Hi.
My name is Susan and I am a Pilates trainer and dancer located in Dayton Ohio.
I offer in person privates, duets, and small group classes. I also offer coaching services in Fitness, Nutrition, and Pilates career tutelage.
I have my MFA in dance and I use my knowledge gained from my years dancing, studying yoga, Pilates, and bodywork in my classes. (See “The Formal Bio” for all fancy stuff).
Over the past few years my own personal practice has developed more broadly to include training self-myofascial release and functional strength and HIIT workouts. I feel these new layers have changed my students’ strength and mobility, helped them overcome pain, and to feel even more connected to their bodies.
Not only have I witnessed it in my students, but also, I feel it in my own practice. I have dealt with chronic pain my whole life and Pilates was my first big step toward healing. My approach is always Pilates first, but with me expect to learn these things:
self massage and strength work
feel what it’s like to move with heat for feedback
learn killer cues on form that will LEVEL UP the other movement activities you do
I hope you will try my classes out! I know my schedule isn’t as slick as some, I know I am not an IG influencer (but working on it!!!), I don’t have any gimmicks, and I am not trying to sell you anything but the chance to hang out and move with me.
(Full discloser: I might try to sell you some Tune Up Fitness® balls or cute headbands).
I am proud of the abilities I have to help you become stronger and more connected to your alignment, breath, strength, and mobility.
Feel free to connect with me via email or on social media. I mostly hang out on Instagram @presentbodypilates. Sign up for my email list and you will often get some free videos, and ALWAYS a quick and easy, healthy recipe to make at home!
Happy Moving!
Susan <3
The Formal Bio
Susan Honer is Pilates teacher, dancer, and fascia enthusiast. She has studied the Pilates Method since the age of 15 when she began training with Karen Waldron in Shawsville, VA at Waldon’s farm surrounded by the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains. In 2003 she became certified to teach Pilates Matwork with Cynthia Clark in Charlottesville, VA. In 2007 she became a fully certified Pilates trainer through PhysicalMind Institute in New York City.
Susan studied intensively with master trainer Marie-Jose Blom, creator of the SmartSpine© Wellness System. She completed her Smart Core Professional Training and comprehensive SmartSpine© Education and is an ambassador for the SmartSpine© system.
Susan is a certified Roll Model Method® practitioner through Tune Up Fitness Worldwide, Inc.. She most recently completed the Breath and Bliss Immersion with the founder of Tune Up Fitness®, Jill Miller.
Susan is a certified Pelvis Fascia Trainer through the Franklin Method®, a certified Healthy Foot Practitioner through Nutritious Movement. In 2019 Susan completed an intensive weekend with Pilates master teacher Elizabeth Larkam on neurological patterning and living biotensegrity informing Pilates mat and equipment work.
Susan has also completed workshops in Diastisis Recti, pre and post natal training, and Intelligent Bootcamp™. She completed her Pre/Post-Natal specialist training with Jennifer Gianni in Asheville, NC.
Susan received her Master’s of Fine Arts in Dance from Hollins University/American Dance Festival in 2008 where she was fortunate to work with influential bodyworkers Irene Dowd, Radonna Patterson, and Pamela Pietro.
She danced, directed, and choreographed for Mutual Dance Theatre in Cincinnati for 10 years.