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  • Alexis  

    Talk a little bit about what brought you to teach Pilates!
    After being a fitness instructor for many years as well as a busy mama three I was searching for the most effective and efficient Exercise method I could find and that’s what led me to Pilates.

    In my teaching, I specialize in...
    All levels especially prenatal and postnatal and restorative pelvic floor work

    What I most enjoy about teaching is...
    That I never feel like I’m working a day in my life I genuinely love all my clients and watching them regain their inner strength

    When I am not in the studio you will find me ( list of things you like to do, enjoy, family, etc.
    Spending time with my family or learning about crypto and NFTS
  • Annie  

    Talk a little bit about what brought you to teach Pilates
    Karma- an intersection of events at the right time in my life.

    In my teaching, I specialize in...
    Creating pathways that make pilates accessible to every body and ability including post-rehab, pre/postnatal, osteoporosis, spine conditions, seniors, and athletes.

    What I most enjoy about teaching is .....
    Helping clients actualize their goals in real-time and feel successful after a class or session.

    When I am not in the studio you will find me ( list of things you like to do, enjoy, family, etc.
    Moving my body- either at the gym or outdoors exploring nature with my pup Hugo; enjoying potluck dinners with friends; FaceTiming my 3 amazing children; enjoying solitude at home with a cup of tea, chocolate, and a Netflix show!
  • Carson  

    Carson is a Bay Area native that received her degree in Psychology from San Jose State University. Having been exposed to competitive sports and fitness at a young age, health, wellness, nutrition, and body awareness has become a passion and a mainstay throughout her life. Carson discovered and fell in love with Pilates through her own rehabilitative journey due to multiple knee surgeries as well as pelvic, hip, and back injuries. She found that through Pilates she was able to gently lengthen and strengthen her muscles and core in a way that did not cause additional stress and strain on her body.

    Carson received her Comprehensive Pilates Certificate through the STOTT program at West Valley College. Her goals are to inspire and empower her clients to achieve their fitness and rehabilitative goals. She enjoys helping others to experience the overall sense of well-being, strength, and harmony that Pilates brings to the body. Carson's style is fun, creative, challenging yet safe and she strives to provide an environment where clients can enjoy the liberating sense of movement found in Pilates.

    In her free time, Carson enjoys cooking, gardening, traveling, spending time with loved ones, and giving back to her community through local volunteer opportunities with her church as well as non-profit organizations. Outside of her love for Pilates, Carson stays active and takes care of her body through her yoga practice, walking, swimming as well as myo-fascial release techniques. She can’t wait to see you in class!
  • Chelsea  

    Talk a little bit about what brought you to teach Pilates
    I am a contemporary dancer and was looking for a practice to help me gain strength and stability so I tried pilates! It changed my dancing and my relationship to my body completely so I became a forever student and teacher.

    What I most enjoy about teaching is .....
    Connecting with clients and getting to be a part of their journey inward, and watching that relationship blossom.

    When I am not in the studio you will find me ( list of things you like to do, enjoy, family, etc.
    Dancing, hanging out with friends, doing yoga, practicing meditation, going on hikes, spending time with my partner, crocheting, and shopping for fun clothes and artwork.
  • Darin  

    Talk a little bit about what brought you to teach Pilates
    After joining Pilates Reformer sessions for months, I wanted to know Pilates in depth. I thought about the teacher training program. When time and everything allowed, I pursued my wish and tough Pilates to others once I finished my program.

    In my teaching, I specialize in.....
    Pilates for Strength / Weight Loss / Athlete

    What I most enjoy about teaching is .....
    When my students tell me (with smile & sweat on their faces) that, "I love your classes and see you tomorrow".

    When I am not in the studio you will find me ( list of things you like to do, enjoy, family, etc.
    Cooking and baking healthy food from scratch.
  • Diann  

    Talk a little bit about what brought you to teach Pilates
    I sustained an injury while I was dancing in a national tour. Part of my rehabilitation included Pilates. I fell in love with the movement and it's restorative and strengthening principles. After having experienced the benefits of Pilates first-hand, I decided to pursue my first comprehensive certification with Peak Pilates in 2006. In 2016, I decided to expand my Pilates training to include not only the classical method of Peak and went through the more contemporary Balanced Body Pilates program.

    In my teaching, I specialize in.....
    Creative flows that challenge the body and mind in every direction and leave you feeling elongated and stronger.

    What I most enjoy about teaching is .....
    When my passion for Pilates is contagious and someone else falls in love with the movement.

    When I am not in the studio you will find me....
    Headed to wine country with my husband and friends. Cuddled up on the couch watching Netflix. Exploring all there is to do in the Bay Area.
  • Eddie  

    Talk a little bit about what brought you to teach Pilates!
    Practicing and teaching different fitness and Movement modalities lead me to train and develop in Pilates.

    In my teaching, I specialize in.....
    BASI Comprehensive Pilates, Classical Pilates, Jump board, TRX, Athletic Pilates, Barre, Pre/postnatal Pilates, Restorative Methods, Injury Recovery, and restorative methods.

    What I most enjoy about teaching is .....
    As a Pilates instructor teaching people how to learn about their bodies and how to become more body aware and fit. Teaching people to practice and how it does improve their personal and work life.

    When I am not in the studio you will find me ( list of things you like to do, enjoy, family, etc.
    Apart from being a Pilates Instructor, love to travel to different places and meet people. And find great pleasure in hiking in the greater outdoors and participating in outdoor sports.
  • Genie  

    What led you to teach Pilates?
    Pilates has always been a constant in my life even during times of chaos. By practicing Pilates, I was able to find mental clarity and experience a calm sense of energy.
    Here I am 20 years later wanting to share the gift pilates has given me..the ability to access my inner strengths and conquer anything that comes my way.

    I specialize in tai chi, functional fitness, mobility restoration, and mind-to-body movements.

    What I most enjoy about teaching Pilates is connecting with my students and watching them grow.

    When I'm not in the studio you will find me spending time with my family
  • Jeanette  

    I am a Fitness fanatic - from boxing to yoga, running to somatic dance, I'll try any workout at least once. I am kinesthetic so its important to me to always stay connected to my body and I can accomplish this through working out and conscious movements.

    I'm a Bay area native who recently transitioned from the tech world of corporate marketing to Pilates and the business of wellness for body and mind through movement, meditation and good nutrition. Sitting sedentary at a desk for 9+ hours a day, made me quickly realize how much pressure and lack of love our spines and core unit receive. I found pilates as a solution for nagging back pain, low energy levels and quickly fell in love. However, it was Mimi San who brought life to my love of Pilates and gave it meaning and purpose. Over the past year, I've been able to work with many different bodies and see the direct correlation between the breath and movement and the zest for life that Pilates provides.

    Outside of pilates, I'm probably somewhere on the coast sitting by an ocean or learning from the great outdoors, on my yoga mat exploring new ways to connect with my body or spending time with my husband and Buddy - my cat.

    Really excited to join the Pilates V family and continue learning and growing from each and every one of you.

  • Lucy  

    Talk a little bit about what brought you to teach Pilates
    When I was younger, I was an athlete who trained very viciously, creating wear and tear that ultimately lead to back surgery. The surgery solved that local problem, but I spent years trying to workout, and a lot of exercises would irritate my back and neck. I wanted to do certain moves in my mind, but my body could not perform them. I started to search and explore for ways I could exercise that could prevent pain in my back and neck, and I stumbled across reformer pilates, which solved my problems. I finally found a way to exercise that helped me build strength with fluidity. Now, I’m confident to say that my physical fitness and strength is uniformly a result of practicing the combination of my body and my mind from pilates.

    What I most enjoy about teaching is ....
    I want to share these unique and helpful pilates movements that can positively shape their body to the best it can be. I’m surprised and happy to be able to witness my body move so fluidly, and would like to spread this joy to my students.

    My favorite Joseph Pilates quote says: “Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness”, and I hope more people will find the mind and body happiness through various Pilates movements.

  • Michele  

    Talk a little bit about what brought you to teach Pilates
    Originally, I felt I needed to learn Pilates because the club that I was working at changed the management structure and I was given Pilates along with group exercises to manage.

    In my teaching, I specialize in.....
    My classes are created with my background in Exercise Physiology and all the formats of group exercises I have taught. I specialize in more of an athletic-based class vs classical Pilates.

    What I most enjoy about teaching is .....
    I love helping people to become the best version of themselves. When someone tells me that class made them feel strong and accomplished, I am over the moon! I want everyone to feel good in their own body and have confidence they can do anything they are willing to try and work at doing.

    When I am not in the studio you will find me ( list of things you like to do, enjoy, family, etc.
    Playing with my two kitties, listening to audiobooks, hiking, or reading.

  • Nicole  

    Talk a little bit about what brought you to teach Pilates
    I have taught dance and yoga for a number of years, and I have always enjoyed Pilates and had an interest in teaching it, but the timing wasn't right for one reason or another. When the world shut down due to Covid I had some time to reflect about pursuing some of my many interests, and it so happened that I ran across Pilates V and saw that they were offering a teaching program, and the timing couldn't have been any more perfect.

    What I most enjoy about teaching is .....
    Supporting the students to give their personal best while staying in tune with their bodies.

    When I am not in the studio you will find me ( list of things you like to do, enjoy, family, etc.
    I enjoy spending time with my family and dogs, the arts, exercising, gardening, being out in nature, and traveling.
  • Riley  

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  • Sheri  

    What brought me to teaching Pilates?

    I started taking Pilates classes back in 2008 on the recommendation of my chiropractor when my back went out. I was told I needed to develop a strong core to help support my spine. I fell in love with it as my body began to heal, and I decided to pursue getting my certificate to be an instructor.

    What do I enjoy most about Pilates? I enjoy interacting with the clients and seeing them be successful in creating stronger, healthier minds & bodies.

    When I am not in the studio, what will you find me doing?

    Outside walking & rollerblading, working in the yard, visiting friends & family in WA and S.Cal, working on remodeling our home, and relaxing watching sports & movies with my husband.

  • Padi  

    Talk a little bit about what brought you to teach Pilates
    The love of fitness and sport has been a huge part of my life since Elementary school. This passion lead me in getting my bachelor in Kinesiology and working in a physical therapy clinic for a year. I also have experience coaching a youth team a while back. I tried Pilates for the first time when I was in tech and a few years later through Pilates V, where I realized how my body is changing in a way it has never before. My chronic low back pain was almost gone and I felt stronger and more flexible. I ended up loving it so much that I wanted to increase my knowledge on Pilates Methods and eventually become an instructor.
    What I most enjoy about teaching is ...
    The rewarding feeling of helping people in their health, fitness and recovery journey.
    When I am not in the studio you will find me..
    Playing Team Handball or Volleyball. Reading, traveling, scuba diving or riding my motorcycle:)
  • Alannah  

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  • Leslie  

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  • Lizzy  

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  • Shelley  

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  • Michael  

    Owner & operator, primarily focused on everything external.
  • Gina  

    Owner & operator, primarily focused on everything internal.
  • Noya Niel

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