About Kristie, Pilates Instructor | Classical Pilates Las Vegas

My Pilates Background

I came to Pilates seeking relief from pain. I had tried many therapies, including yoga, massage therapy, and acupuncture. Many of those therapies were helpful, but until Pilates, nothing seemed to create lasting wellness. Pilates was a game-changer for my life. After studying and experiencing the benefits of the Pilates method, I decided to pursue a teacher training program so that I could not only learn more about Pilates, but also share its benefits with others!

Credentials

The Pilates Center Teacher Training Certificate

I was fortunate to live near a world-class Pilates studio, InsideOut Body Therapies, with a teacher training program licensed through The Pilates Center. This rigorous, 950-hour training program is known as the "Harvard" of Pilates training programs. In order to graduate from the program, I had to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Pilates method, the ability to teach all types of bodies, confidence in teaching both private and class sessions, and the ability to perform all of the exercises at an advanced level.

Classical Pilates in Las Vegas

In late 2013, I moved to Las Vegas and founded Summerlin Pilates. While Las Vegas is home to many Pilates studios, only a few teachers in Las Vegas teach the "Classical" work. Classical Pilates refers to the Pilates method as passed down from Joseph Pilates to Romana Kryzanowska, and from her to the founders of The Pilates Center, sisters Amy Taylor Alpers and Rachel Taylor Segel. Many variations on Joseph Pilates' teachings exist today, but I believe that the Classical Pilates method is unmatched.

Because of my own experiences with injuries and discomfort, I have a passion for helping others who are feeling discomfort in their bodies. I help my clients to explore the Pilates method to discover how to feel wonderful in their bodies.

A yogini myself, I have extensive experience teaching clients who come from a strong yoga background. If you practice yoga but experience discomfort in certain poses or are looking for ways to deepen your practice, Pilates can be an invaluable resource.

I also play harp for Las Vegas weddings.