Anacortes, Birch Bay & Bellingham
 
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Welcome to Core Kinetics Pilates

The Studios

Core Kinetics Pilates is comprised of three studios in northwest Washington, each with a unique variety of Pilates classes, and all featuring private training with highly-trained Pilates instructors. To learn more about each location, or to register for classes or special events, select the studio below:

Upcoming Workshops

The Runners' Toolbox. Sunday, July 12th, 9am-3pm. Cost: $95/by June 30th; $110/after July 1st.
Develop skills and techniques to prevent injury, improve running efficiency, and increase speed. Construct a personal toolbox to address your individual needs with master movement educators Jennifer Perry, M.S., and Carolyn Watson, M.S.
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Pilates for Osteoporosis. August 1st and 2nd, 2009, 8am-5pm.Core Kinetics Pilates, Bellingham. Cost: $495. Presented by Sherri Betz, PT. Register at Therapilates.com
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This is a 2-day lecture and lab course designed to prepare the clinician in evaluation and treatment of the osteoporotic or osteopenic patient. This course is also designed for the exercise specialist or instructor in program design for the osteopenic client or for those who are at risk for osteoporosis in need of a prevention program.
Topics addressed will be:

  • the definitions of osteoporosis and osteopenia
  • risk factors for osteoporosis
  • diagnosis and screening process for osteoporosis which includes a questionnaire that can be used for determining a patient's risk
  • discussion of peri and postmenopausal relationship to osteoporosis
  • physical therapy, evaluation of the osteoporotic or osteopenic patient
  • interpretation of Bone Densitomitry Studies, T-score and Z-score definitions
  • latest research in alternative testing for osteoporosis
  • treatment planning and appropriate progression of the patient with fracture
  • fracture prevention tips, contraindicated movements and exercises
  • nutritional recommendations.

Instructor Training

Core Kinetics Pilates is an official host-site for Balanced Body University Pilates Instructor Edcuation. We offer complete Pilates teacher training at our Bellingham studio. More information can be found at our Instructor Training site.