About BODY CONTROLOGY STUDIO
About Ryan
Ryan was first introduced to Pilates in 2001 as a means to manage his chronic back pain stemming from Scheuermann's kyphosis and nerve damage due to a spinal tap during infancy. His introduction to this effective method came from Janie Parker, the former principal of the Houston Ballet.
Ryan has undertaken several Pilates teacher training sessions, completing the Comprehensive Program and Balanced Body Barre® Instructor Training Fundamentals through Balanced Body, along with MOTR® Comprehensive and CoreAlign® 1: Foundations. Additionally, he has finished the Fletcher Foundational Program and is recognized as a Fletcher Pilates® Qualified Teacher, while currently enrolled in the Fletcher Professional Program.
A passionate learner, Ryan holds various fitness and wellness certifications and has learned directly from some of the top professionals in the Pilates industry, many of whom he considers to be the best in their field.
His holistic approach to client sessions encompasses movement, nutrition, and wellness coaching, emphasizing that a healthy and happy body begins from within. This includes guidance on eating the right foods and effectively engaging core and intrinsic muscles.
Ryan enjoys creating a fun atmosphere during sessions, often making his clients laugh while teaching them how to become stronger, healthier, and happier.
Certifications
Fletcher Pilates® offers a qualified teaching program in Fletcher Pilates® for enthusiasts and professionals alike. Those looking to deepen their practice can achieve a Comprehensive Pilates Certification through Balanced Body.
For fitness professionals, the National Academy of Sport Medicine (NASM) provides credentials such as Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, Performance Enhancement Specialist, and Stretching and Flexibility Coach, ensuring a well-rounded skill set.
Additionally, the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) has an extensive range of certifications, including Master Trainer, Certified Personal Trainer, and specialists in areas like Corrective Exercise, Exercise Therapy, Sports Nutrition, Strength and Conditioning, and even certifications for Group Exercise, Yoga, Kickboxing, Powerlifting, and Glute specialization.
Lastly, the American Fitness Professionals & Associates (AFPA) offers a Certified Pilates Instructor - Mat program, catering to those who want to excel in Pilates instruction.
Inside the Studio
Inside my studio, you will find a wide range of Pilates equipment that includes the Balanced Body Studio Reformer with Tower, the Legacy Apparatus 86" Reformer, and the Contrology Cadillac. Additionally, there are the Contrology Wunda Chair and Balanced Body CoreAlign, as well as the Balanced Body SpringBoard. You'll also have access to the Pilates Lineage Resister and Legacy Apparatus High Chair. For spine health, my studio features the Balanced Body Ladder Barrel and the Legacy Apparatus Ladder Barrel. There are also unique items like the Pilates Designs Vintage KSG Wunda Chair and two Legacy Apparatus Wunda Chairs. For foot and spine correction, we have the Balanced Body Ped-o-Pul, Contrology KSG/CT Ped-o-Pul, and three Balanced Body Clara Barrel Spine Correctors. You'll also find two Pilates Designs Vintage KSG Spine Correctors, as well as the Pilates Lineage Spine Corrector and Small Barrel. For foot support, there are seven Deborah Lessen Pilates Foot Bars (2x4's), a Gratz Foot Bar (2x4), and a Pilates Designs Foot Bar (2x4). In addition, my studio contains three Pilates Lineage Toe Correctors, a Pilates Designs Toe Corrector, and the Pilates Lineage Hand Tens-o-meter. To enhance your breathing technique, the Gratz Breathacizer is available, along with the TecnoPilates Poise and Posture Headdress. For foot alignment, we offer the Pilates Designs Foot Corrector, Gratz Foot Corrector, and Balanced Body Foot Corrector. Lastly, there are Gratz Push Up Devices and six Balanced Body MOTRs, complemented by Fletcher Towels for an all-around Pilates experience.