Part mind-body, part cardio, part strength and totally unique!

Pilates based exercises on the CoreAlign® emphasize an upright posture and are designed to improve posture, balance and functional movement. The CoreAlign method, developed by Jonathan Hoffman, stimulates core stability muscles to fire in perfect timing while performing challenging exercises, very deep stretches and core-controlled aerobic training. Great for musculoskeletal rehabilitation, performance enhancement and as a regular sport for a healthy lifestyle.

The CoreAlign® oodenframe encloses two tracks and two carts, which move independently with smooth resistance (or assistance) created by six elastic resistance tube assemblies on each cart. Resistance/assistance is possible in one or both directions. Extraordinary versatility – hundreds of functional movement exercises! The unit faces a wall mounted ladder used to assist with balance and to expand exercise potential of this very open ended system. Adaptable for all fitness levels including beginners, the systems also provides challenge to the golfer, racquet enthusiast, runner, windsurfer, skier, snowboarder and other seasoned athletes. You will improve your posture, fine tune your balance, work up a sweat, and have fun doing it!

Call to schedule your private or duet session today!

Special isntructor training with the inventor of the CoreAlign® Jonathan Hoffman  – registration is directly through Balanced Body.

CoreAlign I (with inventor Jonathan  Hoffman) – Apr. 23 – 24, 2012, Mon and Tues (9am to 5pm) – $450.00 earlybird till April 8 plus maunal fee of $50

CoreAlign II Iwth inventor Jonathan Hoffman) – Ap. 25 – 26,  2012, Weds and Thurs (9am to 5pm) – $450 earlybird till April 10 plus manual fee of $50

Schedule for 2012 Pilates instructor training modular courses: (Note: 60 day pre-registration will reflect a $50 discount to below pricing when registering online on Balanced Body Education Finder.) Register 60 days or more prior to any training and receive a $50 discount. Please call to inquire if you do not see a module listed that is needed – Suncoast Pilates adds additional modules more than once throughout the year by additional request.

Reformer II Module  – May 18 – 19, 2012, Fri, Sat – $449.00 plus manual / DVD fee of $75

Pilates Mat Level I - June 1 – 2, 2012, Fri and Sat (9am to 6pm) - $449.00 plus manual / DVD fee of $75

Reformer III Module  – June 15 – 16, 2012, Fri, and Sat (Fri – Noon – 6pm, Sat – 10am – 6pm) – $399.00 plus manual / DVD fee of $75

Anatomy in 3D (also known as Anatomy in Clay) – Aug 3 – 4, Fri and Sat, to be posted shortly with pricing and times

Trapeze Table and Cadillac – Aug 10 – 12, 2012, Fri (1pm – 6pm), Sat (10:30am – 6pm) and Sun (10:30am – 5pm) – $499.00 plus manual / DVD fee of $75

Pilates Chair Module – Sept 14 – 15 , 2012, Fri and Sat, (11am – 6pm both days)  – $399.00 plus manual / DVD fee of $75

Pilates Barrels and Small Apparatus – October, 2012, Fri date TBA – $199.00 plus manual / DVD fee of $75

Pilates Mat Level I - if you missed our Mat I in Feb. or June this year we will offer again in FALL 2012 – dates TBA, 2012, Fri and Sat (9am to 6pm both days) - $449.00 plus manual / DVD fee of $75 – call with interest for dates

Pilates Mat Level II -  just offered in April 2012 – to be repeated by request – please call with interest (Fri and Sat – 10am to 6pm both days) - $399.00 plus manual / DVD fee of $75

Pilates Reformer I Module includes Movement Principles - TBA for fall 2012, Fri and Sat  - may be offered earlier in year due to high demand – $499.00 plus manual / DVD fee of $75

Click on link “Balanced Body Educator Finder“, scroll to select “Suncoast Pilates” as Educator to register for 2011 Balanced Body University instructor training courses at Suncoast Pilates. For information regarding the complete Balanced Body instructor training program, scroll down the page, call Suncoast Pilates or view the Balanced Body Education page directly for a brochure regarding the entire Pilates instructor training program.

Whether twisting the body on a drive, squatting down to measure a putt or leaning over to pick up a ball, golfers constantly torquing their bodies. Golf also requires repeating the same essential movements. As a result some muscles become overused and others weaken, causing an imbalance.

For a golfer, muscle imbalances can affect the legs, hips, arms, shoulders, and the lower back. It can also affect your game, particularly for those over the age of 50. Your drives may be shorter and less accurate, your stamina may decrease, and the potential for debilitating strains, pulls and tears becomes much higher.

Many golfers – from weekend warriors to the game’s elite like Tiger Woods and Annika Sorenstam – are now turning to Pilates as an essential training tool that keeps the body in balance and actually improves performance.

Why Pilates?

Pilates is based on movement from the center of the body, as are most shots in golf. It strengthens the center of the body, also known as the core (the trunk, shoulder girdles and pelvis). Core strength can improve hip rotation, range of motion in the shoulders and back stability leading to more powerful and accurate golf shots. It is also a full body exercise that works all muscles and is easy on the joints. The end result is a flexible, symmetrically muscled body that is strengthened from the inside out. The studio also offers CoreAlign equipment training, which was designed by a physical therapist specifically for athletes to prevent or post-rehab for injuries, challenging the core in a vertical position.

Pilates helps you:

• Build up the back muscles evenly
• Elongate and align the spine for better stability
• Strengthen the abdominals
• Increase overall flexibility, strength, and balance
• Increase range of motion in hips and shoulders
• Enhance concentration through focused breathing

Performance Benefits

A stronger and more stable core helps golfers:

• Attain an optimal backswing and follow-through with increased range of motion in shoulders
• Get more distance and power because of added hip and torso flexibility
• Have a stronger and bigger hip turn for greater power through rotation
• Create a smoother and more powerful swing due to evenly conditioned back muscles
• Maximize balance and alignment while rotating
• Decrease fatigue because of less strain on the body
• Hold a body position long enough to play through a shot
• Play without pain!

Patricia

Manager / Co-Owner / Head Pilates Teacher of Suncoast Pilates, Pilates Method Alliance Certified Pilates Teacher ( PMA®-CPT ) and Polestar Pilates trained, Patricia is a “Second Generation Pilates Teacher” and “Lolita San Miguel Pilates Master™”. Patricia completed the Pilates Master Mentor Program with Pilates Elder Lolita San Miguel, the only living “First Generation” Pilates teacher who worked with and was certified to teach Pilates by Joseph Pilates himself. Patricia is a Balanced Body Faculty member and Suncoast Pilates is a host site for Balanced Body Pilates instructor training. Patricia is one of the area’s most experienced and highly Certified Pilates instructors. She was a presenter at the International Pilates Day Memorial & Convention in Moenchengladbach, Germany, the birthplace of Joseph Pilates, during which a plaque was erected in his honor on May 7, 2011. See detailed information about Head Trainer Patricia on the “About Us” page.

Shannon

Shannon, a Pilates Method Alliance Certified Pilates ( PMA®-CPT ) instructor, is a Classically trained Pilates instructor. She was originally Certified through the Pilates Guild and trained under Romana Kryzanowska and Sari Santo. Romana, who was trained by and worked directly for Joseph Pilates, continued to work in his studio after his death. Shannon has  ten years of Pilates teaching experience and is also a Classically trained ballerina. She is also a CoreAlign instructor for Suncoast Pilates.

Carol

Carol, a Pilates Method Alliance Certified Pilates Instructor ( PMA®-CPT ), is a Classically trained Pilates Instructor through Peak Pilates. She is currently enrolled in the Lolita San Miguel Master Mentor Program  and is training under directly under First Generation Pilates Elder Ms. San Miguel in a two year program. Carol has been an instructor of many exercise disciplines in the area for several years. She holds several certifications in the fitness areas including ACE Certified Personal Trainer and Arthritis Foundation Aquatics Instructor, and is trained in post-rehabilitation. Carol is also in part of the Balanced Body instructor training program at Suncoast Pilates and is a CoreAlign instructor.

 Traci is certified as a Pilates instructor through PHI Pilates, teaching Pilates since 2002. She has worked in the fitness industry since 1999 and has numerous Pilates and fitness certifications. She opened Castlerock Pilates in Ashburn, Virginia, in 2006 and sold the studio in 2011 to enable her to  move to Tampa.  Traci has a passion for golf and is certified to teach Pilates for Golf since 2006. She works with beginners as well as seasoned athletes and has trained some of the Washington Redskins. Traci received her BS in Psychology and Sociology from Virginia Tech in 1998.

 Dori is currently in the Balanced Body Pilates Teacher Training Program taught at Suncoast Pilates. Originally from Pennsylvania, she graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in dance, musical theater, and education. Since moving to Florida in 2003, she has performed and taught dance and musical theater throughout the area and currently teaches and choreographs for the St Petersburg City Theater’s Children’s Program.  After spending years practicing Pilates, Dori is thrilled to be taking her passion for movement and sharing it with others. Once Dori completes her Balanced Body instructor training and certification she will sit for the PMA test, as required of all Suncoast Pilates instructors. Dori is now available as a Pilates instructor trainee at the instructor trainee rate for privates with healthy clients. Booking with Dori must be done by calling studio directly and is not available online.

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• “Gain Power through Pilates Practice – Part I – Reformer at Suncoast Pilates

“Pat Massey Welter is one of the finest teachers I have ever worked with. Her expertise as a Pilates trainer is only surpassed by the sensitivity and empathy she had for my particular physical challenges through out the past nine months of my training program. My results have been dramatic and life changing.” (Continued testimonial below*)
-Sandy R.

“I have been training with Pat for the past few years. And, not only do I think she is an incredible trainer, she is a wonderful person. She has shown me such commitment, understanding and concern throughout our relationship. Pat is so easy to be with and take direction from. Her life is an inspiration, and because of that she is a wonderful motivator. Having never been a true fan of exercise, I actually enjoy the time I spend with Pat. We have done various forms of training from Pilates to overall fitness. She is equally knowledgeable and exceptional at both. I don’t think you could find a better trainer out there. I feel fortunate to have found her and make exercise a regular part of my life now.”
-Annemarie

Such a great session yesterday. Am feeling it all over (especially in the sides!). Always so enjoy the few days afterwards, when all those dormant muscles begin conversing with me again (and they’re saying, “there’s just no hiding from Pat”). - Kathy

“What I have lost is inches. I have totally reshaped my body!”
-Joan

“Suncoast Pilates is great and I’ve noticed awesome changes in my body since I’ve been going! My Suncoast Pilates instructor is an amazing lady! I put myself in her hands every week and trust her implicitly! She pushes me in ways I never thought were possible and I now CRAVE going! Thank you Suncoast Pilates !!! Her training is the main reason I’m ok with wearing a bikini right now, so I cannot praise you enough!  -Karen L.

“I never exercised before in my life until I worked out at Suncoast Pilates with Pat. She has given me a body of which I am proud. No one can believe how good I look for my age. I do a combination of weight training and Pilates with Pat twice a week. Pat gave me the POWER!” -Michele

“What a wonderful trainer and all around great person Pat Massey Welter is. I started training with Pat in an attempt to get back into shape after my Pacemaker implant at the age of 32. I’ve always been an athletic, fit, and motivated individual, but I needed some serious help to get back on course without getting too discouraged with my new situation. Pat’s unbelievable spirit & encouragement got me right back on track in no time. She is very innovative in her workouts and discovers new ways to challenge her clients while accounting for physical limitations and never letting an excuse get in the way of pushing us to our full potential. Her humor and great personality have also made her a wonderful friend and physical fitness mentor. Pat is supportive of her clients in every single aspect of their life, which only begins with the very intense workout sessions.”
-Jonica

“I have known Patricia Massey Welter for 11 years now, and can’t say enough great things about her. Pat has helped me to stick with an exercise program, and not give up on losing weight, even through some pretty tough times.
As an attorney, my schedule didn’t leave much time for healthy eating or exercise, and I have been overweight for many years. While image isn’t everything, being overweight was taking its toll on my health, and my work efforts.
With her Pilates instruction and personal support, Pat helped me shed 80 pounds and I know that I will reach my weight loss goal. Pat cares so deeply about her clients, and tailors her workout to what the client can physically do, slowly leading them to the realization that they are capable of much more than originally thought. I, for one, never thought I’d be capable of doing some of the exercises on the Pilates Reformer that I now do without even thinking about it. The resulting feeling of empowerment has transferred over to all aspects of my life – I feel better, have more energy and stamina, and my golf swing has improved significantly!
Through it all, Pat never gave up on me, and that is the difference between Pat and so many other trainers. Pat honestly cares about my progress, and in helping me achieve my goal of being fit and in shape.
All I can say is that Pat is amazing, and anyone who is fortunate enough to work with her will reap the benefits for their lifetime.”
-Barbara

“I have been to gyms off and on in the different states I have lived. I have never really followed through long term, having gotten bored after four to six weeks, until I had a major back injury. My personal training on the Pilates Reformer machine changed my life. Pilates is what saved me from back surgery. It is the only therapy/ exercise that has worked for me and is easy to do and non-impact, making it extremely easy to stay in a routine.”
-Judy

“I’ve been training with Pat for several months now on the Pilates Reformer. The Reformer is new to me but I’m no stranger to Pilates. I have osteo-arthritis myself as well as weaknesses in my cervical and lumbar spine due to previous injuries and herniations. Pat has taken me to a new level as far as Pilates is concerned. She is different from other fitness trainers because she is so in-tune to the human body. There are three other people in my Reformer class. Many of us have special needs due to previous injuries or medical conditions. Pat adjusts the routine to suit all of our needs, yet somehow manages to keep us all in sync. It’s amazing!

Pat is not only an excellent trainer, she’s also a great teacher. She shares her ability to tune into the human body with each and every one of us so we know just how far to push ourselves and exactly when to back down.

Pat is a motivator and a mentor. She strives for perfection not only for herself but also for each and every one of her students. When Pat pushes she pushes hard, yet somehow manages to push with such a gentle spirit.”
-Cheryl

“I HAVE ATTENDED PILATES SESSIONS WITH PAT FOR THE PAST YEAR AND HAVE FOUND HER TO BE VERY MOTIVATING, ABLE TO WORK AROUND MY INJURIES BUT STILL GIVE ME A GREAT WORKOUT. SHE IS GENUINELY NICE AND CARING PERSON.”
-Sandy P.

“I DID A LOT OF RESEARCH BEFORE I CAME TO SUNCOAST PILATES. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND ANYONE TO THIS FACILITY!”
-Michael

(*continued from Sandy R. from above)

“I was an athlete and a dancer most of my young life, instructed by many trainers throughout the years. I was a teacher most of my adult life and hold a Master’s Degree in Education. For those two reasons, I feel qualified to say without reservation that Patricia Massey Welter is one of the finest teachers I have ever worked with. Her expertise as a Pilates trainer is only surpassed by the sensitivity and empathy she had for my particular physical challenges through out the past nine months of my training program. My results have been dramatic and life changing.
As of October, I no longer get cortisone shots from my doctor because I no longer need them for pain. The knee replacement surgery my doctor and I thought was imminent can now be put off for many years. But the proof of the pudding, as they say, is that during the month of November, my husband and I hiked in Bryce Canyon, Utah and around the upper trails of the south rim of the Grand Canyon. At Bryce, I was able to hike down a 500’ vertical trail, cross the base of the canyon and then hike back up – a hike that was about three miles long. I never faltered and felt no discomfort during or after the hike. My upper & lower body strength had so greatly improved, I was able to take on every physical challenge I chose and, more importantly, I was able to keep myself safe at the same time. (You can definitely fall and die in the canyons if you aren’t careful, and many folks do every year.) What a joy and thrill it was to be able to experience the beauty of Bryce Canyon from the bottom of it and not merely from one of the scenic overlooks because of my improved strength and agility.

The Bryce Canyon hike was not only a high point in my physical life and a culmination of the work I had done with Pat, but a true, living testament to her talent and abilities as a trainer. At this point, I cannot imagine a life without Pilates or Pat.”
Sandy R.

Patricia, who has been a trainer in the area for over seventeen years, and has owned an area studio for over fifteen years, brings a wealth of training and experience in Pilates as well as other exercise disciplines and holds numerous certifications in Pilates, personal training, fitness, post-rehab fitness and aquatics. Her many certifications, qualifications and trainings are listed below. When looking for the right Pilates instructor, remember to consider experience, certifications, qualifications and expertise.

Patricia Massey Welter, BS, PMA®-CPT, “Second Generation Pilates Teacher” and “Lolita San Miguel Pilates Master™”
Patricia is a Pilates Method Alliance Certified Pilates Teacher, a ”Lolita San Miguel Pilates Master™”, “Second Generation Pilates Teacher” and a Balanced Body Faculty member

Patricia was honored to present at the International Pilates Day Memorial & Convention in Moenchengladbach, Germany, held May 6 -  8, 2011. This international Pilates convention was held at the birthplace of Joseph Pilates during which a memorial plaque was erected in his honor.

Patricia’s Primary PILATES TRAINING Certification
Patricia has been awarded the designation of  “Second Generation Pilates Teacher” and “Lolita San Miguel Pilates Master™” after working as a seasoned Pilates instructor in a two year master mentor program directly with Ms. San Miguel.  (Ms. San Miguel is one of the few living Pilates elders to work directly with and for Joseph Pilates and is the only living person actually Certified to teach Pilates by Joseph Pilates himself.)

Pilates Method Alliance Certified Teacher (PMA®-CPT)

Polestar Pilates

Balanced Body Faculty

Patricia’s continuing education PILATES TRAINING
Stott Pilates (with Moira Merrithew, PJ O’Clair, John Garey, Stefania Della Pia)

Polestar Pilates (with Polestar founder President Brent Anderson PhD, PT, OCS)

PHI Pilates (with founder Christine Romani-Ruby)

The Pilates Coach (with owner and founder Leslee Bender)

Pat has worked personally with Siri Dharma Galliano, trainer to stars Uma Thurman, Carrie Ann Moss (for Matrix 2 and 3), Sting and Madonna. She has also completed several workshops with Siri.

Pat has over seventeen years of Pilates continuing education credits, including workshops with renown Pilates Teachers listed above as well as Mari Windsor, Alan Herdman, Julian Littleford and Kathy Corey.

AFAA CERTIFICATIONS
Fitness Practitioner and Personal Trainer
Group Exercise Instructor
Weight Training Certified
Aqua Instructor, Senior Fitness, Pre / Post Natal

AAHFP CERTIFICATION
Post Rehab Fitness Trainer

OTHER PAST CERTIFICATIONS
Arthritis Foundation Certified Aquatics & P.A.C.E. Instructor
White Belt NIA Instructor (hosted and completed NIA teacher Intensive at her studio in 2000 with NIA creators Debbie and Carlos Rosas)

MEMBER OF:
PMA ( Pilates Method Alliance)
IDEA

FORMER WELLNESS & FITNESS DIRECTOR
Total Wellness & Rehab

FORMER FITNESS DIRECTOR
Palm Harbor Medical Associates

FORMER
Arthritis Foundation Board Member
Arthritis Foundation Regional Program Director

FEATURED IN NATIONAL FITNESS PUBLICATIONS

Quoted in the November /December 2010 IDEA Fitness Journal on “Tricks of the Trade”.

Quoted in the March 2009 IDEA Fitness Journal on “Tricks of the Trade”.

Quoted in the March 2008 IDEA Fitness Journal on “Tricks of the Trade”.

Quoted in the November 2007 IDEA Fitness Journal on “Tricks of the Trade”.

Quoted in the October 2007 IDEA Fitness Journal on “Partners and Small Groups in Mind-Body Training”.

Quoted in the July / August 2007 IDEA Fitness Journal on “Conquering a Negative Mood”.

Quoted in “Your Body” online article on working with a partner in January 2006.

Interviewed and was featured Personal Trainer in March 2005 IDEA Fitness Journal in the article “Empathizing with Client Limitations”.

Featured in the November 2005 IDEA Fitness Journal under the personal trainers who “Inspire the World to Fitness” section.

Interviewed for “Your Body” June 2005 online article – “Watch Your Thigh’s Fives”.

Writes a bi-monthly article for Panache Vue, a Tampa Bay area magazine

TELEVISION SEGMENTS: Featured in Channel 8 exercise & fitness segments with Irene Maher and Yolanda Fernandez as well on past Channel 8 Health & Fitness Fest television segments.