I've been working with Tom since 2004 and truly believe that his unique style of teaching and exercises helped me earn my 12 medals in the Athens, Beijing and London Olympics.
– Natalie Coughlin,
Olympic Gold Medal Swimmer
Center of Balance is excited to be one of the first studios to enhance our movement program with the CoreAlign System.
Center of Balance has been a leading teacher training center since 2001, with Pilates mat & equipment and CoreAlign courses directed by Tom McCook.
Learn Pilates and movement under our expert guidance, and address your personal needs and goals. Try our Welcome Package!
Center of Balance gift certificates make excellent holiday gifts! Can be used for any service we offer or any item from our store. Call or email us to make a purchase or Purchase a gift certificate online!
Through the end of December, everything in our studio store is discounted 25%! Holiday shopping at Center of Balance is easy and fun!
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
5pm - 7pm
Experience why Pilates is so effective! Equipment Essentials will give you the tools to condition your body and move better at any age. Whether you’re just starting Pilates or want to freshen up your skills, this workshop is a safe, effective and energizing way to do it! Equipment Essentials will teach you the fundamentals and essential Pilates exercises, on the Mat, Reformer, Wall Unit and Chair. You’ll increase your awareness and ability, with a noticeable carry-over into how you approach your everyday life. This workshop is a great prep for students interested in joining an ongoing Pilates equipment group.
Workshop with Tom McCookSaturday, February 23, 2019
10:30am - 5pm
• Develop a practical understanding of the mechanics of the spine and posture.
• Learn the key movements of the spine to keep it healthy for life.
• Learn the main weight-bearing locations in the body for balanced posture, tension release and movement efficiency.
• Practice theraband series for conditioning and postural balance.
• Move and assess in 3 planes of motion to improve posture, the gait cycle and its relationship to the feet and being in gravity.
• Learn progressions of Pilates exercises with a clearer understanding of the origin of each movement for effective cuing, skillful assessment and positive results.
• Learn how to improve pro-prioception and the ability to self-correct to improve posture, movement quality and results.
Don’t miss this exciting continuing educational event for Pilates teachers! Join us for a weekend of workshops with 3 inspiring Master Instructors — Alan Herdman, Karen Clippinger and Tom McCook will be offering 9 different workshops to choose from! This will be a special opportunity to deepen your teaching skills, expand your learning, connect with others, and have fun! CECs Available!
Saturday, April 6 (9:30am - 12:30pm)
• Core Stability Advancements and Applications to the Pilates Reformer (NOTE: 6hrs) - Karen Clippinger
• The First Session: How to Approach a New Client - Alan Herdman
• Three Dimensional Joint Mobility and Myofascial Loading for Gait - Tom McCook
Saturday, April 6 (1:30pm - 4:30pm)
• Core Stability Advancements and Applications to the Pilates Reformer (NOTE: 6hrs) - Karen Clippinger See above
• Thinking Around the Long / Short Box - Alan Herdman
Sunday, April 7 (9:30am - 12:30pm)
• Shoulder Biomechanics and Pilates: The Basic Five - Karen Clippinger
• Let us Have Fun with the 34 Classical Mat Exercises - Alan Herdman
• Healthy Knees with Pilates and the Franklin Method - Tom McCook
Sunday, April 7 (1:30pm - 4:30pm)
• Sacroiliac Function and Pilates Program Design - Karen Clippinger
• Creating a Home Program - Alan Herdman
Center of Balance is an official dealer for Balanced Body®. We can order any of their products at a discounted price.
