Kristen Shahverdian has been teaching Pilates in the Philadelphia area since 2001. She initially trained under Louise Gillette while getting her MFA in dance from Temple University and she also holds a BA from Hamilton College with a double major in History and Dance. She was first certified in Pilates through Physical Mind Institute and continued her teacher training under Master Teacher Karen Carlson.
Some of Kristen’s continuing education training has been with Michael Buck in Thai Yoga Bodywork, Irene Dowd in specific training for foot, hips and knees, Ellie Herman in ball and small apparatus. She brings her love of movement to her work and enjoys teaching Pilates so that her clients can achieve success in all their physical endeavors.