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  Kirsten

  Certified Pilates Instructor

  Originally from Minnesota, Kirsten made the move to California in 2012. She has always had a love of exercise from growing up playing hockey, to running and weightlifting. She became passionate about Pilates after seeing how much it improved her strength and how well it complimented her other workouts and active lifestyle. After completing her 500-hour Teacher Training, Kirsten started teaching at Club Pilates in 2018. Her favorite part is introducing Pilates to new members and watching them grow in their practice. Club Pilates is her home away from home. When not teaching, you can often find Kirsten at the front desk or taking class. She spends her free time doing yoga, cooking, and playing with her dog, Hazel.

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  Stephanie

  Certified Pilates Instructor

  Stephanie was first introduced to Pilates after a car accident in 2001. Upon starting a regular practice,. she found she was the strongest she had ever been! She was able to challenge herself physically and do things that she felt she struggled with, even prior to her accident. Stephanie started off as a member with Club Pilates Morena, the first CP location EVER. She feel in love with Allison's style of teaching and felt a strong desire to share her passion. She decided to get certified through Club Pilates and has been teaching since 2010! "What I love about teaching at Club Pilates is helping people increase their mobility and strength to be able to function physically, generally speaking, with heightened body awareness to avoid injury in daily activities", says Steph. Some fun facts. about Stephanie: She is a San Diego native. She has been here her whole life and has not left this gorgeous town! She loves spending time on her own personal Pilates practice and loves being outdoors when the sun is shining but not too hot. She enjoys healthy eating, tending to her home and when she's not in the studio, she loves spending time with her posse of pets!

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  Alyssa

  Certified Pilates Instructor

  Alyssa Junious has a B.F.A in Dance Performance and has been teaching dance for 10 years. She has always had a passion for movement and fitness. She was introduced to the Pilates method while studying Dance Performance at the University of California, Irvine. As a professional dancer, she began to use the Pilates method as a form of cross training. Alyssa trained under her mentor and former ballet professor Diane Diefenderfer. She completed her teacher training at Studio Du Corps in Irvine, California. Her certification program focused on classic mat and reformer work of the founder, Joseph Pilates, as well as the innovative work of Ron Fletcher. She is certified to teach various Pilates formats and apparatus' (mat, reformer, cadillac, barrel, EXO chair, tower, and pedi pole). Alyssa is excited to be a new member of the Club Pilates team; and she looks forward to helping clients heal, tone, and become more in tune with their bodies. When not teaching Pilates, you can catch Alyssa performing with local dance companies in San Diego and choreographing for Carlsbad Dance Center's competition team. In her free time she likes to practice yoga and play with her adorable dog named Missy.

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  Daniel

  Certified Pilates Instructor

  Dan was raised in Oregon and always has loved being active from surfing, to skateboarding, snowboarding, climbing, boating and in general being outdoors. After years of working as a Tower Climber, Dan found Pilates and noticed how much it improved all of his favorite activities and decided to get certified through Club Pilates Encinitas in 2014. Dan has been teaching ever since and really enjoys watching his client’s health and wellness improve over time, class by class.

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  Janet

  Certified Pilates Instructor

  I have been teaching Pilates since August 2012. I obtained my certification after completing a comprehensive 500 hour training program at Club Pilates in San Diego. I love teaching and sharing the amazing benefits of Pilates. I was first introduced to Pilates during physical therapy for a back injury and have never felt stronger. When I am not teaching Pilates I am working on establishing myself as a Health Coach. Educating people about the benefits of eating a healthy diet and living a balanced life. I also love to travel and spend time with my dog.

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  Nicole

  Certified Pilates Instructor

  Nicole has been teaching at Club Pilates since 2012. With a background in competitive sports and running, repetitive motions and old injuries made enjoying these activities increasingly challenging. She found her passion for Pilates when searching for a more functional exercise for maintaining longevity while complimenting her love for sports and running. Transitioning from client to teacher was an easy decision. Nicole found that one of her favorite parts of teaching is being able to help others to continue to participate in the activities they love, whether that be competitive training or simply walking their dog. Nicole has two sons and enjoys spending time with them at the beach surfing with their dad or in the mountains skiing and snowboarding. And, of course, lots of time at their games and practices.

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  Blyth

  Certified Pilates Instructor

  Blyth has been teaching at Club Pilates since 2013. In 2011 Blyth began teaching different modes of fitness, and in doing so, discovered a love for group classes. Her favorite thing about Club Pilates is the way a group of people can be working individually and yet still encourage each other. The community of Club Pilates is like no where else. Blyth enjoys teaching 1.5 and stretch classes the most because the slower pace gives us a chance to focus on the movements of the body as well as the ‘why’ we are moving a certain way. When she isn’t teaching Pilates, you might run into Blyth at the beach or her church or even at the dog park with her husband, 3 kiddos and Archie the wonder dog!

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  Julie

  Certified Pilates Instructor

  Julie was first introduced to Pilates in 2006. After researching many methods of exercise, her findings lead her to Pilates to help expand her fitness knowledge. Julie completed a year- long Teacher Training Program at Chakra Pilates, where she earned her Pilates Certification. Mentored by two Master Instructors at opposite ends of the Pilates spectrum, Julie received a well-rounded and thorough Pilates education, ranging from Classic to Modern styles. Julie received in-depth training on mixed apparatuses to add to her Mat and Classic Pilates knowledge. Julie has been fortunate to experience a mix of disciplines stemming from Lolita and Romana’s Methods to Basi, Physical Mind Institute, Peak Pilates and more. She has been teaching since January 2013 and continues to expand her education through workshops, taking pride in learning from Master instructors such as Lolita San Miguel, who was taught and certified by Joseph Pilates himself. Julie is always absorbing knowledge and is excited to often find new opportunities where she can grow in her practice. She is very intrigued by the mind/body connection and is determined to help clients establish a peaceful state of mind through their practice. Along with Julie's passion for the Pilates Method her appreciation for art and frequent visits to the beach reflect her free spirit and creative teaching style.

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  Calvin

  Before Pilates, Calvin served 10 yrs in the Marine Corps as an Infantry Section Leader. After two tours to Iraq, one of which resulted in multiple back surgeries, Calvin was in the process of getting a medical discharge when he was in a motorcycle accident. After 4 yrs of multiple leg surgeries, he had no choice but to have his leg amputated. Calvin was in and out of a wheelchair/walker for years, but after his last spine surgery, he decided to give Pilates a shot. Originally he started Pilates to help with his range of motion and getting back into shape. Wow, was he in for a shock, Pilates has been the best full body workout he's ever done without experiencing pain and jarring! Not only did he regain his mobility, but he also lost 55lbs and is in better shape now than he was in the Marine Corps! Calvin decided to take on the Club Pilates Teacher Training program and completed it within a year. He loves the environment and has so much fun working with his new clients, many of who he has been able to see grow in strength, as well as confidence. In his words, "It is so rewarding to see them achieve their goals"!

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  Kathryn B.

  Certified Pilates Instructor

  Originally from Arizona, Kathryn moved to San Diego right out of high school in 2012. Her love for exercise and movement stemmed from her background as a competitive dancer and cross country runner. Over the last 8 years, Kathryn has worked off and on as a ballet, gymnastics, and Zumba Instructor in after school programs for children ages 3-12. Kathryn found such joy in watching her students learn and grow in these different practices. Since having her own son, Kathryn began to miss teaching and decided it was time to work with adults! Pilates has always been a great resource for her own practice as a full body reset after enduring strenuous workouts. Her favorite aspects of Pilates are the mind/body connection and the constant core engagement. Kathryn is so excited to be joining the Club Pilates team and teaching others about the wonderful works that is Pilates!

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  Anel R

  Certified Pilates Instructor

  Anel is a certified Pilates Instructor. She completed her comprehensive 500-hour Pilates education through Club Pilates in 2015 teaching group Pilates equipment classes for all levels and populations. In addition, Anel is certified in Barre through Barre Above and Yoga Sculpt through CorePower. Anel first discovered her passion for Pilates in 2013 after being diagnosed with tendonitis in both knees. Being an energetic fitness enthusiast the overuse of her knees caused severe knee pain. Continuing her daily Pilates practice Anel saw the physical and mental benefits of Pilates transforming her body and mind. Pilates facilitated in rehabilitating her knees back to health. She was hooked! That is when Anel realized the corporate world was no longer her mission. She wanted the opportunity to help others learn and grow through Pilates. As a Pilates Instructor, Anel ensures every client that attends one of her classes walks away with a challenging full body workout and is inspired by her passion for Pilates. Through her, clients are inspired to transform their bodies, building strength, endurance, flexibility, while finding their mind body connection. Anel gives step-by step instruction, providing visual, auditory, tactile cueing, while offering modifications and progressions for all fitness levels. In her spare time she enjoys quality time with her family and friends, roller blading, hiking, running, riding her motorcycle, reading, cooking and continuing her Pilates/Barre/Yoga practice in the comfort of her home.

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  Jenna L

  Certified Pilates Instructor

  Jenna’s first introduction to Pilates was a mat class during college and she’s been hooked ever since. She finds Pilates a great balance for her much loved but extremely sedentary career in cancer genetics. Jenna completed her pilates training through EHF pilates in Carlsbad, and has been instructing since 2018. In addition to the increased flexibility and strength, she also loves the body awareness that Pilates has brought to her. In her free time you can find Jenna playing cards and board games, hiking or watching trashy reality TV.