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Founder, Creator, CTO and Chief Designer of PCO, PWD, PTV, Co-founder of PAPT LA

Kaz pilates certification online founder and PCO creator certified by Romana Kryzanowska
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KAZ - Pilates Certification Online Founder

Founder, Creator, CTO and Chief Designer of PCO, PWD, PTV | Co-founder of PAPT LA

Kaz®, pilates certification online founder and Creator/CTO of PilatesCertificationOnline.com (PCO), stands as a pioneering force in harmonizing authentic Pilates with innovative technology. Certified by Romana Kryzanowska in 1995 after training in 1992, Kaz co-founded Performing Arts Physical Therapy (PAPT) / The Pilates Studio® of Los Angeles in 1992, establishing the world's first professionally recognized medically-vetted Pilates program that set industry standards. As PCO founder, Kaz launched pilates certification online in 2010, delivering authentic pilates certification online education to over 14,000 instructors globally in 14+ languages through PilatesWorldDirectory.com (PWD) and the forthcoming Pilates.TV.

Key Credentials

  • Romana Kryzanowska Certified (1995) | Trained 1992
  • [GEN2] Protégé of Romana Kryzanowska
  • Verified Authentic Pilates expert since 1992

Leadership & Accomplishments

  • Pilates Certification Online Founder | Pilates certification online Creator, CTO, Chief Designer (2010-Present)
  • Co-Founder, PAPT / The Pilates Studio® of Los Angeles (1992-Present)
  • Founder & Creator, PilatesWorldDirectory.com | Pilates World Registry (2013-Present)
  • Creator, Pilates.TV (Launched 2025)
  • Designer and Editor of all Pilates certification online training manuals and studio guides
  • Executive Producer/Director of Dr. Melinda Bryan Pilates DVD Series (Pregnancy, Postpartum, Everyday)
  • Writer/Producer of "Pilates Music For Life" 4-CD series — original compositions scientifically tempo-matched to Romana Kryzanowska's preferred Pilates pace, available on Apple Music, Amazon, and Spotify under "The Uptown Maestros"
  • Internationally known artist, singer/songwriter, music producer (Rockinbird Records)

Romana Kryzanowska's Influence

"It was a gift and a blessing to meet Romana. She traveled to PAPT several times a year and would typically stay up to 12 days for 9-day workshops. I remember she always enjoyed ending a long day of work with a glass of wine and meaningful conversation. She shared so many stories about her life, both pre and post-Pilates, always speaking highly of her experience training under Joseph Pilates and his wife, Clara. Romana believed in the essence of Pilates as 'complete coordination of the body, mind, and spirit.' Under her direction, I, too, became a believer in the Pilates philosophy. I am forever grateful for Romana's guidance, friendship, and love."

Uniting the Global Pilates Community

As pilates certification online founder, Kaz's impact extends far beyond conventional boundaries. PCO stands as a beacon for authentic Pilates education, providing consistent, precise instruction to instructors worldwide since 2010. Directed by Dr. Melinda Bryan (Romana [GEN2] certified protégé), PCO delivers the complete classical repertoire in five languages with manuals in 14+, maintaining the gold standard for authentic Pilates teacher certification.

PilatesWorldDirectory.com serves as both an extensive directory and the "Pilates World Registry," fostering cohesion and accessibility within the diverse Pilates community. PWD transcends being just a platform — it's a global initiative to harmonize and illuminate, celebrating both authentic and contemporary Pilates approaches while safeguarding history and heralding excellence.

With the 2025 launch of Pilates.TV, Kaz continues pioneering the intersection of Pilates and technology, ensuring Joseph Pilates' and Romana Kryzanowska's legacies thrive for generations to come.

Ready to Transform? Become a Certified Pilates Instructor!

Join the global Pilates revolution led by Kaz, PCO founder. Explore authentic classical Pilates certification programs and discover why over 14,000 instructors trust PCO's medically-vetted, Romana-approved training.

Global Impact: Since launching pilates certification online in 2010, PCO has certified instructors across six continents—from Tokyo to São Paulo, Mumbai to Dubai, and Baghdad to Montreal. Students consistently credit the platform's flexibility and authentic Romana-based curriculum for making professional Pilates certification accessible regardless of location or schedule. Many note they wouldn't have become certified instructors without PCO's multilingual, self-paced approach. "This program opened doors I didn't know existed," reflects a common sentiment from the 14,000+ global PCO community spanning 14+ languages.

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