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Melissa Harrington
Melissa Harrington
Melissa Harrington is a STOTT PILATES® Instructor Trainer and national fitness conference presenter. Melissa has been working in the fitness industry for the past 17 years and in addition to teaching Pilates, she is a certified Yoga instructor and faculty member of YOGAspirit, a certified Holistic Health Counselor, certified Personal Trainer (NSCA), and Group Exercise Instructor (ACE.) Melissa lives on the north shore of Boston with her husband, and two stepchildren. Melissa brings a healthy dose of humor and heart to her teaching and everywhere she travels.
Sessions Presented by Melissa Harrington
226: STOTT PILATES® Matwork for Breast Cancer Rehabilitation (WS / Mind-Body)
Presented By Melissa Harrington
time block G - Saturday, 9:35-11:25am
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Many more women will survive breast cancer today than ever before. This workshop will discuss various treatments, including surgeries and reconstruction as well as the exercise requirements for each. You will learn matwork-based exercises focusing on range of motion for the shoulder girdle. We will concentrate on establishing mobility, restoring posture, ensuring proper biomechanics and developing core and peripheral strength to address muscular imbalances created from the surgeries. CEC: ACE 0.2 NASM CGT 0.2 NASM CPT 0.2 AFAA 1.5 NSCA-CSCS 0 NSCA-CPT 0.2 AEA 1
Preconference - 11:00am-3:00pm
013: 013: STOTT PILATES® Pilates with Props, Level 1 & 2 (Pre)
Presented By Melissa Harrington
This session is full
Preconference - Thursday, 11:00am-3:00pm
Need to add some interest to your matwork routine? This innovative and upbeat mat-based workshop features exercises that increase in intensity and challenge. Beginning with those from the Level 1 workout, you'll learn how to incorporate the Flex-Band®, Fitness Circle and toning balls to develop classes that will challenge and stimulate you and your clients. In addition, you will learn how to apply the STOTT PILATES principles of stabilization to all exercises, cues and corrections as well as mat work modifications. CEC: ACE TBD AFAA 3.0 NSCA-CSCS 0 NSCA-CPT 0 AEA 2 NASM CGT 0.4 NASM CPT 0.4
306: STOTT PILATES® Intense Sculpting Challenge Flex-Band® Level 4 (WS / Mind-Body)
Presented By Melissa Harrington
time block J - Sunday, 8:00-9:50am
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Build more challenge and diversity with this Level 4 Flex-Band workshop. You will earn how to challenge core and peripheral trength with the resistance provided by the Flex-Band exercises and increase intensity in the areas of neuromuscular coordination, balance, strength and flexibility. Cues and corrections for safety and effectiveness are also covered. CEC: ACE 0.2
