Born in Norman, Oklahoma.

I have a background in dance, anatomy, physiology, body conditioning, and injury prevention. I have given seminars to Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Certified Athletic Trainers, and Massage Therapists. My clientele has ranged from dancers and athletes to persons with Multiple Sclerosis. I spent a year teaching in Dallas, TX and two years at the University of Oregon and one semester at the University of Central Oklahoma. I have completed three Pilates Matwork videos. I am member of the International Association of Dance Medicine. I am also an sustainer of The Junior League of Oklahoma City and Alpha Delta Pi Alumni Association.

I have been blessed with a wonderful son, Tanner Ray Wren born September 15, 2003, and a daughter Sarah Lynn born November 14, 2008.

Romana’s Pilates certification 1998

STOTT PILATES® Certification 2001 Level I & II Reformer, Mat, CCB, and ISP

Being certified by Romana Kryzanowska and Moira Merrithew in STOTT PILATES® have been among the most gratifying experiences in my professional life. In order to complete my certification with Miss Romana I went through a rigorous program entailing seminar training, anatomy, three oral and written exams and 800+ hours of apprenticeship under the supervision of Juanita Lopez my teacher trainer and Master teacher Romana Kryzanowska who was Joseph Pilates apprentice for many years and has carried on the method for the last four decades. ALL Romana's Pilates instructor trainers are handpicked, guided and directly mentored by instructors' Romana Kryzanowska, and Juanita Lopez. These efforts were undertaken in order to offer the highest quality instructor training program in the Pilates industry and to prepare me for a lifetime of teaching Pilates the way Joesph intended it to be taught to others. My STOTT PILATES® certification entailed traveling to Dallas, Texas for weekend workshops under the instruction of Amanda Taylor. I also was required to complete oral and written exams. Instructors who are certified by Romana and STOTT PILATES® are considered to be teaching the highest standard of Pilates.

As part of my licensing agreement with STOTT PILATES®, I am required to attend continuing education classes through STOTT PILATES® CEC every year. STOTT PILATES® instructors must meet many guidelines such as: completing at least one certified continuing education course approved by STOTT PILATES® each year, carry comprehensive liability insurance and conforming to the code of ethics and standards.

Even though STOTT PILATES® instructors are only required to have one continuing education course a year, I make an effort to attend at least two more continuing education courses either by STOTT PILATES® or Classical Pilates to ensure my clients are getting the best and up-to-date workouts.

Joe was a genius well beyond his time, he didn't just develop a brilliant approach to fitness that includes over 500 exercises; he also engineered all the equipment, specifications and tuning required to teach them properly. There is no debate that his original approach can work wonders when applied by a qualified instructor who understands how to develop and tailor a True Pilates workout specific to your body and capabilities. When applied correctly, it will make you look, feel and move better!

The field of Pilates is continuously enriched by ongoing research in exercise science, biomechanics, and rehabilitation principles. I participate in continuing education and training in order to incorporate that expertise into individual sessions. Pilates is only as good as the teacher and good teachers can only come from good training. If you are considering taking a Pilates class, and desire the best training available please make sure you ask the instructor whom they received their certification through.

*I believe it is very important to preserve the theoretical foundation of Joseph Pilates' methodology. By ensuring the true Pilates method is practiced, we can guard against inferior imitations.