About Pilates Plus
Pilates Plus is a full Pilates Studio and Training site for Balanced Body Univers
ity.
WE offer privates, duets, classes and Pilates certification.
Pilates Plus is owned and directed by Kathleen Harper
The instructors at Pilates Plus work with the beginner, rehab client, athlete, to advanced clientele focusing on each clients individual needs. Their goal is to make each person achieve a strong, leaner, better posture, so they can live a happier, healthier, and pain free life.
Our instructors' background transcends a variety of movement disciplines, we draw from a large movement “toolbox” to fit individual needs. Our Pilates education is enhanced by evolved study influenced by updated Western scientific research and Eastern health philosophies. We strive to update our knowledge with continuing education in Pilates and other movement and healing arts to offer our clients the best training available.
Our Instructors
Kathleen Harper has been part of the fitness world most of her adult life and is a Master Level Pilates Instructor with over 25 years experience in the Pilates world. She was first trained and certified by Eve Gentry, she also holds certifications from PhysicalMind Institute, Polestar, and Balanced Body University. She has a BS in Kinesiology and Bio-Mechanics/Dance, and a Masters in Management. She is a Personal Trainer and Orthopedic Massage Therapist. She also works in the field of Energy Medicine bringing balance to her clients on not only the physical but the emotional and spiritual levels. Kathleen is very innovative and creative in her classes. She likes to keep up with the latest fitness trends while still using the traditional Pilates concepts. In working with private clients, she develops programs for improving clients imbalances while getting them stronger and healthier on all levels.She works with all types of injuries bringing the client to a point of no pain and a better quality of life. She is currently a Master Trainer for Balanced Body University teaching certification programs locally and all over the world.
Kate Kresge is originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Kate graduated with a BFA in Dance from the University of Akron in 2003. After performing in Barcelona, Spain and doing work as a commisioned choreographer Kate decided to fulfill her childhood dream of moving to New York City to pursue a carreer in dance. In order to stay in shape Kate began practicing yoga. She soon realized that yoga gave her greater joy and a healthier mindset than dance ever could. Kate was accepted into the OM yoga center in NYC where she deepened her practice and recieved her 200 hour Teaching certificate. Making peace with New York, Kate moved west in search of fresher air and a slower pace. As of October, 2006 she has called Colorado Springs home, as well as a place to grow as a student and teacher. Kate hopes to create a better sense of humanity and peace through her teaching. Kates Yoga teaching style is a fun, quick-paced vinyasa flow class that emphasises the connection of breath with movement. Yoga class works to cultivate positive qualities, reduce negative emotions, and works to bring the mind and body together. Since moving to Colorado she has been trained and certified in Pilates which she had practiced throughout her dance career.
Krista Willard is originally from Canton, Ohio. After becoming a flight attendant for Continental Express and United, she deceided to settle down in Colorado Springs with her husband and three children.She begame a stay at home mom working out regularly, she put her energy in pursuing the fitness field becoming a Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Cycling Instructor, and Pilates Instructor. She is very athletic and loves taking her clients to their fullest potential by designing programs best suited to their needs.
Jennifer Ciscernos has been in the Pilates world for the last 12 years, managing her mom Judy White studio, then training and teaching in all facets of Pilates. She is Pilates Plus office manager and teaches classes,and works with private clients. Her years of experience enables her to develop the best programs for her clients.
Bonnie Prestel, has been a certified Pilates Instructor for over 5 years teaching all around Colorado Springs. a published author of several books. She specializes in working with clients and developing motivating programs for them.
Beth McCartney
Dr. Lynn Canon, PHD, does EON which is Emotional Organizational Neurology.