As a professional ballet dancer until she was in her mid 30s, Pam’s first introduction to Pilates was to help rehab from an injury. When she retired from dancing Pam searched for a new way to stay fit. Pilates and Yoga fit the bill. She became a certified Pilates instructor through the Physicalmind Institute and continued her studies with Stott Pilates, Thai Yoga Massage and Yoga training. Pam has been teaching Pilates for over 15 years. Her background brings a unique style to her classes. She incorporates body awareness, Yoga and Thai Yoga Massage into her work with clients. Pam’s focus is on utilizing Pilates as a tool for rehab. She loves helping people understand how to move efficiently and effortlessly, often with less pain, through core strength, balance and mobility.
Pam Heston
Amy has been in the health and fitness business since 1988. She graduated from TCU with a master's degree in health and fitness. Her career has progressed from teaching at TCU and managing coporate fitness centers to her most recent endeavor, Epiphany, a personal training and nutrition counseling business. Amy has transitioned from running marathons, body building and racing bikes to a calmer approach of walking and yoga. A personal battle with an eating disorder led Amy to see the body as a reflection of the soul. Amy believes her life's purpose is leading, motivating and encouraging others with body issues to understand their bodies through their spirit.
Laura is a Certified Instructor in the traditional Pilates method and has been teaching in Fort Worth for three years. After graduating from Oklahoma City University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Dance, Laura began a successful career in musical theatre, which led her to New York City. While in New York, Laura was fortunate to work at re:AB® Pilates Studio, owned by Brooke Siler, bestselling author of The Pilates Body, The Pilates Body Kit, and The Ultimate Pilates Body Challenge. She then completed the re:AB® Pilates Teacher Training Program and found her passion for the work. Laura continues to study and train in workshops and classes in New York and Dallas. Pilates is about continuous growth, both physically and mentally, and Laura is excited and honored to pass down the incredible authentic work and knowledge of Joseph Pilates.
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Laura West Strawser
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Lauren is a graduate of Indiana University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Ballet Performance with an outside field in Kinesiology. First introduced to Pilates as a young ballet student at the Pacific Northwest Ballet School, Lauren continued learning and practicing Pilates while studying ballet at The Harid Conservatory, The National Ballet School of Canada, and Indiana University. While at IU she finished her Pilates teacher certification at Lotus Pilates under Corrina Consentino. Upon graduating from IU, Lauren danced with Texas Dance Theatre and also began teaching Pilates. In 2010 she returned to school, to pursue a Doctorate in Physical Therapy, at the University of North Texas Health Science Center. An ultimate believer in the rehabilitation possibilities of Pilates, Lauren dreams of one day opening a Pilates-incorporated Physical Therapy practice.
Lauren Peterson
Pam Stockman is certified in Group Exercise Fitness and Healthy Lifestyle Principles. She’s also a certified ZUMBA, ZUMBA Toning, and ZUMBA Aqua Instructor and leads more than 140 Fort Worth area students in ZUMBA classes weekly. Pam enjoys ZUMBA because it’s fun and great exercise. Pam and her husband, both native Texans, have two grown children and reside in the Arlington Heights neighborhood in Fort Worth with their geriatric Labrador retriever.
Pam Stockman
