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Nora St. John

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Nora St. John has been teaching Pilates in rehabilitation and studio settings for 20 years. She has a comprehensive background in dance, acupuncture, massage and meditation and weaves her many passions together to create presentations that address the body from a compassionate and healing point of v... moreNora St. John has been teaching Pilates in rehabilitation and studio settings for 20 years. She has a comprehensive background in dance, acupuncture, massage and meditation and weaves her many passions together to create presentations that address the body from a compassionate and healing point of view. less
Profession
Club or Studio Owner, Fitness Instructor
Expertise
Activities: Core Conditioning
Specialties: Biomechanics
Degrees
BA Biology, UC Santa Cruz
Master's Degree Traditional Chinese Medicine, Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences, Oakland CA
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Company
Balanced Body University
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Certifications/Trainings
PMA - PMA Certified Pilates Teacher
Verified
Core Dynamic Pilates - Pilates Teacher Training Program
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CPR Certified
AED Certified
Liability Insurance
Fitness & Wellness Insurance Agency
Nora St. John's Articles

Web Extra! Reforming the Knee

By Nora St. John
Single-Leg Knee Stretch and Double-Leg Knee Stretch Single-leg knee stretch is useful for working on knee flexion and extension in a standing position and on correcting align...

Reforming the Knee

By Nora St. John
If one of your Pilates clients developed knee problems and her doctor said the client needed to strengthen the muscles around the knee, would you know what to do? What if a cl...

The Pilates Chair: From Classical to Contemporary

By Nora St. John
The Pilates chair—or “wunda chair,” as Joseph Pilates called it—is a powerful piece of exercise equipment. Its small size belies its remarkable ability...
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Nora St. John's Upcoming Sessions

350: Balanced Body®: Beginning Pilates Tower

Presented By Nora St. John
2012 IDEA World Fitness Convention™
The Pilates Tower is great for teaching beginners the movement principles underlying the Pilates method. Learn key exercises for developing spinal mobility, core strength and ...

429: Balanced Body®: Pilates Tower for Whole-Body Integration

Presented By Nora St. John
2012 IDEA World Fitness Convention™
Discover exercises using the Pilates Tower that challenge the ability of the spine to move in all directions. Learn a progression of these exercises from basic through super a...

459: Balanced Body®: Advancing the Reformer

Presented By Nora St. John
2012 IDEA World Fitness Convention™
Take your reformer work up a notch with a detailed review of the advanced exercises. Learn how to perform, teach and spot the advanced exercises to challenge your clients and ...

541: Balanced Body®: Pilates Mat Sequences for Upper-Body Strength

Presented By Nora St. John
2012 IDEA World Fitness Convention™
Developing upper-body strength and stability is often a challenge, especially for female clients. Learn to assess your client’s fitness level, then get specific sequence...
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