CHANTELE COLLIER

Over twenty years of experience as a professional dancer, master teacher, and choreographer contributes to Chantele's versatile background as a Pilates instructor.  It was an orthopedic surgeon who first suggested Pilates to Chantele after she suffered a severe back injury in dance.  In 1996, she began studying and training under Master Pilates Teacher, Kim Lee (whose clientele has included Madonna, Angelina Jolie, Tina Turner, Cher, and Jane Seymour).  She soon discovered the incredible benefits of Pilates and realized that she didn't have to live with pain.  Her profound experience with Pilates motivated her to become certified to teach others this amazing technique.  In 2000, she took her Pilates certification course at the Performing Arts Physical Therapy Studio in Los Angeles, and has spent the last five years successfully teaching clients, as well as, other instructors the techniques of The Pilates Method.  Continually striving to better herself and those she works with, Chantele has extensive knowledge in anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, Active-Isolation Stretch, PNF stretching, and physical therapy techniques.  Her love and enthusiasm for Pilates carries over to everyone she teaches!  "Pilates not only makes you look good, it makes you feel GREAT!"

SHELLY OGDEN

Shelly is an avid runner, group fitness instructor and accomplished dancer who has found her true niche in Pilates.  She was introduced to The Pilates Method five years ago as a way to improve her athletic talents and has since made it a part of her everyday routine.  "Pilates works from the inside out and is like nothing else you will ever try!"  Not only did Pilates help her dancing, but it contributed to her successfully completing the Park City 2000 and the Salt Lake 2005 Marathons.  In the last year, she has been taking her Pilates instructor certification training through Intelligent Exercise and loves her new-found job and clientele!  Shelly's knowledge and energy comes from eighteen years of extensive training in the disciplines of ballet, tap and jazz which won her numerous national titles such as Miss Dance/Drill International, New York City Dance Alliance's Outstanding Dancer, and professional dancer for Odyssey Dance Theatre.  Not only is Shelly becoming known as a great Pilates instructor, but is in demand as a certified instructor of Body Pump, Body Combat, and Bosu Abs in which she is "hooked and will never quit!".

INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION COURSES
The work of Joseph H. Pilates is revolutionary.  It's also quite complex and therefore requires hours of intensive training to learn to teach the method of Classic Pilates the way it was intended.  It is not just a series of exercises in a routine.  Rather, it is a technique -- the way you move your body through alignment and control.  Learning the work through a credible program assures the high standard of education and information necessary to become a qualified and in-demand Pilates instructor.  The Mat Certification program is a five-day course, while the Complete Pilates Certification program will take from six months to a year to finish, depending upon completion of all requirements.  If you are interested in becoming certified in Pilates or would like more information, please click on CERTIFICATION APPLICATION.

MAT CERTIFICATION COURSE SYNOPSIS
Pre-Requisites:

• 20-30 hours of mat classes and/or private Pilates sessions.
• Ability to recognize mat exercises by name and adequately perform to an intermediate level.
• Outgoing, friendly, and motivating personality!

Mat certification program consist of 5 to 6 days. (Usually Thurs, Fri, and Sat of two consecutive weeks.  In order to complete certification, all tests must be passed with 90% or higher.  The course, quizzes, and final exam include the following:

• Major bones and muscles
• Experience, demonstrate, and teach beginning thru advanced mat exercises
• Verbal, visual, and tactile cuing
• Modifications of exercises
• Variations of exercises
• Experience how the mind can hinder of help movement
• History and philosophy of Joseph Pilates
• Motivational and teaching techniques
• Practical instruction in demonstration, spotting, and teaching
• Limited application of biomechanical principles to the exercises
• Attitude and etiquette of mat class

In order to complete certification, you must also successfully teach one mat class of 8 students under Instructor's observation.

COMPREHENSIVE TEACHER CERTIFICATION COURSE SYNOPSIS
Pre-Requisites:

• 50 hours of reformer experience or ability to demonstrate equipment and mat exercises at an intermediate level.
• Pilates Mat Certification.
• Outgoing, friendly, and motivating personality!

600 Required Hours:

• 200 observation/lecture hours
• 250 assisting hours
• 100 teaching hours (at least 50 privates)
• 50 personal workouts

In order to complete certification, all tests must be passed with 90% or higher.  The course, quizzes, and exams (200hr exam, 400hr exam, and PMA Certification Exam) include the following:

• Basic anatomy (major bones, muscle origins and insertions, planes of movement)
• Basic biomechanics
• The history and methodology behind the original work of Joseph Pilates
• Names and setup of each apparatus including all various parts
• All levels of the Classic Pilates Method on the Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Combo Chair, Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector, and accessory equipment
• The names of the exercises, the goal and purpose of each exercise, how to execute and spot each exercise properly, and the concept behind each exercise
• The exact sequencing of the exercises, repetitions, tempo, and appropriate use of breathing and spring resistance
• How the body moves through the support of the equipment
• Correct spotting techniques so you nor your client gets injured
• How to assess a client's abilities and create a Pilates lesson specific to his/her needs
• Modifications of all exercises
• Variations of exercises
• How to "see" a body in terms of alignment and structure.
• Communication techniques
• Dynamics of stability against movement
• Verbal cues and imagery to help your client get the most out of each exercise
• Motivational and teaching techniques
• Practical instruction in demonstration, spotting, and teaching
• Limited application of biomechanical principles to the exercises
• Attitude and etiquette of mat class

Upon completion of the course, you will be able to accurately access a client's posture and movement patterns, prescribe and teach effective Classic Pilates lessons, and pace the workout for a productive movement experience. You will possess a thorough understanding of the method and theory behind Pilates, as well as, the art of teaching it!.