Colleen Downard 

Educational Background & Professional Certifications

- Master of Social Work - Clinical Major - Boston University (2025 Cohort)

- Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and Dance - University of Montana 1995-1999 - Studied Laban Movement Analysis, Pilates, and Bartenieff Fundamentals, as well as Dance Kinesiology & Pedagogy

- Dance Teacher (Ballet, Modern & Jazz)

- Former NSCA Personal Trainer (1997-2004)

- NAPMA Kickboxing Teacher

- Comprehensively Trained Pilates Instructor (Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, Barrels, Ped-O-Pull, Foot Corrector, and more): Colleen is the protege of 2nd Generation Master Teacher Barbara Huttner (Ron Fletcher protege) and apprenticed closely with her from 2001-2004. She was also one of the first Pilates Method Alliance Certified Pilates Teachers (Gold Teacher) and has studied with Pilates Elders Kathy Grant, Ron Fletcher, Lolita San Miguel, and Mary Bowen. She has workshopped with many Pilates Master Trainers from from both the Classical and Contemporary Pilates methods.

- Fit Ball Teacher

- Gyrotonic Level 1 & 2/All Levels

- Gyrokinesis Level 1 & 2 /All Levels

- Gyrotonic Specialized Equipment - Leg Extension Unit, Jumping Stretching Board, Archway, & Gyrotoner

- Gyrotonic Therapeutic Applications - Pelvic Girdle, Shoulder Girdle, Scoliosis, Hip Replacement, & Osteoporosis

- Gyrotonic Applications for Golfers

- Gyrotonic Pathways for the Shoulders, Hips, & Spine

- Gyrotonic for High Level Athletes

- Gyrokinesis Lotus Blossom

- Melt Method Teacher

- PSIA Nordic Ski Instructor