Cara holds a Masters’ Degree in Health and Exercise Management from the University of Cincinnati as well as Bachelor's Degree in both Athletic Training and in Exercise & Fitness from Purdue University. Cara worked several years in the sports medicine industry helping get athletes back to sports and injured adults returning to their fitness activities. Cara has been teaching Pilates for over 17 years certified through Stott Pilates. Cara is a Master Trainer for Club Pilates leading our teacher trainings to make new Pilates Instructors. She is also a program specialist for Barre Above with Pilates Focus. She discovered Pilates through her own practice while being an adult multisport athlete playing golf, tennis, triathlons, and mountain biking. Pilates kept her moving uninjured while participating in all these activities. Cara loves helping others on their Pilates journey to better health and fitness.