Cpi Instructor Manual
Heather Herod Cole, PT, COMT, CPI, CMTPT – Owner
Use CPI instructional materials in training. CPI training materials are uniquely designed to promote learning transfer and to ensure that the content you teach is authorized by CPI. When you become a Certified Instructor, you’ll receive a detailed Instructor Guide to help you teach and customize training. Only CPI's Classroom Models are used without substitutions of outside physical techniques. All units of the program are taught in sequence. Due Care is provided to participants by following the Procedural Safety Outline on pages 1 – 2 of the Instructor Manual. Adequate space is used for training. Downloading Cpi Instructor Manual from our website is easy, so you shouldn’t have any problems with it even if you’re not very tech-savvy. We make sure that our database is constantly expanded and updated so that you can download all the files you need without any problems. Access CPI’s free follow-up services to customize and support your ongoing training. You choose how you want to become a Certified Instructor. You can get trained and certified with our traditional classroom option. Or you can choose our blended eLearning option! See how to get training. You can come to us, or we can come to you.
Physical Therapist
Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist – Maitland Australian Physiotherapy Seminars
Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist – Myopain Seminars
Pilates Instructor & former Educator – Polestar Pilates
Trained in STOTT PILATES Level I program
Heather Herod Cole minored in Business Administration while earning her Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from Ithaca College. She has extensive post-graduate experience in orthopedics, manual therapy and dance medicine, including completing the Harkness Center for Dance Injuries “Principles of Dance Medicine” curriculum. She is certified in orthopedic manual physical therapy via Maitland Australian Physiotherapy Seminars. She is the official physical therapist for New Dialect and Found Movement Group, and has served as a physical therapist for Nashville Ballet & Dance Theatre of Tennessee.
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Heather earned her rehabilitation-based certification in Pilates in March 2012 via Polestar Pilates. Combining Pilates into her physical therapy practice had been a long-term goal of Heather’s and is what motivated her to start a practice that combined both modalities together. Heather is privileged to work with an amazing group of people that make P3: Precision Physical Therapy & Pilates what it is today. The superb continuity of care that patients receive is due to the talented team of Pilates instructors & physical therapists.
Jeannie Newton, DPT, COMT, CMTPT
Physical Therapist
Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist – Maitland Australian Physiotherapy Seminars
Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist – Myopain Seminars
Certified Pilates Instructor – Polestar Pilates
Jeannie Newton has been a physical therapist since 2002, with practical experience in acute care, home health and outpatient settings. She was also part owner/operator of a physical therapy business for three years, and is now an enthusiastic new addition to the P3 family.
Jeannie was certified as a Pilates instructor by Polestar Pilates in 2000, where she had the privilege of studying under owner Brent Anderson, PT. She first began studying and practicing Pilates in 1990 in New York City while attending NYU. She was also a professional dancer for thirteen years and performed at Opryland as well as in various CMT videos and various shows around the country.
Amanda McGee, PT, DPT, CPI, CMTPT
Physical Therapist
Trained in Manual Therapy – Maitland Australian Physiotherapy Seminars
Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist – Myopain Seminars
Certified Pilates Instructor – STOTT PILATES
Amanda McGee is originally from Nashville, TN where she quickly realized her love for dancing and movement. She received a Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from Tennessee State University in 2016 and is a STOTT PILATES reformer certified instructor.
Amanda’s passion for physical therapy and Pilates resulted from a personal experience after an ankle injury and surgery while dancing. She has clinical experience in the areas of outpatient orthopedics, inpatient and outpatient pediatrics, cardiopulmonary ICU acute care, sub-acute care rehab, and skilled nursing facilities.
Ashley Hodges, DPT
Physical Therapist
Certified in dry needling – Integrated Dry Needling
Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist
Active Release Technique – Trained
Ashley received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Belmont University in 2011, after graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from the University of Tennessee. She has extensive training in manual techniques including a full body certification in Active Release Technique, Functional Range Conditioning mobility as well as being certified in Dry Needling.
Being a former dancer herself, Ashley had a special interest in working with the performing arts population. She spent two years as the touring physical therapist for Billy Elliot the Musical before working in New York City on multiple Broadway shows including The King and I, The Lion King, West Side Story, and more.
Ashley most recently served as Shania Twain’s personal physical therapist on her NOW world tour, and also traveled with Duran Duran treating the band members on their latest world tour.
Ashley is very excited to be back in her home state of Tennessee, and thrilled to be on the team at P3!
Alex Bars, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Pelvic Health Physical Therapist
Pilates Instructor – Trained – Polestar Pilates
Dry Needling – Trained – Myopain Seminars
Alex received her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Pennsylvania State University in 2014. As a Nashville native, she decided to move back to her hometown and pursue her career in physical therapy driven by her passion for helping others and serving the Nashville community. Alex received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Tennessee State University in 2018.
Alex has clinical experience in the areas of outpatient orthopedics, inpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and pelvic health. She is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the Tennessee Physical Therapy Association. She has completed the 1st level of the CAPP (Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic Health) pelvic series of the APTA. She is also trained in the Comprehensive Series of Polestar Pilates. Additionally, Alex is trained in dry needling for myofascial trigger points via Myopain Seminars. She is excited to be joining the wonderful P3 team!
In her free time, Alex enjoys being outdoors, watching football, and spending time with her husband and dog.
Elizabeth Moore Thompson, PT, DPT, COMT, OCS
Physical Therapist
Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist
Crthopedic Clinical Specialist
Elizabeth grew up in Columbia, TN, and is very excited to return to Middle Tennessee to continue pursuing her passion of physical therapy and dance medicine. She graduated with her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Alabama in Birmingham in 2013. Prior to PT school, she received her bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training from Samford University and gained experience as a certified athletic trainer working with middle school and high school athletes.
Katie Lakoff, PT, DPT, Cert MDT
Physical Therapist
Pelvic Health Specialist
Certified MDT Therapist
Certified – IPSI Pain Neuroscience Education
Originally from Memphis, TN, Katie moved to Nashville upon graduating from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center with her Doctor of Physical Therapy and Alpha Eta honors. Prior to that, Katie played collegiate soccer at Freed-Hardeman University where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science.
Katie’s interest in physical therapy began after minor injuries while playing soccer throughout the years. She began her physical therapy practice in orthopedics after experiences in acute care, burn care, skilled nursing, neuro inpatient, and vestibular rehabilitation. Katie is passionate about treating a variety of pelvic health conditions and educating others on the importance of pelvic floor rehabilitation. She has taken Pelvic Floor I and IIA courses through the Herman and Wallace Institute as well as numerous other courses in pre-partum, post-partum, post-menopausal, and rectal/pelvic pain rehabilitation. Katie is also a Certified MDT clinician with training in pain neuroscience education and Selective Functional Movement Assessment.
She is so excited to be a part of the P3 family! In her spare time Katie enjoys, traveling, hiking, watching sports, and spending time with her Husband, Lincoln and dog, Huey. Free vm player for mac.
Siobhan Godwin, MHScPT, BScKIN, FCAMPT, FAAOMPT, Certificate Sport PT
Physical Therapist
Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists
Concussion Management & Rehabilitation
Integrated Support Team Physical Therapist – Figure Skating
United States Figure Skating (USFS) and Skate Canada Coach
Siobhan graduated from the University of Ottawa with a Master of Health Sciences in Physiotherapy/Maîtrise en Sciences de la Santé en physiothérapie. Prior to pursuing her degree in Physical Therapy, Siobhan attended the University of Windsor where she completed a Bachelor of Movement Science in Human Kinetics.
Barbara Zwerner, MS, PT, CPI
Physical Therapist
Manual Therapist
Certified Pilates Instructor
Barbara Zwerner received her Masters of Science in Physical Therapy degree in 2001 from the University of Alabama in Birmingham. Since then, as she followed her husband around the country for his schooling, training, and employment, she had the good fortune to accumulate 10+ years of physical therapy practice across 3 different states: Alabama, California and Tennessee. While the majority of her employment experience is in outpatient orthopedics, she has also worked in acute care, pediatrics, and pain management settings.
Laura Young, PT, MPT
Physical Therapist
Pilates Instructor – Polestar Pilates Graduate
Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist – Myopain Seminars
**Currently out on maternity leave**
Laura Young has been practicing physical therapy since 2006. After earning her Master of Physical Therapy Degree from West Virginia University, she began her professional career in Richmond, Virginia where she worked in outpatient orthopedics and served as the lead physical therapist for the Richmond Ballet, The State Ballet of Virginia. Laura joined the P3 team in 2018 after relocating to Nashville.
Laura developed a special interest in treating performing artists after completing a clinical internship with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, during her graduate studies. Her postgraduate training has included dance medicine focused courses through NYU´s Harkness Center for Dance Medicine and Westside Physical Therapy under New York City Ballet Physical Therapist, Marika Molnar. She has completed sports medicine and post-operative rehabilitation courses as well as various manual therapy based courses such as Maitland Australian Physiotherapy Seminars, the University of St. Augustine, and the Virginia Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Institute. In 2013, she became certified in trigger point dry needling (CMTPT) through Myopain Seminars, and in 2018 she completed pilates teacher training through Polestar Pilates.
Laura is passionate about treating orthopedic conditions and improving performance in patients of all fitness levels.
Carolyn Lucas, DPT
Physical Therapist,
Pilates Instructor – Trained – STOTT PILATES
Dry Needling Trained – Myopain Seminars
**Currently out on maternity leave**
Carolyn Lucas is a licensed Physical Therapist at P3: Precision Physical Therapy and Pilates. She received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Belmont University, where she graduated with Academic Excellence in 2014. Carolyn spent her undergraduate career studying Exercise Science at The University of Mississippi where she graduated from with Honors in 2010. Her passion for physical therapy originally stemmed from her passion and love for dance and performing. Carolyn started dancing at the age of three. Since then, she has performed in dozens of shows and musicals and danced professionally in both New York City and Las Vegas. However, she suffered an injury while dancing that ultimately led her back to school and to the field of physical therapy.
Carolyn has practical experience in acute care, pediatrics, rehab, and outpatient settings. The majority of her post-graduate education has included Maitland-based manual therapy techniques as well as extensive STOTT PILATES training; and Carolyn is working towards obtaining her certification in each realm. She has also completed the 1st level of the CAPP (Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic PT) Pelvic Series of the APTA (American Physical Therapy Association). Carolyn’s dance medicine knowledge comes not only from personal experience, but she has also completed training through the Dance Medicine Practicum at Westside Dance and Physical Therapy in New York. Carolyn is an active member of the APTA, including the Orthopedics, Women’s Health & Neurology sections as well as the Performing Arts Special Interest Group. She is also a member of the International Association of Dance Medicine and Science (IADMS).
Kim Holt, CPI
Certified Pilates Instructor
P3 PILATES MANAGER
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Kim moved to Nashville six years ago from Valdosta, Georgia where she was a faculty member for the Theatre and Dance program at Valdosta State University. Kim has been dancing since she was three and it was her love for movement that led her to Pilates. She fell in love with Pilates while receiving her MFA in dance choreography and performance at Florida State University. While attending FSU, she studied kinesiology and Pilates under Tom Welsh. In 2008 she received her Pilates certification through Body Arts and Science International (BASI) under the direction of Karen Clippinger. This certification includes mat, chair, reformer, cadillac, and barrel as well as a dancer specific certification.
Dawn Murry
Certified Pilates Instructor
Dawn, a native of New England, moved to Nashville from Bedford, New Hampshire in June of 2017. She is a certified STOTT PILATES Instructor and has been teaching Pilates since 2000. After teaching all types of group fitness for many years, Pilates became her true passion and she was STOTT PILATES certified in Mat & Reformer (2005) and Injuries & Special Populations (2011). Dawn is an American Council of Exercise (ACE) Certified Group Exercise Instructor and holds additional certifications in TRX, Spinning, and Kickboxing. Her work as a group exercise instructor and as a Pilates trainer has provided extensive experience training athletes as well as individuals with injuries or chronic conditions.
Kathryn Phillips
Certified Pilates Instructor
Kathryn is originally from Orange County, California, where she fell in love with classical ballet at an early age. At 16 she moved to Texas to train in the Professional Division of the Houston Ballet Academy (HBA). While in the academy, she began to implement Pilates into her routine to maintain balance amidst a rigorous schedule. She found that not only did Pilates increase her strength and muscular endurance in dancing, but it helped her avoid suffering from any major dance injuries.
Megan Carvajal
Pilates Instructor
Megan Carvajal received her M.F.A. in Dance with a concentration in choreography and performance from The Florida State University’s (FSU) School of Dance in 2016, where she also earned a B.S. in Environmental Science with a minor in Chemistry, graduating Magna Cum Laude. During her graduate career, Megan became Mat 1 and 2 Pilates certified through Balanced Body under the mentorship of Dr. Tom Welsh, a renowned dance scientist. After graduation, Megan moved back home to Miami, FL where she further extended her knowledge of Pilates, receiving her comprehensive Pilates training through Polestar Pilates. Currently, Megan is a Budokon Mobility ambassador, graduating from teacher training in October 2020.
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Megan is an explorer looking for like-minded adventurers who want to discover their full potential by taking risks and trying on unconventional movement patterns to unlock new sensations and strength in the body. Megan pulls from her diverse background to create experiences that are an amalgamation of her movement knowledge. She is passionate about helping others to move more efficiently, with breath and awareness. She has a keen eye for putting people into perfect alignment. When Megan is not teaching Pilates, she is dancing, choreographing, rock climbing, training in calisthenics and Gyrotonic, and making connections in the dance community.
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