Nancy Myers has been a movement practitioner for over 35 years, with a diverse background as a group exercise instructor, dancer, and personal trainer. Her journeywith Pilates began in 1989 under the guidance of Elizabeth Larkam at St. Francis Dance Medicine Center while rehabilitating from an injury.

 

In 2000, Nancy earned her Pilates certification through Ellie Herman Studios in San Francisco, followed by her Balanced Body Educator certification in 2005. As an educator for Balanced Body and Co-Head Educator for the Balanced Body CoreAlign program, Nancy travels globally, sharing her expertise.

 

With extensive knowledge in anatomy and kinesiology, Nancy specializes in posture and gait analysis and how it integrates with the Pilates method. Her experience encompasses a wide range of clients, including dancers, professional athletes, pre- and post-natal clients, seniors, and those recovering from injuries. She firmly believes that functional movement and improved body mechanics are key to achieving pain relief and enhancing quality of life.

 

Nancy's approach is enriched by her studies with first- and second-generation Pilates teachers and leading movement specialists such as Vladimir Janda, Thomas Myers, Sherry Brourman, and Eric Franklin. Their work, combined with her daily observations of clients, continues to inspire her commitment to advancing the field of foot and gait therapy.

 

Her acclaimed Foot and Gait Mentorship program is offered at prestigious studios, including EHS in San Francisco, Aligned Pilates Studio in Santa Barbara, KPF in Seoul, South Korea, and Pilates Only in Xiamen, China. This specialized program is also available online, extending her reach to a global audience.

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Nancy remains dedicated to ongoing education in the movement field. She contributed to the Balanced Body Advanced Movement Principles for the lower body and has authored Pilates on the CoreAlign. Her insights have been featured in various publications, particularly on core training and foot and gait therapy personalized plans that focus on nutrition, exercise, stress management, and other key factors.