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MatWorkz Instuctors MatWorkz is owned and operated by Romana's Pilates Certified instructor, Deborah Watson. Joining Deborah are instructors Willis Middleton and April Aubiel. Deborah Watson, Owner Deborah Watson has a B.B.A. in Marketing from the University of Texas at Pan American. An avid Pilates practioner since 1997, she holds certifications in Pilates through Romana Kryzanowska, the Physicalmind Institute and is a member of the Pilates Method Alliance. She has a Personal Trainer Certification through the American Council on Exercise, has completed the 3 PÕs workshop through the Egoscue Method University, and has a Gyrotonic Expansion System¨ level 1 certification. A fascination for the mind and its connection with the body through movement has fueled her passion and made her one of the most sought after teachers in central Florida. Willis Middleton Willis is an avid and lifelong exercise enthusiast. She considers herself so lucky to have found Pilates, because she believes it is the best exercise for flexibility, strengthening and posture. "Pilates is so wonderful for me. I have done every kind of sport, but I had no flexibility or 'core training'. Pilates has given me strength and greater mobility, and I feel so much better in my own body." Willis first heard about Pilates while she was living in Los Angeles working in management at Disney. After moving to Florida six years ago with Disney, she decided it was time to make her dreams come true and pursue her passion for exercise. "I decided after my first Pilates lesson that I wanted to be a teacher and go through the rigorous training program." After a year long training period that included over 700 hours of training, Willis began teaching at Matworkz. "I love to teach and help people with their physical issues and exercise goals. Pilates is a lifelong exercise that helps people gain greater flexibility, strength and knowledge of their bodies. I feel so privileged and blessed to teach others Joseph Pilates' revolutionary work." April Aubiel April first discovered the Pilates Method in her teenage years, when she was referred to the Pilates Studio in New York City because of an injury she had sustained as a dancer. After leaving the field of dance, April becan a career in management with Walt Disney World, which lasted 23 years. During this time, she earned a Masters Degree from Rolling College in Human Development, and later used movement therapy to help women overcome eating disorders. In 1994, April rediscovered Pilates and ignited a passion that would lead to a major career change. After leaving Disney, she complete her Pilates training in Atlanta and with Romana Kryzanowska in New York City. Pilates Certification The Pilates Method is based on precise, carefully controlled movements. A keen eye for detail and extensive training is absolutely essential for an instructor in the Pilates Method. All Matworkz instructors have gone through a rigorous process which has over 700 hours of teacher training. Ongoing training and education is required to maintain the certification. This intensive certification process has been developed and implemented under the watchful eye of Romana Kryzanowska, the devoted student and close friend of Joseph Pilates. Romana has dedicated her life to advancing the Pilates Method.
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