Valerie Griffiths - Third Generation Teacher

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Valerie is a native of South Florida, and was introduced to Pilates after an ankle Injury. She began teaching Pilates after receiving her Mat certification through Power Pilates of New York in 2011. In 2012, she went on to receive her comprehensive certification through Power Pilates of New York which included apparatus and special populations. In 2019, Valerie completed the bridge program for the New York Pilates Studio through The United States Pilates Association with Teacher of Teachers David Freeman and Brett Howard who both worked directly with Romana Kryzanowska. Valerie has also completed continuing education workshops with master trainers Bob Liekens, Cary Reagan, Peter Fiasca, and Clare Dunphy. 

Valerie has completed  "The classical syllabus"(R) with internationally renowned Master Teacher MeJo Wiggin. 

Most recently Valerie has been attending "Weekends with Jay" with First Generation teacher Jay Grimes and Teacher of Teachers Sandy Shimoda.

Valerie believes that Pilates is for everyone no matter the age or fitness level because “Change happens through movement and movement heals"