Club Pilates

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  Angie A

  Instructor

  Enjoying fitness has always been fun for Angie and it became a lifestyle. She grew up as a very active teen, participating in sports and dance. In 1993, she earned certifications in Group Fitness, Step Aerobics and Kickboxing. While enjoying her fitness journey and passion for helping others live healthier lifestyles, Angie was met with unfortunate health news. She had been diagnosed with Lupus, which would halt her ability to exercise for two years. Angie searched for other options to continue her new fitness journey despite her chronic health conditions. That is when she discovered Pilates. Her health and mobility improved and her passion for fitness was invigorated. She earned certificates in Mat and Reformer Pilates, including, Personal Trainer*, Yoga*, Mossa*, Striking Fundamentals*, Boxing Fusion*, H.I.T.T.*, Tabata*, TRX*, Kettle bell*, Les Mills Body Flow, Jillian Michaels Body Shred and Beyond Barre (*NETA Certifications). She also does volunteer yoga work and motivational speaking with programs such as Project child, Girls in Action, and Shakopee Girls Juvenile Detention Center.

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  Emily R

  General Manager/Instructor

  As a lifelong fitness enthusiast, Emily loves finding new ways to stay active. Also a certified spinning and barre instructor, she is a lover of group fitness, running, and Pilates. "As a runner and cyclist, Pilates helps me slow down, focus on my body and balance everything out." Emily has also worked in higher education for the past 10 years. She continues to teach criminal justice and law enforcement courses for several colleges and state and local agencies.

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  Kristin W

  Instructor

  Kristin began practicing Pilates in 2004. In 2013 she completed The Pilates Center of Boulder, Colorado Advanced Teacher Training program with 950 hours of training. She completed her PMA® cerification in 2015. She has dedicated her spare time earning CECs, educating herself about kinesiology and motor contol and the affect it has on our bodies as it relates to pain and compensations patterns which affect our movement habits and patterns. Kristin has been studying NeuroKinetic Therapy® since 2014 and is NeuroKinetic Therapy® Practicioner. She is currently studying NKT® level 3. She believes in the power of Pilates to nourish, change and strengthen the mind, body and spirit. She believes positive change can happen if you participate in something you enjoy and are consistant with a program several times a week, “It’s important to find something that you enjoy because it makes doing it so much easier”. She believes lasting change is earned and that we need to make conscious choices to help our bodies adapt to those positive changes. For better or for worse our habits mould our movement patterns and psyche. Kristin enjoys helping people improve their movement so they can empower themselves to feel better. Kristin has two loving and fantastic daughters that are 11 and 13 years old! She never gets board of watching her daughters grow into the amazing people they are. Her time with her daughters is precious to her and she loves to spend it with them. When she has time she enjoys being in nature, gardening, biking, swimming and hiking. One day plans to travel with her kids and without and get back to making art. She loves learning about other cultures and when time permits enjoys taking Latin and African dance classes with friends. Kristin has a Bachelor’s of Fine Art from The University of Minnesota and had spent much of her career working in Public Schools as an Art teacher and Special Education Assistant.

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  Maria S

  Instructor

  After failing gym three times in high school, Maria was convinced that fitness wasn't for her. However, a chance encounter with a spin class at 22 changed her from a gym avoider to a gym lover. After being convinced to try Pilates to loosen up her hip flexers (#indoorcyclingproblems), she fell in love with Pilates and the way it allowed her to focus on her movement, body, and breath in a whole different way. With group fitness, Pilates, and indoor cycling certifications Maria prefers to not take fitness so seriously and abides by the motto: "community not competition". Maria firmly believes that showing up is half the battle. Once you commit to taking her class, she will help you learn to celebrate what your body is capable of and enjoy the sweat life.

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  Meghan M

  Instructor

  Meghan began her Pilates journey after a car accident left her with chronic daily migraines, neck and back pain. After seeing how Pilates benefits all bodies, she became a Stott Certified Pilates Trainer in 2012 and has worked with a variety of client needs, including professional athletes. A dancer since age 4, she also teaches dance, ballet, and barre classes, and is TRX certified. A graduate of the University of Minnesota in Family Social Science, she works full time as a Hospital Advanced Pharmacy Technician at the University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital- West Bank Campus, and is currently working towards a Masters in Nursing.

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  Susan C

  Instructor

  Susan tried Pilates for the first time to help her lower back pain. After a few sessions, she was hooked. After several years of regular practice and a corporate acquisition, she was ready for the next chapter in her life. With the corporate world in the rear-view mirror, Susan gave up her frequent flyer status to embark on one of her greatest adventures: becoming a Pilates instructor. She has completed her 500-hour comprehensive training with Club Pilates. Her 2nd chapter career has allowed her to share her love of Pilates with the masses (including convincing her golf buddies that Pilates is the key to reducing mulligans) and she can't wait to introduce you to the benefits of Pilates.

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  Tanya L

  Instructor

  Tanya first tried Pilates in an attempt to regain muscle tone after becoming a mother with back-to-back pregnancies. A dancer since the age of three, Pilates appealed to her interest in proper form and the connection between mind and body. Her initial interest soon evolved into lifelong practice when she was invited to train as an instructor. Trained in the STOTT method and certified through the YMCA of Central Kentucky, Tanya is committed to being “brilliant with the basics” and ensuring the mastery essential skills and having a good time doing it! In her day job at the University of Minnesota, Tanya trains mental health practitioners and conducts research on mental illness and substance use disorders. In addition to her work, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and caring for her horses (which she occasionally has time to ride).