Leslie Johnson-Harkness, Master Pilates Instructor
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About
Leslie first came to Pilates through her dance career. She received her Bachelors of Fine Arts in Dance from Stephen’s College. There she studied and began teaching Pilates as part of the curriculum. Leslie has studied under such renowned teachers as: Romana Kyrzanowska, founder of the East Coast Method and protégé of Joseph Pilates; Bob Liekens; Juanita Lopez; Janice Dulak; and Kelly Kane of the Kane School. In addition to receiving her certification in the East Coast Method, Leslie has also trained other Pilates instructors for Alycea Ungaro PT at Real Pilates NYC. Leslie continued teaching Pilates as she danced professionally in New York with ballet and modern dance companies and with the New York Circus Arts Academy as an aerial silks artist. She has performed both nationally and internationally. During her travels she has had the pleasure of teaching choreography and injury prevention to students at schools such as UC Berkeley, Miami School of the Arts, the Paluccha Schule in Germany, and SUNY Brockport. At Brockport she helped build the injury prevention program for dancers. Leslie has also taught for physical therapists in both New York and Chicago—including the Osteopathic Center for Sports Medicine in New York City—to help people with a broad range of physical capabilities, ranging from patients needing rehabilitation to triathletes and dancers needing to improve their performances.
Leslie believes in an individualized approach to teaching, coordinating exercises and techniques with what is specifically needed by the person to promote health and awareness.
Leslie has recently relocated to the Kansas city area from New York City. Born and raised in Kansas City she is excited to offer her services in her hometown.
Leslie Johnson-Harkness, Master Pilates Instructor
Leslie Johnson-Harkness is a Master Certified Pilates instructor. She has been studying and teaching Pilates for 15 years. Leslie has taught and spoke both nationally and internationally at various studios, workshops, and conferences traveling to countries such as Germany, Spain, Portugal, Greece, and Brazil.Leslie first came to Pilates through her dance career. She received her Bachelors of Fine Arts in Dance from Stephen’s College. There she studied and began teaching Pilates as part of the curriculum. Leslie has studied under such renowned teachers as: Romana Kyrzanowska, founder of the East Coast Method and protégé of Joseph Pilates; Bob Liekens; Juanita Lopez; Janice Dulak; and Kelly Kane of the Kane School. In addition to receiving her certification in the East Coast Method, Leslie has also trained other Pilates instructors for Alycea Ungaro PT at Real Pilates NYC. Leslie continued teaching Pilates as she danced professionally in New York with ballet and modern dance companies and with the New York Circus Arts Academy as an aerial silks artist. She has performed both nationally and internationally. During her travels she has had the pleasure of teaching choreography and injury prevention to students at schools such as UC Berkeley, Miami School of the Arts, the Paluccha Schule in Germany, and SUNY Brockport. At Brockport she helped build the injury prevention program for dancers. Leslie has also taught for physical therapists in both New York and Chicago—including the Osteopathic Center for Sports Medicine in New York City—to help people with a broad range of physical capabilities, ranging from patients needing rehabilitation to triathletes and dancers needing to improve their performances.
Leslie believes in an individualized approach to teaching, coordinating exercises and techniques with what is specifically needed by the person to promote health and awareness.
Leslie has recently relocated to the Kansas city area from New York City. Born and raised in Kansas City she is excited to offer her services in her hometown.
Years In Practice
28
Primary Specialty
Personal Trainer
Gender
Female
Education
BFA/Dance Stephens College
Classical Pilates Cetified
PMA Member
Classical Pilates Cetified
PMA Member
Services
Private Pilates instruction all levels and abilities including
chronic pain and/or injuries.
Private lessons include work on Mat, all Pilates Equipment and more.
Small Pilates Mat classes Additional Services Chronic pain and injury management
chronic pain and/or injuries.
Private lessons include work on Mat, all Pilates Equipment and more.
Small Pilates Mat classes Additional Services Chronic pain and injury management
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Leslie is the most knowledgable Pikates instructor I have taken from. She is firm but kind at the same time! She helped me with both my back and shoulder injuries and chronic pain that physical therap
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June 27, 2017
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