Ofie Dates/BASI Principal Faculty and BASI Education Advisor has been in the health and fitness industry for over 30 years. Ofie is the founder and owner of Ofie’s Elite Physiques Inc., a Pilates-based Health and Fitness Studio, and is renowned in the Pilates and fitness industry for her passion and dedication to the art of human movement. Ofie is a graduate of University of Southern California/USC Early Childhood Education Program. She is a Certified Exercise Physiologist and Accredited Athletic Trainer with the American College of Sports Medicine/Loma Linda University and Master Trainer with the National Academy of Sports Medicine. As a continual student, Ofie became certified in the Pilates Method with classical training with the PMI Institute and National Pilates Certification Program. She continued her quest for Pilates, found her true connection and passion with BASI Pilates, and completed the BASI CTTP with Dance Specialization. As she continued her Pilates’ journey and further immersed herself in the depth of the work, she successfully completed the Legacy Program including the Mentor, Master I, Master II, and Honors Programs under the guidance of world-renowned practitioner of Pilates, Rael Isacowitz. With Rael as her mentor and source of inspiration, Ofie is currently a proud member of the BASI Faculty, a position she holds very dear to her heart. Ofie’s passion for the philosophy and integrity of the BASI organization creates opportunities for her to share her knowledge, embrace each student, and teach BASI Comprehensive Teacher Training Programs and Workshops both nationally and internationally. Ofie’s deep understanding of a healthy lifestyle and love for her calling in life has inspired everyone she embraces.

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