Kristen discovered the Pilates Method over 20 years ago and realized it held the secret for moving at her best.  Once she discovered the secret the Method held, she wanted to share it with others so they could live at their best too.  Kristen is a Comprehensively trained Certified Pilates Teacher that learned from 1st and 2nd generation Master Pilates Teacher Trainers. Kristen has studied with leaders in the Pilates industry including Michele Larson, Kevin Bowen, Mary Bowen, Lolita San Miguel and Michael Fritzke and Ton Voogt. A consummate student, Kristen continues to learn The Pilates Method so she can translate it directly to you. She is certified in Buff Bones® a specific osteo-health Pilates training program that maximizes bone health and functional movement specifically for those with osteopenia or osteoporosis.   Wanting to delve more into the holistic principles of Pilates as a practice of whole body health, Kristen has completed advanced education with the Mind Body Food Institute and discovered life-changing methods to build self-awareness and uncover the key to individually establishing good habits and balance in this modern world. When teaching or coaching, Kristen focuses on the person in front of her introducing concepts and strategies for moving and living at your best.  Kristen grew up near New Orleans, Louisiana, and studied Art History and French at Louisiana State University and also in Paris. She also has a graduate degree in Arts Administration.  Kristen lived in Northern California for over 10 years and worked in development with the University of California in San Francisco and Davis. Kristen has lived and taught Pilates internationally in Manchester, England, Bogota, Colombia and Mexico City, Mexico.  Since 2001, Kristen has devoted her life to her family while guiding others and sharing the ideas of living and moving well through Pilates and Holistic Wellness strategies.  She provides Pilates and Wellness coaching to private clients virtually and in-person at her own bespoke studio. To inquire about working with Kristen for Wellness coaching or Pilates training, please email knbshaffer@gmail.com   Follow Kristen on Instagram @knbshaffer  or in-person with Pilates training to explore ways that she tries to inspire you to live well, be fit and enjoy life.   Keep Moving with Kristen!