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Austin Pilates Barn
14265 FM2769
Austin, TX 78641
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About the Team
Pilates Certification
Continuing Education
Masters Program
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Intern pricing available.
55-minute Sessions
- Solo $69.00
- Duo $36.75
- Trio $29.00
45-minute Sessions
- Solo $56.00
- Duo $30.00
- Trio $23.00
Sessions with Nancy
Intern pricing available
55-minute Sessions
- Solo $75.00
- Duo $43.00
- Trio $31.00
45-minute Sessions
- Solo $62.00
- Duo $36.00
- Trio $26.00
Team
Nancy Gwinnell Hurd, Founder
An educator for over 30 years, Nancy holds a BFA in Dance and a Masters in Education. Nancy is a Second Generation Pilates Teacher and is certified through Peak Pilates®, The Pilates Method Alliance, and The PilateSystem®. She is proud to be one of Lolita San Miguel's disciples earning her the title of a Lolita San Miguel Master Teacher™ and to have originally trained with PMA co-founder Colleen Glenn. Additionally Nancy was certified in Gyrokinesis™, The Gyrotonic Expansion System®, and Pilates for Golf. She is listed in Who's Who among America's Teachers and is a member of The Pilates Method Alliance and The Authentic Pilates Union. Nancy has been a Peak Pilates® Master Trainer for over 15 years, is a member of the Peak Pilates® Leadership Team and is a PMA CEC provider. She is the Director and Owner of The Austin Pilates Barn, creator and curriculum developer of DMI-MPT™, and teaches workshops and trainings in Austin, throughout the US and has had the pleasure of sharing her work with trainers from around the world. Her Passion is bringing the joy and health benefits of movement to a wide variety of people. Nancy has worked with populations ranging from athletes to re-hab, youth to elders, and novice to advance. She strongly believes in the success of every "body".
Amy Benenate
Amy realized that dance was a lifetime passion when she was attending Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Dallas. She graduated from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia with a B.F.A. in Modern Dance in 1997. She danced and choreographed with companies Group Motion and Ausdruckstanz in Philadelphia, and has toured worldwide with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre's second company Ailey II. While living in New York, she choreographed and performed in several states on the east coast. Amy is a Comprehensive Certified Pilates Instructor in Peak Pilates. Pilates has improved her technique as a dancer, and has revealed itself in her everyday life. Amy loves to share Pilates with others so that they too can benefit from the healing effects of Pilates
Mark Gates
Mark is Comprehensive certified instructor through Peak Pilates® and has been teaching the method since 2006. He first discovered Pilates in a mat class and quickly embraced the entire method. After regular sessions, he began to recognize and understand the exceptional benefits of consistent Pilates work. In addition to his Comprehensive training Mark has completed Continuing Education courses in "Facets of Fascia", "Support, Stabilize, Step': Optimizing Our Feet Through Pilates, "Proprioception/Interception and Pilates", Advanced Chair, Barrel, Cadillac and Ped O Pull and is currently enrolled in "Discover*Move *Inspire" - an 18-month post- comprehensive program for an in-depth study of movement and teaching. Now Mark enjoys the variety when working with his clients, regardless of what brings them to the system - an old injury, the desire to improve posture, well-being, to become a better athlete or those that are simply looking for increased overall fitness. Mark has a keen visual sense of proper alignment and focuses on teaching a strong foundation of Pilate's movement. "There is a place for every body in Pilates"
Brooke Williams Howard
Brooke Williams Howard was first introduced to mat Pilates for strength and conditioning as a ballet dancer in the 1990s. In 2003, she began regularly practicing Pilates on all equipment at a local studio, and that is where her love of the connection of mind, body, and spirit through movement began. The Pilates studio is always her "happy place," so, she fulfilled her dream in completing the Peak Pilates® Comprehensive certification and began teaching with Master Instructor Nancy Gwinnell Hurd. Brooke is continuing her education through the 18 month Discover*Move*Inspire™ post comprehensive teacher program. Brooke truly loves sharing how the classical Pilates repertoire will lengthen and strengthen clients' bodies in all ages and stages of life. She has enjoyed working with a variety of clients, from a high school boy with scoliosis, to post-menopausal women, and many others in between who also love the benefits of a good, challenging Pilates session. Her personal favorite workout is the advanced, classical, Level 3 mat, but the Wunda Chair holds a special piece of her heart. Brooke's greatest joys in life are her two daughters, Ruth and Rebecca, and she is grateful to be able to follow her two passions, being a Mom and teaching Pilates.
Peak Pilates® Comprehensive Certification Pathway
The Peak Pilates® Comprehensive Certification is a three-level modular program that is designed to deliver the highest quality authentic Pilates education.
It is the foundational level of Pilates professional education which covers the mat, reformer, tower, chairs, barrels and auxiliary equipment. The Comprehensive Certification is a classical Pilates education program distinguished by an emphasis on Pilates as an integrated movement system as Joseph Pilates intended. Our three-level modular pathway to the Peak Pilates® Comprehensive Certification allows you to progress at your own pace. An extensive Teacher Trainer Network also ensures support and opportunities for mentorships that empower students to become effective instructors and genuinely feel part of the Pilates community.
The Peak Pilates® Comprehensive Certification prepares you to instruct a range of individual clients and group classes, and teaches you how to modify exercises for special populations.
The 500-hour Peak Pilates® Comprehensive Certification includes instruction in classical mat work and exercises performed on traditional Pilates apparatus. We use Peak Pilates® equipment, which preserves the integrity of the original apparatus designed by Joseph Pilates.
Each level is comprised of specific modules, generally scheduled over a weekend from Friday evening through Sunday.
Students may earn a certification at each level by attending all modules, successfully completing assessments and submitting logged hours. To earn the Peak Pilates® Full Comprehensive Certification, you must complete all program levels and logged hours, and receive passing scores on all assessments.
Level I (4 Modules)
Registration Fees: $599 per module / $2,396 total / $275 for materials. You may register for one module at a time.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of basic human anatomy and kinesiology, 20 hours of Pilates training and current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications recommended.
Module 1
The Foundation (20 hours) Introduces students to the Pilates principles, fundamentals and the "Powerhouse", and the Peak Pilates® 5-Part Formula. Lessons focus on introductory mat work and building blocks.
Module 2
Introduction to the Apparatus (20 hours) Students progress to lessons on the reformer, high chair, small barrel and high ladder barrel, and learn about transitions, cueing and touch techniques.
Module 3
Beginner/Intermediate Level Apparatus (20 hours) Module 3 adds Pilates low chair exercises, intermediate level reformer and ladder barrel exercises. More advanced teaching concepts include identifying common errors and proper body alignment, and structuring a Pilates session.
Module 4
Teaching, Technique and Assessments (20 hours) Students complete the remaining high ladder barrel exercises, practice teach, and review all exercises. Assessments are completed on the final day. A Peak Pilates® Level I Certification is awarded to instructors who pass all Level I assessments and complete 120 logged hours.
Level II (2 Modules)
Registration Fees: $599 per module / $1,198 total / $180 for material. You may register for one module at a time.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of Level I requirements, 100 logged hours and current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications recommended.
Module 1
Intermediate Level Mat, Reformer, Cadillac (20 hours) Students learn additional intermediate level exercises, refine transitions, and how to monitor static and transitional body alignment.
Module 2
Intermediate Chair and Barrels, Teaching Technique and Assessments (20 hours) Module 2 continues progressing through intermediate Pilates exercises and builds upon the skills learned in Level I. Assessments are completed on the final day A Peak Pilates® Level II Certification is awarded to instructors who pass all Level II assessments and complete 60 logged hours.
Level III (3 Modules)
Registration Fees: $599 per module for Modules 1 and 2 / $1,198 total / $180 for materials / $225 for the Final Comprehensive Assessment. You may register for one module at a time.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of Levels I and II requirements and current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications recommended.
Module 1
Advanced Level Mat, Reformer, Cadillac (20 hours) This module completes the lessons on advanced level mat, reformer and Cadillac exercises, teaching transitions and techniques.
Module 2
Advanced Level Chair, Barrels, Auxiliary Equipment (20 hours) This module completes advanced level exercises with auxiliary equipment and jump board. Students also review case studies, which illustrate the application and value of a classical Pilates program.
Module 3
Final Comprehensive Assessment (6 hours) This one-day assessment comprises the final Comprehensive Certification assessments including written and practical assessments. A Peak Pilates® Full Comprehensive Certification is awarded to instructors who pass all Level III assessments and complete 60 logged hours.
Basic Mat Course
Basic Mat Course
Two-days (17.5 content hours). The Basic Mat course introduces foundational Pilates mat exercises and progressive modifications to accommodate a range of Pilates clients. The course also presents the Peak Pilates® 5 Part Formula for Success—a framework to help you master the art and science of classical Pilates. There are no prerequisites for the course, but previous exposure to classical mat Pilates is recommended. The Peak Pilates® Basic Mat course is open to health and fitness professionals as well as individuals who would like to advance their personal Pilates practice. A Peak Pilates® Basic Mat Certificate is issued to instructors who pass all assessments and submit the required logged hours.
- Registration Fees $299.95
- Mat I Education Kit $120.00
- Total $419.95
Level I 2019 "Fall" Course Dates
Hours: Day 1 + 2: 9:00AM - 6:00PM; Day 3: 9:00AM - 1:00 PM
Module 1: August, 16-18, 2019
Module 2: September, 13-15, 2019
Module 3: October, 11-13, 2019
Module 4: November, 15-17, 2019
Level Ii 2019 Fall Course Dates
Hours: 12:00-7:30
Module 1: August, 21-23, 2019
Module 2: November 6-8, 2019
Level Iii 2019 Course Dates
Hours: Module 1 and 2 Day 1 + 2:9: 00AM - 6:00PM; Module 3:9: 00AM -4:00PM
Module 1: September, 20-22, 2019
Module 2: October, 18-20, 2019
Module 3: December 6, 2019
Discover "Move" Inspire
Discover "Move" Inspire
This 18 month post-comprehensive continuing education program is a place for instructors to learn, grow and share while earning PMA and Peak Pilates® continuing education credits. Online Portion Begins September 2019: First Meeting January jan 25-28, 2019. Accepting Application Now: email austinpilatesbarn@gmail.com for more info
Testimonial
Romana Kryzanowska
You can say what Pilates is in three words. Stretch with Strength and Control. And the control part is the most important because that makes you use your mind.
Level I 2019 "Fall" Course Dates
Hours: Day 1 + 2: 9:00AM - 6:00PM; Day 3: 9:00AM - 1:00 PM.
Module 1: August, 16-18, 2019
Module 2: September, 13-15, 2019
Module 3: October, 11-13, 2019
Module 4: November, 15-17, 2019
Level Ii 2019 Fall Course Dates
Hours: 12:00-7:30.
Module 1: August, 21-23, 2019
Module 2: November 6-8, 2019
Level Iii 2019 Course Dates
Hours: Module 1 and 2 Day 1 + 2:9: 00AM - 6:00PM; Module 3:9: 00AM-4:00PM.
Module 1: September, 20-22, 2019
Module 2: October, 18-20, 2019
Module 3: December 6, 2019
Discover *Move* Inspire
Accepting Application Now: email austinpilatesbarn@gmail.com for more info.
Discover *Move* Inspire
This 18 month post-comprehensive continuing education program is a place for instructors to learn, grow and share while earning PMA and Peak Pilates® continuing education credits. Online Portion Begins September 2019: First Meeting January jan 25-28, 2019.
Discover*Move*Inspire DMI-MPT®
This 18 month collaborative post comprehensive program is designed for an in-depth study of movement, teaching, knowledge provided through sharing, growth and discovery.
The course consists of three - 4 day sessions plus 3 online portions
The online portions are completed prior to each session and include: power points, videos, handouts and assignments.
Payment plans available
Graduates will earn a Discover "Move" Inspire-Masters in Pilates Teaching™, DMI-MPT® Diploma
Requirements-Graduate of a 450 hour Comprehensive Program or Level 3 Program- All Programs Welcome
Pma and Peak Pilates® Cec are Available and Will Fulfill 2 Rounds of Cec Requirements for Both Programs
Curriculum
Curriculum Will Include:
Advanced Reformer
Cadillac Clinic
Spine Corrector Class
Reformer on the Mat
Sharing Lolita's Mat
More on The Tower
Teaching Skills
History
Programing for Seniors and Youth
Session Development
Working with Injuries and Special Needs: Scoliosis
Disc Injuries
Osteoporosis
Pregnancy
Business Round Development
Group Choice Topics
Guest Artists and More
Testimonials
Dr. Rebecca Hoeck PT, DPT, CWC, DMI-MPT
Discover "Move" Inspire is a very positive learning experience with highly experienced instructors that will stretch you personally and professionally. We journeyed through the advanced exercise repertoire on mat, reformer and Cadillac/tower, dove into special cases, learned interesting and creative workouts (too many to name), developed youth programs, improved our teacher's eye and touch techniques, met the lovely Lolita San Miguel, and developed life long friendships with other Pilates Professionals. I highly recommend this program to take your learning and teaching to the next level!
Emily Owen, Owen Peak Pilates Comprhensive , DMI-MPT
I knew I needed to enhance my teaching skills and increase my knowledge in specific issues that went beyond the my comprehensive teacher training course. DMI is a great way to grow and challenge yourself as a Pilates teacher. Nancy and her team of master pilates teachers took me to the next level in exercises and teaching ability! In pilates you never stop learning. This is a great training program to add to you resume!
Cody Robbins, Performance Pilates Co-Owner/Instructor, PEAK Comprehensive/ACE Personal Trainer
The Discover, Move, Inspire workshop(s) are exactly what I needed to bring my Pilates teaching up to a new level. It expands upon what you already know, and has given me new confidence when working with clients with back pain, scoliosis, osteoporosis, or those who are pregnant. Here is where you get the super-advanced reformer and mat work, and a nice mat flow on the spine corrector. We got to experience guest instructors including Lolita San Miguel which I consider an amazing, unique opportunity that not everyone will get. The best part is being part of this exclusive group of strong ladies/instructors and learning with and from each other. During our business round table there were so many studio owners and so many great ideas were shared about building your business now matter how large or small. After an inspiring trip to Florida and visit with Lolita, these ladies will forever be my Pilates sisters, business network, and friends. It doesn't matter what certification you have. This is the program that will pull you beyond your certification.
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Our mission is bringing the joy and health benefits of movement to a wide variety of people. We work with populations ranging from athletes to re-hab, youth to elders, and novice to advance. Here at Austin Pilates Barn we believe in the success of every “body”.