About

Train Your Brain,
Transform Your Movement

A smarter way to move.

Jan McGrath
Brain Trainer & Pilates Instructor
Creator of the NeuroPower Pilates® Method

Move Better. Feel Stronger. Live Confidently.
​Hi, I’m Jan McGrath—founder of Pilates Whole Body and South Dakota’s first Certified Brain Performance Trainer and Creator of the NeuroPower Pilates® Method.

Why Brain-First Movement Gets Results
Your brain runs the show—every movement, every muscle, every moment.
That’s why I train your nervous system first.
It’s not just smarter; it’s faster, more effective, and long-lasting.

NeuroPower combines:
💪 Precision of Pilates
🧠 Brain-based neurocentric exercises
👁 Retraining vision, balance & sensory systems

The result?
Less pain. More power.
A body that feels stable, strong, and ready for anything—at any age.

​From Frustrated to Free: My Story
Years ago, I experienced persistent pain and physical limitations. Despite trying countless therapies, nothing made lasting difference—until I discovered the missing link: neurology.

I began my training with Z-Health Performance Solutions®, a neuroscience-based education system used by elite athletes and movement professionals around the world. It changed everything.

Now, I integrate brain-based movement or brain training into every session I teach—because when you train your brain, you transform your movement.

Education & Honors

• 💡 Certified Neuro Performance Trainer (Z-Health® Performance Solutions)
  Applied neuroscience training covering mobility restoration, neuromuscular re-education; vision & balance training; neuromechanics, neural threat modulation; and vision training for sport. Trained in Essentials of Elite Performance, R-Phase (Rehabilitation and Movement Integration), I-Phase (Visual and Vestibular Integration), and Brain-Based Fall Prevention and Preparation
  
  

• 💪 Certified Pilates Instructor and Educator (Pilates Instructor Academy®)
  Fully Certified across ALL Pilates equipment: Mat, Reformer, Chair, Trapeze Table, Tower, Cadillac, and Barrels
  allowing me to deliver tailored movement programs for rehabilitation, pain management, fitness, and advanced performance.
  
  

• 🎓 MBA – Master of Business Administration (University of La Verne)
  Bringing both professional expertise and operational excellence to every session
  
  

• 📚 Committed to Ongoing Education
  Dedicated to continued study in brain-based movement, applied neurology, and functional fitness
  
  

• 🏆 Founder of Pilates Whole Body, LLC
  
  

• 🧠 Creator of NeuroPower Pilates - 2-in-1 exercise system blending applied neuroscience with Pilates yielding efficient and effective results. Now, you can move from pain, rehabilitation, general fitness and gain peak performance by integrating better communication between the brain and the body.
  
  

• ✨ Featured in Black Hills Family Magazine for introducing an innovative, neuroplasticity-driven exercise system—and highlighting neuroplasticity as the future of movement and well-being in the Black Hills. Fall 2025
  
  

• ✨ Guest expert on South Dakota Broadcasting's In the Moment, providing insights into neuroplasticity and brain adaptation.
  August 2025
  
  

• ✨ Featured in The Core, Balanced Body’s publication showcasing thought leaders in Pilates, movement education, and holistic wellness. May 2025
  
  

• ✨Featured in The Pilates Journal, a global magazine offering expert insights on Pilates practice and the professional community.
  October 2024

  
  

• 🌟 Awarded the Rapid City Sustainability Award 2024 — Rapid City's only Pilates studio recognized with a Sustainability Award for providing affordable, effective, and accessible movement solutions
  
  

• 💎 Recipient of the Community Votes Platinum Pilates Studio 2023, 2024, and 2025
  
  

• 🏵️ Awarded Presidential Champions Award 2022

What Is a Z-Health Trainer?
Certified in the gold standard of neurocentric education, a Z-Health Trainer unlocks your brain and nervous system’s full potential—helping you move with ease, banish pain, and perform at your absolute best.

Want to see how it works? Watch this quick YouTube video and discover what makes Z-Health training truly transformative.



















I’ve worked with:

• Athletes recovering from injury or seeking an edge

• Adults managing chronic pain or stiffness

• Teens (ages 15 +)

• Stroke and concussion survivors

• Clients with Parkinson’s and other neurological challenges

• Older adults focused on fall prevention and mobility

• Adults who simply want to feel better in their bodies

• ​Anyone who feels stuck and wants to move forward

No matter your age or ability, I meet you where you are—and help you get where you want to go.

What Makes My Approach Different

Most movement methods focus only on the body. I focus on what controls it: your brain.​

Using brain-first movement techniques, we can:

• 🚫🩹 Reduce pain without stretching or pushing

• 🔄 Improve mobility and range of motion in minutes

• 🌱Rebuild confidence in how your body moves

​It’s not magic. It’s neuroscience in motion.

Let’s Move Forward
You don’t have to push through pain. You can train your brain instead.
Ready to move better, feel stronger, and reconnect with your body?

👉 Experience the Difference

No matter your age or ability, I meet you where you are—and help you get where you want to go.

Client Feedback

See what our clients are saying about their wellness journey.

Jan's expertise transformed my pain into strength. Flexible and empowering sessions changed my life. Highly recommend her approach for anyone seeking relief or improvement.

Emily M.

The neurocentric approach at Pilates Whole Body completely changed my perspective on movement. I feel more confident and mobile than I have in years. A truly remarkable experience!

Tom W.

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