Dian Nissen

[2] Nissen began her involvement with sports and fitness at an early age, becoming an AAU All-American (Amateur Athletic Union) by the time she was 16.

Together, they presented programs to schools and other organizations to promote physical activity and help improve the health of Californians.

Nissen then expanded her mission to help people of all ages and abilities improve their fitness and health through exercise and education.

The first exercise video series in which she produced and starred in was geared towards older adults and those needing a lighter and gentler form of movement.

Some of her specialty training and qualifications in Pilates include Studio series, Mat, Auxiliary Equipment, Props, Rehabilitation, Post‐Rehabilitation, Allegro Reformer, Osteoporosis, Pre‐ and Post‐Natal and Menopause, and Balanced Body Barre.

Nissen was one of the first fitness professionals to independently produce, distribute and star in a Pilates exercise video.

The video was one of the first to incorporate the use of an elastic band to simulate moves that are also performed on the centerpiece of Pilates equipment—the Reformer.

Nissen speaks to businesses and organizations about the benefits of adopting long-term, healthy lifestyle habits.

She also offers health programs to business owners to reduce their healthcare costs and optimize performance.