Club Pilates

Bios

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  Anne

  Certified Pilates Instructor

  A Chicago native and Colorado mountain girl at heart, Anne made her way to the beach ten years ago to attempt surfing. Anne believes that exercise should be fun, challenging and more than just the exercises. She began her journey into teaching in 2010 as a 200RYT Certified Yoga instructor through Shiva Rea. Not too long after, Club Pilates moved in down the block and she fell in love. The changes in her strength were immediate. Not only did her yoga practice improve and get stronger, so did her posture, confidence and (most importantly) her skiing. She completed the 500 hour training through Club Pilates in 2013. You can find her singing and dancing in the Encinitas studio, but make no mistake, you will work hard while still having fun. She loves to see the smiles on people’s faces and the difference from when they walked through the door.

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  Arielle

  Certified Pilates Instructor

  Arielle came to San Diego to attend USD and never looked back. She had always dreamed of living at the beach in SoCal. After getting her Bachelors degree in Business, she worked at many office jobs that created no passion or drive in her and she knew she was made for something more. Arielle was hit by a car in 2009 on her bicycle which led to a severe neck injury which later created more pain down her whole spine. The good news is, that’s how she found Pilates! The feeling in her body was so amazing after her first session, she knew she had to learn more. After only 5 private sessions and one group class, she signed up for Teacher Training at the first and original Club Pilates with the Founder, Allison Beardsley. Arielle taught 8-10 sessions a day and helped Allison run her studio while Allison was having babies and they created a close bond. When Arielle decided to open her own studio in Encinitas, Allison said, “Hey, why not call it Club Pilates and you’ll have the North and I’ll have the South regions of San Diego?”. So there it all began...! And 11 years later there’s now over 500 locations in America with 200 more expected to open. Currently, Arielle loves mentoring teachers and teachers in training while fitting in her private students, some classes and overseeing the business in between chasing after her new baby girl.

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  Elizabeth

  Certified Pilates Instructor

  Liz's love of Pilates began in 2014, within the first few classes she attended. Liz had signed up for these classes, curious to see how Pilates could help her strengthen a back injury she had been dealing with for several years. Liz found it amazing to feel the strength and flexibility it brought to her movements. It brought a deep awareness of mind/body connection, and she loved using the sense of proprioception with the practice. In 2016, Liz retired from a Flight Attendant career of many, long years! She immediately joined the Club Pilates Teacher Training program and studied daily to become an Instructor. One of Liz's strongest passions is teaching. Liz strives to be that Instructor that inspires you, who motivates you and who lets you know ,"you can do this". Liz comes from an athletic back ground of marathons, triathlons, and body building. She holds certifications for Aerobics, Personal Training, Spin, Advanced Yoga, and Boxing. A few of Liz's goals as a Pilates Instructor are to bring forth her energy and commitment to help others see the benefits of personal knowledge, strength, and application to a practice they can develop, and achieve to better health, feeling good! Her time spent away from teaching is spent on her own personal Pilates practice and her study of Ballet, which is a goal She has wanted to achieve since the age of four, and has recently started to dance! Liz stays very involved with her beautiful family, especially the four superstars of her life, her grandchildren.

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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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  Liz

  Certified Pilates Instructor

  San Diego native, Liz Wright, is a Club Pilates OG. With 8 years of experience in the Pilates sphere, she has found a true love for teaching and can’t wait to share this passion with all of you!

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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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  Samira

  Certified Pilates Instructor

  I moved to San Diego about 13 years ago from Toronto. This move brought me many big changes in my life. I left behind my work, my friends, my home and my family. I started becoming more introverted since I did not know anyone in SD except, of course my husband; the love of my life. I practiced yoga for meditation and reaching inner peace, but I knew right away that something was missing. Yoga of course soothed me, but I needed more with my emotions going through the full range of ups and downs. BY luck, I noticed Club Pilates on Groupon, and I said to myself, I should give it a try. Everything at Club Pilates was different; the ambience was much more lively and joyful. I noticed the constantly happy and smiley faces and felt the energy in the air. Every time I leave Club Pilates, I feel polished physically and spiritually. The beauty of this place is that everyone is always welcomed. Yet more, you can come as yourself with no need for any masks.

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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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  Renee C

  Certified Pilates Instructor

  Renee Casanova has been teaching fitness for over 20 years. Coming from a background in Musical Theatre, Renee was certified as a Personal trainer in 1998, and began to study the Pilates Method in 1999. Trained in traditional Pilates and then certified at Long Beach Dance Conditioning (L.B.D.C.). L.B.D.C. emphasizes post physical therapy methods. In 2006 she began teaching Yoga (Certified by Core Power Yoga). She then began teaching Zumba, Belly Dance, Ballet sculpt (Barre), and developed dance exercise classes. She studied and was certified at the Soul of Yoga (Hatha Yoga) in 2016 and Kundalini Yoga in 2018. Renee loves to teach classes that are fun and challenging. Focus is on core strength, alignment, and how the mind/body connection can inspire the spirit. Renee believes that creative expression through movement is the key to enjoying every minute of life.

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  Kirsten Brock

  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.