The Ascend Difference:

IMPROVE YOUR INSTRUCTOR ABILITIES BY REACHING THE HEART OF PEOPLE

The freedom one can feel from organic movement fuels the way we teach Pilates at Ascend. We believe that in order to truly transform a body, a connection must be made with not only the client’s mind and body, but also with the instructor teaching the method.

As an instructor, applying purpose from your unique story is essential in effective teaching.

When I work with a client, I pull from my past experiences as a young Scoliotic. I rely on the memory and feeling of freedom I gained from the first Physical Therapist and Pilates Practitioner who placed me onto the Ladder Barrel and allowed my spine to decompress.

From the ages of 14-17, I was placed in a back brace, forced to maintain a position within the confines of a plastic tube for 12-20 hours each day. When I was able to take it off for my Ballet and Pilates classes, my life changed. From that feeling of complete freedom during those sessions, I learned how life changing Pilates and movement can truly be.

When I instruct today, I still pull from the emotional side and the trauma that comes from feeling “broken” and the transformation and freedom found on the other side of movement.

Drawing from this experience gives me the empathy and desire to share this freedom, one body at a time.

What makes Ascend different, in addition to my extensive experience in the Method, is challenging my instructors to get in touch with their “story” and realize the true difference their unique experience can make with EVERY person.

Ascend Mentorship Program & Individual Topic Trainings

If you’re looking to amplify your voice in effective Pilates instruction, the Ascend Mentorship Course is a great fit for you.

The Ascend Mentorship Course is a 10-module intensive course in an in-person or online class format with Angelie and a team oof mentors specializing in specific industry topics. Learn More

Fill your toolbox with knowledge on topics such as:
- Client Intake and Assessment with a broader scope of natural movement patterns and how to use this information to educate your client on a daily basis
- Deeper cue sets, verbally and manually, that will enhance the client experience,
- How to work with Specialty Populations and the do’s and don'ts specific to each group
- Business and Marketing knowledge including opening up additional revenue streams

Sign up for the course or customize your experience with “a la carte” options to download and study a specific topic of the course on your own to gain a broader knowledge base. (CECs available)