Stefan Knight and the staff at the Vineyard Pilates Center provided me with an invaluable experience while studying with them to become a classically trained Pilates instructor. The process was all encompassing with regard to learning Joseph Pilates methodology and philosophy through lectures, private and group lessons, observation, discussion based symposiums and practice teaching. Stefan Knight is one of the most passionate people I have ever met concerning total body wellness. His background as a certified Rolfer, massage therapist, and Pilates instructor instilled in me a deep desire to understand anatomy and kinesiology both practically and functionally. He is extremely generous as a healer and individual which makes him a gem in this very personalized field.

During my training I observed many personal transformations. As a professional dancer and motor development practitioner, I came to understand body mechanics in a whole new way. My approach to teaching became much more informed and presently I feel very confident in my abilities to instruct clients who seek both physical fitness and pain relief through the method. My own body came to learn completely new paths in which it could work and express. Limitations soon became new challenges; these were my physical and emotional breakthroughs and where I am personally so grateful to have discovered and now embrace. As an individual, I became more compassionate and patient with myself and others.

Collectively, all the facets one must go through in order to enter the Pilates field with confidence, knowledge, and experience are supplied in abundance at The Vineyard Pilates Center. Whenever I attend a Pilates continuing education seminar, I am reminded that I was trained by knowledgeable professionals. The choice I made to do my program at The VPC was hands down one of the best I have ever made for me.

Jil, Vineyard Pilates Center staff

Martha’s Vineyard

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