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 andthe 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 at Pilates Unlimited® and Balanced Body®. In addition to having more than 25 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 has trained clients with challenges such as, osteoporosis, herniated discs, scoliosis, back pain, shoulder pain as well as other afflictions and pathologies. Mrs. Cornelius now concentrates her Pilates work at Milner Pilates Studio and continues to be the first and 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 andthe 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 at Pilates Unlimited® and Balanced Body®. In addition to having more than 25 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 has trained clients with challenges such as, osteoporosis, herniated discs, scoliosis, back pain, shoulder pain as well as other afflictions and pathologies. Mrs. Cornelius now concentrates her Pilates work at Milner Pilates Studio and continues to be the first and 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, Buff Bones® Licensed Instructor
Originally from New Orleans and now a resident of Heath, Texas, Lisette spent 15 years as a dedicated stay-at-home mother and active community volunteer. With a professional background in banking as a loan officer and financial advisor, she brings a detail-oriented perspective to her teaching. Her path to Pilates began during a series of surgeries; what started as a component of her rehabilitation quickly evolved into a lifelong passion. After experiencing firsthand how the practice healed her body and bolstered her mental well-being, Lisette committed to the craft professionally. She completed the Milner Pilates 450-hour Comprehensive Certification and is also a licensed Buff Bones® Instructor. Lisette is a firm believer that Pilates is for every age, shape, and size. As a "ray of bubbly sunshine" on the Milner Pilates team, she is dedicated to helping clients discover their own strength and vitality
Originally from New Orleans and now a resident of Heath, Texas, Lisette spent 15 years as a dedicated stay-at-home mother and active community volunteer. With a professional background in banking as a loan officer and financial advisor, she brings a detail-oriented perspective to her teaching. Her path to Pilates began during a series of surgeries; what started as a component of her rehabilitation quickly evolved into a lifelong passion. After experiencing firsthand how the practice healed her body and bolstered her mental well-being, Lisette committed to the craft professionally. She completed the Milner Pilates 450-hour Comprehensive Certification and is also a licensed Buff Bones® Instructor. Lisette is a firm believer that Pilates is for every age, shape, and size. As a "ray of bubbly sunshine" on the Milner Pilates team, she is dedicated to helping clients discover their own strength and vitality
Crystal Casper, BS, CPT
Originally from Chicago IL, Crystal now resides in Rockwall with her husband and son. She spent 18 years as a corporate real estate accountant before deciding to leave the corporate world. Crystal developed an interest in health and nutrition a few years after having her baby in 2006. She hired a personal trainer to help her get back in shape after gaining a substantial amount of weight from her pregnancy. She spent most of her time lifting weights at the gym. In 2016 Crystal received her Group Exercise Instructor certification from NESTA and taught a variety of group fitness classes part time while working a full time accounting job. She also taught barre classes at a local studio. After years of neck and back pain from lifting weights, Crystal found Pilates. Seeing how strong it made her and eliminating her back pain, It quickly turned into a passion. After moving to Rockwall, she found Milner Pilates and started taking classes and eventually decided to complete the 450 hour Comprehensive Certification. Crystal enjoys being outside in the pool and spending time with her cats and dogs.
Originally from Chicago IL, Crystal now resides in Rockwall with her husband and son. She spent 18 years as a corporate real estate accountant before deciding to leave the corporate world. Crystal developed an interest in health and nutrition a few years after having her baby in 2006. She hired a personal trainer to help her get back in shape after gaining a substantial amount of weight from her pregnancy. She spent most of her time lifting weights at the gym. In 2016 Crystal received her Group Exercise Instructor certification from NESTA and taught a variety of group fitness classes part time while working a full time accounting job. She also taught barre classes at a local studio. After years of neck and back pain from lifting weights, Crystal found Pilates. Seeing how strong it made her and eliminating her back pain, It quickly turned into a passion. After moving to Rockwall, she found Milner Pilates and started taking classes and eventually decided to complete the 450 hour Comprehensive Certification. Crystal enjoys being outside in the pool and spending time with her cats and dogs.