CONTINUING EDUCATION
PMA Certified Workshops and Classes

       

PILATES CONTINUING EDUCATION 
& REDCORD TRAINING!
 

Dear Pilates and Fitness Enthusiasts! 

We are excited to announce some upcoming workshops designed to be be fun and inspiring for you. Come learn from these workshops and sessions designed for Pilates Teachers from all schools of training. See below and sign up now! 

ROLL OUT THE BARRELS! - LADDER BARREL, SPINE CORRECTOR & SMALL BARRELS!
Friday, February 17th 1:30-3:30pm $70

Instructor - Liv Berger  (2 PMA CEU's) 

Need to learn or review your Barrel work? Learn how the Barrels are designed to open up tight spaces in the body and help with alignment and function in this fun workshop that will help broaden your teaching skill.

 
PUT SOME POWER IN YOUR TOWER!  
Saturday, March 10th 12:30-2:30pm $70

Instructor - Liv Berger  (2 PMA CEU's) 
In this workshop we will work on fine-tuning your Tower and Cadillac exercises as well as learn how to create a flowing workout for both your classes and your private sessions.  Be ready to move in this workshop!     
 
COMMON SPECIAL CASES - BACK, SHOULDER AND KNEE ISSUES 
Saturday, March 10th 2:45-4:45pm $70
 
Instructor - Liv Berger  (2 PMA CEU's)

In this workshop we will work with the three most common ailments that you will see walk through your door.  This workshop will have both a lecture and interactive component to it.  

 

TO REGISTER: 
Contact us at Body Endeavors and reserve your spot with a credit card -  312-202-0028

CANCELLATION POLICY:
You can cancel up to 7 days prior to workshop to avoid charges. If under 7 days, there will be a $30 service charge for each workshop cancelled. 

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS:
PMA CEC's are available as you will receive an actual certificate for each workshop. You can then submit your certificates  to your individual school of Pilates for approved CEC's.  We are happy to assist you in this process if needed.  


ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTORS

LIV BERGER is originally from the San Francisco Bay Area and has resided in Chicago since 1993.  In 1997, she proudly opened Body Endeavors LLC as a studio for Pilates, Massage Therapy and other wellness disciplines.  Liv began teaching Pilates upon arrival in Chicago, and certified originally with Master Teacher, Romana Kryzanowska.  Simultaneously, she also went through extensive training to become a Certified Massage Therapist, which she found to greatly enhance and inform her Pilates teaching.  From 2002-2009 Liv partnered with Power Pilates to become the original Affiliate Training Center for the Midwest region, and Lead Teacher Trainer.  With this opportunity she was able to travel all over the US teaching workshops, Certification programs and at Conferences.  In 2009 Liv and Body Endeavors became a Master Training Center for Redcord Suspension Exercise which she finds is a compliment to any Pilates or Wellness program.  To add to the mix, in 2010 Liv also became the Regional Pilates Coordinator for Fitness Formula Clubs based out of Chicago.  With a busy schedule, she still likes to focus on her real passion - teaching to teachers and students of all kinds.  Liv is especially excited to continue to bring her her longtime friend and collegue, Shari Berkowitz from NYC in to the studio to teach workshops and sessions to teachers and clients.


TOM WALTERS earned his Bachelor of Science degree in exercise science from Montana State University and his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from Chapman University. After graduating from physical therapy school, Tom completed a year-long residency series in orthopaedic physical therapy.

Tom is a board certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association and a certified Redcord Neurac therapist/instructor. Tom has experience in a number of clinical settings including orthopaedic private practice, long-term care, traveling therapy and sports medicine as a physical therapist in Cirque du Soleil’s Performance Medicine department.

Besides his clinical practice, Tom has served as an adjunct instructor in the Kinesiology Department at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, CA where he taught human biomechanics and motor behavior. He has also served as an Editorial Advisory Group Member for the American Physical Therapy Association's Perspectives magazine and as a contributing author at
PutMeBackTogether.com. om lives in Santa Barbara, CA with his wife, Kirsten, and daughter, Reese.

 

 






Redcord Suspension Training  Programs



SATURDAY, FEB. 11TH
9
AM - 5 PM

REDCORD ACTIVE INTRO - Principles of Movement and Suspension Exercise

Instructor: Liv Berger

In this course you will learn the basics of how to use the ropes to teach a variety of exercises - prone, supine, side-lying, kneeling and standing with their variations. These exercises integrate nicely into your Pilates workouts, or even can be used as a separate workout all by itself! A great course for fitness professionals of all kinds!  

$250.00   7 PMA CEU's

TO REGISTER: Click  HERE and choose "Chicago, IL (Body Endeavors)" from the drop down menu.

SUNDAY, FEB. 12th
9 AM - 5 PM

REDCORD ACTIVE ADVANCED LEVEL I - Corrective Exercises 

Instructor - Tom Walters

This course builds on the previous Redcord Active Intro material covering more parts of the body and advanced training.  Additionally we will work on; Kinetic Chain Testing, Corrective Exercises and Unloading.  You must have attended the Redcord Active Intro course to be eligible for the Active Advanced Level 1.

$325.00

TO REGISTER: Click  HERE and choose "Chicago, IL (Body Endeavors)" from the drop down menu.


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