Cheryl Turnquist

Master Teacher Trainer

Rumford, RI

Cheryl Turnquist

Rumford, RI

Cheryl Turnquist is the owner of the Providence Pilates Center in Providence, RI. She has been teaching Pilates since 1999 and was first trained by the Physicalmind Method of Pilates. She then began studying the Power Pilates method and earned her Bridge certificate in 2006. Cheryl became a Teacher Trainer for Power Pilates in 2012 and is also Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) certified.

Through the years, Cheryl has attended numerous conferences, continuing education classes and sessions to further her pilates expertise. Along with her Pilates work, she was a group fitness director for a nationally recognized fitness chain from 1998 - 2005. She has certifications with AFAA group fitness, spinning, TRX suspension systems, Yogafit and more. Ms. Turnquist has a BA from Providence College, an MSW from Boston College, and holds licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) from the state of RI. She has practiced as a therapist in a public school system and for several non-profit local community mental health centers at various times throughout her career. When she is not teaching at her studio, she most enjoys spending time at home with her family, reading, and playing the piano.

Certified Since: 2012-06-06

Expiration: 2025-12-31

Master Teacher Trainer

Status: Current


Upcoming Events
Find Cheryl teaching courses and workshops at a studio near you.
Continuing Education Conference
Reformer Progressions
May 16, 2024 in New York, NY
Continuing Education Conference
Safety First!
May 16, 2024 in New York, NY
Continuing Education Conference
The Ideal Semi Private
May 16, 2024 in New York, NY
Continuing Education Conference
Adapting to New Equipment
Jun 06, 2024 in New York, NY
Virtual Continuing Education Conference
Adapting to New Equipment
Jun 06, 2024 in New York, NY
Core Mat I
Jul 19, 2024 in Providence, RI
Core Mat I
Jul 19, 2024 in Caguas, PR
Core Mat I
Sep 06, 2024 in Caguas, PR
Comprehensive Program
Sep 13, 2024 in Providence, RI
Apparatus I
Sep 13, 2024 in Providence, RI



Online Workshops
8 Secrets of Success Host: Leaders in Fitness
Apprentice Meeting #10: Advanced Exercise Review Host: Leaders in Fitness
Apprentice Meeting #4: Progressing from Beginner System to Intermediate System Host: Leaders in Fitness
Apprentice Meeting #5: Touch Cues at the Intermediate Level Host: Leaders in Fitness
Apprentice Meeting #6: Challenge an Intermediate Client with Beginner System Host: Leaders in Fitness
Art of Touch and Spotting Host: Leaders in Fitness
Assessing Progressions Host: Leaders in Fitness
Barrel Progressions Host: Leaders in Fitness
Beginner Tower Review Host: Leaders in Fitness
Flow Host: Leaders in Fitness
Grit: The Power of Passion and Preserveranc Host: Leaders in Fitness
Intermediate Mat Progressions Host: Leaders in Fitness
Intermediate Tower System Host: Leaders in Fitness
Introduction to Reformer Class Sequence Host: Leaders in Fitness
Mat Variations Host: Leaders in Fitness
Pilates 101 Host: Leaders in Fitness
Professionalism and the Power Pilates Image Host: Leaders in Fitness
Special Cases Reformer Host: Leaders in Fitness

Online Workouts
Pilates 101
Reformer Challenge I
Reformer Challenge II




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