My Story

We all move differently, and we all have different limitations.

With almost 20 years of experience in various body modalities, I know the human body is resilient, complex, and completely amazing. My goal in starting Goodnight Pilates & Muscle Activation is to evaluate every client based on their needs and movement possibilities and determine the best way to make progress.

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Carrie Goodnight


Pilates

  • Kane School of Core Integration (now Kinected Center) - Certified in Mat and Apparatus, 2002

  • Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT), 2019

  • 20 years teaching experience - New York City, Washington D.C., Bethesda, Eugene, Seattle


Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT)

  • Full Body Specialist Certification, 2021


Academics

  • Masters of Fine Arts in Dance, University of Oregon, 2008

    • Dual thesis program in choreography and the intersection of somatic practices and dance science

  • Bachelor of Arts, Carleton College, 2001


Dance

  • Lifelong Dancer; Company Work in Minnesota (1998-2001), New York City (2001-2003), and Eugene (2006-2008)

  • Dance Teacher, 2008-present; Currently faculty at Spotlight Dance and Performing Arts Center

    • Ballet, Pointe, Musical Theater, Conditioning for Dancers

  • Choreographer: Spoon and Fork, Barefoot Collective, TRANSForm Dance Collective


Activities & Interests

  • Avid runner, hiker, swimmer, paddleboarder

  • Background in competitive running and synchronized swimming


See below for some photos of my favorite things: Water & Woods!

As a dancer and athlete, I have had ALL the injuries, but I’m dedicated to continuous learning. Movement is valuable, and I am grateful to be able to help people (including myself) do more of what they love.

As a dancer and athlete, I have had ALL the injuries, but I’m dedicated to continuous learning. Movement is valuable, and I am grateful to be able to help people (including myself) do more of what they love.

 
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