Pilates Empowerment Summit 2026

Thursday June 25, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am PDT

Montese Ballroom 5

Limited Capacity seats available

With step-by-step instruction, we’ll break down exercises from their most fundamental movement patterns and rebuild them with a focus on harnessing powerhouse control.

Presenters

Kira Lamb

Presenter, Kira Lamb Pilates

Kira Lamb, the self-proclaimed “Contrology Freak™”, has been teaching Pilates since 2002. She is certified through The PhysicalMind Institute, Power Pilates® and The New York Pilates Studio®. Plus, she completed the S6 Pilates Teacher Intensive with Chris Robinson.
Kira is also a NYS Licensed Massage Therapist specializing in myofascial and neuromuscular techniques. She’s used her skills at boutique studios & fitness clubs in LA & NYC and was the Resident Pilates Teacher & Therapeutic Massage Specialist at COMO Parrot Cay for 2.5yrs. She’s... Read More →

Thursday June 25, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am PDT
Montese Ballroom 5 M Resort Spa Casino

Master Class

7:00am PDT

Perfect Pair: Mat on the Chair

Thursday June 25, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am PDT

Montese Ballroom 3

Limited Capacity full
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Take your Mat work off the floor and onto the Chair! Challenge your strength, flexibility, and balance through fun adaptations of the Mat work on the Chair. Learn how the Chair takes your Mat practice to new heights!

Presenters

Cathy Terrazas

Presenter

Cathy holds a Peak Pilates Comprehensive Certification and is a Level III Peak Pilates Master Instructor and Mentor. Cathy graduated from Texas Tech University with an Honors degree in Marketing and went on to build a successful career in banking. Her enthusiasm for fitness includes... Read More →

Thursday June 25, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am PDT
Montese Ballroom 3 M Resort Spa Casino

Master Class

7:00am PDT

Roll the Dice: FitCore™ Jump

Thursday June 25, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am PDT

Montese Ballroom 1

Limited Capacity filling up

Get ready to elevate your heart rate and ignite your powerhouse. This high-energy interval class blends jumping, hopping, and leaping on the reformer with dynamic Pilates sequences and fitness bursts on the mat. Expect sweat, strength, and breathless fun as cardio surges alternate with core-driven control. Playful. Powerful. Unapologetically energizing!

Presenters

Courtney Weis

Presenter, Peak Pilates®

Courtney brings a diverse movement background spanning Pilates, yoga, barre, and group fitness. A Peak Pilates® professional since 2015, she has taught for more than 25 years, working in both live and virtual settings. For over two decades, she served as a Studio and Fitness Director... Read More →

Thursday June 25, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am PDT
Montese Ballroom 1 M Resort Spa Casino

Master Class

7:00am PDT

Texas Hold 'Em- Tower

Thursday June 25, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am PDT

Montese Ballroom 2

Limited Capacity filling up

Join Dallas native Cherry Herzog for her fun-filled Tower. You never know what to expect on Tower when workouts include exercises ‘borrowed’ from other apparatus. It’s a true luck of the draw.

Presenters

Cherry Herzog

Presenter, Pilates Connection

A Senior Peak Pilates Master Instructor, Mentor and Advisory Board Member, Cherry has over 35 years in the health and fitness industry and lives her passion of teaching the classical method. Cherry has been certified through 3 different comprehensive training courses and joined the... Read More →

Thursday June 25, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am PDT
Montese Ballroom 2 M Resort Spa Casino

Master Class

4:00pm PDT

All In - Mat with Purpose

Thursday June 25, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm PDT

Montese Ballroom 5

Limited Capacity seats available

Wrap up Day 1 with a clean and classical mat, enlivened by a fresh perspective and cues that are guaranteed to have you reaching for new heights! Focus on length and opposition for maximum impact from the practice that’s at the heart of the method—the mat. Hands on cues, imagery, and challenge will be at the forefront of this 45 minute practice. Q&A to follow.

Presenters

Charlotte Rosen

Presenter

Charlotte Rosen graduated Summa Cum Laude from Connecticut College with a BA in Dance and a BA in Psychology. She brings 20 years of commitment to the classical Pilates method and to her role as a Level III Peak Pilates Master Instructor and Mentor at her Peak Pilates® Education... Read More →

Thursday June 25, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm PDT
Montese Ballroom 5 M Resort Spa Casino

Master Class

4:00pm PDT

Cutting the Deck: Twist, Flow & Connect: Spinal Mobility on the Chair

Thursday June 25, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm PDT

Montese Ballroom 3

Limited Capacity seats available

Play with spinal mobility in a fun and exploratory Chair class while uncovering how the whole body — even the feet — influences spinal movement.

Presenters

Zuzana Gemmel

Presenter, Pilates de la Rue

Zuzana Gemmel has taught Pilates since 2013 and became a Peak Pilates® Master Instructor in 2021. A certified Franklin Method® educator, she owns Pilates de la Rue in Switzerland, offering certification courses and workshops. Zuzana is dedicated to helping clients build strength... Read More →

Thursday June 25, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm PDT
Montese Ballroom 3 M Resort Spa Casino

Master Class

4:00pm PDT

Dealer’s Choice: Mat on the Reformer

Thursday June 25, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm PDT

Montese Ballroom 1

Limited Capacity full
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Do you omit the mat work because your clients want reformer? Don't do that- think out of the box and give them a mat workout on the reformer. Discover the magic of mat in new ways as you move your mat onto the reformer and feel the assistance and resistance of the springs in new ways. Help your students explore Shapes in Space, Key Concepts and Critical Connections in all new ways while you spice up their workouts!

Presenters

Courtney Weis

Presenter, Peak Pilates®

Thursday June 25, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm PDT
Montese Ballroom 1 M Resort Spa Casino

Master Class

4:00pm PDT

Power Play Tower

Thursday June 25, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm PDT

Montese Ballroom 2

Limited Capacity full
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Everyone loves the tower! Get creative inspiration for new exercises and takes on familiar exercises to help students love their Pilates even more. Experience new ways of building strength and opening the body -- Don’t play with fire, but do play with your tower!

Presenters

Zoey Trap, MS

Presenter, Pilates Solutions

Zoey is known for her ability to make the complex, simple. A mind body pioneer she shares her ability to understand the body in motion with her unique presenting style that blends theory, practical application, and intuition. Zoey is the Executive Director of Peak Pilates Training... Read More →

Mila Bonvini

Assistant Presenter

Mila is a Level 3 Master Trainer and has been working with Peak Pilates for over 10 years. Of Italian origin she is now based in Cairo (Egypt) where she owns several Classical Pilates studios and leads a team of over 30 Peak Pilates certified teachers. Mila is a passionate movers... Read More →

Thursday June 25, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm PDT
Montese Ballroom 2 M Resort Spa Casino

Master Class

4:00pm PDT

Sin City: Push & Pull, Stretch & Open

Thursday June 25, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm PDT

Montese Ballroom 6

Limited Capacity seats available

The Original Fletcher Towelwork® is a technique developed by Pilates Elder Ron Fletcher. Towel work programming includes stabilizing, balancing, strengthening and range of motion exercises for the shoulder girdle. Towel Work can be performed either alone or combined with other Pilates Mat and Apparatus exercises. It can also be used as an effective home workout, as well as on the road, meeting a wide range of skill levels and needs including for Athletes, Musicians, Desk Workers and Travelers.

Presenters

Nancy Gwinnell Hurd

Presenter, Austin Pilates Barn

An educator for over 40 years, Nancy holds a BFA in Dance and a Masters in Education. Nancy is certified through Peak Pilates®, The Pilates Method Alliance, and The PilateSystem®. She has also studied with Lolita San Miguel earning her the title of Lolita San Miguel Pilates Master... Read More →

Thursday June 25, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm PDT
Montese Ballroom 6 M Resort Spa Casino

Master Class

7:00am PDT

High Roller – Practice the Old School Way

Friday June 26, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am PDT

Montese Ballroom 4

Limited Capacity full
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Come into a fully equipped quiet studio and own your morning workout. Just like in Joe’s day, you will work through your session with a talented MI present to offer support, suggestions and encouragement!

Presenters

Jamie Isaac

Presenter

Jamie Isaac believes in the power of mindful movement to change the world. Really.
As a surfer, devoted to Pilates, Jamie founded Azul Fit, Retreats, and Fluid Life Pilates, to share his passion with those who are ready to take their next conscious step toward vibrant health.

He believes that sharing mindful movement within a supportive community has the power to create positive and lasting change that reaches beyond the mat. Jamie has a degree in sports sciences and over 30+ years experience in coaching and training human movement, including his life... Read More →

Friday June 26, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am PDT
Montese Ballroom 4 M Resort Spa Casino

Master Class

7:00am PDT

Instant Winner: Flow like Joe™

Friday June 26, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am PDT

Montese Ballroom 5

Limited Capacity seats available

Enhance your stamina and deepen your mind-body connection as you flow through Mat exercises with seamless transitions and coordinated breath-work—all while maintaining focus on technique.

Presenters

Kira Lamb

Presenter, Kira Lamb Pilates

Friday June 26, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am PDT
Montese Ballroom 5 M Resort Spa Casino

Master Class

7:00am PDT

Payout: Fascial Flow

Friday June 26, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am PDT

Montese Ballroom 1

Limited Capacity full
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Wake up your body and tune into your fascia. Find the interconnections and balance by finding the stretch and expansion in every exercise. This is medium paced class with an emphasis on stretch and load distribution suitable for all levels.

Presenters

Laura Lance

Presenter

Laura Lance, a Level III Peak Pilates® Master Instructor and Mentor, has been teaching since 2003. She directs the Pilates program at River Oaks Country Club in Houston—the highest-grossing country club Pilates program in the U.S.—and provides advanced training, continuing education... Read More →

Friday June 26, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am PDT
Montese Ballroom 1 M Resort Spa Casino

Master Class

7:00am PDT

Show Stopper: Rhythm Saves

Friday June 26, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am PDT

Montese Ballroom 6

Limited Capacity seats available

Immerse yourself in classical rhythm and start your day with clarity, flow, and focus. This session will help you be musical, not mechanical, in your movements with its emphasis on clean transitions, consistent tempo, and clear rhythmic cues. Feel the rhythm as you allow your body to move without overthinking the workout.

Presenters

Jung Eun Oh

Presenter, Pilates One

Jung Eun is a Level IV Peak Pilates® Master Instructor and Mentor, President of Pilates One, and owner of In Pilates, a Peak Pilates® Education Center in Seoul, Korea. With a degree in graphic design and public relations, she works her magic on everyone around her creating beautiful... Read More →

Friday June 26, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am PDT
Montese Ballroom 6 M Resort Spa Casino

Master Class

7:00am PDT

Winner Takes All: Reformer on the Tower

Friday June 26, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am PDT

Montese Ballroom 2

Limited Capacity filling up

Tower Classes can be both fun and most importantly; educational. Help your clients learn how to master their Reformer work with a different relationship to gravity and the springs

Presenters

Pam Garcia

Presenter, Pure Pilates Inc.

Pamela Garcia brings energy, enthusiasm and fun to the Pilates Method. Her studio, Pure Pilates Inc. is an Education Center for Peak Pilates and she serves as Education Coordinator for the greater Boston area. A Peak Pilates® Level IV Master Instructor and mentor, Pam’s passion... Read More →

Friday June 26, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am PDT
Montese Ballroom 2 M Resort Spa Casino

Master Class

7:00am PDT

Winning Seat: Athletic Chair

Friday June 26, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am PDT

Montese Ballroom 3

Limited Capacity seats available

Ignite your inner strength in this high-intensity MVe Chair Masterclass. Designed for those ready to bridge the gap between technical precision and athletic power, this session transforms the chair into a tool for total-body integration.

Presenters

Anna Winton

Presenter

With over 20 years in the fitness industry, Anna Winton combines the precision of her background as a former gymnast with a deep passion for the technical details of the Pilates method. Anna began her Peak Pilates® journey in 2008, and today she serves as a Level 3 Master Instructor... Read More →

Friday June 26, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am PDT
Montese Ballroom 3 M Resort Spa Casino

Master Class

4:00pm PDT

Double Down: Reformer on the Chair

Friday June 26, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm PDT

Montese Ballroom 3

Limited Capacity filling up

Break down the reformer exercises and transfer them to the Pilates chair. Experience the familiar reformer exercises in a different way as you work in a different relationship to gravity and the springs and discover new connections and increase body awareness.

Presenters

Cherry Herzog

Presenter, Pilates Connection

Friday June 26, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm PDT
Montese Ballroom 3 M Resort Spa Casino

Master Class

4:00pm PDT

Happy Hour: Reformer Stretch

Friday June 26, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm PDT

Montese Ballroom 1

Limited Capacity full
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Just say ‘ahhhhh’. Breathe, stretch, and flow as you enjoy the support of the reformer in a stretch class unlike any other. Take the time to enjoy a total body stretch that will leave you feeling like a winner!

Presenters

Zoey Trap, MS

Presenter, Pilates Solutions

Friday June 26, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm PDT
Montese Ballroom 1 M Resort Spa Casino

Master Class

4:00pm PDT

Hit & Run: Twisting Tower

Friday June 26, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm PDT

Montese Ballroom 2

Limited Capacity full
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Twist. Turn. Spiral. Swivel. The Tower offers unique opportunities for incorporating twists into both Pilates classes and private sessions. Learn new choreography on all parts of the Tower and programming tips to challenge your clients in a whole new way.

Presenters

Cathy Terrazas

Presenter

Friday June 26, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm PDT
Montese Ballroom 2 M Resort Spa Casino

Master Class

4:00pm PDT

Roll with It!

Friday June 26, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm PDT

Montese Ballroom 5

Limited Capacity seats available

Dive into a full session using the foam roller. Learn to challenge all 4 S’s with the use of the foam roller. Take away a full mat class that massages, stretches, and challenges the body in new ways. Explore fresh, creative ways to use the foam roller, in lieu of other apparatus and leave energized, stretched, and armed with new ideas to challenge your students.

Presenters

Julia Hughes

Presenter, Be2Pilates

Julia is a Level III Peak Pilates Master Instructor and Mentor, and is the owner of Be2 Pilates, a Peak Pilates ® Education Center and studio owner in Fairfax, VA. She found mat Pilates in 2008, after a running injury led her to seek her runner’s high elsewhere. She became hooked... Read More →

Friday June 26, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm PDT
Montese Ballroom 5 M Resort Spa Casino

Master Class

4:00pm PDT

The Lucky Stretch