11+ years Experience

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Originally from Indianapolis, Indiana, Alicia and her husband, Doug, opened their studio in 2007. Pilates Center of Chicago is a reputable facility focusing on quality of instruction and mindful pilates practice.  Alicia was formerly a senior Power Pilates Teacher Trainer, teaching certification programs nationally and internationally for Power Pilates from 2002-2011.  She was the co-owner of The Pilates Center of the Southwest and the director of Power Pilates Training Center with her husband in Scottsdale, Arizona from 2002-2007.

 

Her background includes 10 years of competitive gymnastics and an accomplished professional modern dance career. She received her B.F.A in Dance from the University of Illinois, and was classically trained and certified in Pilates by Romana Kryzanowska, under the mentorship of Juanita Lopez in 1997. Alicia became a leader and teacher early on in her Pilates career.

Alicia’s Professional Experience:
– Over 20 years of professional Pilates instruction
– B.F.A in Dance, University of Illinois
– Certified in Romana Kryzanowska Pilates (1997)
– Training in Classical Pilates, pre- and postnal and prenatal Pilates, Pilates for injuries, and chonic pain
– Xtend Barre Teacher Trainer 2010-2013
– Postural analysis (Kinesis Movement Institute)
– Power Pilates Senior Teacher Trainer: 2002-2012, taught internationally in Mexico and Japan certification programs and continuing education.
– Alicia is a PMA certified instructor and a member of the Authentic Pilates Union.
 
Professional modern dance career:
* David Parsons Dance
* Nikolais Louis Dance Theatre
* Dance Kaleidoscope
* Same Planet Different World

 

 
Her hobbies include cooking, hiking, and being with their dog!

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