Our 2011 workshops were very successful: December 3 (10 am – 5 pm) and Dec. 4, (9 am – 4 pm), 2011. Blossom Leilani Crawford taught Kathy Grant’s work. Flyer: Blossom WS 11 We will have some “Kathy Grant” study sessions in 2012. For information: info@peakperformancepilates.com
Jeff Smith, “As the shoulders go, so goes the body, The importance of the shoulder joint in organizing movement.”Sunday, September 11, 2011. 10-1 pm Jeff will be sharing many movement principles, hands on techniques, and exercises he has developed over the years that have proved effective for his clients. Many strategies were designed specifically for people with a range of shoulder issues, including frozen shoulder, necrosis of the shoulder joint, and torn rotator cuff muscles. This workshop will address specific challenges in the use of the arms that are unique to women. It is also applicable to men. His work is inspired by Moshe Feldenkrais. Jeff Smith teaches Feldenkrais Fitness and Women’s Postural Body Sculpting at his New Moves Studio in Mill Valley. He has a lifelong background in sports and began dancing in college. He has spent the last 20 plus years combining the elements of movement and resistance, creating countless exercises that improve posture and performance. Flyer and order form: Jeff’s WS 811
Pilates Specialty Hours
Jennifer M. Stacey, M.S. will be offering Pilates movement classes in honor of her friends, mentors and teachers on specified Tuesdays and Wednesdays in San Francisco. Please contact Jennifer if you would like to participate in these classes. Experience in Pilates is optimal. There will also be forum like-interactive formats.
Teachers and clients are invited to join in the classes.
A Kathy Grant inspired hour
A Ron Fletcher inspired hour
A Romana Kryzanowska inpired hour
Romana Kryzanoska inspired advanced Pilates Mat Class with the transitions
An Eve Gentry inspired hour
An Eric Franklin inspired hour
A Moshe Feldenkrais based hour
A Physio-synthesis™ based hour.
Other topics for the Specialty hour:
The head and neck placement in Pilates
The connection of the wings through the elbows (elbow, arm, wrist and hand alignment) in Pilates
Feet
What to do with:
Neck problems
SI problems
Knee problems
Back problems
Bunions
Posture and gait
Nutrition
Factors that influence muscle function and movement
S.F. Peak Performance Pilates’ Health Forums: Peak Performance Pilates will be presenting a series of scintillating Pilates health forums in San Francisco, by Jennifer Stacey, M.S., and respected health professionals from various fields, including Dr. Richard Robertshaw, D.C., and Dr. Chady Wonson, D.C., LAc., C.N.C., C.T.N.
2011 Forum One: “The Placement of the Head and Neck in the Pilates’ Repertoire.” Enhance Pilates performance and discover solutions for movement problems and injury through a Chiropractic, Chinese Medicine, Naturopathic, Nutritional, Applied Kinesiology, Osteopathic, Motor Control, Pilates’ and M. Feldenkrais® based perspective.
by Dr. Chady Wonson, D.C., LAc., C.T.N., C.N.C., Dr. Richard Robertshaw, D.C.,
Jennifer M. Stacey, M.S. (Exercise Physiologist, Pilates teacher)
Sunday, May 1, 2011. 12 noon – 4 pm, $100 Forum Flyer2011 Forum Registration
Future Forums in San Francisco:
How to teach the injured client, from a Psychologists’ viewpoint. Handling the emotional body that often reveals itself in movement. With Dr. Ginger Rhodes, Dr. Robert Hall, Dr. Chady Wonson, Jennifer Stacey, M.S.
Honoring the Psoas. Freeing the rib cage, and the pelvis and head will follow.
Spinal Alignment. The connection of the wings though the elbows, wrists and forearms in Pilates. The feet in Pilates. How to teach the injured client, from a Psychologists’ viewpoint.
And more topics!
Contact Jennifer Stacey.
Peak Performance Pilates is considering hosting the following workshops in the future:
Dr. Gotz Lehle, M.D. (Germany, Italy) Topics to be determined. Available for private consultations. April 10 -15, 2012.
Dr. Shah, M.D., from St. Francis Hospital. Topic: “Vitamin D”.
Dr. Chady Wonson, D.C., LAc., C.N.C., C.T.N. Topics to be determined. www.drwonson.com
Jarmo Ahonen, PT from Finland on gait, and physical therapy.
Blandine Calais Germain’s anatomy certifications.
Jennifer Stacey, M.S. will be teaching clients, and presenting Pilates workshops and Movement Perspectives™ in New York City.
Jennifer is available for teaching Pilates’ Teacher’s courses, seminars, retreats and workshops in the USA and worldwide. If you are interested in hosting Jennifer at your studio please contact info@peakperformancepilates.com . Pdf of information on Jennifer, workshops and books: Resume 2011brochshhorsmrf
Jennifer M. Stacey, M.S. will be presenting workshops worldwide:
2011: Washington, DC. International Association of Dance Medicine and Science Symposium, www.iadms.org Friday, October 14, 11 am -11:50 am. ”Dancing from the Wings.”
2012: New York City, Rolates Pilates, Sunday, January 22, 10 am – 4 pm. An introduction to Movement Perspectives™. Flyer: WS NY MP 1-12
For information. roberta@rolates.com In this workshop, the participants will learn the following:
1) The principles of Pilates.
2) Pilates is a comprehensive system with proper sequencing, levels, order, and transitions.
3) The 11 cues or images that empower the body to immediately perform movements correctly.
4) The 16 basic movements of Pilates that the system is based upon.
5) Demystifying Pilates: the physiology and science of Pilates. The physiological andbiomechanical explanation for why Pilates (when done properly) can be effective at re-patterning the body towards optimal biomechanical efficiency.
Anatomy of Breathing.
Pilates Kinesiology
Muscle physiology and how to apply the science to teaching while keeping the client in his/her kinesthetic body.
Biomechanics
6) Using imagery to ensure results.
7) Application to a basic Pilates Mat Class and Foam Roller work. 8) Application of Movement Perspectives™ to Pilates Mat and Apparatus work and other movement systems including skills inspired by M. Feldenkrais and Physio-Synthesis.
Pilates on Tour, San Francisco. July 15, 9 – 12, 2012. San Francisco. “Follow your head: Understanding and cueing head position in Pilates.” Jennifer Stacey, M.S. and Dr. Chady Wonson, DC, LAc, CNC, CTN
Dordogne, France. Jennifer Stacey may teach at a beautiful farmhouse retreat in the Dordogne, France the first week of July, 2012. Rejuvenate yourself! Pilates classes and workshops, meals and wine are included in the package. For information contact Jennifer. info@peakperformancepilates.com
Tuscany, Italy
Jennifer will be teaching at the: Training Lab, Florence, Italy, April 20, 21, 2012. Via Scipione Ammirato 35 Firenze, Tel 055.3830564, Fax 0553830527, Traininglab.italy@gmail.com, facebook.com/traininglab.italy
Eukinesis in Livorno, Italy, date to be determined, 2012. www.eukinesis.it Viale Caprera 17 – 57123 Livorno. +39 0586.891484. info@eukinesis.it
Finland
Jennifer Stacey, M.S. will be presenting workshops in Helsinki, Finland.
Art Fysio Oy, Somatic Studio, Kasarmikatu 36, 00130 Helsinki, Finland. Dates to be announced.
Paris, France
Jennifer may be teaching in Paris the week of April 28. Details to be announced.
Upcoming Pilates’ workshops, teacher’s course and “client lessons” taught by Jennifer Stacey, M.S., in Paris, France at A-Lyne Centre de Formation. Dates to be announced.
Movement Perspectives™.
Movement Perspectives™ (condensed).
In this workshop, the participants will learn the following:
1) The principles of Pilates.
2) Pilates is a comprehensive system with proper sequencing, levels, order, and transitions.
3) The 11 cues or images that empower the body to immediately perform movements correctly.
4) The 16 basic movements of Pilates that the system is based upon.
5) Demystifying Pilates: the physiology and science of Pilates. The physiological and biomechanical explanation for why Pilates (when done properly) can be effective at re-patterning the body towards optimal biomechanical efficiency.
Anatomy of Breathing.
Pilates Kinesiology
Muscle physiology and how to apply the science to teaching while keeping the client in his/her kinesthetic body.
Biomechanics
6) Using imagery to ensure results.
7) Application to a basic Pilates Mat Class and Foam Roller work. 8) Application of Movement Perspectives™ to Pilates Mat and Apparatus work and other movement systems including skills inspired by M. Feldenkrais and Physio-Synthesis.
For information on registering for classes and workshops please contact:
Martine Curtis-Oakes:
Pilates Consultant, Instructor, and Author of “Perfect Pilates”
A-Lyne Centre de Formation
29 rue Notre Dame de Nazareth, 75003 Paris
09.54.11.91.38
Martine Curtis-Oakes (mcurtisoakes@gmail.com)
http://www.pilatesfrance.com
Jennifer will also teach in Belgium/The Netherlands. Dates to be announced.
Jennifer is available for teaching Pilates’ Teacher’s courses, seminars, retreats and workshops in the USA and worldwide.
Jennifer M. Stacey, M.S.
Peak Performance Pilates
126 Post Street, 3rd floor, San Francisco, California, 94108, USA
717 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, California, 94019, USA
415.392.9662 (SF), 650.726.1657 (HMB)
www.peakperformancepilates.com info@peakperformancepilates.com
Other workshops:
Jennifer will be teaching other workshops in New York, Germany, France, Italy, Finland, Spain, Belgium, Ireland, Australia and Taiwan.