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Born and raised in Oklahoma, educated at New York University in Art History, Leigh’s teaching path began after a career in meeting and event planning. An avid aerobics and step student, Leigh began teaching group fitness for fun in 2003. After years of high impact exercise, teaching a strenuous schedule of aerobics, step, and strength training as well as Tae Kwan Do training, Leigh developed chronic back pain that threatened her ability to maintain her own fitness and do what she enjoyed most. After being told by doctors she should never bend forward again, Leigh discovered Pilates and life was never the same. Pilates changed her spine, shape and perception of exercise. Consistent Pilates allowed her to continue to teach without pain. However, her traditional exercise mindset was challenged by the idea of restorative and integrated movement. Her interest in working with people more effectively led her to The Pilates Center Teacher Training Program in Boulder, CO. The Pilates Center’s 900 hour curriculum is one of the most respected, comprehensive and rigorous training programs in the world. Following graduation, Leigh continued teaching in her mentoring studio in Oklahoma City.
Leigh is certified by and a member of the Pilates Method Alliance. She has completed workshops at The Pilates Center for spine and joint conditions and injuries, MS and cancer.
Leigh and her family moved to Steamboat Springs in 2009. She is a wife and mother of three who loves to ski (water & snow), hike, bike and the occasional step class. She has a passion for the community, Bible study, women’s ministry and mentoring.
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