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Blending physical therapy and Pilates
In Cincinnati, The Christ Hospital was one of the first to offer a fully-equipped Pilates Studio, teaching these skills and exercises to physical therapy patients and to individuals who seek to improve their health and wellbeing. Today, we are one of the few studios in the country to have each teacher certified under the national governing board, The Pilates Method Alliance. Click here to view search for PMA Pilates certified teachers: http://www.pmapilatescertified.com

Kristen Thomas Fryer   Certified Pilates Instructor Kristen Thomas Fryer began her study of the Pilates method in 1999, upon graduation from Berea College where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in music. She received her certification from The Pilates Center of Cincinnati in 2001 and in 2003 earned her certification in the Alexander Technique from The Alexander Technique of Cincinnati. In November of 2004 she became a Qualified Pilates instructor from the Ron Fletcher Program of Study. She has studied directly with Ron Fletcher, one of the original students of Joseph Pilates.

Patty Phillips  Certified Pilates Instructor Patty Phillips is a Qualified Pilates instructor from the Ron Fletcher Program of Study. She has studied directly with Ron Fletcher, one of the original students of Joseph Pilates. In October 2007, she earned her national Pilates certification, one of fourteen PMA-certified teachers in the state of Ohio. Prior to her position at the Pilates Studio of Spectrum Rehabilitation, Patty taught Pilates for five years at the Pilates Center of Cincinnati. She earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Biomedical Communications from The Ohio State University in 1979. For more information on The Ron Fletcher Program of Study, go to http://www.ronfletcherwork.com/.

“Physical fitness is the attainment and maintenance of a uniformly developed body with a sound mind fully capable of naturally, easily, and satisfactorily performing our many and varied tasks with spontaneous zest and pleasure.” Joseph Pilates