Instructor Training

Our next Mat Certification will be held on Saturdays, Sept 18, Oct 16 & Nov 13; 2010 from 10a to 4:30p. To register, E-mail to ncpilates@gmail.com Pilates Equipment Instructor Certification is ongoing. Call Amy at 919.419.1400 for more information.

Fitness Training

ActivCore using redcord, $65/hour by appointment. Call 919-419-1400.

Instructors

Amy Michaels

Owner/Master Instructor

amy1Amy 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

BA, Liberal Arts/Dance Major, Douglass College, Rutgers University; PMI Mat & Equipment; AYA Yoga; CMT Somerset School of Massage Therapy; CPT AFAA; affilation with DCL; CPR, Insured; teaching since 1980.

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.