Pilates Therapeutics' mission is to provide in-depth special population mentoring and training for movement educators and therapists. Medicine cures...Pilates heals. Its mission is to illuminate through specialized education and care, motivate therapists, instructors and clients by infusing enthusiasm and hope into clients and alleviate disappointment and loss of control through an action plan, thereby improving quality of life.The Pilates Therapeutics Network is a collection of movement educator specialists who are industry leaders devoted to the study of specific conditions providing premier interaction with their clients. Educational subjects, for distance learning:The Upper CoreThe Pelvic CoreBreast Cancer RestorationScoliosis Management Part 1.Scoliosis Management Part 2.Post-natal RestorationActiv-Wedge® Series: New!Breast Cancer Restoration on the MOTR®, Abdominal/Pelvic Cancer Restoration on the MOTR®; NEW!Hypermobility (TBA)Foot and Ankle Essentials (TBA)Zone of Apposition (TBA)Spinal Asymmetry and Scoliosis Essentials (TBA) Advanced Qualification Programs: The Survivor Gap: Breast, Abdominal and Pelvic Cancer Survivorship Spinal Asymmetry and Scoliosis Foot Management Performing Arts EnhancementIntensives featuring the NEW publication titled "Spinal Asymmetry and Scoliosis- Movement and Function Solutions for the Spine, Ribcage and Pelvis " (Handspring Publishers) and "The Scoliosis Specific Physical Orthopedic Test™ " (Nova Publications) See www.pilatestherapeutics.com. Domestic and International Host Sites for Pilates Therapeutics Courses:New York, NY (Mind Your Body Fitness); Grand Rapids, MI (Body Mind Pilates) ; Miami, FL (Pilates Miami Shores), Emeryville, CA (Pilates Therapeutics), Vancouver, CN (Moving Body Pilates) Balanced Body (TBA)Body Control London UKSynapse Pilates Shanghai China Epilates Seoul Korea Core Fitness Physiotherapy Centre and Pilates Studio SingaporeAlign Pilates, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Concierge one-on-one physical therapy and Pilates instruction featuring state-of-the-art modalities such as cold laser, osteopathic manual skills, injury management and performing arts/movement quality enhancement. Specialties are: Performing arts, scoliosis consultation, treatment and management, breast/pelvic cancer and general survivor services . One-time consultations are available for both in-town and out-of-town/country clients. Doxy and Zoom sessions are available upon request.

Conduct annual evaluations, conduct safety meetings tri-annually, attend weekly rehearsals and bi-weekly theatre visits when in season; provide ongoing consultation with management for dancer wellness/injury in mid-sized full-time ballet company performing 100 performance per year.

Taught ballet, modern dance classes to 2000Have taught Pilates Mat at this location since 1983

Backstage physical therapy and performance enhancement duties for touring musicals including Porgy and Bess, Book of Mormon, Wizard of Oz, Motown the Musical, Kinky Boots

Advised the School and parents on injury prevention, performance enhancement for pre-professional ballet dancers, lifestyle skills incorporating nutrition and exercise science principles, referral system development for medical care

'A Better You' appears as a regular column in Dance Studio Life, dedicated to the needs of dance teachers and dance studio owners. Columns include a variety of practical help regarding health issues such as noise in the environment, maintaining healthy bones, eating on the go, as well as exercise advice for the hips, knees, feet, and many other body parts. Past issues are available on line with free access to the public.

Participated in nascent research committe development, helping to initiate the Student Researchers' Awards. Presentations in annual conferences include:2017- Explorations in Asymmetry and Laterality in Dance TrainingClinical Significance of High Hip in DancersExploration of the Low Hip in DancersThe Cavus FootThe Sacral RingFoot Problems in a Mid-Sized Ballet CompanySpinal Hypermobility; Help or Hindrance

Author of multiple internationally distributed fitness books:Stretching 2005Stretching (card deck) 200715 minute Better Back 200815 minute Stretching 2010

Contributed articles on anatomy, health, wellness, and exercise for performing artists (dance)

Conducted series of nutrition lectures for upper level studentsModerated public nutrition forum for school

1992-1995: Dance Instructor: Ballet/ Modern1998-2001 LEAP (Liberal Education for Arts Professionals) extended education program:Wrote initial proposal for science portion of baccalaureate requirements for programKinesiology lecturer

Taught courses:Issues in Dance MedicineQualitative Analysis of Movement

Volunteer for ALS studies utilizing MRI unit for research on fatugue of lower vs. upper motor neuron damage and degeneration

Provided chair fitness classes and services for intermediate and skilled level residents in 5 different convalesent homes (skilled nursing facilities)

Data entry for quality of life study involving benefits of aerobic exercise on patients with newly transplanted organs, such as kidney, liver, and heartExercise intern/ leader for hospital-based class for recent transplantees

Pilates insructor in Dance Medicine Division under Patrice Whiteside and Elizabeth larkham

Produced and coordinated, as well as participating in open door low and medium tech performances for independent choreographers in the Bay Area. Initiated and wrote several grant proposals for funding from 501,c3 donorsProcured 501.C3 for organization

Produced monthly newsletter and promoted performing arts programs to East Bay youth

Initial director of the Arts Center, and served as assistant to the owner in public relaitons as well as work in the procurement and branding of the right to use the Julia Morgan name for perpetuity of the facility.

Data entry from subjects for tests including, mammograms, thermograms,needle biopsyReception for initial subject interface and follow-up