Director and Owner of the Pilates Institute of Ft.Lauderdale
David has trained extensively with Master Teacher Romana Kryzanowska in New York, who was taught by Joseph Pilates and taught with him until his death (click on "Pilates in the News" on the Home Page to see David and Romana talk about Pilates on NBC). After seeing how young and vibrant this woman in her 70s was, David decided that he would do Authentic Pilates ™ the rest of his life. He could not believe the quality of life that Authentic Pilates’s ™ students of all ages enjoyed. They were stronger, more flexible and felt great about the way they looked and felt. David decided to take time out from his law practice to teach others the great benefits of this program. David completed the 700 hour Teacher Certification Program at the Pilates Studio ™ of NY and has been a Certified Instructor in the Authentic Pilates ™ Method of Body Conditioning having taught in New York and now in Florida for more than eight years.
David opened the Pilates Institute of Ft. Lauderdale in 2001 and in addition to training people of all ages, his Institute is also the only Teacher Certification Center in the State of Florida for Authentic Pilates ™. (Click on the Teacher Certification link on our website). David is currently a Teacher of Teachers for the New York Pilates Studio ® Teacher Certification Program
David is a great example of how exercise can bring the mind, body and spirit together. It certainly changed his life.
Kathy Freeman is a Registered Nurse with a Masters Degree in Health Education/Exercise Physiology. Kathy started her own Corporate Health Education/Health Screening business in 1985. Kathy's company sends nurses to the workplace to provide health screening and health education services.
Kathy's interest in Pilates began when she was a student of the method. Realizing the amazing difference that this form of exercise provided, Kathy decided to pursue training to become a Certified Teacher of Authentic Pilates ™. "I have exercised all my life and have an advanced degree in exercise physiology. I have never learned, seen or experienced a method of exercise that results in such profound changes in the body. Pilates strengthens you where no other exercise method does and does so while enhancing mobility, fluidity of movement and over all posture. I carry myself with more strength and confidence as a result of my work in Pilates. It will be a part of my life for the rest of my life and I look forward to bringing these benefits to all I teach".
Kathy Freeman has successfully completed the New York Studio ® Teacher Certification Program and is currently a Certified Instructor.
Brooke has been a dedicated fitness professional and pilates enthusiast for years with a strong background in dance and fluid body movement. From a young age Brooke demonstrated an aptitude in the fundamentals of core strengthening and muscle development as a professional fitness instructor and as a professional dancer for a major league sports franchise. Her skills translate well into the pilates field in which she studied at some of the most prestigious institutions in the Midwest, New York, New Jersey, and South Florida.
Brooke is a graduate of the Ohio State University with a BS in Consumer and Textile Science. Before joining us she worked in politics and as a retail executive. Brooke has successfully completed the New York Pilates Studio (R) Teacher certification program and is currently a certified instructor.
Hometown, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Originally a professional ballerina in New York City, Alex earned her BFA in dance from NYU/New School and The Joffrey Ballet Company. Alex studied pilates from the age of 9. Then trained and was certified under Master Teacher Romana Kryzanowsa, who was personally trained by Joseph Pilates. Also trained and certified under Authentic Pilates ® of Pilates Inc. in 2002.
Additionally, working with renowned physical therapists and physicians, she gained a better understanding of body alignment and rehabilitation. Alex has become an expert in perfecting technique for professional dance and sports, along with injury prevention using the Authentic Pilates ®. Alex has instructed such clients as the NY Yankees, the NY Jets, the NY Lions rugby team, Viacom, MTV, pilates apprentices, as well as many others.
Alex moved back to her hometown roots of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida in Feb. 2005, married her childhood sweetheart in Feb. 2007, Alex continues her education with Master trainers around the world, and continues teaching clients daily.
Jenifer is a strong believer that a healthy balanced lifestyle is an essential key to maintaining a truly happy existence.
She was raised in a household which set strong foundation for the importance of health principles. Holistic medicine was encouraged along with natural foods, and daily exercise. To advocate this message of healthy lifestyle, Jenifer spent five years working in health foods retail. She then left to live abroad in Europe for five years wanting to learn about different cultures and their lifestyles. The last two years of her travel she lived in Spain as an English teacher. It was these last two years of her life that helped her to come to the realization what path she truly wanted to take in life. One which would involve incorporating two of her major passions: teaching, and advocating healthy lifestyle.
Feeling that a healthy mind and body were directly linked, Jenifer selected Pilates as her main field of focus. Jenifer knew that Pilates was something that would enhance the skill level of any physical activity one chose to partake in.
Jenifer is not only dedicated to teaching Pilates. She is also dedicated to her own practice and trains daily. She is extremely excited about possessing this valuable key that has the potential to unlock positive change in the lives of many.
Judy has been a dedicated health and fitness
enthusiast for many years. Being active and staying fit has
been a priority in her life since she was a young girl. Her
fitness background includes years of competitive swimming,
dancing and track/field.
For the last five years, Judy has been a
devoted marathon runner and plans to run her sixth marathon
in NYC in 2007. She discovered Pilates as a method of cross-training
for her marathons and was hooked from the beginning. She currently
trains in Orlando at The Pilates Loft as well as The Pilates
Institute of Ft. Lauderdale with David Freeman.
Judy graduated from the University of North
Florida with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Marketing.
She currently lives in Orlando and has her own Marketing Consulting
business.
Judy successfully completed the New York Pilates Studio ®
Teacher Certification Program and is a Certified Instructor.
Catherine is a professionally trained ballet dancer and teacher
from Washington, D.C. Her training includes studying with
the Boston, Pittsburgh and Joffrey Ballet companies. She
has performed before large audiences throughout the D.C.
Metropolitan area, including a solo performance before then
First Lady Hillary Clinton. As a ballet teacher, Catherine
taught children at the Sitar Center for the Performing Arts,
a school devoted to bringing the arts to underprivileged
children in Washington, D.C.
Catherine graduated from the North Carolina School of the
Arts in Winston-Salem, N.C. with a concentration in ballet,
and has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Literature from Eckerd
College in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Catherine was first introduced to Pilates as a young dancer.
She is now a New York City certified Authentic Pilates instructor
with the Pilates Institute of Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. She received
her certification training from Brett Howard and David Freeman.
She has also studied with Peter Fiasca and elder Lolita
San Miguel, who trained under Joseph Pilates.
As a full-time instructor, Catherine brings a vibrant,
positive energy to her classes. She understands the subtle
complexities involved in Pilates training and is careful
to tailor each class to meet the individual needs of her
students.
Catherine is available for both private and group instruction.
All ages and fitness levels are welcomed.
woman in her 70s was, David decided that he would do Authentic Pilates ™ the rest of his life. He could not believe the quality of life that Authentic Pilates’s ™ students of all ages enjoyed. They were stronger, more flexible and felt great about the way they looked and felt. David decided to take time out from his law practice to teach others the great benefits of this program. David completed the 700 hour Teacher Certification Program at the Pilates Studio ™ of NY and has been a Certified Instructor in the Authentic Pilates ™ Method of Body Conditioning having taught in New York and now in Florida for more than eight years.
1985. Kathy's company sends nurses to the workplace to provide health screening and health education services.
fundamentals of core strengthening and muscle development as a professional fitness instructor and as a professional dancer for a major league sports franchise. Her skills translate well into the pilates field in which she studied at some of the most prestigious institutions in the Midwest, New York, New Jersey, and South Florida. 
Inc. in 2002. 
two years of her travel she lived in Spain as an English teacher. It was these last two years of her life that helped her to come to the realization what path she truly wanted to take in life. One which would involve incorporating two of her major passions: teaching, and advocating healthy lifestyle. 
