Debby Bowen, a leader in the Pilates community of Central Oregon, has achieved another milestone by becoming one of only two Balanced Body Educators in the state of Oregon. As the first Pilates instructor in Central Oregon certified through the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) in 2008, Bowen continues to elevate the standard of Pilates instruction in the region. Balanced Body, renowned as the world’s leading provider of Pilates equipment and education, selects Master Instructors from around the globe for their innovation, expertise, and creativity. After a rigorous application and interview process, Bowen stated, “It’s an honor to be accepted into the program and feels like a great next step for me in my Pilates career.”
This prestigious opportunity puts Bend Pilates on the map as being the only Balanced Body Authorized Training Center that will ever be in Central Oregon, marking its prominence on a global scale. Aspiring Pilates instructors, fitness professionals, and physical therapists seeking comprehensive training can now turn to Bend Pilates for their education. “It’s important to have quality education when working with clients to help correct imbalances, instruct proper mechanics, or guide them when recovering from injuries. Balanced Body is hands down the best,” Bowen emphasized.
Bend Pilates’ Instructor Training program will offer three levels of education: Mat, Reformer, and Comprehensive. The Comprehensive Pilates Instructor Training is regarded as the gold standard, equipping instructors with the knowledge and skills to utilize the entire studio apparatus to meet individual client goals. This approach not only diversifies training options but also enhances professional teaching capabilities.
Community excitement is already building for the upcoming training sessions. Andra Sewalls, a local fitness enthusiast, shared, “Because I love teaching exercise and yoga classes, I am thrilled to add Pilates to my repertoire! Pilates has strengthened my core, reinforced my posture, and revitalized my feet and ankles. Every week, I takechallenging and rewarding classes from outstanding instructors, I love Bend Pilates. When researching a Pilates certification, I found Balanced Body and they surpassed everyone else with their high-quality comprehensive certification path. I am so thankful that Deb is bringing this training to Central Oregon!”
Wendi Delmendo, a longtime Pilates practitioner, expressed her enthusiasm: “Pilates has been a regular part of my fitness routine for more than a decade. I’m interested in the certification program to improve my own understanding of Pilates and am excited about the prospect of helping others to find a love for Pilates as part of their fitness journey.”
The first training session in Bend is scheduled for the last weekend in August. Space is limited. For more information call 541-647-0876.
About Bend Pilates:
For over 17 years, Bend Pilates has been the longest-thriving full-service Pilates studio in Bend, Oregon, and now proudly serves as a distinguished Balanced Body Authorized Training Center. Their studio is home to five comprehensively certified instructors and now a Balanced Body Educator, ensuring top-tier instruction and personalized care. They pride themselves on their deep understanding of anatomy and physiology, allowing them to adapt classical Pilates exercises to accommodate individuals with limited movement while also offering challenging programs for their healthier clients, aiming to enhance their performance and efficiency. Their intimate class sizes ensure personalized attention and optimal results.
About Balanced Body:
With more than 40 years of state-of-the-art engineering and product innovation under its belt, Balanced Body was the first to substantially update Joseph Pilates’ original equipment. The company’s founder and CEO, Ken Endelman, has been awarded 28 U.S. patents for his Pilates-related inventions. Balanced Body has over 200 employees and is headquartered in Sacramento, California.
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