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
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.
Lisette Rothwell CPT
Lisette originally from New Orleans now resides in Heath Texas. The last 15 years Lisette was a hard working stay at home mom with two growing boys. She has done much volunteer work in the local communities around Heath and Rockwall. Her background is in banking where she served as a loan officer and financial advisor. Lisette’s journey to becoming a Pilates enthusiast came about by a series of surgeries where upon rehabilitation was eminent, Pilates was added to her already existing rehabilitation program and Lisette found a passion for the Pilates work. She then began taking more classes and underwent Milner Pilates 450 hour Comprehensive Certification program. She found that Pilates healed her physically and supported her mental well being. She wants to pay it forward by educating people about Pilates and helping people understand that it is for any age, shape or size and it definitely makes you stronger. Lisette has joined the Milner Pilates team as a comprehensive certified teacher and is a ray of bubbly sunshine!
Lisette originally from New Orleans now resides in Heath Texas. The last 15 years Lisette was a hard working stay at home mom with two growing boys. She has done much volunteer work in the local communities around Heath and Rockwall. Her background is in banking where she served as a loan officer and financial advisor. Lisette’s journey to becoming a Pilates enthusiast came about by a series of surgeries where upon rehabilitation was eminent, Pilates was added to her already existing rehabilitation program and Lisette found a passion for the Pilates work. She then began taking more classes and underwent Milner Pilates 450 hour Comprehensive Certification program. She found that Pilates healed her physically and supported her mental well being. She wants to pay it forward by educating people about Pilates and helping people understand that it is for any age, shape or size and it definitely makes you stronger. Lisette has joined the Milner Pilates team as a comprehensive certified teacher and is a ray of bubbly sunshine!