who we are ● qualifications
Pilates South Inc. has been in business since 2003. Originally located in Coral Springs, we have relocated our studio to Fort Lauderdale. Our teachers are certified by Romana Kryzanowska of Romana’s Pilates. Romana's Pilates is world renowned and know for its rigor and dedication to the authenticity of Joseph Pilates work. Our warm and inviting studio provides an expansive practice area, Gratz Industries equipment, and professional staff.
Catherine MacAskill
Catherine MacAskill, owner and instructor of Pilates South Inc., spent many years and lots of money on personal trainers in search of a workout regime that could alter her appearance with long lasting results. During her search of health programs and diets she discovered Pilates. Catherine found that Pilates was the only method that could transform someone's body with immediate and lasting results. After two months of three-times-weekly sessions, she lost 2 inches around her hips and 3 inches around each of her legs. After that, making Pilates available to others became her passion.
Previously, Catherine spent 5 years in the mega-yacht industry as a Chief Stewardess, providing services to multimillionaires on their yachts worldwide. This education has given her the necessary skills to provide impeccable service. Taking her passion for Pilates in hand, she committed to the rigorous Romana’s Pilates training program. During her studies in New York and Florida, she accumulated more than 1000 apprenticeship hours. She has been certified since July 2002, annually completes Continuing Education Workshops with Romana Kryzanowska and Sari Mejia Santos. She also continues her own weekly sessions with Bridget Hagood, MS, LMT, one of only two South Florida Level 3 Romana’s Pilates Instructors.
Our instructors are required to complete:
- 50-75 prerequisite sessions with one or more instructors certified by Romana’s Pilates
- attend a series of intense training workshops
- 400 - 1000 apprenticeship hours
- 2 written, and 3 practical exams
This program can take a year or more to achieve full certification. Pilates South instructors must complete continuing education workshops annually with teachers Romana Kryzanoswska & Sari Mejia Santos.
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