Experience

Performax Physical Therapy

• Littleton, Colorado

• Pilates Rehabilitation Instructor

  • May 2014 - Present

  Training clients in the pilates method as part of their rehabilitation process. Training clients in the pilates method as part of their rehabilitation process.



Club USA

• Littleton, Colorado

• Pilates Instructor

  • Apr 2010 - Present

  Training and education for club members in the traditional Pilates mat work. Training and education for club members in the traditional Pilates mat work.



Susan Markle Pilates

• Littleton, Colorado

• Pilates Studio Owner/Instructor

  • Sep 2002 - Present

  Susan Markle Pilates is a private boutique studio in Littleton specializing in women over the age of 35. Our method focuses on improving functional movement and preventing the natural progression of aging by utilizing proper body alignment, posture, strength and flexibility. Susan Markle Pilates is a private boutique studio in Littleton specializing in women over the age of 35. Our method focuses on improving functional movement and preventing the natural progression of aging by utilizing proper body alignment, posture, strength and flexibility.



Power Plus Pilates Studio

• Greater Denver Area

• Staff Instructor

  • Jun 2000 - Sep 2002

  Responsibilities included leading group and private pilates sessions. Completed over 1500 hours of comprehensive pilates training under Sabra Blacklock, master teacher of the Ron Fletcher work. Training included work on all pieces of equipment with emphasis on reformer and mat. Responsibilities included leading group and private pilates sessions. Completed over 1500 hours of comprehensive pilates training under Sabra Blacklock, master teacher of the Ron Fletcher work. Training included work on all pieces of equipment with emphasis on reformer and mat.



Colorado Athletic Club

• Greater Denver Area

• Group Exercise Specialist

  • Jan 1988 - Feb 1999

  Taught a variety of classes to include body sculpting, stretch, low impact aerobics, and aquatic classes. Served as the aquatic coordinator from 1997-1999 where duties included ordering equipment, scheduling, training and evaluating instructors. Was instrumental in bringing more visibility to the aquatic program and increasing class sizes. Taught a variety of classes to include body sculpting, stretch, low impact aerobics, and aquatic classes. Served as the aquatic coordinator from 1997-1999 where duties included ordering equipment, scheduling, training and evaluating instructors. Was instrumental in bringing more visibility to the aquatic program and increasing class sizes.



Presbyterian/St. Lukes Medical Center

• Greater Denver Area

• Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

  • Feb 1986 - Apr 1996

  Worked as a member of an interdisciplinary team including doctors, nurses, social workers and occupational therapists who provided treatment to individuals on the adolescent and adult psychiatric units. Responsibilities included individual evaluations, leading treatment groups (exercise, wellness, coping skills, and stress management), community reintegration and discharge planning. Worked as a member of an interdisciplinary team including doctors, nurses, social workers and occupational therapists who provided treatment to individuals on the adolescent and adult psychiatric units. Responsibilities included individual evaluations, leading treatment groups (exercise, wellness, coping skills, and stress management), community reintegration and discharge planning.