Club Pilates

Bios

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  Kris

  For the past nine years, Kris has been committed to empowering students to find their movement potential through Pilates. She strongly believes that a regular Pilates practice offers the opportunity to transform bodies and minds. Experiencing burn-out from the usual group exercise offerings and hoping to tap into the much publicized benefits of the core, Kris sought out group Pilates classes. "After just a few sessions, it became very clear to me that Pilates is so much more than just good prep for swimsuit season!” What she discovered was an entirely different way to use her muscles, a new level of body awareness and strength that has carried her through an injury, the aging process and keeping up with her two active sons! In 2009 Kris pursued her first Pilates certification. “ Unlike many Pilates instructors that I had met, I did not come from a dance background, nor was I personal trainer in a previous life. My fitness experience was just regular workouts at the gym, like most people I know. But once I got hooked on Pilates and experienced its transformative benefits, I knew I wanted to help others achieve the same.” Kris continued her Pilates education earning her comprehensive certification from Peak Pilates at The Good Space in Houston, TX. She later earned a masters in Pilates teaching and then became certified by the Pilates Method Alliance. A perpetual student, Kris maintains her own consistent Pilates practice, regularly engages in Pilates education and participates in a mentoring group with other Pilates instructors from around the country. “Ultimately, the very best education I have received comes from the students that I have the privilege of working with everyday!”

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  Nadine

  I have always been passionate about fitness and enjoy helping others reach their fitness potential so, about a decade ago, I became a group fitness instructor. I began teaching large group classes but soon discovered TRX and small group training. It quickly became one of my favorite tools with which to teach movement. Soon after I was introduced to Pilates and I knew immediately that I wanted to become a certified instructor. I love everything about Pilates. It is truly the format for everyone. Pilates meets you where you are and takes you on a journey to places you never thought you could go. I completed my certification but continue to improve every day, as I see each day as an opportunity for growth. I'm also a certified Barre instructor. When teaching, I like my classes to flow with a strong emphasis on form. It is my intent not only to help people achieve their fitness goals but to help them live pain free, increase their joint range of motion and to move both in class and out with a sense of awareness and purpose.

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  Gracie

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  Christian

  Growing up in Hawaii, my family was always active surfing, hiking, fishing, sports; but, my passion for fitness came from my grandpa. He had my cousins and I do calisthenics and light resistance training from a young age. I still remember him holding hand towels for us while teaching us the mechanics of various cable machine movements. He taught me the importance of health and fitness. Now his torch has been passed to me. With my 10 years of personal training experience and my certifications, I continue my grandpa's work. My life's mission is creating a positive impact on others through promoting body awareness and practices which enhance quality of life.