Carol conway

   Carol didn’t begin her career in fitness until she was in her early 30’s.  Until then, she was a stay-at-home mom.  When her youngest child entered school, she decided it was time to do something for herself.  Exercise was it.  She began to play tennis and workout at a local fitness center.  This interest led her to become a certified personal trainer and group exercise instructor with AFAA.  She went on to obtain a degree from Nicholls State University and taught physical education in Terrebonne Parish to 7th and 8th graders.  Her love of fitness and working with senior citizens has led her to pursue a Masters of Education in Gerontology from the University of New Orleans.

   Six years ago, Carol began to have swelling and pain in her knees.  She was diagnosed with osteoarthritis.  She was forced to stop playing tennis and teaching aerobics.  A short time after, Carol attended an AFAA continuing education workshop where she was introduced to Pilates.  She liked it enough to want to learn more.  This led her to Uncle Joe’s Pilates Studio.  She learned the mat essentials, and Larry became her private instructor.  “I fell in love with the Pilates Method right away.  It made my body feel great.”  Through the training with Larry and other instructors, Carol has been able to rehabilitate her knee.  She can now play tennis and enjoy other exercise free of pain.

  This passion for the Pilates Method led Carol to the instructor certification program in New York with Romana Kryzanowska.  “I want to teach others the proper way to perform the traditional Pilates exercises.  With this certification, I want to help clients to have and maintain a healthy body, free from injury and pain.”  Carol believes that learning  is a life-long process and plans to continue to use Pilates to rehabilitate her knee and strengthen her mind and body as well.

  Carol has introduced Pilates to Houma, Louisiana.  She is currently the director of the Pilates program at Renaissance Health & Racquet Club.  She is excited to be a part of  Uncle Joe’s Pilates Studio in New Orleans.

Level V Instructor

E-mail: Carol@unclejoespilates.com

Certified since 2003

Phone: 504.895.5008

Carol Conway