Classical Pilates with a Contemporary Approach - About Us

Classical Pilates with a Contemporary Approach - Classical Pilates with a Contempory Approach

Loralee Stephens, Owner

Loralee is a Certified Pilates Trainer and in good standing with the Pilates Method Alliance, the only international organization that defines the parameter of Pilates teaching and expertise. The PMA is dedicated to protecting the quality of the profession and protecting the public by establishing certification standards for Pilates professionals. Loralee has been committed to the fitness industry since 1993. Over the past 17 year she has been involved with all facets of the industry from group aerobics instructor, personal trainer, fitness director & club manager. In 2000 she found and feel in love with the Pilates method and has been a full time studio owner since 2006. She is dedicated to furthering her knowledge of Pilates by continuing to study under different teachers with a variety of approaches. Align Pilates is based on the belief that our clients' needs are of the utmost importance. Loralee along with her instructors are dedicated to meeting those needs.

Loralee has studied with the following:

* 1st Generation Pilates Teachers/Pilates Elders (those that studied directly with Joseph H. Pilates): Ron Fletcher, Jay Grimes & Peter Fiasco

* 2nd Generation Teachers: Jillian Hessel, Jillian Littleford, Brooke Siler, Kathryn Ross-Nash & Madeline Black, Pat Guyton; to name a few.

Pilates Certifications

PMA, Certified Pilates Trainer 2009

Integrated Balance, LLC – Comprehensive Studio Certification 2006

PHI Mat & Reformer

SSW Mat

Specialty Pilates/Movement Training

Mat w/ Props

Pilates for Scoliosis

Pilates for Athletes

Pilates for Men

Pilates Jumpboarding

Posture/Movement Analysis

Ron Fletcher: Towel, Floorwork, Spine Corrector & Reformer

Stretch Out Strap

Pilates for the Shoulder

Advanced Chair

Advanced Cadillac

Bosu

Flexibility

EXO Chair

Additional Certifications

CPR

Personal Trainer & Aerobic Instructor, AFAA

Spinning Instructor, Maddog

SaraLayneMatthews, Certified Pilates Instructor

SaraLayne has been in the fitness industry for well over 10 years. In addition to teaching Pilates here at Align, SaraLayne is a full-time school teacher. She also works as a Personal Trainer and continues to teach Aerobic & Spinning classes.

Pilates Certifications

Integraged Balance, LLC