 |
||||||||
|
||||||||
 |
 |
|
 |
||
Peggy is a Certified Practitioner of Polestar Pilates and an Aerobic and Fitness Association Certified Personal Trainer. She has studied with instructors in Florida, Colorado, California, Nevada, Kansas and New York. Peggy has been training in Pilates since 2000 and actively teaching Pilates since 2001. As a member of the Pilates Method Alliance, Peggy is a strong advocate for establishing certification and continuing education standards for Pilates instructors. Following graduation, with High Distinction, from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1968, Peggy taught mathematics and swimming in Omaha; Scottsdale, Arizona; Edina, Minnesota; and Lincoln. Having grown up in an athletic family, Peggy has always participated in sports. Athletic endeavors have included synchronized swimming, racquetball, softball, biking and fitness center classes of aerobics/step/kick boxing, circuit training and toning. Health and science have been important in Peggy’s life as she is married to a physician, has a daughter who is a physician and another daughter who is an equine surgery veterinarian. Peggy sees Pilates as part of an overall strategy of challenging the aging process. She lives and advocates a life replete with physical activities and mental challenges.
Lori is a Certified Practitioner of Polestar Pilates and is a Certified Personal Trainer through the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). She is also an active member of the Pilates Method Alliance, a non-profit professional association dedicated to the teachings of Joseph H. and Clara Pilates, which requires the highest standards of certification and continuing education for Pilates professionals. Lori is passionate about athletics, fitness and health and strives to make every day the best it can possibly be. After graduating from Doane College with a Bachelors in Training/Development and Business, Lori spent twelve years in the corporate world as a Manager, teaching and motivating individuals and teams. Lori attributes her positive and energetic nature to being physically active every day. In addition to Pilates, she loves to run and has participated in many road races, including the Lincoln Marathons. Cross-training and other interests include weight lifting, biking and golf. Lori and her husband John enjoy their three children: Kirstie, Graham and Taylor. Another important member of their family is Lori’s favorite running buddy, her Yellow Lab named Scout. Lori’s energy and strength comes from people. She loves to motivate and help others and knows Pilates is a safe, sensible exercise system that will help you look and feel your very best, regardless of your age or condition.
Jennifer is an avid runner and cyclist and believes that Pilates is a vital component of overall fitness and a key “enabler” in enhancing one’s performance in other sports and activities.
Molly is a Certified Practitioner of Polestar Pilates, a physical therapist and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. She is also an active member of the Pilates Method Alliance and is working on becoming a mentor for Polestar Pilates to assist in educating other physical therapists in teaching Pilates. Following graduation from Nebraska Wesleyan University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, Molly attended the University of Osteopathic Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. She received her Master of Science in Physical Therapy Degree in 1996. She worked for the next 5 years in outpatient orthopedics in Des Moines and obtained her certification in Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment of the Spine to enable her to enhance her treatment options for the back and neck. In 2000 she became a resident of Lincoln, Nebraska. Molly has spent the past 5 years working as a Physical Therapist at Midwest Physical Therapy in outpatient orthopedics and sports medicine. She utilizes Pilates principles on mat and Pilates equipment with both her physical therapy patients and clients in the studio. Molly enjoys implementing a variety of exercises to make every session with her patients or clients challenging. In addition to Pilates, Molly is an avid runner and, in the past, has run in 3 marathons, including Lincoln, San Diego and Chicago. She also enjoys weight lifting, tennis, golf and skiing. Molly and her husband, Calvin, absolutely love spending time with their two children, Sam and Sophie. As a family, they enjoy group runs, biking and golfing together. Molly is passionate about teaching Pilates to persons of all ages and levels of fitness. She prides herself in making Pilates a very safe and enjoyable form of exercise. She is very enthusiatstic about her level of health and fitness and hopes her energy influences others.
Kate Bingham is a fun loving, energetic 24 year-old college graduate dedicated to exercise as a way of life. “Exercise ranks right up there with clothes, shelter and air,” states Kate. Her passion for physical health has brought her life to where it is today. Kate graduated in 2003 from Pius High School and went on to play collegiate soccer at Saint Xavier University in South Chicago for four years. Her B.S. degree in Biology and minor in Spanish naturally led her to pilates -- go figure! What really led Kate to pilates was, during her summers off from soccer, she began taking classes from her instructor, Lori, at pilatesworks and fell in love with everything pilates had to offer. In April 2009, Kate completed her course work in Polestar Pilates at Professional Rehab Services in Overland Park, KS; upon successful completion of an extensive exam in October 2009, Kate will be a Certified Practitioner of Polestar Pilates. Kate and her mother, Kathy, who also enjoys pilates, are opening, in early October 2009, their first Scooters Coffeehouse franchise at 18th and L Streets in Lincoln and are very excited about their future as entrepreneurs! A relaxing, fabulous barista-made coffee drink is the perfect ending to your pilates workout! |
