Michelle Kennedy

Owner

BODIES IN BALANCE

Michelle Kennedy, PT, studio owner, is a Buff Bones® and Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT). She is a graduate of New York University and holds a BS in Physical Therapy, as well. Michelle began her Pilates practice in 2002 and immediately fell in love with this intelligent exercise system. Initially certified in mat through the Professional Health and Fitness Institute, she completed both mat (2005) and apparatus (2007) certifications through PhysicalMind. In 2015, she completed the Polestar Pilates for Rehabilitation certification. She continues her study with master teachers, Doris Pasteluer Hall and Leslie Powell at Movements Afoot in NYC. Workshops have included study with Sherri Betz, Phoebe Higgins and Deborah Lessen. Michelle's physical therapy background includes courses in Maitland and McKenzie spinal evaluation and treatment and osteoporosis management. Michelle is dedicated to helping her clients understand and work with the Pilates method to gain better control of their movement and understand the role of core muscles to enhance posture and the ability to move, during activities of daily living as well as when exercising or playing a sport.