About Us

The U.S.P.A.™ intends to extend its resources and mission into the areas of Teacher Training and Certification and Continuing Education in Authentic Pilates ™ and to spread Authentic Pilates™ Education into the public and private sectors.

In the area of Teacher Training and Teacher Education, the U.S.P.A.™ will promote the New York Pilates Studio® Teacher Certification Program at U.S.P.A.™ Training Centers throughout the United States. The New York Pilates Studio® Teacher Certification Program, started in November 1992, is the first. and oldest Pilates professional training program in the world. With over 1000 graduates, worldwide, its message of excellence in training and education stands tall. The copyrighted Teacher Certification Manual used exclusively by this Program was created to ensure a comprehensive formula for translation of the Authentic Pilates™ system of exercises to the student or “apprentice”, and it has remained the hallmark of the New York Pilates Studio® Teacher Certification program today. U.S.P.A.™ principals David Freeman, Brett Howard, and Catherine Cuzzone collectively possess over 30 years experience in Authentic Pilates™. The U.S.P.A.™ will also conduct Continuing Educational and Archival Seminars using exclusive footage and photographs taken from the Joseph Pilates Archives.

In addition to Teacher Certification and Education, the U.S.P.A.™ is working on new outreach programs which will include public schools, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and specialized programs for the elderly, disabled, and learning challenged populations. Joseph Pilates envisioned that his methodology would benefit people of all ages and all body types.

The U.S.P.A.™ will be broadening its resources by engaging other well known Pilates aficionados from all over the world to collaborate on new and exciting material to blend with our existing format.

The U.S.P.A.™ honors the legacy of Joseph Pilates' teachings, mind/body wellnesss philosophy, and is committed to preserving and promoting his original message of vibrant health, quality of life, and his unwavering dedication to excellence.