat Guyton Pilates Conservancy

Pat Guyton has been teaching Pilates for almost 40 years. She began her movement career as a modern dancer and later was a gymnastic choreographer and USGF sanctioned coach. Pat is privileged to have taken workshops with First Generation Teachers: Kathy Grant, Lolita San Miguel, Mary... Read More →

Zoey Trap

Presenter, Pilates Solutions

Zoey Trap, MS, PMA-CPT, has been a movement educator for over 40 years. A popular international presenter, her workshops reflect a commitment to staying abreast of the latest trends and research in mind-body. Zoey is the Executive Director of Training & Education for Peak Pilates... Read More →

Amy Havens

Presenter

Amy is a problem-solver who is completely client-centered in her teaching. She loves working with and inspiring creativity in fellow teachers. Amy has a rich Pilates background, and an ability to combine traditional and contemporary philosophies and lineages to create the perfect... Read More →

Anatomy of a Transition Havens, Trapp, Guyton pdf

Friday September 15, 2023 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Atlantic V

4:00pm EDT

Breathe Some Life Into It!

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Teaching classically doesn’t mean ignoring the breath. Finding flow and working with the breath are more advanced concepts that bring life and beauty into the work. Discover how the breath is a rule not a tool, how inhales and exhales impact movement and stabilization, and learn to truly breathe some inspiration into your work.

Presenters

Trey Fry

Presenter, Kintetic MKE

Trey began practicing the Pilates Method in the late 90s and has been teaching since 2003. He holds multiple Pilates certifications spanning the classical breadth of the work and is a Level III Peak Pilates® Master Instructor and Mentor. Deeply informed by somatic work, anatomy... Read More →

Breathe Some Life Into It Trey Fry pdf

Friday September 15, 2023 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Atlantic I, II

4:00pm EDT

Ped-o-Pul Balance, Alignment & Progressions

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Come on – get vertically inspired! The Ped-o-Pul is a simple, inexpensive and original piece of equipment that adds value to every studio, program and body at all fitness levels. The program of Ped-o-Pul exercises includes upper-body work, spinal articulation, deep abdominal work, and leg and footwork. Since these exercises are done standing, they improve balance and agility as well as strength and flexibility.

Presenters

Kathy Corey

Presenter, Kathy Corey Pilates

Kathy Corey, PMA®-CPT, is a Master Teacher who began her career with the Pilates Technique in 1979. She has been considered a leading expert in the Pilates community for 44 years. She is the Director of Kathy Corey Pilates whose programs are taught at locations across the United... Read More →

Ped O Pul Kathy Corey pdf

Friday September 15, 2023 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Atlantic III

4:00pm EDT

Tower Variations

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Tower Class is a chance to flex your creativity as exercises can be ‘borrowed’ from other apparatus and creative variations created that build strength, flexibility and grace. Gain the knowledge you need to create your own Tower exercise variations by understanding basic concepts to guide you toward meaningful and creative choreography. Walk away with tools to help you create new Tower challenges for your students.

Presenters

Julia Hughes

Presenting Assistant, Be2Pilates

Julia Hughes is a Peak Pilates® Level II Master Instructor. She began practicing Pilates in 2008 as an alternative to running, and never looked back. Encouraged by her instructor, she became a Peak Pilates® instructor in 2013. In June 2022, Julia opened BE2 Pilates, a Peak Education... Read More →

Zuzana Gemmel

Presenter, Pilates de la Rue

Zuzana Gemmel is a Level II Master Instructor who has been teaching Pilates since 2013 and joined the Peak Pilates® MI Team in 2021. She is the owner of Grant Street Pilates in Herndon, Virginia where she offers the Peak Pilates® Classical Comprehensive Instructor Certification... Read More →

TowerVariations ZuzanaGemmel pptx

Friday September 15, 2023 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Atlantic IV

4:00pm EDT

Work Deeper Not Harder!

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Pilates is challenging work, but it should not be performed with tension or strain. Many people are used to working out in the gym this way or are stressed out which impacts which their movements. Learn to identify what and then explore how to feel and work efficiently, activating the correct muscles without strain. Take home ideas to create cues/imagery to help a client deepen into the work in the correct way.

Presenters

Lindsay Hendrickson

Presenter, Inspire Pilates Studio

Lindsay Hendrickson is a Level 3 Peak Pilates® Master Instructor. She has been with Peak Pilates® since 2011 as a Master Instructor. Lindsay was certified in Pilates in 2005 with Roman’s Pilates. She began teaching in New York City before moving to Phoenix. There she co-owned... Read More →

Work Deeper Not Harder Lindsay Hendrickson pdf

Friday September 15, 2023 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Atlantic VI

9:00am EDT

Building Functional Balance

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Functional balance is a benefit of the method. The definition of functional balance is the ability to adapt to situations whereby the body can maintain a steady position to avoid a fall. Balance improves when the student is offered safe exercises to improve proprioception. Pilates offers balance opportunities for the advanced student, but for clients who are less nimble, those exercises are avoided for safety. Discover how to provide an appropriate level of balance training within a session or class adds to your toolkit as we explore progression, rehabilitation and safe protocols for active aging. Your clients will enjoy the challenge.

Presenters

Pat Guyton

Presenter, Pat Guyton Pilates Conservancy

Pat Guyton has been teaching Pilates for almost 40 years. She began her movement career as a modern dancer and later was a gymnastic choreographer and USGF sanctioned coach. Pat is privileged to have taken workshops with First Generation Teachers: Kathy Grant, Lolita San Miguel, Mary... Read More →

Building Functional Balance Inside Pilates PatGuyton pdf

Saturday September 16, 2023 9:00am - 12:15pm EDT
Atlantic V

9:00am EDT

Creative Chair Classes

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Chair classes are an overlooked opportunity in studios. Instructors are frequently at a loss for how to build a chair class where sequences progress, flow and provide a well-balanced workouts. Learn how to make your chair classes accessible and successful by starting with a great class design. Walk away with new sequences and teaching strategies.

Presenters

Zuzana Gemmel

Presenter, Pilates de la Rue

Zuzana Gemmel is a Level II Master Instructor who has been teaching Pilates since 2013 and joined the Peak Pilates® MI Team in 2021. She is the owner of Grant Street Pilates in Herndon, Virginia where she offers the Peak Pilates® Classical Comprehensive Instructor Certification... Read More →

CreativeChairClasses ZuzanaGemmel pptx

Saturday September 16, 2023 9:00am - 12:15pm EDT
Atlantic III

9:00am EDT

Flexible Solutions

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Not sure what to do or how to work with students who have back pain, osteoporosis, hip problems, osteoporosis or are just very stiff? Discover a one-stop-prop that can help you with a myriad of student issues. Gain a foundation with Flexcushion® and learn basic body positions and wedge positions as we explore specific usage for a variety of special props. Learn why Flexcushion® provides flexible solutions for all your Pilates students.
Please bring your own mat for this class.

Presenters

Zoey Trap

Presenter, Pilates Solutions

Zoey Trap, MS, PMA-CPT, has been a movement educator for over 40 years. A popular international presenter, her workshops reflect a commitment to staying abreast of the latest trends and research in mind-body. Zoey is the Executive Director of Training & Education for Peak Pilates... Read More →

Flexible Solutions Zoey Trap pdf

Saturday September 16, 2023 9:00am - 12:15pm EDT
Atlantic I, II

9:00am EDT

Joe's Master Teachers: Reformer

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Kathy has had the fortune to spend time with all the Master Teachers that studied with Joseph Pilates and her knowledge is a gift from each of them. She learned what and how Joe taught each of them and how this influenced their personal and professional journeys with the Pilates technique. Join Kathy as she presents the individual styles of the reformer work exercises from each of her master teachers -- Eve Gentry, Carola Trier, Bruce King, Kathy Grant, Ron Fletcher and Romana.

Presenters

Kathy Corey

Presenter, Kathy Corey Pilates

Kathy Corey, PMA®-CPT, is a Master Teacher who began her career with the Pilates Technique in 1979. She has been considered a leading expert in the Pilates community for 44 years. She is the Director of Kathy Corey Pilates whose programs are taught at locations across the United... Read More →

Master Reformer Kathy Corey pdf

Saturday September 16, 2023 9:00am - 12:15pm EDT
Atlantic VI

9:00am EDT

Make Movement Matter

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We’re all familiar with the Pilates repertoire, as well as being well-versed with protocols and strategies on structuring session formats/workouts. Yet with all this knowledge and information, we often can miss addressing one of the most powerful aspects in helping return our clients (and our) bodies to health – movement quality! Learn HOW, not just WHAT, to move. Develop ease, efficiency, rhythm and grace.
Please bring your own mat for this class.

Presenters

Trey Fry

Presenter, Kintetic MKE

Trey began practicing the Pilates Method in the late 90s and has been teaching since 2003. He holds multiple Pilates certifications spanning the classical breadth of the work and is a Level III Peak Pilates® Master Instructor and Mentor. Deeply informed by somatic work, anatomy... Read More →

Crystal Irvin

Presenting Assistant, Porch Pilates

Crystal is a Level III Peak Pilates® Master Instructor and Mentor, who holds two comprehensive Pilates certifications. Learning never ends for Crystal! She has been teaching Pilates and movement for over 17 years, and also has a BFA in Dance Performance and Choreography from The... Read More →

Make Movement Matter Trey Fry pdf

Saturday September 16, 2023 9:00am - 12:15pm EDT
Oceanside II

9:00am EDT

Teaching the Deconditioned

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Think outside the box and discover how to assist the deconditioned client with ideas for progressing slowly toward Pilates exercises. Sometimes the most broken-down building block of an exercise is not enough, and a deconditioned client needs something between fundamentals and Pilates exercises. Exploring an exercise and thinking about what strength is needed to perform that exercise is part of developing an eye and understanding for progression. Discover the basics of working with the deconditioned on the apparatus, with preparation, thought and props to assist your clients. Please bring your own mat to this session.

Presenters

Jolie Becker

Presenter

Jolie Becker is a Peak Pilates® Master Instructor, Mentor and is a member of the Advisory board. She has been studying and teaching Pilates for over 24 years as well as presenting for over 15 years. She is a FitCore™ Master Instructor and teaches Aerial Yoga and TRX. She has a... Read More →

Teaching Pilates to Deconditioned JolieBecker pdf

Saturday September 16, 2023 9:00am - 12:15pm EDT
Atlantic IV

12:30pm EDT

FitCore™ Star Search Auditions Day 2

Limited Capacity seats available

Are you looking for an opportunity to expand your skills from teacher to teacher trainer?

We are looking for certified Pilates instructors who have qualifications for mat, reformer, and chair to audition to become FitCore™ Master Instructors to lead certification workshops.

FitCore™ is an exciting group fitness fusion program for mat, reformer, and chair that combines music and movement to challenge the body and mind. Attend Star Search at PES 2023 in Ft Lauderdale, FL and learn about this inspirational, motivational program.

You must APPLY HERE prior to PES

Group teaching experience and musicality are a must. Day 1 will focus on introducing you to the program and getting you ready for your Day 2 audition. Please plan to attend both days. You will be assigned a mentor who will help you prepare to show up and shine.

Presenters

Zoey Trap

Presenter, Pilates Solutions

Zoey Trap, MS, PMA-CPT, has been a movement educator for over 40 years. A popular international presenter, her workshops reflect a commitment to staying abreast of the latest trends and research in mind-body. Zoey is the Executive Director of Training & Education for Peak Pilates... Read More →

FitCore™ MIs

Mentors, FitCore™ - Peak Pilates®

Courtney Weis

Presenter, Peak Pilates

Courtney has a diverse movement background that encompasses Pilates, yoga, barre, and group exercise! She is the FitCore™ Team Leader, a Senior Peak Pilates® MI and Mentor and has worked with Peak since 2015. An instructor for over 25 years, she has taught numerous fitness and... Read More →

Saturday September 16, 2023 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Atlantic I, II

1:30pm EDT

Ballet Barre Chair

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Releve, Plie, Tendu, Dégagé… all around the chair! Enjoy a ballet barre inspired workout that moves smoothly on and off the pedal, and up and over the chair surface, to create new variations and sequences. Explore how to smoothly transition between Pilates to Barre exercises to get the best of both worlds. Walk away with great new ideas for your own chair classes and tap into a new market segment. Who says you can’t have it all?

Presenters

Zoey Trap

Presenter, Pilates Solutions

Zoey Trap, MS, PMA-CPT, has been a movement educator for over 40 years. A popular international presenter, her workshops reflect a commitment to staying abreast of the latest trends and research in mind-body. Zoey is the Executive Director of Training & Education for Peak Pilates... Read More →

Vered Abeles

Presenting Assistant, Pilates Connection, Dallas Ft Worth, TX

Vered entered the world of Pilates through her extensive experience in modern dance and classical ballet. She is an Israeli born and raised with a passion for both the art of movement and the culinary world of baking. Vered was able to cultivate her passion for Pilates, Yoga and Barre... Read More →

BALLET BARRE CHAIR Zoey Trap pdf

Saturday September 16, 2023 1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Atlantic III

1:30pm EDT

Building Cognitive Challenge

Limited Capacity seats available

Joe Pilates’s gym operated with the assumption that each member would become responsible for the names, order and performance of the exercises. This fostered client independence and improved the connection of the Mind and Body. However, any skill repeated for a long period of time can become automatic and avoiding “auto-pilot syndrome” is a challenge. This workshop presents some fresh ideas that stay within the frame of the classical choreography, yet keep the client engaged on all levels.
Please bring your own mat for this class.

Presenters

Pat Guyton

Presenter, Pat Guyton Pilates Conservancy

Pat Guyton has been teaching Pilates for almost 40 years. She began her movement career as a modern dancer and later was a gymnastic choreographer and USGF sanctioned coach. Pat is privileged to have taken workshops with First Generation Teachers: Kathy Grant, Lolita San Miguel, Mary... Read More →

Building Cognitive Challenge Inside PIilates PatGuyton pdf

Saturday September 16, 2023 1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Oceanside II

1:30pm EDT

Climb the Ladder

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The Ladder Barrel is a loved piece of apparatus, yet instructors tend to fall back on the same exercises over and over. Add to your Ladder Barrel repertoire by learning new variations, exercises and advancements that will inspire you to climb the ladder more often!

Presenters

Pamela Garcia

Presenter, Pure Pilates Inc.

Energy, enthusiasm and dedication describe Pamela Garcia as a Pilates teacher and Senior Master Instructor. As Teacher of Teachers for Peak Pilates® and Education Coordinator at Pure Pilates Inc., Pamela’s passion is contagious. Students and teachers alike are drawn to her approachable... Read More →

Suzanne Meledeo

Presenting Assistant, Suzanne Meledeo Pilates

Suzanne grew up with a love of movement after dancing for 18 years and being introduced to Pilates. After 8 years of teaching Pilates, Suzanne pursued her dream of training future Pilates instructors by becoming a Master Instructor for Peak Pilates®. Suzanne is also currently pursuing... Read More →

Saturday September 16, 2023 1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Atlantic V

1:30pm EDT

Jump Board Cardio Challenge

Limited Capacity full
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The reality is that most clients would love to add cardio during their Pilates sessions. Whether you are working with athletes, or you just want to spice up your Pilates programming, Jump Board Cardio Challenge will provide results. Review the biomechanics, benefits of jump training, classifications and variations. Explore a workout with great cardio elements that keep your legs in motion the entire class and add fun rhythms to burn calories!

Presenters

Cherry Herzog

Presenter, Pilates Connection

Cherry Herzog is a Level IV Peak Pilates® Master Instructor, Senior Mentor and member of the Advisory Board. A Texas native with over 30 years in the health and fitness industry, Cherry achieved her first Pilates certification with Physical Mind in 1997. In 1999, she completed her... Read More →

Jump Board Cardio Challenge Cherry Herzog pdf

Jump Board Cardio Challenge. 2 Cherry Herzog pdf

Saturday September 16, 2023 1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Atlantic VI

1:30pm EDT

Post-Natal Pilates

Limited Capacity seats available

How can clients safely move after giving birth? Pilates is the perfect workout to help reconnect a postal client to their body after having a baby. Learn how to safely create a workout for a mother that honors the changes they are facing physically and emotionally, including learning how to check and help heal an abdominal tear (diastasis recti).
Please bring your own mat for this class.

Presenters

Jessica Schultz

Presenter, Jessica Schultz Pilates

Jessica Schultz, MST, PMA-CPT, is a studio owner and Peak Pilates® Level III Master Instructor and Mentor living in Portland, Oregon. She has worked with clients with Parkinson’s for over 6 years. While completing her Pilates apprenticeship at Geometry Pilates in the Pearl (an... Read More →

PostNatal JessicaSchultz pdf

Saturday September 16, 2023 1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Atlantic IV

1:30pm EDT

Recreating Reformer with Resistance Bands

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Exchange the bands for springs and you can take your reformer workout anywhere! Gain the knowledge to challenge your student's mat and reformer exercises in new ways, help them find new length and opposition and develop better awareness of all the Critical Connections.
Please bring your own mat for this class.

Presenters

Lindsay Hendrickson

Presenter, Inspire Pilates Studio

Lindsay Hendrickson is a Level 3 Peak Pilates® Master Instructor. She has been with Peak Pilates® since 2011 as a Master Instructor. Lindsay was certified in Pilates in 2005 with Roman’s Pilates. She began teaching in New York City before moving to Phoenix. There she co-owned... Read More →

Recreating the Reformer with Resistance Bands Lindsay Hendrickson pdf

Saturday September 16, 2023 1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Atlantic I, II

4:00pm EDT

Bone-Building Tower

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Borrow from weight training, loading principles and myofascial sling systems and learn how to focus on functional movement on the Tower. Discover how to improve daily activities such as lifting weight from and back down to the ground safely, and changing positions so you can stay vital and agile in your aging years. Take some time to focus on hip/knee/ankle mobility, weight changes, leg strength, spinal alignment, upper-body strength and gait patterns with resistance. Take away fun and creative concepts on bone-loading and osteoporosis class planning.

Presenters

Amy Havens

Presenter

Amy is a problem-solver who is completely client-centered in her teaching. She loves working with and inspiring creativity in fellow teachers. Amy has a rich Pilates background, and an ability to combine traditional and contemporary philosophies and lineages to create the perfect... Read More →

Bone Building Tower Amy Havens pdf

Saturday September 16, 2023 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Atlantic IV

4:00pm EDT

CSI for the SI

Limited Capacity full
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The pelvis transmits the force between the legs and the spine. When this junction is compromised, the Sacroiliac joint and the muscles around it can create serious discomfort. SI and lower back pain are often the result. In this workshop we will briefly cover the anatomy using the concepts of Spiraldynamik®. Then you will experience specific exercises that will help your clients not only during their Pilates practice but during their daily lives and activities as well.
Please bring your own mat for this class.

Presenters

Michael Fritzke & Ton Voogt

Presenters

Michael and Ton are internationally recognized Pilates Teachers, presenters, educators, consultants, and innovators who travel the world sharing their knowledge and experience. They were the last two people to do a true apprenticeship (no manuals or seminars) with Romana Kryzanowska... Read More →

CSI for the SI Michael Fritzke and Ton Voogt pdf

Saturday September 16, 2023 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Atlantic I, II