Take a closer look at the people who work hard to bring you their best
Ken Heizman
Ken Heizman teaches the “original method” of Pilates, as taught to him for 10+ years by Jay Grimes who learned the Pilates system and how to teach it from Joe and Clara Pilates during the 1960’s and 70’s. Ken also studies extensively with Inelia Garcia who was given the distinguished title of “Teacher of Teachers” by Romana Kryzanowska, the long-time protégé of Joseph Pilates. The “original method” of Pilates is the most difficult and rewarding style of the exercise method. It is Pilates, as much as possible the way the founder and developer of the method, Joseph Pilates, envisioned it.
Ken is one of a few people in the world to fully complete Jay Grimes’ comprehensive teacher’s program. He has also completed several hundred hours of private sessions with Jay. More recently Ken was certified to teach by the great Inelia Garcia through her prestigious teacher training program at the Pilates Studio Brasil, and he continues to learn, study and practice regularly with the best teachers in the world in order to continue to advance himself and become an even more knowledgable and skilled instructor.
In Pilates, as in any exercise method, it is the results that count. Pilates performed with focus and control, produces great results quickly and thoroughly throughout the body. Ken attributes Pilates to helping him to overcome old back injuries, and to develop his own body into the best physical shape of his life. He began practicing Pilates in 2003, and in 2005 he began to teach. He’s been teaching and practicing, and learning ever since. Ken is passionate about his work, and he enthusiastically shares the magic of Pilates with others.
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Jennifer Alwood Fitzgerald
Jennifer Alwood Fitzgerald fell in love with the mind-body connection of Pilates after her very first session. As an athlete, she found that Pilates challenged her in a new and different way and made her strong both physically and mentally. After close to a decade of practice, Jennifer decided to deepen her education of Pilates by becoming a teacher. She completed the 450-hour Pilates Teacher Training Program at YogaWorks in 2013 and has been teaching in the Conejo Valley ever since. She also joined Summit Health Group Physical Medicine Team in 2021.
Jennifer is dedicated to the fundamentals of Pilates and enjoys helping others reach their full physical potential and become more attuned to their bodies. Teaching a broad range of clients in a safe and challenging environment, Jennifer takes pride in continuing her education under the National Pilates Certification Program.
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Jeanette Pasche
Jeanette fell in love with Pilates at an early age while practicing consistently at her gym and at home. She later decided to study the Pilates method more intensely, and she joined a comprehensive teacher training program and began a teaching career in 2017.
Through Jeanette’s expert Pilates instruction, her clients have become more physically healthy, stronger, and more aligned and balanced. She helps them to overcome injuries and move their bodies in the healthiest way. Her client base consists of people of all ages, those who are overcoming injuries, and others who are already in great shape but are working to become stronger throughout their bodies. She teaches how to connect physical movements to the center, or “core” of their bodies. Her clients improve their posture, become stronger, more flexible, and move their bodies in a more healthy way to avoid future injuries.
Jeanette continues to learn through regular practice, and she regularly continues to learn from some of the greatest teachers in the world. She is dedicated to sharing with her clients only the most high-quality Pilates instruction.
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What Our Clients Say
Some kind words from our respected clients
“Stronger!”
I have been a student of Ken Heizman at Original Method Pilates for almost three years. I feel longer and stronger than ever! I can always tell the difference in my body if I miss sessions because of being out of town. Ken has several certifications and is the most knowledgeable teacher I have had the pleasure of working with. Wonderful studio to practice Pilates.
Heather Briskie
“Terrific!”
Ken Heizman is a terrific Pilates instructor who teaches Pilates in the traditional Joe Pilates method. His equipment is the most complete and best that I have seen. Ken is excellent at ensuring that exercises are matched to his students’ abilities and done with the proper form. My sessions with him have made a big difference for me physically.
Mike Gummeson
“Amazing!”
Working with Ken has improved my overall health, posture, and awareness of my body! The space has amazing equipment and is very clean. I have lupus and have experienced a decrease in pain, more flexibility, and better gait as I have continued to work with Ken. He makes me feel comfortable and safe. I’m definitely a long-term client and can’t imagine going anywhere else.
Bahareh Talei
