HEIRLOOM SPRINGS FOUNDER + TEACHER TRAINER + RETREAT GUIDE + ENTREPRENEUR 
Rachael is an international educator in the Pilates community at large and has presented on topics ranging from pre and post-natal, athletes, business coaching, and a range of special conditions. As a teacher of teachers, she continues to teach for Alycea Ungaro’s Real Pilates, training the next generation of teachers. Rachael teaches from a place of authenticity, encouragement, and clarity. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, her passion and dedication to preserving the legacy of Joseph H. Pilates’ work has only gotten stronger. 

Through Pilates, Rachael has continued to watch people's lives and bodies change. She is profoundly moved at seeing individuals realize their own inner strength and just what they are made of! In the fall of 2020 Rachael sold Pilates Methodology in Dallas, TX which marked her third studio to build, open, operate and ultimately sell. In 2021 she opened Heirloom Springs, a wellness retreat focused on farm, food, and Pilates in the Virginia Blue Ridge Mountains!

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Workshop 1: Pilates: Honoring the Masters, Making It My Own – A Journey of Application & Inspiration

Overview:

In this immersive workshop, I’ll take you on a deep dive into the essence of Pilates, blending the wisdom of my mentors with my own unique approach. Over the years, I’ve been fortunate to study with some of the most revered minds in Pilates, and through this journey, I’ve developed a method that’s personal, authentic, and adaptable. I’ll share how I’ve transformed the teachings of Pilates greats into a practice that resonates with me—and how you can do the same in your own teaching and practice.

Throughout my 25 years in the industry, I’ve learned the importance of always continuing to grow and evolve. At each stage of my journey, I’ve sought out the right mentor who met my needs at that moment, and I’ll show you how this approach can inspire your own lifelong learning.

Through this workshop, you'll gain invaluable expressions, cues, hands-on techniques, and philosophies that have inspired me to evolve my own style. I’ll show you how to take these powerful lessons and make them your own to deepen your practice, teach with more confidence, and inspire your students to connect more deeply with the work.