Heather Gradke
Studio Owner
Certified Instructor BASI Pilates Faculty Heather was born and raised in West Texas and holds a BBA in Business Management from Hardin Simmons University. Before embarking on her Pilates journey, Heather led a decade-long corporate career in business and consulting. Always an avid fitness enthusiast, Heather's discovery of Pilates completely shifted her viewpoint of movement. The Pilates approach to precision, efficiency and intention in functional movement patterns transformed her body and mind in ways that traditional exercise could not. Heather was accredited with a Comprehensive Certification through BASI Pilates and later achieved the honor to become BASI Pilates Faculty. She is a graduate of the BASI Pilates Legacy Program (courses: Mentor, Master I, Master II, Honors) and has continued her Pilates education through various advanced workshops addressing special populations including: Pilates for Injuries and Pathologies Certificate Course Pilates for Men Enhancing Athletic Performance Teaching the Next Level (Pilates for Advanced Practitioners) Pilates for Spinal Conditions Brain-Based Pilates Heather owns and operates The Pilates Center, a proud BASI Pilates Host Studio since 2011. She has a passion for mentoring future Pilates Instructors and is especially fulfilled to witness Pilates' ability to transform the every day functional lives of the studio's clients. She believes Pilates is for EveryBody. |