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Detroit Pilates Teacher

Meet Brenda!

Classic Pilates Teacher, Pelvic Floor Educator, + Somatic Sexological Bodyworker.

Brenda discovered Pilates in 2000 after a difficult delivery when her first son was born via C-section. As a result from the surgery, she also suffered low back pain and an abdominal separation. After her second son was born V-BAC (vaginal birth after cesarean), Brenda again used the Pilates system to heal the muscles of the abdomen and pelvic floor. 

As someone who has been physically active and in pursuit of excellence her entire life, Pilates was the key to her healing success. Like many of us after surgery, she was not taught by doctors on how to heal & strengthen her pelvic floor, so she took matters into her own hands by educating herself & applying the Pilates practice into her recovery

How It began

Brenda began her Classical Pilates training in 2004. She has studied and trained with some of the best 2nd Generation teachers in the field. Her most recent certification was with Chris Robinson of S6 Fitness in San Diego who specializes in Pilates and sports. She has since trained professional athletes in the Detroit Metro area and beyond who come to her to prevent injury, heal from injury and deepen their body awareness.  

Her background 

Brenda’s teaching speaks to her knowledge of the human experience. She has worked with a variety of demographics from leading preschool movement classes to working in hospitals with the elderly. She has taught pre- and post-natal Pilates classes and worked with clients to continue their healing after Physical Therapy. Having also taught at Central Michigan University, she spearheaded, wrote, and implemented the Pilates Mat Program that is still used today. Brenda uses original Gratz equipment and teaches the Authentic Pilates Method as developed by Joseph Pilates in its original form. In 2018, the Authentic Pilates Union (APU) recognized Brenda for her teaching and her preservation of the method by electing her to its Board of Directors.

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other ways we can work together

pussy power program

Based around my Somatic Sex Education Certification I have created my Pussy Power Program. This program centers on core connection, breath, self massage, trauma awareness and how all are intertwined and interdependent physically and emotionally. Through this program you will do strengthening and stretching of muscles connected to the pelvis and spine that relate to our pelvic floor as well as develop breath awareness and massage techniques for greater personal pleasure.