DAV COHEN

STAFF

Dav Cohen - Pilates Instructor/Physio
Director of Curriculm for Polestar Pilates Australia

Dav has over 15yrs experience in the Pilates world, having studied with some of the well-known Masters in the USA. He is a physiotherapist with a strong background in rehabilitation as well as sports performance enhancement and is an avid surfer and mountain biker. A gifted instructor, Dav is able to work effectively with novice students, professional athletes and experienced Pilates professionals – leaving each with greater knowledge of their bodies as they increase their strength, mobility and awareness. He has been a Principal Educator and Examiner with Polestar Pilates Education since 1997 and is currently Director of Curriculum and Educator Development worldwide. Dav conducts Pilates teacher training workshops and seminars locally and internationally.

Dav has returned to Manly and PowerNouse after a two year break in Denver USA. He is now married to an Aussie lady and is an avid mountain biker, snowboarder, surfer and SCUBA diver.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Physiotherapy, University of Miami, School of Medicine, 1998
• Member APTA (American Physical Therapy Association)
• Polestar Pilates certified in Rehabilitation, Studio, Mat and Allegro, 1998
• Physical therapist, State of Colorado, USA
• Physical therapist, State of Florida, USA
• American Heart Association - CPR and BLS                                
• AFAA Personal Fitness Trainer, 1993
• Emergency Medical Technician, Florida State Certification, 1992
• PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor, 1990

• Principal Educator for Polestar Pilates Education
• Physiotherapist/Pilates Instructor, Director of Pilates Program¨ Athletic Club at Denver Place
• Physiotherapist/Pilates Instructor, Director of Pilates Program¨ HealthSouth Rehab
• Physiotherapist/Pilates Instructor ¨ The Phoenix Center for Health Excellence
• Physiotherapist/Pilates Instructor ¨ Balanced Body Miami