ALICIA BUONI
OWNER AND CERTIFIED PILATES & GYROTONIC INSTRUCTOR
Alicia believes we can heal ourselves through movement and found Pilates and Gyrotonic exercises help to re-educate your body to move with fluidity, grace, and power.
Alicia Buoni – Owner and Certified Pilates and Gyrotonic Instructor
- 1997—Began working with Pilates as a professional dancer with Dance Kaleidoscope, a modern dance company.
- May 2001—Became a certified Pilates instructor by Pilates, Inc. and studied with master instructor Romana Kryzanowska, a student of Joseph Pilates chosen to carry on his work.
- November 2004—After over 600 hours of training and assistant teaching, and working extensively with senior trainers in Portland and Seattle, Alicia opens her own Pilates studio.
- 2006–2008—Completed certification in the Gyrotonic Expansion System® and specialized training for Pre- and Postnatal Gyrotonic with Master Trainer Leda Franklin, Lower Lumber training with German Physical Therapist Paul Hovarth, and Gyrokinesis® training with Portland’s Master Trainer Emma Kingston.
Certifications
- 2006—Gyrotonic® Level 1
- 2006–2010—Gyrotonic Specilized Courses: Lower Lumber training with German Physical Therapist Paul Hovarth, Pre and Postnatel Gyrotonic with Master Trainer Leda Franklin,
Hand and Foot course with Master trainer Emma Kingston. - 2009—Gyrokinesis® Level 1
- 2010—Pilates Continuing Education with Julian Littleford
- 2011—Gyrotonic® Pre-trainer
- 2012- Archway certification
- 2014- Level 2 Gyrotonic certification
- 2015 Level2 Gyrokinesis
Cheri Anderson – Certified International Air Yogalates Instructor & International Holistic Biomechanics Teacher
• May 2010 – After arriving to Portland from Florida, Cheri launched a company to work with individuals and businesses including Nike, Subway, and Uncorked Studios.
• January 2012—Enrolled in The Fajardo Method of Holistic Biomechanics teacher training after experiencing only one group class the month before. Some things take a little while to click or sink in; after 4 months of training Cheri had a profound expe- rience of healing in her body that has forever inspired to share the same opportunity for healing for others.
• January 2013—Provided private lessons as a Holistic Biomechanics teacher at Geometry Pilates Studio.
• August 2014—Awarded certification as an AIR Yogalates Instructor by two world-re- nowned, award-winning Cirque Du Soleil performers, Marie-Michelle Faber and Geneviève Bérubé.
• January 2015—Started teaching AIR Yogalates at Shakti House, AWOL Dance Studio and The Circus Project.
• July 2015—Completed over 700 hours of Holistic Biomechanics training, assistant teaching and apprenticeship with Alicia Fajardo at Transformations Studio in Portland, OR.
• August 2015—Relocated to Panama City, Panama to teach and help launch a new AIR yogalates studio, Kamala Fertil, alongside of Mari-Angie Benalcazar.
• September 2015 — Created and delivered multiple Holistic Biomechanics workshops, including the University of Panama and other local businesses.
• October 2015—Collaborated with Dr. Lillia Orillac, owner of Aditi Centro Integral Quiropráctico, providing referred patients private and group lessons in Holistic Biomechanics.
• December 2016—Returned to Portland, OR to launch her Holistic Biomechanics practice. Cheri also owns and operates a small business providing wellness campaigns for companies who want to invest in the well-being of their staff.
Certifications
- 2014—Certified International AIR Yogalates Instructor
- 2011—ICF Coaching Certification
- 2010—The Genesis Process Counseling Certification – Addiction Recovery &
Relapse Prevention - 2006-2010—DISC Personality Certification – Human Behavior Consultant
- 2007—The Covenant Center – Spiritual Counseling Ordination
- 2000—Florida Southern College – BA in International Business
Upcoming Certifications - April 2017—Gyrotonic® Pre-trainer & The Fajardo Method of Holistic
Biomechanics (upon completion of client case study)