Bio
Brenda Milner Cornelius, BS, MS, CPT, Owner of MPS, Member of PMA, PEI affiliate Teacher Trainer, Buff Bones® Licensed Instructor
Brenda began her love for movement at the age of six, learning modern dance from Toni Beck, the former dance director at SMU. Brenda received a B.S. and M.S. from the University of North Texas in both dance and Interdisciplinary studies Dance, Drama and Music. She taught dance at the University for 2 years then expanded her talents to the Dallas Theatre Center and the Performing Arts School in Garland. Wanting to enrich her vocabulary for movement, Mrs. Cornelius discovered Pilates and underwent an extensive 2 year/ 600 hr. comprehensive certification program studying the nationally renowned PilateSystem® under Colleen Glenn (Peak Pilates). Brenda also learned a different and unique approach to Pilates concentrating further on proper muscle integration under the direction of Karen Sanzo, a highly recognized Physical Therapist and Pilates Master with Pilates Unlimited® and Balanced Body®. In addition to having more than 20 years movement and teaching experience, Brenda has helped in the training of Pilates teachers in the Dallas, Rockwall and surrounding areas and now offers a 450 hr. Teacher Training Certification course as an affiliate with The Pilates Education Institute. Brenda regularly continues her Pilates and movement education through workshops and private instruction with credited teachers from all around. Brenda went through the highly recognized Buff Bones® Training and is now a Buff Bones® Licensed Instructor . Brenda trains clients with challenges such as, osteoporosis, herniated discs, scoliosis, back pain, as well as other spinal afflictions and pathologies. Mrs. Cornelius now concentrates her Pilates work at Milner Pilates Studio and since has developed Milner Pilates® the longest established, most equipped* Pilates program in the area. Brenda loves her work and takes great pleasure in helping others obtain a healthy body.
*tower, reformer, electric chair, wunda chair, spine corrector, ladder barrel, c-chair, Cadillac, jump-board
Brenda began her love for movement at the age of six, learning modern dance from Toni Beck, the former dance director at SMU. Brenda received a B.S. and M.S. from the University of North Texas in both dance and Interdisciplinary studies Dance, Drama and Music. She taught dance at the University for 2 years then expanded her talents to the Dallas Theatre Center and the Performing Arts School in Garland. Wanting to enrich her vocabulary for movement, Mrs. Cornelius discovered Pilates and underwent an extensive 2 year/ 600 hr. comprehensive certification program studying the nationally renowned PilateSystem® under Colleen Glenn (Peak Pilates). Brenda also learned a different and unique approach to Pilates concentrating further on proper muscle integration under the direction of Karen Sanzo, a highly recognized Physical Therapist and Pilates Master with Pilates Unlimited® and Balanced Body®. In addition to having more than 20 years movement and teaching experience, Brenda has helped in the training of Pilates teachers in the Dallas, Rockwall and surrounding areas and now offers a 450 hr. Teacher Training Certification course as an affiliate with The Pilates Education Institute. Brenda regularly continues her Pilates and movement education through workshops and private instruction with credited teachers from all around. Brenda went through the highly recognized Buff Bones® Training and is now a Buff Bones® Licensed Instructor . Brenda trains clients with challenges such as, osteoporosis, herniated discs, scoliosis, back pain, as well as other spinal afflictions and pathologies. Mrs. Cornelius now concentrates her Pilates work at Milner Pilates Studio and since has developed Milner Pilates® the longest established, most equipped* Pilates program in the area. Brenda loves her work and takes great pleasure in helping others obtain a healthy body.
*tower, reformer, electric chair, wunda chair, spine corrector, ladder barrel, c-chair, Cadillac, jump-board
Johanna Baer, AA, CPT
As a child, Johanna was based in San Francisco. She attended The ACT Young Conservatory program performing in commercials, voice overs and was featured in an ABC movie of the week. She became a member of San Francisco’s Ballet Celeste performing in Asia and all over the United States. Moving to New York in her early teens, Johanna became a professional ballet dancer with the American Ballet Theatre receiving a scholarship at 14. Twyla Tharp, a Tony award winning choreographer, selected Johanna as one of the dancers to participate in the screen version of the movie Hair. She returned to California and joined San Francisco Ballet. She retired from dance due to a career breaking knee injury and dove into Fashion Design and Merchandising receiving an AA degree graduating Valedictorian/summa cum laude. Working wholesale and retail in the fashion industry for many years, Johanna yearned to return to her passion for movement and was granted a scholarship with Body Kinetics, Mill Valley, California in 1999. She underwent a 650 hour training program to receive her Pilates certification and has 21 years of experience teaching all populations. She has studied with highly trained Master teachers such as Rael Isacowitz, Carola Trier and Kathy Grant to name a few.
She moved to Rockwall in March of 2021 with her 3 cats to satisfy her dream of owning her own home. Johanna has joined the team at Milner Pilates as a Master teacher bringing her knowledge of movement and her sincere devotion to the craft.
As a child, Johanna was based in San Francisco. She attended The ACT Young Conservatory program performing in commercials, voice overs and was featured in an ABC movie of the week. She became a member of San Francisco’s Ballet Celeste performing in Asia and all over the United States. Moving to New York in her early teens, Johanna became a professional ballet dancer with the American Ballet Theatre receiving a scholarship at 14. Twyla Tharp, a Tony award winning choreographer, selected Johanna as one of the dancers to participate in the screen version of the movie Hair. She returned to California and joined San Francisco Ballet. She retired from dance due to a career breaking knee injury and dove into Fashion Design and Merchandising receiving an AA degree graduating Valedictorian/summa cum laude. Working wholesale and retail in the fashion industry for many years, Johanna yearned to return to her passion for movement and was granted a scholarship with Body Kinetics, Mill Valley, California in 1999. She underwent a 650 hour training program to receive her Pilates certification and has 21 years of experience teaching all populations. She has studied with highly trained Master teachers such as Rael Isacowitz, Carola Trier and Kathy Grant to name a few.
She moved to Rockwall in March of 2021 with her 3 cats to satisfy her dream of owning her own home. Johanna has joined the team at Milner Pilates as a Master teacher bringing her knowledge of movement and her sincere devotion to the craft.
Alyson Clement, BA., CPT
Alyson, originally from Mt. Pleasant Texas, moved to Dallas where she received her Bachelors
of Arts Degree in Art from the famed Art Institute of Dallas, she then furthered her studies at
the Art Institute of Paris, France. Utilizing her appreciation of Art in the home, Alyson spent
nearly 20 years as an Interior Designer in the Dallas and Houston areas. She worked well with
small custom builders, large developers and individual customers on remodel projects. Alyson had the opportunity to own and operate a retail store after she arrived back in East Texas. Her store, Charley and Bellas, a home and gift boutique, was widely known and her customers came from hundreds of miles away to see the unique items and stunning presentations. Thousands of hours on her feet led her to first try Pilates. The practice of Pilates allowed her to build core strength and flexibility to prepare her for the grueling Christmas seasons in her store. She fell in love with Pilates and practiced it for 13 years. Alyson, her husband and two children moved to Rockwall in 2016. She regularly started attending classes at Milner Pilates Studio and decided to undergo their 450 hour Comprehensive Certification Teacher Training Program. Alyson is now a Certified Pilates Teacher from the Program and has joined the team to bring her knowledge and innovative style to the Milner Pilates.
Megan Weaver, BBA, CPT
Megan grew up in the Chicago Suburbs. She received her BBA in Finance from Loyola University in Chicago. After working in the finance field for 5 years, she moved to the Dallas area where she taught middle school math and high school algebra, geometry and statistics. She has always been active and in 2010 took a Pilates class and has been hooked ever since. She liked it so much that she decided to combine her love of both teaching and Pilates. She completed a 500-hour comprehensive certification Pilates education program and has been teaching since 2020. Megan discovered Milner Pilates and began taking classes as a client, she fell in love with the small boutique studio and the staff and decided she wanted to join the team. Her knowledge and dedication are welcome and inspiring. Her favorite quote by Joseph Pilates is “Change happens through movement and movement heals.” Her goal as a Pilates teacher is to help clients achieve mind and body connection through movement. Megan and her husband live in Rockwall with their children.
Megan grew up in the Chicago Suburbs. She received her BBA in Finance from Loyola University in Chicago. After working in the finance field for 5 years, she moved to the Dallas area where she taught middle school math and high school algebra, geometry and statistics. She has always been active and in 2010 took a Pilates class and has been hooked ever since. She liked it so much that she decided to combine her love of both teaching and Pilates. She completed a 500-hour comprehensive certification Pilates education program and has been teaching since 2020. Megan discovered Milner Pilates and began taking classes as a client, she fell in love with the small boutique studio and the staff and decided she wanted to join the team. Her knowledge and dedication are welcome and inspiring. Her favorite quote by Joseph Pilates is “Change happens through movement and movement heals.” Her goal as a Pilates teacher is to help clients achieve mind and body connection through movement. Megan and her husband live in Rockwall with their children.