Julie Thurston
Pilates Teacher
of the Year
Julie modified Mat Pilates to be performed standing. She develops dynamic community outreach programs while enhancing the quality of life for special populations
Ivon
Dahl
Pilates
Research
&
Development
Synthesizing Pilates with Bio-mechanics & Kinesiology
to discover the Pilates Essence.
Advancement & Evolution of Pilates with research publications:
'The Pilates Bible', 'The Pilates Encyclopedia'.
Developing Pilates education programs,
non-profit foundations and Pilates charities.
'My
Pilates Body'
Studio of the Year
Erica Meek
MPB owner & instructor encourages a diverse Pilates staff and provides
a blend of Pilates equipment options leading to integration of many of Pilates
teaching styles- unique in Pilates !
Paulette
Blaszak
Pilates Teacher
of the Year
Paulette adapted Pilates Principles to golf. She teachesi Pilates-Golf workshops internationally
Nominees
Ken Endelman:
The 'Hubertus' Award Nominee
For support of the Pilates community in Pilates equipment design and most notably
for spearheading the class action lawsuit against Pilates copyright registration.
Sebastien Lagree: Pilates
Development Nominee
For creating a new genre in the world wide 'Pilates Plus' franchises and innovation
of a new generation of Pilates apparatus.
Shana Miller: Pilates Research
and Development Nominee
An expert in the critical evaluation of Pilates movements and appropriate application
for health promotion and physical rehabilitation. She is also a professional
in the implementation of evidence-based recommendations and prevention to improve
the health of all Americans. Shana Miller is trained in Physical Therapy rehabilitation
protocols with clinical experience in Pilates applications. Shana is a leader
in Pilates Research for clinically based evidence and documenting of Pilates
effectiveness in PT Modalities.
Troy Mcarty: Studio of the Year Nominee
Accomplished choreographer and White Cloud Pilates Studios proprietor. Providing
continued education and advanced choreography for his many Pilates instructors.
Mikael Salazar: The 'Hubertus' Award Nominee
For support of the Pilates community for 20 years of Pilates service
and advice. The Pilates community much appreciates Mr. Salazar's heartfelt devotion
and support of the Pilates profession.
Mari Winsor: Expansion of Pilates Nominee
Introduction of Pilates to the general public with 29 million DVD's sold and
distributed by 'Guthy Renker' and 'Gaiam'.
Sean Gallagher: Research & Development Nominee
He initiated the first Global Pilates teacher training organization with Carola
Tier and Romana Kryzanowska (original instructors of Joseph Hubertus Pilates)
and integrated the Pilates modality into physical therapy since 1990.
International
Pilates AWARD WINNERS
Matt
Richardson
Pilates Teacher
of the Year
Matt developed
Health program protocols
in Wellness clinics and
Pilates
videos
for teen education
Viveca
Jensen
Pilates
Innovation
&
Expansion
Viveca
created a new Pilates hybrid
'Piloxing'
with licensing and international education
