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Brent Anderson is a leading authority in performing arts medicine and Pilates-evolved techniques for rehabilitation. A licensed Physical Therapist and Orthopaedic Certified Specialist, Brent is a frequent speaker at national and international scientific and professional conferences. He currently serves as President of Polestar Education, based in Miami, Florida. Brent Anderson consults with professional dance companies, schools and conservatories throughout the world. He served as President of the American Physical Therapy Association's Performing Arts Special Interest Group and is a member of the International Association of Dance Medicine and Science. Brent has recently completed his doctorate in Physical Therapy at the University of Miami, Division of Physical Therapy. Contact Brent directly at: brent@polestarpilates.com
Shelly Power BS
Shelly Power is the Director of Fitness and co-founder of Polestar Pilates Center Miami, a Pilates conditioning, rehabilitation and physical therapy studio in Miami, Florida. Shelly is a Polestar Principal Educator, and has taught for Polestar Education since its inception in 1992. Shelly is pursuing training and certification in the Gyrotonic Expansion System with Angela Crowley and is a Franklin-Method® Educator Level 1. She has been a member of International Association for Dance Medicine & Science (IADMS) since 1996, and is a member of the Pilates Method Alliance. Shelly danced professionally for 12 years with the Sacramento-based modern dance company Dale Scholl Dance/Art. She received her BS degree in Dance from California State University, Sacramento, where she served on the faculty from 1992-1998. She studied Pilates and worked as a physical therapy aide with Polestar President Brent Anderson at his clinic, Anderson Physical Therapy, in their native Sacramento for 7 years, and later moved with Polestar to Miami in 1998. Shelly teaches nationally and internationally for Polestar Pilates Education. Shelly also administers exams, conducts Pilates workshops and Polestar Mentor and Educator training worldwide. You can contact Shelly at shelly@polestarpilates.com
Alastair Greetham MCSP
Alastair Greetham has been a Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists for twenty years. He trained in the military, working mainly in the area of orthopaedic rehabilitation, where he had the unique opportunity of working with a young, fit population who needed to return to activity very quickly. His interests in sports and movement led him to study many different disciplines and specialise in movement and posture-related problems. Alastair is also trained in Chinese medicine and acupuncture. His interest in learning led to training in hypnosis and Neuro-Linguistic Programming. He subsequently trained with Polestar Pilates Education to use Pilates exercise in a clinical environment and is now working to develop systems to unite his different areas of interest, in order to enhance healing and performance ability. Alastair is a Principal Educator for Polestar, and leads Polestar courses extensively in the UK, Spain, and Australia. You can reach Alastair at alastair@polestarpilates.co.uk
Liz Bussey
Liz Bussey is an internationally known Pilates teacher and presenter. She trained extensively with Polestar Pilates and many other leading Pilates training schools throughout the UK. Liz has a BA (Hons) in Education as well as a Personal Trainer diploma from Premier Training and Development. She is also an NLP and Reiki practitioner, and has completed level one of the Trager technique with Dean Juhan and stage one of the KMI Structural Integration technique with Tom Myers. Liz is at present in training to become a Shadow Work practitioner. Liz co-owns Chiswell Studios in London and has recently opened a second Pilates studio in Lewes, East Sussex, where she works closely with remedial therapists and lifestyle coaches. Currently a Principal Educator for Polestar Pilates UK, Liz is renowned for her innovative facilitation techniques and her expertise as a trainer and communicator. Liz’s extensive experience in body work and communication techniques has lead her to create BusseyBe, a brand whose products aim to nurture the full potential of your body and mind. You can contact her on 07958 340 629, or at liz@polestarpilates.co.uk
Andy MacDonald BA, BPSA
Andy MacDonald was introduced to the Pilates Method whilst studying for her Bachelor of Contemporary Dance in Auckland, New Zealand. Prior to studying dance, Andy gained a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and criminology at Victoria University in Wellington, New Zealand. After graduation she completed her Polestar mat and studio certfication. In 2002, Polestar invited Andy to become part of their educator program. This involves presenting and lecturing on courses for individuals training to become Pilates instructors. Since then, she has had the opportunity to learn from Amy Alpers, Rael Isacowitz, and Polestar founder Brent Anderson as well as other master teachers in NZ, America and Europe. She is currently enrolled and studying towards her Masters with The Pilates Centre in Boulder, Colorado whilst living and teaching in the United Kingdom. Andy has a deep love and vested interest in movement, teaching and the Pilates system as a means to inspire health, healing and wellbeing. You can contact her at andy@polestarpilates.co.uk.