05 September 2015: New! Clinical Day. - Advanced teacher training
New: introduction in comprehensive Pilates, usage of the apparatus for special pathologies.The clinical day will bring the world of comprehensive Pilates with a clinical approach to the participant. You will learn how to use Pilates in a therapeutical environment.
You will learn the unique concept of POLESTAR Rehabilitation, that is successfully used worldwide. During the workshop you will learn specific features that will increase your practical skills. Real case studies will be discussed from case history to therapy and training schedule. All relevant Pilates equipment will be used.
Date: 5th of Sept 2015 Cost: €200, Location: www.studioannamora.com. Educator: Alexander Bohlander, Osteopath, Physical Therapist, Owner Polestar Pilates Europe, author of Pilates--A Teachers' Manual, Cologne GermanyPrerequisites: Reformer or comprehensive education, Polestar or other recognized schools.
Pilates and rotational sports with Reformer and TRX - Advanced teacher training
You will learn to support clients in their specific sport with competence. For certified practitioners the course offers continuing education credits towards re-certification.
Presenter: Michael Brunner is an Educator for Polestar Pilates Europe. He studied sport sciences at the University of Basel (Switzerland) and manages a Yoga and Pilates studio in Basel. As a ACSM certified Health Fitness Specialist, Pilates and personal trainer and SAKR certified therapist for Cardiac Patients he gained a lot of knowledge in functional movement work.
Date: Friday 23rd of October 2015
Location: Studio AnnaMora, Amsterdam
Time: 10:00-18:00h
Price: €175,-
Registration and Payment: studenten@polestarpilates.de
Pilates for runners and bikers - Advanced Teacher Training
In this practical, applied workshop you will learn in detail how you can help Pilates clients involved in running and cycling to enhance their performance. More specifically, you will acquire a repertoire of exercises with which you can help them use power more efficiently, reduce effort and avoid overuse injuries. The most common injuries of endurance sports and the preventive use of special Pilates exercises will also be discussed.
The course is open for Pilates/movement teachers from every educational school. Runners and bikers are also welcome, the course can provide you with a short program for self-practice influenced by Pilates Principles.
Presenter: Michael Brunner is an Educator for Polestar Pilates Europe. He studied sport sciences at the University of Basel (Switzerland) and manages a Yoga and Pilates studio in Basel. Through his training and work he gained a lot of knowledge in functional movement work. Michael is a fervent endurance sports athlete and has competed in several long-distance bike, duathlon and triathlon races.
Date: Saturday 24th of October 2015
Location: Moving Life Pilates, www.movinglife.nl , Alkmaar
Time: 10:00-18:00h
Price: €175,-
Registration and Payment: studenten@polestarpilates.de
Come and join the workshop you do not want to miss!
New: introduction in comprehensive Pilates, usage of the apparatus for special pathologies.The clinical day will bring the world of comprehensive Pilates with a clinical approach to the participant. You will learn how to use Pilates in a therapeutical environment.
You will learn the unique concept of POLESTAR Rehabilitation, that is successfully used worldwide. During the workshop you will learn specific features that will increase your practical skills. Real case studies will be discussed from case history to therapy and training schedule. All relevant Pilates equipment will be used.
Date: 5th of Sept 2015 Cost: €200, Location: www.studioannamora.com. Educator: Alexander Bohlander, Osteopath, Physical Therapist, Owner Polestar Pilates Europe, author of Pilates--A Teachers' Manual, Cologne GermanyPrerequisites: Reformer or comprehensive education, Polestar or other recognized schools.
Many sports involve rotation and repetitive movements that can result in overuse injuries. A few examples include golf, tennis, and hockey. Athletes of these sports commonly develop imbalances and injuries – the effects can range from impaired performance to a sidelined athlete.
POLESTAR Education's Rotational Sports course teaches Pilates practitioners to incorporate Pilates exercises into the training/rehabilitation sessions of these athletes to develop greater stability, core control, and range of motion while decreasing fatigue, injuries, and biomechanical issues. You will learn to support clients in their specific sport with competence. For certified practitioners the course offers continuing education credits towards re-certification.
Presenter: Michael Brunner is an Educator for Polestar Pilates Europe. He studied sport sciences at the University of Basel (Switzerland) and manages a Yoga and Pilates studio in Basel. As a ACSM certified Health Fitness Specialist, Pilates and personal trainer and SAKR certified therapist for Cardiac Patients he gained a lot of knowledge in functional movement work.
Date: Friday 23rd of October 2015
Location: Studio AnnaMora, Amsterdam
Time: 10:00-18:00h
Price: €175,-
Registration and Payment: studenten@polestarpilates.de
Pilates for runners and bikers - Advanced Teacher Training
The course is open for Pilates/movement teachers from every educational school. Runners and bikers are also welcome, the course can provide you with a short program for self-practice influenced by Pilates Principles.
Presenter: Michael Brunner is an Educator for Polestar Pilates Europe. He studied sport sciences at the University of Basel (Switzerland) and manages a Yoga and Pilates studio in Basel. Through his training and work he gained a lot of knowledge in functional movement work. Michael is a fervent endurance sports athlete and has competed in several long-distance bike, duathlon and triathlon races.
Location: Moving Life Pilates, www.movinglife.nl , Alkmaar
Time: 10:00-18:00h
Price: €175,-
Registration and Payment: studenten@polestarpilates.de
Come and join the workshop you do not want to miss!
"Pilates for the Back"by Dr Brent Anderson, PhD, PT, OCS, President and CEO of Polestar International
Wednesday evening 22nd of June 2011
Theaterschool, Jodebreestraat 3, Amsterdam
18:00-21:00h
3 hr workshop € 75,-
Register now with info@pilatespolestar.de and/or studenten@pilatespolestar.de
and/or call Annemieke 0651016990 or Leila 0641390803 for further information.
As Brent Anderson is attending the World Physical Therapist Conference
During this workshop Brent will cover the most recent facts and scientific research about back pain and effective Pilates interventions. His own dissertation about back pain and numerous papers and projects all over the world have proven that Pilates can be an effective tool for both prevention and rehabilitation. Learn from the leader and enjoy facts, take his class and find time to ask your questions.
Brent is a special and generous person, and responsible for many positive developments in the Pilates world. We have studied with Brent many times, which has always been very rewarding. His work has been challenging our way of thinking and teaching. We highly recommend this evening to anybody who is teaching body work or who is rehab-related. Back problems are a very common issue, and any movement teacher will come across clients with special needs regarding their back.
We hope that many of you will be able to enjoy this opportunity to meet Brent.
Sissel Benelux will have a booth and cooperate with Polestar Pilates at the WPTC (World Physical Therapist Conference) 20-23 June in the RAI Amsterdam. Polestar’s president Brent Anderson and Polestar's liscence holder Germany, Alex Bohlander, will present at Sissel’s booth with one Reformer and Mat space. We, Leila and Annemieke, will help Brent and Alex at the booth by demonstration and explain about Polestar Pilates.
Brent Anderson - PhD, PT, OCS, President and CEO
A licensed physical therapist and orthopedic certified specialist for more than 22 years, Brent is a leading authority in performing arts medicine and Pilates-evolved techniques for rehabilitation. He lectures widely at national and international symposia and consults with hospitals, universities, and rehabilitation and wellness companies throughout the world. In addition, he owns and operates Polestar Physical Therapy and Pilates Center in Miami, FL, which serves as a model for the use of Pilates for rehabilitation.
Brent received his degree in Physical Therapy at University of California, San Francisco in 1989 and his PhD. in Physical Therapy at the University of Miami in 2005. His doctoral thesis explored the impact of Pilates rehabilitation on chronic low back pain using psycho-emotional wellness and quality of life measures. He is currently adjunct faculty at the University of Miami, Division of Physical Therapy.
From his extensive background in rehabilitation and movement science, Brent has applied critical reasoning skills and supportive scientific research to Joseph Pilates' revolutionary mind-body work. He also brings to the Polestar curriculum an investigation of the effects of psychology and energy systems on motor control and motor learning.
Polestar Education is a worldwide provider of rehabilitation-based Pilates education, producing high-caliber Pilates teachers and successful Pilates studio models. Polestar's teacher training programs are offered on an ongoing basis in cities across the USA and through licensee arrangements in over 28 countries. Polestar-trained Pilates teachers can be found at medical facilities, performing arts conservatories and fitness centers throughout the world. Polestar owns and operates Polestar Physical Therapy and Pilates Center in Miami, FL, USA, which serves as a training site and as a model of successful integration of Pilates for rehabilitation.
Mission
To educate movement science professionals, in the application of movement as a means of enriching lives and fostering the development of mind, body, spirit and community.
Vision
Impact the world through intelligent movement; fostering awareness of self and community.
The History of Polestar
Polestar Education was founded in Sacramento California in 1992 by President Brent Anderson PhD, PT, OCS and co-founder Elizabeth Larkam MA, Feldenkrais Practitioner. Based on local demand, it originated as a provider of continuing education, for rehabilitation specialists interested in integrating Pilates into their practice.
In 1995, Polestar Education LLC was officially organized in Sacramento, California. Both Anderson and Larkam continued to work in their current jobs at Anderson Physical Therapy, Sacramento, CA and St. Francis Hospital, San Francisco, CA, respectively. In 1997, Anderson decided to pursue his doctorate degree in physical therapy and movement science and was accepted to the University of Miami. Polestar continued to thrive under the direction of Anderson and saw unprecedented growth from 1998 to 2000.
In October 2000, Anderson and Larkam dissolved their partnership and decided to go their separate ways. Polestar continued to operate and expand under Anderson. The curriculum is continuously reviewed and enhanced by a committee of principal educators. Polestar has over 30 core educators who teach nationally and internationally. Currently, Polestar offers its education program through a network of over 15 Pilates studios in the USA and 9 international licensees in 28 countries.
Through the years, Polestar has collaborated with the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) and with reputable Pilates schools in the USA to uphold the integrity of comprehensive Pilates education.
A licensed physical therapist and orthopedic certified specialist for more than 22 years, Brent is a leading authority in performing arts medicine and Pilates-evolved techniques for rehabilitation. He lectures widely at national and international symposia and consults with hospitals, universities, and rehabilitation and wellness companies throughout the world. In addition, he owns and operates Polestar Physical Therapy and Pilates Center in Miami, FL, which serves as a model for the use of Pilates for rehabilitation.
Brent received his degree in Physical Therapy at University of California, San Francisco in 1989 and his PhD. in Physical Therapy at the University of Miami in 2005. His doctoral thesis explored the impact of Pilates rehabilitation on chronic low back pain using psycho-emotional wellness and quality of life measures. He is currently adjunct faculty at the University of Miami, Division of Physical Therapy.
From his extensive background in rehabilitation and movement science, Brent has applied critical reasoning skills and supportive scientific research to Joseph Pilates' revolutionary mind-body work. He also brings to the Polestar curriculum an investigation of the effects of psychology and energy systems on motor control and motor learning.
Polestar Education is a worldwide provider of rehabilitation-based Pilates education, producing high-caliber Pilates teachers and successful Pilates studio models. Polestar's teacher training programs are offered on an ongoing basis in cities across the USA and through licensee arrangements in over 28 countries. Polestar-trained Pilates teachers can be found at medical facilities, performing arts conservatories and fitness centers throughout the world. Polestar owns and operates Polestar Physical Therapy and Pilates Center in Miami, FL, USA, which serves as a training site and as a model of successful integration of Pilates for rehabilitation.
Mission
Brent received his degree in Physical Therapy at University of California, San Francisco in 1989 and his PhD. in Physical Therapy at the University of Miami in 2005. His doctoral thesis explored the impact of Pilates rehabilitation on chronic low back pain using psycho-emotional wellness and quality of life measures. He is currently adjunct faculty at the University of Miami, Division of Physical Therapy.
From his extensive background in rehabilitation and movement science, Brent has applied critical reasoning skills and supportive scientific research to Joseph Pilates' revolutionary mind-body work. He also brings to the Polestar curriculum an investigation of the effects of psychology and energy systems on motor control and motor learning.
Polestar Education is a worldwide provider of rehabilitation-based Pilates education, producing high-caliber Pilates teachers and successful Pilates studio models. Polestar's teacher training programs are offered on an ongoing basis in cities across the USA and through licensee arrangements in over 28 countries. Polestar-trained Pilates teachers can be found at medical facilities, performing arts conservatories and fitness centers throughout the world. Polestar owns and operates Polestar Physical Therapy and Pilates Center in Miami, FL, USA, which serves as a training site and as a model of successful integration of Pilates for rehabilitation.
Mission
To educate movement science professionals, in the application of movement as a means of enriching lives and fostering the development of mind, body, spirit and community.
Vision
Vision
Impact the world through intelligent movement; fostering awareness of self and community.
The History of Polestar
Polestar Education was founded in Sacramento California in 1992 by President Brent Anderson PhD, PT, OCS and co-founder Elizabeth Larkam MA, Feldenkrais Practitioner. Based on local demand, it originated as a provider of continuing education, for rehabilitation specialists interested in integrating Pilates into their practice.
In 1995, Polestar Education LLC was officially organized in Sacramento, California. Both Anderson and Larkam continued to work in their current jobs at Anderson Physical Therapy, Sacramento, CA and St. Francis Hospital, San Francisco, CA, respectively. In 1997, Anderson decided to pursue his doctorate degree in physical therapy and movement science and was accepted to the University of Miami. Polestar continued to thrive under the direction of Anderson and saw unprecedented growth from 1998 to 2000.
In October 2000, Anderson and Larkam dissolved their partnership and decided to go their separate ways. Polestar continued to operate and expand under Anderson. The curriculum is continuously reviewed and enhanced by a committee of principal educators. Polestar has over 30 core educators who teach nationally and internationally. Currently, Polestar offers its education program through a network of over 15 Pilates studios in the USA and 9 international licensees in 28 countries.
Through the years, Polestar has collaborated with the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) and with reputable Pilates schools in the USA to uphold the integrity of comprehensive Pilates education.
The History of Polestar
Polestar Education was founded in Sacramento California in 1992 by President Brent Anderson PhD, PT, OCS and co-founder Elizabeth Larkam MA, Feldenkrais Practitioner. Based on local demand, it originated as a provider of continuing education, for rehabilitation specialists interested in integrating Pilates into their practice.
In 1995, Polestar Education LLC was officially organized in Sacramento, California. Both Anderson and Larkam continued to work in their current jobs at Anderson Physical Therapy, Sacramento, CA and St. Francis Hospital, San Francisco, CA, respectively. In 1997, Anderson decided to pursue his doctorate degree in physical therapy and movement science and was accepted to the University of Miami. Polestar continued to thrive under the direction of Anderson and saw unprecedented growth from 1998 to 2000.
In October 2000, Anderson and Larkam dissolved their partnership and decided to go their separate ways. Polestar continued to operate and expand under Anderson. The curriculum is continuously reviewed and enhanced by a committee of principal educators. Polestar has over 30 core educators who teach nationally and internationally. Currently, Polestar offers its education program through a network of over 15 Pilates studios in the USA and 9 international licensees in 28 countries.
Through the years, Polestar has collaborated with the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) and with reputable Pilates schools in the USA to uphold the integrity of comprehensive Pilates education.
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Franklin Method workshop:
15th May 2010 11:00-14:00 "A Healthy and Happy Spine" - by Annemieke Jonas
What you will learn during this workshop:
• Exercises to strengthen the intervertebral discs & joints
• The rotational and coupled motion dynamics of the spine
• Why the spinal discs are force transducers
• How the spinal joints maneuver to create ease of motion and stability
• What imagery is most useful when exercising the spine
• How we can transform our body image to create a healthier spine
Who is this workshop designed for?
If you are a teacher, or lover of movement, who wants to go beyond exercise methodologies, and discover your body's innate ability to improve strength, flexibility and coordination by improving the dialogue between mind & body through functional imagery, this workshop is for you! The result of these discoveries will not only improve your personal movement skills, but shift how you communicate with your clients, enabling faster and longer-lasting results.
Franklin Method is provocative and innovative study for everyone! It is the only movement education that introduces: focus on all applications of imagery, education of function based on evolutionary design, simplification of the complex to uncover the essence, an emphasis on learning by doing.
Sunday 15th May, 2011 - 11:00 to 14:00
Price: 52,50 incl BTW
(a pair of Franklin Balls will be required. These will be available for purchase at the studio, 15 euro per pair)
Payment and registration with the host:
Re-Balance-Studio
Sunday 27th of Feb 2011 11:00-14:00h
Franklin Method Workshop: Psoas Conditioning - by Annemieke Jonas
The psoas with the iliacus is the primary flexor of the hip joint. It is one of the largest and thickest muscles of the body and attaches to numerous vertrebral bodies and discs. The psoas holds the key to efficient walking and lumbar stabilization. Psoas imbalances are a major factor in lower back, hip pain and a number of other disfunctions. The diaphragm is our most important breathing muscle. It is intimately related to the Psoas, Quadratus Lumborum and the lumbar fascia. The function of the diaphragm affects circulation, metabolism and the tone of the organs. The Diaphragm coordinates the abdominal muscles, pelvic floor and Psoas muscle in maintaining an integrated core. In this workshop the function of the Psoas and Diaphragm is explained through numerous experiential exercises. The workshop offers efficient and rapid imagery solutions to strengthen, balance and coordinate the internal core. We will leave class with an understanding of muscle-joint-organ interactions that lead to improved posture
and efficient movement.
Franklin Method is provocative and innovative study for everyone! It is the only movement education that introduces: focus on all applications of imagery, education of function based on evolutionary design, simplification of the complex to uncover the essence, an emphasis on learning by doing.
Price: 52,50 incl BTW
(a pair of Franklin Balls will be required. These will be available for purchase at the studio, 15 euro per pair)
Payment and registration with the host:
Re-Balance-Studio
Goudenregenstraat 213,
2565 ES Den Haag,
Nederland
tel: +31 (0)70 363 9914
fax: +31 (0)70 345 0110
Nederland
tel: +31 (0)70 363 9914
fax: +31 (0)70 345 0110
more about the teacher: www.annemiekejonas.nl
Franklin Method Workshop: "Fabulous Feet" - by Annemieke Jonas
Our feet carry us throughout our life – yet most of us are unaware of the amazing design that makes this possible. A myriad of bones, joints and muscles interacting in complex fashion allow the foot to propel us forward, adapt to terrain, and serve as a foundation and sensory organ. This workshop will elaborate on the complex function of the foot in an experiential manner, allowing us to improve the agility and well being of our feet in all situations, including walking, running, jumping and dancing. In dance as in life, the strength and agility of the feet are key. Without strong and well aligned feet, good posture cannot be attained, and safe jumping is all but impossible.
This workshop will help develop a deeper insight into the functional anatomy of the foot. Imagery and self-touch exercises, as well as the use of the Thera-band will strengthen the muscles of the foot and ankle improving the efficiency of the bones, tendons, muscles and joints for walking and jumping.
Sunday 10th Oct, 2010 - 14:00 to 17:00
Price: 47,50 incl BTW
(a pair of Franklin Balls will be required. These will be available for purchase at the studio, 15 euro per pair)
Payment and registration with the host:
Re-Balance-Studio
Goudenregenstraat 213,
2565 ES Den Haag,
Nederland
tel: +31 (0)70 363 9914
fax: +31 (0)70 345 0110
Nederland
tel: +31 (0)70 363 9914
fax: +31 (0)70 345 0110
info@re-balance-studio.nl
more about the teacher: www.annemiekejonas.nl
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Dear colleagues,
Even though we are still discussing the details, I want to already give you the opportunity to keep your agenda's empty for that weekend, since this will be a unique opportunity to be inspired by this very special teacher.
Please read his impressing biography and get inspired!
Kind Regards,
Leila Kester
Alan Herdman studied at the London School of Contemporary Dance and was working as a teacher and dancer when, in the late 60's, he was invited to New York to learn about the Joseph Pilates method.There he worked intensely with Carola Trier and Bob Fitzgerald, two intructors who had been trained by Pilates himself. Alan returned to the UK in 1970 to set up Britain's first ever Pilates Studio. Among his clients were actors, dancers and singers, but soon the word spread as doctors and physiotherapists began recommending Pilates to patients struggling with chronic injuries. Alan now lectures around the world, and has written several successful books, including the Pilates Directory (2004), The Gaia Busy Person's guide to pilates (2003), and pilates: Creating the Body You Want (1999). He runs a training course for Pilates instructors and, as well as running his own studio's, he and his assistants teach in dance schools and designated Pilates studio's internationally. Alan Herdman is a top presenter at the Pilates Method Alliance conference every year.
Producer: Leila Kester 0641390803
Location: Amsterdam, studio to be announced
Times: to be announced
