About the Author
Christine is a rarity in the Pilates world – an experienced Pilates professional with a strong background in physical therapy and fitness. She is a frequent presenter at fitness and rehabilitation conferences such as PPTA, NATA, IHRSA, Club Industry, IDEA World, Filex, and Can Fit. Christine is a licensed physical therapist, an assistant professor in the Physical Therapist Assistant program at California University of Pennsylvania, an AFAA certification specialist, an ACE faculty member, a certified athletic trainer, and a certified instructor of The Method. An international presenter, Christine is the CEO of PowerHouse Pilates, a corporation that trains and certifies fitness and rehabilitation professionals in Pilates and operates two successful sites in Pittsburgh, PA. She is the co-author of "The Pilates Reformer Manual", "The Pilates Matwork Manual", and the co-star of six Pilates videos. She has written for and has been interviewed for articles in IDEA Health and Fitness Source, "PT News Line", "PT Advance for Directors", "Self Magazine", "Club Business International", and many others. Presently she is pursuing a doctorate in education at Indiana University of PA.
Marci Clark BS
Marci is an international presenter on fitness and wellness programming. In addition to educating professionals in Pilates, Marci is an expert in the business of starting and maintaining profitable Pilates programs in fitness facilities. A partner of PowerHouse Pilates, she serves as both the company’s CFO as well as its Principal Consultant on educating fitness centers on the business of Pilates and Mind / Body programming. "The Pilates Reformer Manual" and "The Pilates Matwork Manual" have both been co-authored by Marci. She has also co-starred in 8 Pilates Exercise videos. As a leader in the Pilates and fitness field, Marci has been interviewed by and written articles for several industry publications including "IDEA Health and Fitness Source", "Fitness Business Canada", and "Club Business International". Marci has made her mark as a true professional in the fitness industry with over 14 years of experience which includes group exercise instructor, personal trainer, fitness director and has held management positions at fitness and wellness centers. She has served as a national judge for natural body building competition across the country. As an ACE faculty member, certified instructor of The Method, and international fitness industry presenter, Marci is a well sought after resource in the fitness and Pilates fields for profitable and creative programming.
