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Remuda Ranch - Certified FORM programs in Arizona and Virginia
The nation’s leading eating disorder treatment center, Remuda Programs for Eating Disorders, offers FORM in its intensive, inpatient treatment program for women and teens. FORM helps patients learn to relax and release the anxieties and obsessions caused by their eating disorder. “FORM teaches patients to breathe deeply and stretch, easing the body aches and pains they may have because of their eating disorder,” said Amy Gerberry, director of activities. “FORM also teaches compulsive exercisers to be more moderate in their exercise routines and helps improve trust and body image through the experience of acceptance by other participants in the class and techniques that teach people to welcome God’s help in life’s struggles.”
Brenda Ameli - Certified FORM Teacher in Northern California
Brenda holds a Bachelor's degree in Movement Education from Dominican University of San Rafael. She is a certified Pilates instructor and a certified FORM instructor. She also leads the Dance Ministry at her home church, Clayton Community Church, in Clayton, California. www.thespiritmoves.org
Holly Hibbert - Certified FORM Teacher in Seattle
Holly values the practice of FORM, having pursued many forms of dance training in New York. She enjoys teaching others to feel more alive in their bodies through movement. Holly currently resides in Seattle and is completing graduate studies in counseling.
Priscilla Gilliam MacRae, Ph.D.
Priscilla Gilliam MacRae, Ph.D., is Professor of Sports Medicine and Director of the Motor Behavior Laboratory at Pepperdine University. She received her M.S. from the University of Arizona, her Ph.D. from the University of Texas in Austin, and completed post-doctoral training at the University of Southern California. She recently co-authored a book entitled Physical Dimensions of Aging (2005) and has published 38 research articles and book chapters. She has presented at regional, national, and international meetings and received the Harriet and Charles Luckman Distinguished Teaching Award from Pepperdine University. Her research has been funded by the National Institute on Aging (NIA), AARP Andrus Foundation, Jewish Homes for the Aging, California Physical Therapy Association, and Pepperdine University. She is a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), and a member of the Society for Neuroscience, the Gerontological Society of America, and the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance.
Her research focuses on exercise effects on physiological and psychological aspects of aging. Her current research focuses on how older adults acquire new motor skills, including changes in older adults ability to control force in a visual-motor task that involves precision and speed. Her research populations have included older adults at many levels of function from elite marathoner runners and senior Olympians to frail nursing home residents.
Megan Janecke Prince is an abstract intuitive artist, seeking to integrate the physical and spiritual aspects of life as she enjoys exploring new ways of moving.
"The Spirit realized in the space of life. The turgidity of the air, pregnant with the omnipresence of God. The Holy Spirit alive and well inside all of God’s children who have faith in Him and trust in Him.”
Theo B. Prince created the stunning acoustic guitar music for the "FORM in the Beginning" DVD, Theo's band, The Weapons plays driving, raw, pop-rock music that is original and yet somewhat familiar. Their debut EP is Formula For a Fight. To learn more visit www.theweapons.com
Peggy Renfroe - Certified FORM Teacher in Houston
Peggy Renfroe believes that God desires wholeness and health for every person and she works in spiritual formation groups and fitness classes to facilitate this truth. For the last four years Peggy has been studying spiritual formation and has enjoyed practicing spiritual disciplines. It has deepened her relationship with God and heightened her desire to encourage others in knowing God. She currently teaches Companions in Christ, a small group spiritual formation study, works with single moms and with single teenage moms. She also teaches water aerobics and Yoga from a Christian perspective. Peggy and her husband, Rob, a United Methodist Minister, have two grown sons.
Peggy grew up in the oilfield – born in Houston, living in Venezuela, New York, Florida, Libya and Switzerland. With a B.A. in English from University of St. Thomas, she is a certified ESL teacher and over the years has led numerous small groups: Serendipity Bible Studies, Pilgrimage Project, Parenting Adolescents, Searching for Significance, Purpose Driven Life, Prayer Group, Renew Bible Study, College Students Sunday School, and Companions in Christ. Mission trips include Jamaica, Mexico, & Guatemala.
For biographical information about Kathryn LInehan, the founder of FORM and Studio Ignite, go to About TransFORMation.
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