Abby Shotwell, Apprentice

Kathleen teaches at Rancho La Puerta, 9 - 16 October, 2010.  www.rancholapuerta.com

The elegance, power and freedom of movement is not solely the language of dancers, but attainable by anyone through the principles of pilates. This technique is grounded firmly in the mechanics of the skeletal system, the geometrically increasing power of coordinated musculature, and the rejuvenation of the circulatory system through breathing - systems inherent in each human body.

In the late 90's, Conklin transitioned from a career in law to teaching from the discipline of the Pilates Method of Physical and Mental Conditioning.

In teaching pilates the last 25,000 hours, she has begun to comprehend the vast shimmering depth of this work. 

Kathleen also leads pilates retreats and pilates holidays.

• Madeline Black Pilates, CA
• Mary Bowen, MA
• Michael Miller Pilates, Boulder, CO.
• The Pilates Center in Boulder, CO
• Pilates Studio of the Midwest in Evanston, IL, teacher training, 1998
• University of WI, Dissection Anatomy and Stretch/Strength studies, 1980 - 1990
• Author of chapters on "Breathing" and "Stretching" in the newly released, 'CycleOps Pro 300 PT', from Saris Cycling Group.

New clients start at the rate of $80 per hour, or $50 each for duets, with Kathleen. Please contact her at 608.244.0402 #1 or kathleen@pilatespa.com.

Abby Shotwell,  Apprentice

Abby Shotwell’s romance with Pilates began in 2007 when she started studying with Kathleen Conklin. She is currently completing an Apprenticeship Program at PilateSpa. Abby has a longtime yoga practice and was a competitive runner. After four pregnancies, Abby started her Pilates practice because she realized something was slightly amiss at her core -- even though she was trying to keep active, misalignments left her feeling physically disconnected. Through Pilates training, Abby has found a level of body awareness that brings her much joy and happiness. For Abby, Pilates is about remembering the childhood feeling of a perfect cartwheel. Her current obsession is rolling out her feet on tennis balls and keeping up with her three sons on the monkey bars.

Pilates offers us an awesome lifetime quest for the sweet spot, and Abby looks forward to joining you along the journey. She has found a strong and supportive spirit at PilateSpa and looks forward to offering more community classes in the future.

Abby is available for practice teaching at no cost to the client at this time. Please contact her at abby@pilatespa.com

Brianne "bree" Schenkel is a fully certified STOTT PILATES instructor. She has been teaching at PilateSpa for more than 7 years and has logged thousands of hours teaching group classes and private sessions.  Prior to her certification, she trained as an Apprentice under the guidance of Kathleen Conklin. 

In her first year as a BFA student in Ohio University’s School of Dance, 1997, she was introduced to Pilates as a method of core conditioning and injury prevention.  Pilates is an intricate balance of anatomy, kinesiology, and biomechanics with breath. Supporting clients as they gain awareness of these elements is Bree's passion.

Her clients include men and woman ranging in age from 9 to ’80-something’. Many of her clients come to pilates wanting to feel strong and comfortable in their body.  She has designed successful programs for prenatal women, postnatal women with diastasis recti, clients 'prehabbing' and rehabbing hip and knee replacements and spinal fusions, clients with Parkinson's Disease, Erb's Palsy, rotator cuff injuries, scoliosis, herniated vertebral discs, spinal stenosis, and facet syndrome.  She has trained athletes including IronMan participants, dancers, golfers, runners and swimmers.

In order to stay up to date and inspired, every year Bree attends continuing education seminars and workshops on a wide variety of topics.  Most recent courses include Breast Cancer Rehab and Prenatal Modifications on Equipment. 

New clients start at the rate of $60 per hour with Bree. Please contact her at 608.244.0402 #2 or bree@pilatespa.com.

Emily left her post as acting director of the busy Manhattan studio, Core Pilates NYC to come to Madison to pursue Graduate studies in African Language and Literature at UW-Madison. Among the many distractions of NYC, Emily found Pilates as a way to keep her mind sharp and her body moving. Emily brings over 4 years of teaching experience on the mat and apparatus. She has taken multiple workshops focusing on the integration of small props such as mini-balls, physio-balls, foam rollers, barrels, hand weights, thera-bands, magic/power circles to the mat and apparatus exercises, as well as those focusing on how to modify the method for people who are pregnant or live with varying limitations from inflexibility, poor balance, to medical conditions such as osteoporosis, arthritis, and scoliosis. In between her "Hundred's" Emily enjoys crocheting and cooking.

New clients start at the rate of $60 per hour with Emily. Please contact her at 608.244.0402 #3 or emily@pilatespa.com.

Dawn became interested in Pilates in 2004 after many years of being overweight. She began using a gym on a regular basis where she did strength training, cardio workouts, and attended Pilates classes. That year she lost a considerable amount of weight. She fell in love with Pilates for the mind/body connection and the toning affects it had on her body.

In 2005, to share her passion with fitness and her love for Pilates, Dawn pursued the certification to teach Pilates mat. In June, 2010, she became certified to teach on the Pilates apparatus. Dawn also works as a massage therapist, combining bodywork and Pilates to work with the body in an integrated approach.

Dawn has completed several sprint triathlons, a Half Marathon, and a Half Ironman.

New clients start at the rate of $60 per hour with Dawn. Please contact her at dawn@pilatespa.com.

As a licensed physical therapist, certified pilates instructor, computer analyst, and veteran triathlete, Michele brings a unique perspective to Pilates training. Her diverse background in injury prevention, rehabilitation and fitness, combined with her analytical skills, allows her to customize training programs based on each client's specific needs.

She has an A.S. degree in Computer Information Systems from MATC, a B.A. degree in General Studies from Central College and a Master of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Iowa. In 2005, she became certified by PhysicalMind Institute for Matwork and Standing Pilates. In 2007, she became fully certified by PhysicalMind Institute in Pilates Apparatus training. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and Pilates Method Alliance. She regularly attends continuing education in both Pilates and Physical Therapy.

New clients at the rate of $60 per hour with Michele. Please contact her at michele@pilatespa.com.

Michele is available on a limited basis.

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