Brooke Church

“After rigorous training in a modern dance conservatory setting and a professional dance career, I realized the benefit of having an efficient, stable, and injury-free body. During my dance career, I experienced pain and injury from movement patterns and compensations. Pilates is the one form of movement I found after my career that assisted in reconditioning my body and re-balancing my muscular structure. Pilates is great at pinpointing the smallest of muscular imbalances; thus, the smallest changes can make a significant difference in quality of life.”
— Brooke

Educated at North Carolina School of the Arts:
B.F.A. Dance

Lifelong Dancer | Challenged by Hyper Mobility and Scoliosis

I love Pilates because it is a well-rounded movement practice.

Pilates has aspects of strength, stability, flexibility and coordination. Pilates is a mind-body practice. It is as much a neurological challenge as it is physical. I love challenging my clients to think through exercises that are complex in sequence or involve the activation of small muscle groups.

Pilates is a safe way to challenge and achieve strength and a deeper mind-body connection.

I am a highly skilled Pilates Instructor because

I am a fully certified Balanced Body Pilates instructor. I have been trained extensively on all Pilates equipment and the RedCord Active system.

The majority of my training was under the instruction of Erin Myers, a Balanced Body Master Instructor specializing in scoliosis correction. Training with Erin, I developed a passion for special populations. Especially those with scoliosis, spinal fusions and spinal injury. I have a keen eye for alignment and I enjoy taking my clients through a spinal map and giving them the ability to see their muscular imbalances. Once a client understands their imbalances, they are able to better work through their challenges.

My dance training was integral to how I teach Pilates. I always try to take my clients through sequences that push them physically.

I am continually trying to learn and further my Pilates education so that I can be the best possible instructor for my clients.

My teaching reflects many aspects of dance.

I like to keep my class flowing and always reach a point where high exertion is necessary. My focus tends to lie on correct form but my hope is to get my clients moving so that when they leave, they feel they have progressed in strength, stability, focus, and overall wellness.

What Clients say about Brooke

Testimonials

“I cannot say enough good things about Brooke. She is encouraging, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable. She learned all about me; my strengths, my weaknesses, and issues to resolve. My posture, my flexibility, and overall health have improved with her guidance and instruction. I have had the opportunity to coach athletics at all levels, including NCAA Division 1, and I can tell you Brooke is a great instructor and mentor.”

John G.

“After retiring and moving to the High Country, we began working with Brooke, first with semi-private sessions and then one-on-one. She is an incredible Pilates instructor and has helped us both come back from knee replacements and deal with various other physical issues. Her style is easy, encouraging, and interactive. She constantly assesses our needs so that each workout is challenging and tailored to keep us moving forward in improving our health and well-being. We always leave feeling better!”

Tom & Melissa, Banner Elk, NC

“I have been a client of Brooke at Beyond Pilates since 2019. I came to her after several years of being down with a torn meniscus and broken leg. She has helped me tremendously in recovering my strength and using my core again in ways I could have never done on my own. She has a unique ability to key into my needs. Sometimes without even saying what they are! Her knowledge and ability to communicate that knowledge is key to making the progress I have made.

“I’m so thankful for Brooke and the progress I have made.”

Elizabeth

“As a client of Brooke's for the past several years I can honestly say how much I have benefited from participating in her classes. She epitomizes both technical and personal skills in Pilates to create a stronger and more lengthened body overall. I look forward to many more sessions with her as my body and mind compliment her great ability to bring out the best.”

Judie

“In my two years working with Brooke in Pilates, I have seen amazing improvement in my core/body strength and flexibility, and a definite reduction in pain and injuries...all very vital to my performance on the tennis court AND in daily life! She has reinforced how important "maintenance" of my ("senior") body is if I desire to stay active for a long time! Brooke's extensive knowledge, professionalism, patience, and kind personality make every session not only a great workout, but most importantly a BLAST!”

Lindsey L., Blowing Rock, NC

Certifications and Training

Practiced Pilates since 2013 | Taught Pilates since 2019

Major Certifications:

  • Balanced Body Comprehensive Certification

  • Redcord Active 1 and 2

Workshops/Continuing Education:

  • Spiral Spine Scoliosis Retreat, Practitioner Training