Governance

 
Learn About The Pilates Initiative

GOVERNANCE

The Pilates Initiative (TPI) is a not for profit organization that dedicates its mission and outreach to support the professional Pilates community and the public at large in the continued development, education and promotion of the Pilates method.

The Pilates Initiative is currently seeking committed Board members to serve various terms. These Board members will support, define and direct the growth of the organization.

The Pilates Initiative is a registered not for profit corporation in the state of New Mexico and is applying for its U.S. IRS designation as a 501C3 Corporation

If you are interested or know someone who may be interested in serving our growing organization please contact Kevin@ThePilatesInitiative.org

MISSION

The mission of the Pilates Initiative is: 

  • to support, define and nurture the Pilates method and Pilates exercise professionals.
  • to educate and inform the general public about the many positive health benefits derived from the safe and effective practice and instruction of the Pilates method.
  • to promote and define professionalism and ethical practices for Pilates exercise professionals and Pilates businesses.
  • to provide a platform of outreach, support and education for those in our community who are most in need.
  • to advocate for the continued recognition of the Pilates exercise method as an important component for the health and well-being of the U.S. public.

VALUES

 

The values of the Pilates Initiative include: 

  • We respect and appreciate differences in gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, socioeconomic background, family composition, education, learning styles, race, religion, and other dimensions.
  • We recognize that Pilates is for Every – Body, that inclusion is the way we should treat and perceive all differences, and that our goal is to create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are valued. 

BOARD & ADVISORY BOARD

KEVIN A. BOWEN – FOUNDER
NCPT
Santa Fe, NM

PATRICIA GUYTON
BOARD MEMBER

NCPT
Franklin Method® Educator
Boulder, CO

PATRICIA WELTER
BOARD MEMBER

NCPT
Palm Harbor, FL

LAHELA HEKEKIA, ESQ.
BOARD MEMBER

NCPT
Franklin Method® Level 3
LMT
Honolulu, HI

DR. ANDROMEDA STEVENS DC
BOARD MEMBER

Schroth Best Practice Certified
Encino, CA
JOHN STEEL, ESQ.
ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER

Santa Barbara, CA

COMMITTEE ChAIRS

THE KIDS INITIATIVE
MEGAN TABACK BS
NCPT – Chair
Boynton Beach, FL

Pilates.
Pure & Simple™

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Contact Us

As we begin this new journey, we'd love to hear from you! You can contact us at the email below, or you can submit a message with the form to the right. This effort is going to take the entire community so we look forward to your thoughts, questions and input.

Email: info@thepilatesinitiative.org