DONNA ESHELMAN, M.A., G.C.F.P.
EDUCATION
1994 M.A. in Dance, UCLA
1990 B.A. in Dance & History, UC Riverside
POST-GRADUATE CERTIFICATIONS
2009 Child’Space Infant Development, Chicago
2001 The Feldenkrais Method, Florence, Italy
1999 Bones for Life with Ruthy Alon, Los Angeles
1998 Yoga, Seattle
1997 Gyrotonic Expansion System, Long Beach
1996 Pilates Method, Los Angeles, CA
1990 Elementary Labanotation, Ohio State University
CURRENT PROFESSIONAL STUDY
Since 2010, ongoing study with Dr. Dan Siegel on neuroscience, integration, and the cultivation of well-being.
PRESS
“Best Pilates Teacher in LA,” Los Angeles Magazine, 1999
TRAVEL RESEARCH/STUDY
2007 Cudamani Institute, Bali, Indonesia
2005 Academia Nacional del Tango, Buenos Aires
2003 Escola de Danca, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
2002 Impulstanz Festival, Vienna, Austria
FITNESS/REHABILITATION EXPERIENCE
1997-present Private practice of fitness, rehabilitation and neuromuscular education
1997-2000 Director of Fitness and Rehabilitation, Center for Physical Health (physical therapy clinic), Los Angeles
1994-1997 Program Director, Hillcrest Country Club, Los Angeles
MASTER CLASSES, LECTURES, AND TEACHING APPOINTMENTS
2012 Invited Events
*Guest Expert, “Motor Skill Development During Baby’s First Year,” BabyTalk LA, Beverly Hills, CA.
*Lecture, “Mastering the Motor Milestones During Baby’s First Year,” Birth & Beyond, Santa Monica, CA.
*Lecture, “Motor Skill Development in the 21st Century: Traps and Trends,” Dragonfly DuLou, sponsored by the Hollywood MOMS Club, Los Angeles, CA.
*Lecture-Demonstration, “Stellar Caterpillar & Mastering the Milestones, ” private residence, Santa Monica, CA.
*Lecture-Demonstration, “Infant Motor Skill Development,” West Hollywood MOMS Club, West Hollywood, CA.
*Lecture, “Encouraging Motor Skill Development In Babies & Children: Tips For Social Workers to Teach Parents,” Hope 4 Kids Foster & Adoption Agency, Dana Point, CA.
*Master Class, “The Feldenkrais Method, ” California State University, Northridge, CA.
*Lecture-Demonstration, “Infants, Children, and the Motor Milestones,” Silverlake MOMS Club, Los Angeles, CA.
2011 Invited Events
*Two-day workshop, Introducing the Buckwheat Roller, McGee-Smithbeck Physical Therapy, Santa Fe, New Mexico
2010 Invited Events
*Part-time lecturer, Movement for MFA actors, California State University, Fullerton, CA
*Featured teacher, CAPHERD Southwest Movement, Dance, and Acro-Sports Conference, Palm Springs, CA
2009 Invited Events
*Part-time lecturer, Movement for MFA actors, California State University, Fullerton, CA
*Master classes, University of Redlands Meditation Room, Redlands, CA
*Featured teacher, CAPHERD Southwest Movement, Dance, and Acro-Sports Conference, Palm Springs, CA
2008 Invited Events
*Part-time lecturer, Movement for MFA actors, California State University, Fullerton, CA
*Three-day workshop, Lifepath Retreat Center, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
*Master classes for dancers, California State University, Fullerton, CA
*Lecture demonstration, University of Redlands, Redlands, CA
*Master classes, University of Redlands Meditation Room, Redlands, CA
*Featured teacher, CAPHERD Southwest Movement, Dance, and Acro-Sports Conference, Palm Springs, CA
2007 Invited Events
*Part-time lecturer, Movement for MFA actors, California State University, Fullerton, CA
*Master classes, Dancing Shiva Yoga and Ayurveda Studio, Los Angeles, CA
*Master classes, Camarillo Performing Arts Academy, Camarillo, CA
*Three-day intensive, Enforma Studio, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
*Featured teacher, CAPHERD Southwest Movement, Dance, and Acro-Sports Conference, Palm Springs, CA
1993-2006 Invited Events
Include a range of master classes, workshops, and guest lectures at the following locations:
*conferences
*educational forums
*university dance and theatre departments
*yoga and pilates studios
*country clubs
*spas
*retreat centers
*physical therapy clinics
Attendees include:
*entrepreneurs
*dancers/actors
*athletes
*pilates/yoga teachers