Club Pilates

Bios

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  Sandy

  Owner/Instructor

  Sandy was born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago. After having twins and a third child very close together, she noticed the strain that it put on her body, especially her back and neck. She discovered Pilates while living in London and saw the dramatic positive effects it had on her body. As her posture was corrected and muscles strengthened, her pain was alleviated. She was hooked and wanted to help others feel the benefits as well. She completed her Pilates Mat and Reformer certifications while living in London through Stott Pilates. She completed her Cadillac, Chair and Barrel training with Stott both in Singapore and locally. Sandy is also certified in Injuries and Special Populations. It was always her dream to have her own studio and after discovering Club Pilates, she knew this was meant for her. When she’s not at the studio, she likes to travel and spend time with her husband of 20 plus years and their three children.

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  Nicole

  Lead Instructor

  Nicole has been teaching Pilates for six years at prestigious gyms and local studios for private client and group classes and is a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (PMA). Nicole developed a passion for dance and fitness at an early age. She attended the High School of Performing and Visual Arts in Houston, TX. She then continued her classical dance studies at Point Park University Conservatory of Performing Arts in Pittsburgh, PA. She was introduced to Pilates throughout this time and loved the benefits it had to her technique and performance. After struggling with injuries and a desk job wasn’t an option she realized making Pilates and fitness her career was the best fit to keep her passion alive. After traveling for dance she came back to Texas and received her comprehensive Peak Pilates Level I & II certification in Dallas, TX. She also holds a Personal Training Certification though ISSA to be able to cross train clients in all types of fitness needs. Nicole is always eager to learn more and attends workshops often to keep her Pilates education current and has a strong personal practice. Nicole wants to make sure her clients have the best experience leaving with a feeling of empowerment inside and out no matter what level they are.

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  Christine

  instructor

  Staying active and keeping fit has always been an integral part of Christine’s life. She thoroughly enjoys helping her clients develop body awareness and strength.As an avid runner for many years, she turned to Pilates to improve her flexibility and core strength. She quickly became intrigued by how the practice of Pilates transformed her overall strength, posture and flexibility. She quickly knew she found her calling to teach something she wholeheartedly believes in and enjoys! Through the Club Pilates certification program, Christine has had the opportunity to learn from Master trainer Stephanie Fernandez who has over 21 years of teaching experience. She has been trained to teach an array of methods: Reformer, Mat, TRX, Barre, EXO Chair, and Springboard and is now a fully certified instructor on all apparatus. Christine has always been inspired by her 100 year old grandmother’s (a dancer for over 50 years) words of wisdom, “Never stop moving!” She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Communications from University of Southern Maine. Outside of the studio, she enjoys spending time with her husband, two teenagers and chocolate lab.

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  Devon

  instructor

  Devon, a native Houstonian, who has had a passion for Health and Fitness since she was a little girl! Growing up from a young age she watched her mother teach high energy aerobics everyday! She remembers her mom teaching 5:30am classes while she slept on a mat in the back of the gym at the YWCA off Waugh street in the 90's. After high school she worked at a Health Food & Vitamin Shop helping people get healthy from the inside out with vitamins, minerals, juicing, and healthy eating habits. It was after her first pregnancy when she found herself VERY overweight and too heavy to run on a treadmill because her feet and ankles hurt so bad. She also found out, after numerous times getting hurt, that because of her hyper joint mobility that crossfit and other popular HIIT workouts weren't good for her joints. This was when she first found Pilates and fell in love! It was hard, but didn't hurt her joints like everything else! After she had her 2nd child she used Pilates to get back in shape and decided that THIS was her calling! This is how she wanted to help people for the rest of her life! From there, she got Certified through Balanced Body and started teaching reformer pilates right away. She continues to add to her education and is very excited to pursue her career with Club Pilates and become a fully certified instructor on all apparatus. When Devon isn't teaching or working out, she is with her loving husband and adorable kiddos finding new parks and going on adventures together.

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  Lisa

  Instructor

  Lisa has been training at various gyms and studios in the Houston area since 2007. She is an avid runner and cyclist and knows firsthand the benefits of reformer practice within these sports. Pilates is the link bridging the gaps for healing and traditional training. She is Balanced Body Reformer certified and has trained under Jill Lucas at Gulfcoast Pilates, focusing On restorative pilates. She also did apprenticeship and training under the direction of Heather Erdmann at Pure Body. She is TRX level 3 certified, including sports medicine. Clients’ confidence and self esteem is built thru body awareness, proprioception, strength, Fitness is a lifestyle. It is a lifelong journey. Do Pilates; Do Life. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS Bachelors Degree in Nutrition NASM Certified Personal Trainer NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist Balanced Body Pilates Reformer USATF Coach L1 TRX Level III Certified Instructor FMT Basic CPR/AED & First-Aid Lisa Michele B.S.,CES, CPT, USATF Coach L1, TRX III, Reformer

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  Amber

  Instructor

  Amber was raised in the Nantahala Forest of North Carolina, where her love of movement began with running around in the woods. After three law licenses and one child, she still cannot sit still and encourages clients to be present in their bodies every day. She completed her training through Balanced Body and has taught locally since 2013. Her passion is sharing the Pilates Method with people of all ages and abilities. Pilates is a powerful tool on the journey to confidence and wellness, and she is thrilled to share it. She is known for her gentle motivation and targeted cues that help the client move mindfully and engage core muscles. When Amber is not teaching or lawyering, she is endurance hiking in a national park.

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  Bernadette

  instructor

  Bernadette is originally from the Midwest and went to school at the University of Dayton, where she began her fitness career. She intended to have a career in theatre or social work but her love of fitness and body mechanics pulled her into the fitness industry. Bernadette has been teaching group fitness class for about 10 years and her specialties have evolved over time. Bernadette is certified under Balanced Body to teach Reformer 1 and 2 and is in the progress of going through Balanced Body’s Comprehensive Teacher Training. In addition to Reformer Pilates, Bernadette is a certified to teach Cycle, Barre, Bootcamp, HIIT, and Mat Pilates formats. When Bernadette isn’t teaching, she likes to take fitness classes around the Houston area, or enjoys running the city blocks downtown.

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  Cristi

  Instructor

  Cristi is a Native Houstonian. She loves being a part of a large family, and loves connecting with people. Cristi was Peak certified in 2012. She has background teaching Barre, Mat Pilates, Pilates Reformer, Water Aerobics, and Yoga Sculpt. Cristi has a passion for Pilates, as she has reaped the benefits personally, and has seen it change the lives and bodies of so many clients over the years. She has seen Pilates bring people together and has made some lifelong friendships throughout her Pilates journey. In her spare time, Cristi enjoys golf, tennis, water sports, and traveling.