Kimberlie Buchheister
First introduced to Pilates while looking for a way to get back into shape and reduce stress after spending years in the corporate environment and becoming a new mom. Within a relative short period of time saw and felt a difference in the physical aspects and realized the benefits of the mind/body process. Felt inspired to pursue education in the Pilates field and share the benefits with others using Polestar Pilates Fitness, Physical Mind and American Aerobic Association & International Sports Medicine Association (AAA/ISMA) certifications since 2002. She has taught in the private and public sector, which includes Berthoud School of Gymnastics, Diamond Peaks Physical Therapy Center, Wildfire Community Arts Center and McKee Wellness Center.

Kimberlie has experience in teaching core techniques to the young as well as the aging. Her style of teaching assists all clientele to associate every day activities and movement with muscle engagement along with the Pilates connection, from the physically fit young gymnasts to the aging population who needs to reconnect with their bodies. She is able to incorporate core conditioning and mind/body association. Currently focusing on the rehabilitation principals of Pilates and muscle engagement while gaining knowledge and understanding of new ergo techniques and fitness practices.

Kevin McCabe
Body Ergonomic Specialist focusing on providing stretching, flexibility exercises and educating employees in proper muscle engagement for at-risk postures and injury reduction. Pilates Based Instruction - Physical Mind, and Polestar certified Pilates instructor since 1998. Covering the 5 areas of Pilates based training for certification. Has taught in numerous settings including the private sector, corporate environments, and professional athletes.

While competing as a tri-athlete Kevin began searching for a competitive advantage. This is when he was first introduced to Pilates. With consistence practice there was considerable improvement with times, fitness, physical abilities, strength, mental focus and flexibility. After discovering the many benefits of Pilates, Kevin chose to pursue additional education around this field. Proving to be life changing both physically and mentally he began to provide the techniques to others. He uses many different types of core conditioning to best address the given clientele. This muscle engagement philosophy focuses on improvement of the mind/body connection and Pilates based conditioning.

His style of teaching benefits everyone. He has since incorporated stretching and flexibility exercises to reduce at-risk postures used in the workforce. Through observation and feedback he has gained knowledge and understanding of muscle engagement in various settings. This allows him to educate the workforce on core conditioning and prevention of injuries helping to minimize worker fatigue.

Other related experiences include facilitation of behavior based safety process for Kodak, Observer, and Trainer/Coach. He utilizes observation skills that identify at-risks postures and lack of muscle engagement for the workforce.