Elizabeth Larkam is internationally recognized as an innovator of mind body movement techniques for therapeutic, athletic, fitness, performing arts, and academic settings. For 25 years she has worked within organizations to develop new applications for Pilates techniques. While a Pilates Dancemedicine Specialist at Center for Sports Medicine, Saint Francis Memorial Hospital 1985-2000 Elizabeth directed the program that created Pilates protocols for orthopedic, spine and chronic pain diagnoses.
As Director of Pilates & Beyond at Western Athletic Clubs, 2000-2009 Elizabeth developed the internationally acclaimed Mind & Body Center within The San Francisco Bay Club where she served as Pilates & Yoga Director. In 2008 she began collaborating with physical therapists to develop Pilates protocols for wounded warriors from Iraq and Afghanistan. Elizabeth became Pilates Education Director for YogaWorks in 2010.

A Gold Certified Pilates Method Alliance teacher, Elizabeth was educated by the first generation Pilates teachers Ron Fletcher, Eve Gentry, Carola Trier, Romana Kryzanowska, Bruce King and Alan Herdman. She began her study of Pilates techniques in 1985 while teaching dance at Stanford University. Elizabeth is a Feldenkrais practitioner, certified Gyrotonic® and Gyrokinesis™ instructor, Franklin Method teacher and OM Yoga instructor. She received her bachelor's and master's education at Stanford University. Elizabeth worked as a Pilates and Dancemedicine Specialist with the San Francisco Ballet and Cirque de Soleil, as a lecturer at the University of San Francisco in Exercise and Sports Science, a mind-body spokesperson for the American Council on Exercise, and a Reebok Master Trainer. She is a contributor to and member of the Advisory Board of PilatesStyle. Co-founder of Polestar Pilates Education, Elizabeth is a Master Teacher with Balanced Body University.

Since 1992 Elizabeth has created 30 instructional videos/DVDs for fitness, therapeutic, education and home markets. As program director of Balanced Body Pilates, she developed the instructional DVD series that launched the Pilates Allegro Reformer. Elizabeth created the Mat with Roller & Ring program, Mat with Rotator Discs, Reebok Core Pilates, BOSU Pilates, and Kinesis Mind Body for Techno Gym. She founded, choreographs and performs with PilatesPerformance. Elizabeth's podcasts are found onwww.pilates.com. Her DVDs are available on www.pilates.com and www.optp.com

Tracey Mallett is an International Fitness and Pilates Master Trainer. Originally from England, Tracey began studying dance at the age of three and later went on to study at London's Premier Theatre Arts School, Italia Conti where she was introduced to Pilates Mat work and became a group fitness instructor. Tracey embarked on a career of musical theater, throughout Europe which led her to the United States in 1996.
Shortly after moving to Los Angeles Tracey became the host of the "The Method Show" on Fox FitTV, the first Fitness and Lifestyle show that incorporated Pilates. This launched Tracey into millions of homes across the United States and from this she went on to produce and create over 18 exercise DVD's that have sold millions internationally. Tracey is also a critically acclaimed best selling author of two books "Sexy in 6" and "Super Fit Mama.

In 2001 she founded ATP Specific Training and Physical Therapy Facility in Pasadena, California. The studio was voted "Local Stand Out" in the Los Angeles Times for their innovative approach to rehabilitation and fitness with Pilates.

She is a Master Pilates Instructor, a certified personal trainer and fitness instructor through the Aerobics and Fitness Association of American (AFAA), Rael Isacowitz Body Arts and Science International, Physical Mind Institute, Gyrotonic Level One as well as a certified sports nutritionist with the National Association of Sports Nutrition (NASN). She has graced the cover of Pilates Style Magazine and is a regular contributor to Prevention, Shape, Fitness, Women's Health, SELF, Fit Yoga and OK Magazines! She was also recently enlisted to help the #1 morning show in the UK GMTV on a month long program called Drop a Dress Size.

Tracey is frequently asked to extend her wealth of knowledge as a Lifestyle and Fitness guru on The Style Network as well as Exercise TV, which reaches over 21 million viewers for her workouts. She currently co-hosts a brand new radio show entitled "A Balanced Life" and her suggestions about pre and post natal fitness appear regularly on BabyCenter.com, TheBump.com and Fit Pregnancy Magazine. Tracey also serves as a media consultant and spokesperson for many big brands in the USA and is the director of the "Jam School Program," which is in partnership with the USA National Football League (NFL) Play 60 helping to combat childhood obesity.

Tracey is a sought after presenter and is known for her high energy, athletic and biomechanically sound workouts. She has presented all over the world including Greece, Spain, UK and the USA. Her future endeavors lead Tracey to now work with the Romanian government to direct the first Pilates Physical Therapy Training Program in January 2010 and her new business "Pilates Thru Life" continues in this vein to develop specialized continuing education courses in pre and post natal Pilates.