I have been a certified Pilates teacher for quite a few years. I completed my teacher training back in 2009. Since then I have participated in numerous conferences, workshops, and continuing education opportunities. When you find something you love to do - you don’t mind and even enjoy the continuing education!
Read MoreAs a Pilates teacher and studio owner, I am asked often, “So what is Pilates?” I’ve always struggled to come up with one succinct sentence to answer that question! Pilate is so much … how do I put that in one short sentence.
Read MoreI was texting with a friend this morning and catching up on her life and mine. She informed me a couple she is good friends with - husband and wife both 53 years old - have been moved into hospice as they are battling different terminal cancers. That is not that much older than me and truly heartbreaking. She said, “I’ve learned something from this experience of helping my friends at the end of their lives - don’t sweat the small stuff.” Some times we need these reminders to really take stock of what is important and what is not.
Read MoreIn one day I’ll be taking ownership at Pure Physique PilateZ in Surprise, AZ. The space is beautiful, the equipment is fabulous and from what I’ve seen so far the clients are my kind of people, too. I hit if off with the former owner right away and it’s been a pleasure going through this process with her. I have so much respect for what she has created - I know how much work goes into building and running a studio! As this hand off approaches - I am feeling all the things.
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