Cortney is co-founder of the PILOXING Academy LCC and has played a vital role in the development of the PILOXING programs and is the Senior Master Instructor at the PILOXING Academy. As President of Education, Cortney is actively involved in scouting training and supporting PILOXING Master Trainers and instructors all over the world. A native of Ohio, Cortney exhibited a natural athletic ability and astute body awareness in childhood. Growing up she distinguished herself as a competitive cheerleader gymnast and tap and jazz dancer. Her love of fitness and sports led her to study at Ohio State University where she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy. Upon graduation Cortney moved to Los Angeles and joined Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center where specialized in treating patients suffering from strokes as well as brain injuries spinal cord injuries and orthopedic injuries. In 2002 after an injury of her own Cortney was introduced to Pilates and V Pilates Fit Lab studio owner and PILOXING creator Viveca Jensen. Cortney instantly fell in love with everything that Pilates stood for and after practicing personally for two years she decided to study under Ivon Dahl Master Pilates Instructor and become a certified International Pilates Instructor. For the last 20 years Cortney has been training clients at V Pilates Fit Lab She uses her occupational therapy knowledge and experience combined with Pilates to help her clients not only lose weight tone and increase flexibility but also to reduce pain create balance and improve body awareness.