Pilates Core Training & Myofascial Release Center

-Licensed Massage Therapist -Bachelors in Exercise Science -Expert Level John Barnes Myofascial Release Therapist -Pilates Instructor -Gyrotonic/Gyrokenisis Instructor Barbara has been in the health, fitness and wellness field for over 35 years starting as a Licensed Massage Therapist. She soon realized corrective movement was a missing component in structural health. She earned a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science as well as certifications in personal and group fitness training. Still noticing a gap between standard fitness and the benefits of bodywork she discovered Pilates movement to be the missing link. Barbara began studying Pilates in 1999 and earned comprehensive Pilates certifications from Polestar Pilates Education and Powerhouse Pilates. From 2004-2014 she was Adjunct Faculty at the University of West Florida, in Pensacola, FL. She created the curriculum for the three credit elective courses, Pilates I and Pilates II. She also authored the textbook, Pilates Primer: Foundations in Movement. From 2002-2018 she created and filmed a TV show with UWF-TV Pilates Core Training. Many of the episodes can still be seen on her YouTube Channel. She co-owned Pilates Training Institute, Inc., a Pilates Teacher School from 2005-2007, then created her own school, Barbara Bruni's Pilates and Beyond, Inc. in 2007. She created the curriculum and manuals for both Mat and Comprehensive courses. She has furthered her movement therapy education by taking continuing education courses with some of her favorite teachers including Brent Anderson, Rebecca Leone and Madeline Black. Some of these courses include: Joint Replacement of the Lower Extremity Pilates for Spine Surgeries and Fusions Pilates for Rheumatology Pilates for Chronic Pain Philosophy of Subtle Energy and Fascia with Carol Davis Geriatrics, Osteoporosis and Age-Related Dysfunction Pilates for Complex Spine Pathologies Rotational Sports Advanced Gait The Immune System The Mind-Body Connection Training the Fascial System Additionally, Barbara added the GYROTONIC Expansion System Level 1 to her repertoire of physical training in 2006, GYROKENISIS in 2008 and GYROTONIC Level 2 in 2013. She maintains her continuing education and licensure biannually. She realized people had substantial fascial restrictions that impeded their movement and caused pain which made exercise difficult. She discovered Myofascial Release and realized the profound results for herself and others. She began studying Myofascial Release with John Barnes in 2010. She is now an expert level therapist. She added the Rolf Method of Structural Integration in 2013 which helped her to gain an even deeper understanding of the complex matrix of the body's relationship of connective tissue and movement. Barbara's focus is on corrective and restorative movement as well as freedom from restrictions caused by injuries, stress and trauma.