Aliesa R. George
    Founder & President, Centerworks Pilates Institute
    BFA - Modern Dance
    Texas Christian University

"The Pilates method can be used by everyone,
regardless of age or physical limitations."
      Ms. George as quoted in the book:
      The Pilates Method of Body Conditioning
      by Gallagher & Kryzanowska 

Aliesa George established Centerworks® Pilates in 1994. She received her initial Pilates training & certification through The Pilates Studio, New York, NY. Additional Matwork & Concentration 101 certifications were completed though The Physical/Mind Institute in Santa Fe, NM. Ms. George has studied with Romana Kryzanowska, Sari Pace, Ron Fletcher, Dianne Miller, Colleen Glenn, and David Mooney. Additional continuing education has been completed with; Dianne Miller, Ron Fletcher, Michelle Larsson, and Marika Molnar. Through association with the Pilates Method Alliance, Ms. George has also had the honor & opportunity to participate in continuing education with all of the Pilates “elders,” Mary Bowen, Ron Fletcher, Lolita San Miguel, and Cathy Grant all of whom studied directly with Joseph & Clara Pilates.

The comprehensive teacher-training program developed by Ms. George was established in 1998. Aliesa is a Continuing Education Provider for the American Council on Exercise offering Pilates training courses and workshops. She has lectured and provided workshops throughout the region to physical therapists, athletic trainers, fitness professionals, personal trainers, dancers, runners, ice skaters and the local community. Prior to opening the studio, her background included seven years as a Fitness Specialist and Aerobic Coordinator for Health Strategies, Inc. a hospital-based wellness facility, twenty years in USGF gymnastics as a competitor, coach and team choreographer.

Aliesa holds additional certifications though ACE as a Personal Trainer and Aerobic Instructor. She is also a certified by the International Institute of Oriental Medicine as an instructor of Bigu Qigong for weight loss/weight management. Other professional affiliations include memberships with the Physical Mind Institute, IDEA, and The Pilates Method Alliance.

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