Club Pilates

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  Timberly

  Timberly

  Timberly is an exercise enthusiast who has traveled a crazy road! She has always had love for fitness. She ran a full marathon and participated in the Avon 40 mile walk. Played Indoor Soccer and weight lifting. Twenty years ago, she broke her tailbone during a childbirth. This caused major back problems for her over the next 5 years. She eventually became couch bound, helpless, and depressed. After two back surgeries in one year, her physical therapist recommended that she give Pilates a try. She could not believe the full improvement in her back in just one year. She started with Pilates 3 times a week and was able to progress up to working out EVERY day for 2-3 hours. Pilates, Spin, and Zumba. Being active again helped alleviate the depression. With her mental health and physical health back on track, getting certified in Pilates was on obvious decision. But she didn't stop there! She is also certified in TRX, Spin, and Zumba. Timberly started taking the Nutrition aspect also more seriously. She fully believes exercise and nutrition go hand in hand. Within one month she dropped 20 pounds, effortlessly. And has kept it off. Just simply by watching what she ate. She loves to teach others her tips and tricks! The right foods, with the right supplements, equals success in weightloss. Healthy eating is attainable for all. Timberly has taught pilates for 10 years now. She looks forward to continuing her education in ALL things Fitness and Nutrition. Learning something new everyday and sharing her passion with you. She believes that if she helps enough people get what they want, she will get what she wants. Mind. Body. Soul.

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  Nicholas

  First introduced to the Pilates method in 2008 because of a car accident, Nick was recommended Pilates by a Physical Therapist for a full recovery. Pilates helped heal the injuries from accident and other major injuries sustained from a work related accident a few years prior. Nick first learned the Classical method; the Romana Lineage of Joseph Pilates and has since then trained in both classical and contemporary Pilates methods. He was comprehensively trained in 2008 by Jill Cassady in Santa Monica, Ca. From one-on-one training to large group classes, Nick has taught to a large segment of population over the years. His beginner classes emphasis safety as well as proper technique. Intermediate training accommodates progressions that stops the plateauing effect. Lastly, his mindset and knowledge of the working human body helps advanced training clients grow to an unparalleled strength. Nick's guidance has helped rehab clients with a wide array of ailments such as hip/ knee replacements, Scoliosis, and Tennis/Golfers elbow just to name a few. Nick often says,"Every new injury is a new learning experience because every body is different".

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  Nicole

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  Laurie

  Laurie has been honing her skills as a Pilates and Yoga teacher since 2001. She holds a certificate in both Pilates Mat and Pilates Reformer through Balanced Body. Laurie is registered with Yoga Alliance with an ERYT200, RYT 500 and YACEP (Yoga Alliance Certified Education Provider) She has a passion for and has enjoyed her studies of Anatomy, Physiology and Medical Terminology (certified in MT).

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  Ivy

  Ivy has always been an active person but found her passion in Pilates 10 years ago with Laurie Krause, an experienced instructor working at the Pleasanton/Danville studio. After decided to make this long time "hobby" a lifestyle this year, she is in the Club Pilates teacher training program and started to teach in various studios recently to enhance her teaching skills. She has found a profound calling in teaching because it allows her to connect with people, guide them in awareness of how their individual body functions in safe and efficient manner, as well as challenge and encourage them to reach their optimal potential. Ivy's dedication to physical health, her strong energy, and a genuine love for helping people achieve their full potential, provide her students with a custom, effective experience. She truly believes that strengthening the body and mind have a direct impact on one's overall happiness. In Ivy's free time she loves to hike, travel and dine, and read about nutritional healing and holistic wellness, and most importantly creating memories with family and friends.

• Valerie

  Valerie has 30 years experience in personal training and group exercise. She prides herself on her determination to always train hard and get the most of each workout. Valerie's favorite exercise tool is the Pilates Reformer machine, because of the amazing versatility it affords and how it allows for maximum, effective training of each muscle group. She also enjoys that the Pilates Reformer is appropriate for a wide range of age groups, and can accommodate people of all shapes and sizes.

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  Pam

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  Tracy

  Tracy’s background as a movement educator started in 2000 when she received her AFAA Primary group certification and began teaching fitness classes in the Brentwood area, during that time she developed a passion for educating clients through movements with proper form. She observed that mainstream fitness trends weren’t always beneficial to everybody and wanted to help her students manage movement with proper body mechanics. Tracy has spent years working with clients who are re-introducing themselves to movement again. Pilates provides my clients a safe, supportive, and fun workout in a post-rehabilitative setting that gives them assurance through pain-free repetitive movement patterns and positive feedback. They learn that how they move, is as important as being able to move. Through the mind-body connection and the Pilates modality of movement, clients experience a greater sense of well-being and better functional movement in their daily lives. Tracy has a passion for inspiring her client through movement and believes in having fun along the way.