Tori Ponder-Brown

In 1994, Tori Brown, a member of Actor's Equity Association (AEA), was introduced to Pilates while on a break from performing in the 20th Anniversary International Tour of “A Chorus Line”. Other performance credits include a starring role as Paula McFadden in the West Coast Premier of "The Good-bye Girl", as well as a featured role in "The Will Roger's Follies", Don Arden's "Jubilee" in Las Vegas, and a year long contract as a Los Angeles Rams Cheerleader (way back when...).

Tori began training to become a Pilates instructor in 1996, and holds multiple Pilates Certifications including Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) and STOTT PILATES®. Additionally she holds certifications for Group Fitness and Personal Training from AFAA. She is also a certified Yamuna Body Rolling Instructor, and holds Aquatic Certifications through PADI and FitTour. She is a member of IDEA and Pilates Method Alliance.

Tori has worked with NHL players from the New Jersey Devils, and has consulted with the head coach of professional AFL football teams in San Diego, CA, Wichita, KS and Davenport, IL. Locally she has worked with the Cornell Women's swim Team, the Ithaca Swim Club, professional dancers from the New England Ballet Company, and has instructed classes at Ithaca College.