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Elizabeth Larkam

Director Level Instructor
Pilates Method Alliance Gold Certified, Gyrotonic®, Gyrokinesis®, Feldenkrais®, Franklin,
Balanced Body Faculty, CoreAlign Master Instructor
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 Dancemedicine Specialist at Center for Sports Medicine, Saint Francis Memorial
Hospital 1985-2000 she created Pilates protocols for orthopedic, spine and chronic pain
diagnoses. As Director of Pilates & Beyond for Western Athletic Clubs, 2000-2010 Elizabeth
developed the internationally acclaimed Mind & Body Center within The San Francisco Bay
Club where she served as Pilates & Yoga Director. Since 2008 she has been working with
wounded soldiers at rehabilitation centers in San Diego, Copenhagen and Tel Aviv, mentoring
physical therapists who work with polytrauma patients. Elizabeth joined YogaWorks in 2010 to
develop new programs in Pilates mat and apparatus. Elizabeth began her study of Pilates in
1985 while teaching dance at Stanford University. A Gold Certified Pilates Method Alliance
teacher, she was educated by the first generation Pilates teachers Ron Fletcher, Eve Gentry,
Carola Trier, Romana Kryzanowska, Bruce King and Alan Herdman. Elizabeth is a guildcertified
Feldenkrais practitioner, Gyrotonic® and Gyrokinesis™ instructor, Franklin Method
teacher, OM Yoga instructor and CoreAlign Master 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, a lecturer at the
University of San Francisco in Exercise and Sports Science and a Reebok Master Trainer. She
is a mind-body spokesperson for the American Council on Exercise and a contributor to
PilatesStyle.
As co-founder and co-owner of Polestar Education Elizabeth developed Pilates curriculum for
clinical and fitness professionals. When Balanced Body Education was founded in 1985 she
became a Master Teacher conducting courses throughout North America, Europe and Asia.
Since 1992 Elizabeth has created 30 instructional DVDs for fitness, therapeutic, education and
home markets. As program director of Balanced Body Pilates, she developed the instructional
video series that launched the Pilates Allegro Reformer and created the Mat with Roller & Ring
program, Mat with Rotator Discs, Reebok Core Pilates, BOSU Pilates, and Kinesis Mind Body
for Techno Gym. Elizabeth choreographs and performs with PilatesPerformance.

For private appointments:
email: elizabethlarkam@gmail.com
phone: 916.719.6484

Jean Schulz

Master Level Instructor
Pilates Method Alliance Certified
Hailing from Waukesha, Wisconsin, Jean’s movement experience involved a multitude of
activities but her primary passion from early childhood through college was riding and showing
horses. She began with dressage and three day eventing and moved into show jumping with
great success. Additionally, she enjoyed water skiing, biking, volleyball, racquetball and hiking.
After graduating from Marquette University, she was awarded a scholarship to Pepperdine
University School of Law in Malibu. Upon completing her law degree Jean moved to the Bay
Area where she successfully practiced law for twelve years.
Jean had always used physical activity as a release for the stresses of her work, but realized
she needed more balance, both physically and mentally. This led her to Pilates. She began
with private sessions and, after she felt confident with the fundamentals, she added twice
weekly Pilates apparatus classes. The contrast between the stresses of her professional life
and being among inspired people in the Pilates studio was striking. This sparked an idea that,
with the support of many, grew into a career transition. In November 2004, Jean stopped
practicing law and under the guidance of Elizabeth Larkam, attended Pilates conferences,
studied anatomy at ITT Pilates in San Francisco, and completed Elizabeth’s Pilates teacher
training in July, 2005. In November, 2005 she passed the Pilates Method Alliance certification
exam. Since that time Jean has been teaching classes and coaching clients in Marin. She was
featured as a success story entitled “A Recovering Attorney’s Tale” in the September/October
2006 edition of Pilates Style magazine. She continues to further her Pilates education
completing a second mat certification with ITT Pilates in February, 2007 as well as studying
under the top names in field to enhance her skills to better serve clients to meet their
functional movement and fitness goals.

For private appointments:
email: jmschulz@speakeasy.org
phone: 415.497.3531

Jessica Forster

Professional Level Instructor
Balanced Body Certified
Jessica Forster is a certified Pilates instructor through Balanced Body University, and has an
extensive background in Pilates, Yoga and Dance. A graduate of University of San Diego,
Jessica credits Pilates for keeping her body in shape, maintaining perfect posture, and
keeping her mind and body connected. Through her work with Dr. Dean Ornish’s Preventive
Medicine Research Institute, Jessica is able to exercise her interest in nutrition and consult
with clients from around the world on the importance of healthy lifestyle and fitness choices.
Jessica’s diverse background allows her to create a mindful, well rounded and challenging
workout for all bodies. In her free time, Jessica loves to cook with her husband, hike, and
travel, recently combining the two as she summited Africa’s infamous Mt. Kilimanjaro. Jessica
is passionate about Pilates and is thrilled to join the Rolling Hills Team.

For private appointments:
email: jessica.k.forster@gmail.com
phone: 415.686.4242