Upper-body injuries shouldn't keep your clients from a dynamic Pilates practice. This workshop provides actionable strategies for working safely and effectively with clients managing wrist, elbow, or shoulder issues. In this workshop, Amie Cunha, shows how to tailor the Pilates system to either gently support upper-body recovery or remove arm involvement completely without losing workout intensity. Learn precise exercise variations on the Cadillac, Reformer, Mat, Wunda Chair, Baby Chair, and Ladder Barrel to keep your clients moving, safe, and consistently challenged.
Instructor: Amie Cunha
Amie's passion for exercise led her to start teaching group exercise classes in 1997 when she was a college student. She has taught many different types of classes including step, aerobics, Barre TRX and spin. She is a certified spin and TRX instructor.
Amie started teaching Pilates mat classes while living in the Boston area in 1999. She was a special education teacher and often taught classes before and after work. She became certified in mat and equipment Pilates in 2000 through a contemporary program after moving from Boston to Florida. There she taught Pilates sessions in a retirement community helping clients relieve their back pain and focusing on Pilates for Tennis and Golf.
After moving back to RI in 2006, Amie taught at many local studios including Cheryl Turnquist's first location in Providence. She was encouraged to Bridge into the Power Pilates Program and fell in love with Classical Pilates. Soon after Amie decided to become a teacher trainer for Power Pilates. Amie is passionate about connecting with people and sharing her love of the method with people of all ages, including children. She loves teaching Tower Classes and can still be found on her spin bike.
