Sometimes the word Pilates is tacked onto other fitness programs in ways that can be very misleading. In truth, Joseph Pilates was very specific about his methods. It’s a complete and comprehensive body mind system that we at The Lift take very seriously – so seriously that each of our instructors undergo over 600 hours of training by schools and programs approved by Pilates Method Alliance.

So what makes PMA approved teachers so special? We chatted with PMA Board Member Shawn Healey, owner of Carpe Diem Pilates in Eugene, Oregon, about what sets them apart. When it comes right down to it, it’s all about intention, experience and education.

Don’t trust your Pilates practice with just anybody!
Get the real deal with our teachers at The Lift.

The Lift welcomed back Shawn and Hayley Healey to the studio to continue with our advanced CoreAlign training. Hayley Healey, the first certified CoreAlign instructor trained directly from Developer Jonathan Hoffman, led the high-energy session.

To learn more about CoreAlign exercises, this video offers advanced examples including Wind Surfing and Speed Skater.

Shawn and Hayley are owners of Carpe Diem Pilates and Personal Training Center in Eugene, Oregon. The pair also holds leadership positions with Balanced Body University, Polestar Pilates Education and Pilates Method Alliance.

Last week, CoreAlign Master Trainers Shawn and Hayley Healey traveled to Milwaukee to teach our staff how to implement a CoreAlign program based on the exercises that Jonathan Hoffman, the inventor of CoreAlign, created.

Shawn and Hayley are owners of Carpe Diem Pilates and Personal Training Center in Eugene, Oregon. The pair also holds leadership positions with Balanced Body University, Polestar Pilates Education and Pilates Method Alliance.

Watch the recap of our CoreAlign training session with Shawn and Hayley and learn more about CoreAlign at The Lift Pilates Studio!