Smart Spine 2 Day Workshop for Professionals - 16 NPCP CEC's

This class is taught by:

Cathy Baldasserini

Cathy Moses Baldasserini BFA,CFSS,NKT, P-DTR, PMA® - CPT
(Studio Owner)

Certified Pilates Practitioner, Movement Educator, and Certified Fascial Stretch Specialist

Cathy is a graduate from the University of Oklahoma, with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Pedagogy. She worked on a Masters in Movement Therapy at Hunter College in NYC, and received a Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Med degree from Columbia University. She was a full scholarship recipient at several Dance Conservatories in NYC such as Martha Graham and Alvin Ailey.
Cathy, who had an extensive dance background, found her way to Pilates to enhance her instrument to perform. Cathy has been practicing Yoga and Pilates since 1996. Cathy is certified through Physical Mind, Power Pilates, Polestar Pilates International and PMA. She is a member with the PMA (Pilates Method Alliance) and Yoga Alliance and is a member of good standing with American Fitness Association of America. She is also a member of NAPW (National Association of Professional Women). Cathy's studio is a Polestar Pilates Teacher Training Host Site and she is a Polestar Pilates Movement Educator for Texas. Cathy is the owner and educator for SmartSpine. Cathy is also a Certified Fascial Stretch Specialist Level III. She is a Mentor and Neurokinetic Therapist Level III. Cathy has completed Proprioceptive Deep Tendon Reflex Level III.

Cathy attends several continuing education conferences every year to learn and know the latest research and approach to movement, for clients with Osteoporosis, Scoliosis, Parkinsons, MS and all the spinal pathologies as well as womens health and the physically fit.

The SmartSpine™ Studio Workshop – 2 Days

This workshop is specifically designed to custom deliver the SmartSpine™ technique to your studio (or host site). The objective is to train and educate the teachers in the SmartSpine™ System protocols and exercises. The added skill set, and knowledge will give the teachers of the studio an edge on integrated whole-body wellness within the existing program.

The curriculum includes:

Extensive work opening the respiratory system
The spine, restoring the natural spinal wave
Protocol for the hips, pelvis, and cervical spine
Strategies suitable for working with scoliosis
Corrective work for the feet
Pilates equipment repertoire integration

Objectives

Learn New Approaches to Postural Patterning Through Spinal Alignment & Supportive Breathing Techniques.
Broaden the Understanding of SmartSpine™ Teaching Tools as They Relate to the Biomechanics of the Spine and New Core Principals.
Optimization of Tactile and Sensory Cueing into Whole Body Awareness of the Client/Patient.

Professional and Business Advantage:

Completion of this workshop qualifies the studio to carry the SmartSpine™ products for resale in support of improved client education and home care. A decal and logo will identify the studio as an official SmartSpine™ Provider.

Necessary course materials will be included with course.

Upon completion you will receive a SmartSpine™ Certificate of Completion.

CEC’s may be offered for massage and pilates certifications.

January 24th, 2026 - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

January 25th, 2026 - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

**This class will be provided in-person.

PRICING OPTIONS:
$560.00 - 2 day Smartspine not including kit
$1090.00 - 2 day Smartspine workshop including Full Kit (Value $525)

$250 - Pre-Workshop SmartSpine Muscle Testing:

Friday January 23th 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.

The Pre-Workshop involves learning the basics of muscle testing for the entire upper and lower body. During the weekend, you will learn how to use the SmartSpine equipment to release muscles based on the muscle testing you perform.