Laura M. Peralta, ADTR

Laura, was always seduced by the mystery of the mind in the intriguing dual aspects of communication: "verbal and non-verbal".Laura Peralta created the 21st Century Pilates Program to integrate the physical, nutritional and emotional aspects of our lives.

          As a result, Laura Peralta graduated in Clinical Psychology and enjoyed a thriving practice at the General Hospital de Clinicas where she introduced the benefits of Group Therapy to many people with diverse ailments. Peralta's three Masters include: Psychodrama, Cognitive Therapy and became one of the first Argentinean Dance/Movement Therapist, further exploring the link between the mind, body and emotions. Laura's unique extensive DANCE background brought the link between dance and dance/movement therapy designing that class and module helping found the first and only three-year Dance Therapy Training Program in Buenos Aires that's registered in the American Dance Therapy Association.
 
          In addition, Laura Peralta co-founded the first Integral Pre & Post-Natal Center: "Dar+Vida"; and she has worked extensively concerning obesity and Eating Disorders with a multidisciplinary approach team, since 1991. Specializing in the FOOD COMBINING DIET and has been certified as a SPORT NUTRITIONAL ADVISOR, creating the most successful 21st Century Sports Nutrition and Diet Plan.

          In Arizona, Laura Peralta has often been an invited guest on various Hispanic television and radio programs and had her own Health and Beauty Segment on a TV show in 2007.

          Peralta is also frequently retained as a consultant and lecturer by companies and organizations dealing with the psychological aspect of weight-loss issues and is the "Health & Science Editor" of "Hola Latinoamérica" bi-lingual magazine. Published more than 40 articles in 4 local magazines and newspapers.

Laura is a member of the Creative Arts Therapy Services and offers Expressive Arts Facilitator Training in her private practice.
 
          In 2003, Maria Marta Gimenez and Laura Peralta copyrighted their innovative technique:
INNER PORTRAIT, combining Maria's artistic photography and Laura as a facilitator, they "discover the true self through meaningful and exquisite images" .

 Laura has specialized in "The Secret" Technique in her private practice and opening "The Law of Attraction and You" workshop with incredible results.

          Laura has taught at ASU, Arizona State University in Fall 2005, 'Introduction to Dance Movement Therapy", and always invited to teach DMT workshops in Scottsdale Community College, Shea Health Care Hospital, the great Samaritan Hospital, Southwest Autism Research Institute, City of Scottsdale to work with the disable children, and various private institutions

 
            Laura Peralta's 21st Century Pilates Tri-Dimensional approach towards holistic health includes her unique 21st Century Pilates Program,both the classes and DVDs, the 21st Century Sports Nutrition and Diet Plan,the healthy way of eating for life and the Fusion Movement Studio Motivational Techniques.        

          In brief, Laura's mission is to seek and practice harmony as a lifestyle in a world that's saturated with stress and chaos. Her unique holistic vision and vast background allows her to have a multilevel approach, addressing the emotional, motivational, physical and nutritional aspects of the individual.    Her students and clients refer to her as their "fitness and health mentor."