Our Profile

Equilibrium Fitness is owned and directed by PHYLLIS DOUGLASS, who has practiced Pilates since 1988. She has over 18 years experience in the fitness industry with an extensive background in dance, performing and teaching professionally throughout the U.S., Middle East, and Europe. Ms. Douglass is a certified Pilates trainer through the teacher training program at Long Beach Dance Conditioning & Movement Academy with master teacher, Marie Jose Blom Lawrence, studied with Rael Isacowitz at Body Arts and Science International in Costa MePhyllis Photo sa, among others (including first generation Pilates elders, Mary Bowen, Kathy Grant, and Ron Fletcher), and is certified in Prenatal and Postpartum Health & Fitness through Dancing thru Pregnancy. She holds a M.F.A. in Dance from California Institute of the Arts, a B.S. in Education from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, and is a Pilates Method Alliance Certified Pilates Trainer.

Ms. Douglass brings to her teaching a deep understanding of body mechanics both in the therapeutic and peak performance range. She gets many referrals from Chiropractors, Doctors, and Physical Therapists, and has become known for obtaining remarkable results for her clients utilizing the Pilates Method. She continues advanced study in Pilates and relevant fields such as Feldenkrais Technique and Yamuna Body Rolling, and is dedicated to helping her clients reach their highest physical potential. In March 2006, she will complete Polestar Pilates Post Rehabilitation and Fitness transition program.


 

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