Liz Ann has been a student and teacher of Pilates and its concepts for over 30 years. Liz Ann was first certified in Polestar Pilates, which is influence by research in Physical Therapy. She studied under Elizabeth Larkum and Brent Anderson. She later certified in The Ron Fletcher Work, which is classical Pilates work. She was one of the first certified with the Pilates Method Alliance and has a B.S. in nutrition and dietetics.

She was introduced to Pilates while
working in Physical Therapy outpatient clinic in the Bay Area and worked the physical therapy setting for about 8 years. She then moved to Montana and started Body in Balance Pilates Studio in 1999.

In addition to Pilates, she has studied other movement disciplines such as Iyengar and Anusara yoga, breath work and mind-body connection, continueuum, Barbara Bainbridge Cohen work, Laban – Bartinieoff motor skills, Melt method, and other Pilates continued ed.
She more recently has studied a Neuro-informed approach to pilates and movement, through the Neuro Studio. She incorporates this into her classes and work. The Neuro work helps remap the brain to make movement changes “stick” and actually change habits or movement patterns.

Liz Ann meets her clients where they are in their movement practices.

Liz Ann became paralyzed at T5 in 2008 after a climbing accident.
She has developed several classes directed towards those with mobility challenges based on exploring her own experience and those of her clients. This includes spinal cord injuries, Parkinsons, spina-bifida, MS and stroke.