OWNER/INSTRUCTOR
THE DEFINING MOVEMENT PILATES STUDIO
210-316-5514
chris@definingmovementpilates.com
Since coming to San Antonio in 1999, Chris has taught Pilates at the former Concord Athletic Club, the University of Texas at San Antonio and the Jewish Community Center where she continues to instruct large group mat classes.
Master of Education, University of Houston with Secondary Certifications in Physical Education, Chemistry & Physical Science 1990
Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry with a Concentration in Dance, Russell Sage College, New York 1981
Pilates Method Alliance Gold Certified since 2005
Polestar Pilates Allegro 2003 & Studio 2005 Trained/Certified Instructor
Pink Ribbon Program: Pilaters for Breast Cancer Survivors 2008
Comprehensive Smartspine Training 2007
American Council on Exercise Certified Personal Trainer since 1994
American Council on Exercise Certified Group Fitness Instructor since 1992
Member IDEA Health & Fitness Associaiton
CPR since 1992
Owner / Instructor Defining Movement Pilates Studio 2000 - Present
Pilates Mat Instruction with Clients of Various Fitness Levels and Special Needs 1999 - Present
Jewish Community Center of San Antonio 1999 - Present
Mat and Reformer Pilates Instructor
Concord Athletic Club 1999 - 2008
Adjunct Professor
University of Texas, San Antonio
(Students Earned Credit for Mat Pilates) 2002 - 2006
Aerobics Director, Sweetwater Country Club, Sugarland Texas 1991 - 1999
Twenty Years as a Fitness Professional (Including Step, Aerobics, Slide, Aqua, Weight Training, Kickboxing, Yoga & Pilates)