Kelly's Testimonial
I am a married mother of five who discovered Pilates in 2000 after the birth of my first child. Following her birth, I was overweight (5'4", 190 lbs), I had poor posture and I was a half inch shorter than before the pregnancy. As a new mom balancing both time (I was working full time) and finances, I committed to a package of ten. With the support of my instructor, I regained the height, lost the weight and felt better than before the pregnancy. I loved the efficiency of Pilates; I loved the results and I wanted to share my new found passion with others. Five years after that first lesson, I started living my dream of teaching Pilates to others. While my initial understanding of Pilates still propels me, after 10 years of teaching I now know the true power of Pilates. It exceeds simple weight loss, Pilates truly restores health at all levels. I continually marvel in the ingenuity of Joseph Pilates and the healing system he created.
Kelly's Pilates Education
I received my Pilates certification through Romana's Pilates in May 2005 after a challenging 18 month apprenticeship. Romana Kryzanowska oversaw my training and awarded my certification. All training is not equal. I encourage you to do the research to understand the differences in available certifications. I selected Romana's certification program because Romana's relationship with Joseph is legendary and I wanted to learn everything that Joseph Pilates taught her. Romana taught me to train the body in front of me and to give each individual what they need. She was an amazing woman and I feel fortunate to have actually learned from her.
Kelly's Former Life
I received my BSME from Virginia Polytechnic and State University in 1991. I received my MBA from the University of Richmond in 1996. I had a very successful corporate career which included 5 years with ICI as an engineer and 5 years with IBM as a consultant. My engineering background brings a unique approach to my method of teaching. I see each body as a puzzle that needs solving. Where is the imbalance? How do I fix it? What movement will restore mobility? How can I reduce pain? My consulting background enables me to actually understand the specific needs of the client and helps me to communicate the plan in digestible way. Everyone's learning style is different.
Kelly's Current Dreams
I received my Masters Degree in Public Health (Epidemiology) from The University of Texas in 2015. I ultimately want to provide a systematic method of spreading information and implementing health solutions to the larger population, not just individual by individual. Sometimes it appears that achieving health and wellness is the best kept secret.
