Take a closer look at the people who work hard to bring you their best
Ken Heizman
Ken attributes consistent Pilates training to helping him overcome an old back injury, 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 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 knowledgeable 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 is passionate about his work, and he enthusiastically shares the magic of Pilates with others.
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Kelly Li
Kelly is trained and certified through Equinox’s Classic Pilates Certification Program, where she honed her skills in both mat and reformer Pilates. After working for many years at Equinox, she transitioned to teach at Original Method Pilates Studio, bringing her expertise and passion for Pilates to a new community.
She believes that Pilates is not just a workout but a pathway to mindfulness, strength, and flexibility. Kelly takes pride in crafting personalized training sessions tailored to individual needs, ensuring that clients achieve their fitness goals in a supportive and motivating environment.
Throughout her career, Kelly has worked with a diverse clientele, from beginners to professional athletes, helping each person develop better body awareness, postural alignment, and core strength. She is particularly passionate about rehabilitation, pre/postnatal Pilates, and athletic performance, inspiring clients to challenge themselves and embrace their bodies.
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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.
She recently received an additional certification through the very prestigious Pilates Studio Brasil teaching program run by Inelia Garcia. It is the most comprehensive Pilates teacher certification program in the world. Jeanette also continues post-graduate continuing education with Inelia. Through her expert Pilates instruction, Jeanette’s clients become more physically healthy, stronger, more aligned, flexible and balanced.
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 and move their bodies in a healthier way to avoid future injuries.
Jeanette continues to learn through regular practice, and continuing education. 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
