Instructors
Amy Michaels
Owner/Master Instructor
Amy holds a BS in Business Adminstration & Minors in Economics & Music from UNC-Greensboro. She studied ballet for over 10 years. Her experience includes sessions at the NC School of the Arts as well as yoga practice & multiple fitness certifications. Amy has been certified by the Physical Mind Institute & Pilates Certification Center. Her credits include over 500 hours of intensive Pilates training. Amy regularly attends Pilates conferences & has participated in classes & lectures conduced by book authors & elders in this field. She has taught exercise since 1986. CPR; Insured. Please contact Amy directly with any questions about NCP.
E-mail: ncpilates@gmail.com
NCP Instructors are listed below in alphabetical order. Credentials include name; degrees/student status; additional qualifications; years of teaching experience; CPR and insurance information.
Certified Instructors
Leigh Brown
FSU; PMI Mat & Equipment; GYROTONIC/GYROKINESIS®; ActivCore FEX; Quantum Touch; middle eastern dance; Insured, teaching since 2000.
Amy Formanek
Lori Ginsberg
Masters in Physical Therapy, UNC-CH, 1997. Specializes in chronic pain management, women’s health, osteoporosis/arthritis & sports medicine; BS in Business Administration, University of San Diego; Pilates Certification, Balanced Body University; CPR, Insured; teaching since 2006.
Diane Klotz
BS, Biology/Genetics, Univ of Maryland; PhD, Molecular/Cellular Biology, Tulane Univ; Pilates Certification Center, Mat/Equipment; Insured; Teaching since 2001.
Heather McDowell
BA, English/German, Ursinus College; JD, Tulane University; PMI Mat; NCP Mat & Equipment; CPR; Insured; teaching since 2007.
Katy Philips
BA, Psychology, UNC-CH; MA, Theology, Regent College; PMI Mat & Equipment; Ballet; Gymnastics; WAFAR; CPR; Insured; teaching since 2001.
Lucia Shaw
BA, Political Science/French, SUNY Albany; Public Policy, Sage Graduate School; Global Professional HR; HRC; NCP Mat & Equipment; Insured; teaching since 2008.
Sue Wartell
BS, Physical Education, Adelphi Univ; MA, Elementary Education, SUNY New Paltz; MS Health Education, SUNY System; ACE Personal Trainer; ACE/AFAA Group Fitness; PMI Mat; NCP Equipment; CPR; Insured; teaching since 1972.
Karyn Wilson
NCP Mat & Equipment; Fitness; Golf; CPR/FA; Insured; teaching since 2008.
Anna Wolfe
BS, Sociology, UNC-CH; NCP Mat & Equipment; Ballet; Jazz; Rock Climbing; CPR/FA; teaching since 2008.
Apprentice Instructors
Neva Avery
Karen Dalton
Kathleen Lezama
Carrie Nielsen
Randy Weiss
NCP Mat & Equipment; IFTA Personal Trainer & Aqua Aerobics Instructor; A.I. Flexibility Technician; Reiki 2 Practitioner; CPR; Insured; teaching since 1989.