MSMS Presents: Bre Dumke Helfrich, MSc, PhD

Applied Biomechanics

Refunds: 14 days to original card. After 14 days, via check/Venmo at our discretion. Max 14 days for card returns.

Course Description

Have you ever wondered why some Pilates exercises are easier with more weight versus less? Or why box step ups require more hamstring strength than traditional squats? Being able to answer both of these questions requires a sound understanding of biomechanics. Biomechanics is the interdisciplinary field of exercise physiology and mechanical engineering. While that may sound daunting, I promise we’re going to make this fun and help you take your teaching to the next level.

We’ll cover the basics of biomechanics so that you can leverage this information in teaching. With a solid biomechanics understanding you can work with any body, any time, and truly tailor this work to all of your clients so that they meet their goals. This course will give you everything you need in order to be able to analyze, cue, and adapt movement effectively, safely, and creatively.

This course is composed of a 3 hour lecture followed up by a 2 hour movement class. Can’t make the live class? Or can only join us for half the day? No problem! The recording will be available for everyone who’s registered for the course.

Taught by Bre Dumke Helfrich, MSc, PhD, Certified GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® Trainer, Certified GYROKINESIS® Trainer, & Certified Comprehensive Pilates Teacher

Bre Dumke Helfrich, MSc, PhD, is a passionate movement teacher who enjoys helping others through movement. With years of study in anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics, she transforms the science of movement into practical tools to help clients reduce pain, recover from injuries, and build strength. Bre thrives working with clients who are curious, motivated, and especially those managing chronic pain or navigating post injury rehabilitation.

Her career as a movement teacher began after she survived a mountaineering accident in the Sangre de Cristos of Southern Colorado in 2010. At just 25 years old, the experience of enduring multiple injuries, being told she’d always have chronic pain, and undergoing a long rehabilitation process gave Bre the empathy and insight to connect with clients facing similar challenges.

Working with her physical therapist and several exceptional movement teachers, Bre found that Pilates and the GYROTONIC® Method were key to her recovery. She credits both methods for helping her regain full mobility and strength without pain. Although her accident brought her to this work, it is her clients that keep her inspired to teach.

Beyond her personal experience, Bre has a solid academic foundation to support her work as a movement teacher/therapist. She earned her MSc Health & Exercise Science from Colorado State University and her PhD in Health & Kinesiology with an emphasis on Cognitive & Motor Neuroscience from the University of Utah. She is also a Comprehensive Certified Pilates Teacher through Balanced Body, a Certified Level 1 & 2 GYROTONIC® Instructor including all accessory equipment (the Archway, GYROTONER®, Jumping-Stretching Board, and Leg Extension Unit), and Certified GYROKINESIS® teacher.

Bre recently relocated to Steamboat Springs after closing her movement studio, Movement Design Lab, which she owned and operated for 11 years in Salt Lake City, Utah. While she loved her time in Utah, she's thrilled to be back in Colorado and a part of the Steamboat community.

Forever grateful to those who have supported her healing and teaching journey, her teaching is infused with a deep sense of patience, curiosity, and joy.