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STRENGTH, MOVEMENT, HEALTH: A Pilates Approach to Wellness What exactly IS Pilates? Read More...
Strength, Movement, Health: A Pilates Approach to Wellness
My decision to open a Pilates studio in Leesburg, VA, earlier this year was simple: I am passionate about Pilates. I love teaching Pilates as well as watching my students’ excitement as they progress. The benefits of Pilates are endless, and it is accessible to everyone. As a Virginia native, it is important to me ... Read More
Teacher Spotlight: Valerie Armistead
We are kicking off a special Teacher Spotlight Series to let you get to know our teachers here at Loudoun Pilates. Each month will feature a different teacher, and we are getting things started with Val. HOW DID YOU BECOME A PILATES TEACHER? I had been teaching ballet and taking Pilates classes for years, it ... Read MoreYoga girl meets Pilates
I have been practicing yoga for over seven years. I hike, I do a little weight training, I run a little, and I like to stay pretty active. I consider myself to be a fairly athletic person. I have been teaching yoga for a few years and I truly love sharing it with clients. Yoga ... Read MoreAbout the Author
Amy Hershey is the owner of Loudoun Pilates. She brings years of experience, as well as enthusiasm and passion to properly educate, guide, and encourage each of our clients on their health and wellness journey through Pilates. Through her years of training and study, Amy has developed a profound appreciation for the transformational healing capabilities of the Pilates Method. She specializes in teaching the refined, subtle movements of the human body and how a mastery of those skills translates to stronger and healthier movements. Amy graduated from The Pilates Centers’ 950-hour Advanced Teacher Training Program and studied extensively under the teachings and mentorship of Cara Reeser. She currently serves as a Host Advisor for The Pilates Center Teacher Training Program, for which she mentors aspiring teachers as they complete their training program.