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Michele Terry

West Melbourne,FL

Summary

Dedicated wellness professional with an expertise in Pilates instruction. Passionate about a holistic approach to an individual's' health. Skilled in creating personalized movement programs that enhance strength, flexibility, mobility, and stability. Seasoned in working with those who have physical limitations, prenatal and postpartum, and post-surgery. A strong belief in supporting emotional resilience, stress reduction, and mind-body connection through the method of Pilates.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Balanced Body Pilates Instructor

Pilates in the Loft
01.2021 - Current
  • Motivating participants through one-on-one instruction and positive feedback.
  • Tailoring classes to meet needs of participants with varying fitness levels.
  • Implementing foundationally-strong and creative exercise routines to keep participants motivated.
  • Promoting safe and soothing environment for clients.
  • Encouraging participants to stay motivated and reach fitness goals.
  • Allowing the client to share current physical and mental health status and being able to shift session plan if needed.
  • Demonstrating proper form and technique to prevent injury.
  • Counseling participants on nutrition to help reach fitness goals if so desired.
  • Attending continuing education classes to maintain current knowledge.

Pilates Instructor

The Yoga Garden
09.2024 - Current
  • Leading Pilates mat classes, including Endurance Flow, Sculpt, and Rise + Align.
  • Working in a team-based environment to offer clients various fitness options in the mind-body arena.
  • Building relationships with clients to create a deeper connection and keeping them motivated.
  • Promoting additional classes and available services to members.


Pilates Instructor

Classical Movement Collecctive
08.2024 - Current
  • Creating Reformer sessions tailored to meet the individual needs and goals of each ballet dancer.
  • Assisting individual dancers in cross-training to complement their ballet careers, monitoring progress for success.
  • Motivating the dancers through one-on-one instruction and positive feedback.
  • Offering the dancers a mental reset from competitive dance classes, while still complementing their training.
  • Allowing the dancer to share current physical and mental health status and being able to shift session plan if needed.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
04-2000

Skills

  • Health and wellness promotion
  • Client goal setting
  • Client progress monitoring
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Pilates breathing techniques
  • Injury prevention techniques
  • Post-surgical rehabilitation
  • Stress management techniques
  • Empathetic listening
  • Exercise modification
  • Positive reinforcement techniques
  • Client retention strategies

Certification

  • Certified Balanced Body Mat and Reformer Instructor
  • Oklahoma Baptist University Mat Pilates Certification

Timeline

Pilates Instructor

The Yoga Garden
09.2024 - Current

Pilates Instructor

Classical Movement Collecctive
08.2024 - Current

Certified Balanced Body Pilates Instructor

Pilates in the Loft
01.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Florida State University

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