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Cindy Bailey PT, MS, DPT, ATC, EMT, OCS, SCS received her Physical Therapy Degree and a Masters degree in Secondary Education from the University of Utah in 1983 & 1985. She has been an EMT since 1982, and an ATC since 1983. Cindy's education includes the Kaiser Permanente Orthopaedic Fellowship-Residency Program in 1992 as well as completing the Advanced Post Professional Clinical Doctorate of Physical Therapy program at USC in 2002. She became an APTA Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist in 1993 and a Board Certified Sports Clinical Specialist in 1994. Dr. Bailey also completed a Fellowship in Medical Education Teaching & Learning.

Faculty appointments have included Pepperdine University Certified Athletic Training program, Mt. Saint Mary's Masters level PT program, Santa Monica College, the above Kaiser Orthopaedic Residency program since 1993, Associate Professor of Clinical Education in the Department of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy at USC. Cindy has worked in elite level athletics, collegiate, professional & Olympic since 1985. Her current working environment is as the director of Physical Therapy at Orthopaedic Hospital & Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Specialists. In addition, Cindy is in private practice, is the ATC for the USC’s ice hockey team, administers an ATC high school outreach program, and lectures on various athletic and orthopaedic topics including orthopaedic intervention in patients with hemophilia. Cindy is a member of the APTA, the NATA and is a Certified Kinesiotaping Instructor.

Marie-José Blom has been combining Pilates technique and dance medicine for well over twenty years. Alan Herdman, a leading Pilates master in London, England, mainly influenced her teaching methodology and style. Marie-José's mission statement is "the implementation of movement sciences elevating Pilates into the twenty-first century."

Marie-José Blom pioneered and founded her comprehensive Teacher Training courses as a master teacher in 1991 at Long Beach Dance Conditioning. These courses have enjoyed national and international acclaim for their content and presentation. She remains committed to research and continuing education in her specialty subjects of pelvic and lumbar stability and movement techniques. This cutting edge information is always updated and integrated into the Advances in Pilates Certification course.

Marie-José has taught dance conditioning and injury prevention for California summer school for the Arts. She is currently on faculty at Southern California's Loyola Marymount University where she teaches anatomy/Kinesiology and physiology for the department of dance concurrently with her directorship of LBDC and her teacher training courses. Marie-José has established programs at various international facilities and is in demand for lectures both locally and internationally for institutes, physical therapists and movement educators.

Wendy S. Burke, PT, MS, DPT, OCS received her physical therapy degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1984, and Advanced Masters Degree in 2000 from USC. She became Board Certified in Orthopaedics in 1993 after completing the Orthopaedic Fellowship Residency Program at Kaiser Permanente- Los Angeles in 1993. She recently completed her Post-professional Doctorate from the Department of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy at USC with her research on shoulder dysfunction.

In addition, Wendy completed several year-long manual therapy programs. One by Joe Godges (1992) a second program by Dennis Dempsey and Wayne Diamond that is Maitland -based (1993), a year long fellowship program in Arthritis presented by Rancho Los Amigos (1986), and the PNF Program at Kaiser Permanente-Vallejo in 1991. She has assisted Richard Jackson with seminars on the pelvic girdle, lower kinetic chain biomechanics and its relationship to gait, as well as back evaluation. Dr. Burke completed a Fellowship in Medical Education Teaching & Learning in 2002. She has been guest lecturer at University of Southern California, Loma Linda University, and the Professional Baseball Trainers Association.

Wendy is a clinical faculty member at the USC Department of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy. In addition to patient care, she works closely with the physicians as a team member of the Shoulder Clinic at the USC Department of Orthopaedics, and as staff for the USC Center for Athletic Medicine. Wendy is a Member of the APTA, American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Therapists, and is a Certified Kinesiotaping Instructor.

Allyson Cabot holds a B.S. in Physical Therapy from CSULB, and a B.S. in Kinesiology from UCLA. She is PMA gold-certified in Pilates and certified in Gyrotonic®. Allyson has been practicing Physical Therapy since 1991 and has specialized in the areas of women’s health, dance medicine, mind-body healthcare and craniosacral therapy. She is an active member of the APTA. She has developed and continues to teach educational programs for health care professionals, integrating Pilates and rehabilitation, both nationally and internationally. She currently teaches a comprehensive teacher training program as a faculty member for Balanced Body University under the tutelage of Nora St. John. She has been co-owner of Core Conditioning since its inception in 2003.

Scott Cheatham is owner of Bodymechanix Sportsmedicine and Physical Therapy. He received his bachelors in Physical Education from Cal State University Dominguez Hills and his Doctor of Physical Therapy from Chapman University. He also received his ATC & CSCS certification in 1997 and his NSCA-CPT and Level I Club Coach certification in 2000. Dr. Cheatham is also a board certified specialist in orthopedics.

Dr. Cheatham has taught previously at Chapman University’s Physical Therapy Program and is currently a presenter for various organizations. He has authored several chapters and articles on the topics of orthopedics, vestibular- balance, and health & fitness.

Dr. Cheatham’s professional responsibilities include being on the exam development committee for the national physical therapy board exam and the national athletic training certification exam. He is also a manuscript reviewer for the Journal of Athletic Training, Strength & Conditioning Journal, and is on the editorial review board for NSCA’s Performance Training Journal.

Clare studied extensively with Professor Vladimir Janda both in the United States and the Czech Republic. Dr. Janda was a well-renowned neurologist/physiatrist and researcher in the area of functional rehabilitation and manual medicine particularly in the area of chronic low back pain. She assisted and taught with him until his passing away in 2002. Clare is currently practicing as an orthopedic clinical specialist at a private practice in Los Angeles, California. She has also been instrumental in setting up the Movement Science Fellowship at Kaiser Permanente, the first such fellowship program to be credentialed by the APTA. She also serves on the clinical faculty for the Kaiser Permanente Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency and is one of the primary clinical instructors for the Movement Science Fellowship.

Andre Labbe, PT, MOMT, LMT

Kitsum Li, OTD, OTR/L, received her first degree in Occupational Therapy from Hong Kong in 1986, and her advanced OTD degree from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in 2005. For the past 15 years, she has been working in a variety of community and home-based programs. Being a strong supporter of evidence-based practice, she firmly believes that this is an exciting time for all practicing healthcare professionals to excel their practices, through the best evidence available, for the benefit of the care of their individual patients. Kitsum has been actively involved in the implementation of the “integrated fall prevention” program in both homecare and hospital settings. In addition to being an active member in the San Mateo County Fall Prevention Task Force, she also frequently participates in a variety of community-based “fall risk screening program” as well as educational seminars to older adults.

In April 2006, she presented “An evidence-based fall risks reduction program” in the Occupational Therapy California Association (OTAC)- Spring Fling program. She is also the co-author of the poster presentation title “A Lifestyle Fall Prevention Program: Role of the Occupational Therapist” in OTAC annual conference October 2006. In addition, she is also one of the guest speakers in “Home Health Panel” in CPTA annual conference in September 2007.

Suzanne is a doctor of physical therapy and a certified Pilates expert. She has 25 years of experience in the health and movement fields, blending art and science into her instruction. She is a Master ACE and ASCM trainer, and maintains a private Pilates/physical therapy practice, Total Body Development in Alameda , California . As a performing arts specialist, she conducts nutrition seminars for the School of the San Francisco Ballet, and has been the lead physical therapist for Smuin Ballet in San Francisco for 10 years. Through Pilates Therapeutics®, she provides instructional DVD’s and courses in the therapeutic application of the Pilates Method and nutrition. She has written extensively in Dance Magazine, Penguin books, the Journal of Dance Medicine and Science, as well as others.

Martha Paterson, OTR, CHT has over 15 years of clinical experience. She has just recently presented at the American Society of Hand Therapists in Hollywood, CA. Her specializations include Performing Arts Medicine, Office Ergonomics and Meningeal Care. She has been in private practice for five years under the shingle of Artistic Advantage. She enjoys working with the patient and the therapist as they find the key to unlock the troubles of the hand. Whether she is facilitating change with the patient, with the therapist or with you in this seminar, she wants you to enjoy learning so you may embrace change and use what you have learned to achieve positive outcomes immediately!

Ronna H. Semonian P.T. received her degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Puget Sound, Tacoma Washington in 1986. Ronna was the Director of Physical Therapy at the Aztec Sports Medicine Center, San Diego State University from 1989 - 1991.   In 1991, she received her Athletic Trainer Certificate (AT,C) and became the 375th Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) recognized by the American Physical Therapy Association in 1992.  Ronna was one of the first physical therapists invited onto the Specialization of Content Experts (SACE), to write questions for the OCS examination.  Ronna has treated and educated patients and colleagues in many aspects of outpatient orthopedic physical therapy, both hospital based and in private practices. She was invited to speak at the California Chapter APTA state conference 3 years in a row, NATA Far West conference and various special interests groups.  Publications include May1995 JOSPT article “Proximal Tibiofibular Subluxation Relationship to Lateral Knee Pain:  A Review of Proximal Tibiofibular Joint Pathologies” and the 1999 Biomed – Superior Swing – Self Evaluation and Exercise Booklet.  From 1996 to 2003, Ronna owned and operated the Center for Physical Therapy & Exercise, in Poway California.  Since 2002, Ronna has been on faculty at the Professional Golfers Career College in Temecula, CA teaching “Fitness for Golf” and “Physiology of Exercise” courses.  Ronna currently works as a staff physical therapist at the Center for Physical Therapy & Exercise and as a consultant for Ancillary Care Solutions corporation providing clinical assessment and professional development training to ACS affiliated therapists and clinics. 

Cari is currently Co-Director of Teacher Training at Core Conditioning in Studio City, CA. She has recently relocated to Minneapolis, MN. She started teaching Pilates in 1997 in CA through the Physical Mind Institute, and continued her Pilates education with the many schools of thought offered in Pilates, she is PMA Gold certified. She has been a practitioner of Ashtanga, Hatha and Anusara yoga since 1996. Cari became a Certified Fitness Trainer in 2002 and now brings all of these disciplines together to cultivate a well-rounded approach to fitness and wellness. She is currently teaching comprehensive and continuing education courses with Core Conditioning as a faculty member for Balanced Body University under the tutelage of Nora St. John. She also holds a B.A. degree in Cross-cultural Communication from the University of Minnesota. Cari began her career as a professional dancer with companies such as Ballet of the Dolls in Minneapolis, MN and Winifred Harris’ Between Lines in Los Angeles, CA.

Carlos is the director and CEO of the Institute of Human Performance in Boca Raton Florida. His training methodologies have been successfully applied to the full spectrum of the population; youth, geriatrics, rehabilitation and elite athletes. Carlos has authored numerous articles, books and videos, on various topics involving optimum physical performance. His energetic approach to life and advanced knowledge of conditioning have made him a sought after international speaker and consultant. Carlos currently consults for various governmental agencies, educational institutions, college and professional teams and equipment manufactures.

Carlos’s professional responsibilities have included serving as the Chairman of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Sport Specific Conference, the NSCA Florida State Director and as a member of the NSCA Conference Committee. He has also been involved in the certification programs for the American College of Sport Medicine (ACSM) and USA Weightlifting. Carlos has taught Sports Training Systems and Strength Training at Florida Atlantic University and is currently involved in several ongoing research projects.

Carlos is currently the Sport Specific Conditioning Column editor for the NSCA Journal. He is a member and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with the NSCA, and a member and a certified Health Fitness Instructor with the ACSM. Carlos also a certified Senior Coach and Club Coach Course Instructor with the USA Weightlifting, and a LEVEL I coach with the USA Track and Field Association.

Gabrielle Shrier graduated with a B.S. in Kinesiology from UCLA and holds a Master's degree in Physical Therapy from USC. She is PMA gold certified in Pilates and certified in Gyrotonic®. Gabrielle has been practicing Physical Therapy since 1994 and has specialized in the areas of neurologic disorders, orthopoedics and woman's health. She is an active member of the APTA. She is NDT certified and has completed a comprehensive course in the Australian approach of manual therapy. She has developed and continues to teach educational programs for health care professionals, integrating Pilates and rehabilitation, both nationally and internationally. She currently teaches a comprehensive teacher training program as a faculty member for Balanced Body University under the tutelage of Nora St. John. She has been co-owner of Core Conditioning since its inception in 2003.

Kristy Tyler graduated with a B.S. in Health Science from CSUN and holds a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from CSUN. She is currently a physical therapist and Certified Pilates Instructor at Core Conditioning. Kristy integrates her knowledge of PT with Pilates to rehabilitate her patients, adding her own personal experiences of sports and fitness. Having been an athlete herself with many injuries, she is able to draw from experience and is able to relate to her patients well in all aspects of rehabilitation. She has been practicing PT since 2004 and has been an active member of the APTA since 2001.