Tonya King Cohen Dance Instructor / Pilates Instructor

My journey began with Eva at PT after an anterior/posterior fusion of L5-S1. After 3 months of PT I was released to pilates class where the most amazing pilates instructor entered my life to change it forever. Her extreme knowledge of the body and her patience with my recovery was beyond what a pilates instructor was paid to do. As a dance instructor for 20 years I knew how blessed I was to be her student. Even though I am sure I was not a great student at times because of my weakness and limitations she pushed away with great love and encouragement. One year after my fusion the strength and flexibility she helped devolve in my body I decided to have my hardware removed. Six weeks later I was back in class with her. Eva was my instructor for 2.5 years (3 times a week) before she decided to pursue her career in LA. She was not only my instructor but my mentor to become a pilates instructor. Being the wonderful woman she is she sought out a place for me to get certified before she left us in Vegas.

I work as a dance and pilates instructor everyday. I owe my life to her and Joseph Pilates. In my mind I always end my workout with her words, " you are as strong as a mountain and as flexible as a tree". I miss her more then any words can explain and so thankful I had the chance to have her as my instructor and mentor.

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