Jackie Parks and Ariel Schwartz with The Workshop Pilates
The Workshop Pilates is a group of fun, encouraging and professional Pilates Teachers who are passionate about bringing you our best each and every time you are in the studio.
A Comprehensive Certification is required to work at The Workshop, which means that you will be receiving the highest level of care and education that the Pilates industry has to offer, along with a great workout.
We are a dynamic group and all have a little something different to offer.
The Workshop Pilates is owned by Jackie Parks and Ariel Schwartz. Both Ariel and Jackie have been teaching Pilates for over 9 years and hold comprehensive certifications, the highest level of Pilates teacher certification from Pilates Sports Center in Los Angeles, California.
After studying Media Communications in college, Jackie spent several years running a successful freelance videography and graphic design business. Currently, Jackie specializes in working with private clients who are recovering from injury after surgery or physical therapy, co-runs the teacher training program with Ariel, and oversees social media and marketing.
After recently graduating from Breathe Education (Australia) with a Diploma in Clinical Pilates, she is able to work in conjunction with the medical community to transition clients into full recovery and a return to their usual exercise and activities.
Ariel began her career in Accounting, Internal Audit, and Business Risk Consulting after receiving her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management – Accounting from the University of Arizona in 2008.
Currently, Ariel teaches group Pilates classes, co-runs the teacher training program with Jackie, and oversees the company’s finances, performance analysis, and reporting.
In 2022, Ariel received her Nutritional Therapy Practitioner certification from the Nutritional Therapy Association and plans to use this certification to work with clients of the studio to offer a more holistic approach to health and wellness.
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