Amy has been a Pilates enthusiast for nearly 15 years. Before becoming a teacher she discovered the benefits of Pilates during her years in advertising, corporate relocation and pharmaceutical sales. Pilates quickly became her favorite form of exercise due to the body and mind connection. This modality combines moving meditation with physical transformation.
In 2004 Amy decided to leave the pharmaceutical industry and dedicate her career path to providing holistic healing and strength training by teaching the Pilates method. She began her studies of Classical Pilates with second generation teachers of Romana Kryzanowski. Amy continued on to study contemporary Pilates with STOTT PILATES, becoming comprehensively certified. Additional certificates were earned with Pre and Post natal Pilates and post rehab protocols for injuries and special populations. Amy also holds international certification through the Pilates Method Alliance.
Amy hails from northern Michigan’s resort community of Petoskey / Harbor Springs. There she co-founded the first full service Pilates studio, C..Pilates. The C represents concentration, control and centering 3 of the primary principles of the Pilates method. She also developed Pilates programs for Boyne USA resorts which are headquartered in Michigan. In addition to managing the Pilates programs at Solace Spa and the Inn at Bay Harbor, Amy also worked with corporate clients, community programs and provided in-house training for other prestigious golf and yachting communities.
In 2008 Amy relocated to Miami to join the executive team of the Pilates Method Alliance, the international not-for-profit membership and credentialing organization that guides the Pilates community worldwide. Positions held related to Certification, Sponsorships and Conference production. In addition to her position with the PMA, Amy has taught at various local studios in greater Miami, including Polestar Pilates Center, an international leader in medical model Pilates
Amy has studied with all of the leading Pilates educators and has attended countless conferences, workshops and events. She has even studied directly with two of Joseph Pilates original first generation teachers. Amy is well known in the international Pilates community through her work with the PMA. She is well versed on all brands, styles and trends within this ever evolving diverse community.
In 2004 Amy decided to leave the pharmaceutical industry and dedicate her career path to providing holistic healing and strength training by teaching the Pilates method. She began her studies of Classical Pilates with second generation teachers of Romana Kryzanowski. Amy continued on to study contemporary Pilates with STOTT PILATES, becoming comprehensively certified. Additional certificates were earned with Pre and Post natal Pilates and post rehab protocols for injuries and special populations. Amy also holds international certification through the Pilates Method Alliance.
Amy hails from northern Michigan’s resort community of Petoskey / Harbor Springs. There she co-founded the first full service Pilates studio, C..Pilates. The C represents concentration, control and centering 3 of the primary principles of the Pilates method. She also developed Pilates programs for Boyne USA resorts which are headquartered in Michigan. In addition to managing the Pilates programs at Solace Spa and the Inn at Bay Harbor, Amy also worked with corporate clients, community programs and provided in-house training for other prestigious golf and yachting communities.
In 2008 Amy relocated to Miami to join the executive team of the Pilates Method Alliance, the international not-for-profit membership and credentialing organization that guides the Pilates community worldwide. Positions held related to Certification, Sponsorships and Conference production. In addition to her position with the PMA, Amy has taught at various local studios in greater Miami, including Polestar Pilates Center, an international leader in medical model Pilates
Amy has studied with all of the leading Pilates educators and has attended countless conferences, workshops and events. She has even studied directly with two of Joseph Pilates original first generation teachers. Amy is well known in the international Pilates community through her work with the PMA. She is well versed on all brands, styles and trends within this ever evolving diverse community.
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