Club Pilates

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  Trish Roberts

  Lead Instructor

  Trish started her journey as a fitness professional in the late 90’s as a group exercise instructor. “ I signed up for a Pilates session at a conference I attended for continuing education...I was hooked!” Trish completed her first Pilates Certification in 2001 and has been teaching Pilates classes and working with a broad range of clients ever since. “ I truly believe Pilates is beneficial for EVERY BODY! The exercises are designed to improve core strength, flexibility, mobility and body awareness. “ Trish is a Comprehensive Certified Peak Pilates Instructor, her additional certifications include Group Exercise Instructor (AFFA), Certified Personal Trainer (NASM), TRX Personal and Group Exercise Instructor, Indoor Cycling Instructor (Schwinn), CPR (Adult & Infant) & AED

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  Pearl Dahmen

  Instructor

  Pearl first experienced Pilates 15 years ago when she incorporated the method into her healthy lifestyle. In 2018, she took her passion for Pilates to a new level by completing Club Pilates 500 hour Teacher Certification program. Believing “Pilates IS the answer”, Pearl combines her positive attitude and Pilates principals in every class she teaches.

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  Annie Blomberg

  Instructor

  Annie started practicing Pilates in 2007 as a way to support her yoga practice and immediately fell in love with it. After years of being in the broadcast industry and a stay at home mom, Annie finally found her passion while working as sales staff at Club Pilates in 2018 in Bradenton, FL. Annie exudes her passion for Pilates in her teaching! She loves how Pilates builds core strength, increases stability, flexibility and mobility while helping people move more functionally.

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  Becca Dahmen

  Instructor
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  Amy Bolander

  Instructor

  "Pilates has been my answer with relieving my back pain. I practice Pilates every day! I love working out and learning new ways to train my body. As a group fitness instructor my goal is for everyone to feel GREAT every day! Pilates is the Key to maintain a more balanced body and increase flexibility." Amy has her 500 HR Club Pilates Comprehensive Certification, Yoga RYT200, Indoor Cycling Certification and CPR/AED.

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  Theresa Nicholson

  Instructor

  Theresa received her Comprehensive PEAK Pilates certification in 2010. She completed her Pilates Cadillac Intensive training in 2014 and completed her continuing education training in Advanced Tower, Chair and Barrel, along with Pilates training for golf, running, triathlons, and swimming, and Pilates for post-rehabilitation following hip, knee and shoulder replacement. Theresa enjoys working with people of all ages and fitness levels. She has worked closely with clients living with scoliosis, kyphosis, lordosis and other spinal challenges; along with those dealing with knee and should injuries, diastasis recti and balance challenges. Her 30-year career as an adventure travel and sailing journalist have stirred her curiosity of the human condition and inspired her Pilates-based blog, "Pilates For Astronauts."

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  Kelly Garner

  Instructor

  "I am passionate about helping people be healthy and well!" Kelly is a Balanced Body certified Pilates instructor. Her combined Pilates certification and her degree in Exercise Physiology has led her to specialize in a client centered approach to wellness. She works with clients on improving posture, flexiblity, balance and coordination. Kelly's experience as a Group Exercise Instructor (AFAA) and Personal Trainer (AfAA) enables her to teach classes that provide clients with an effective, motivating and creative workout.

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  Somer Connolly

  Instructor

  Somer fell in love with Pilates 10 years ago while playing competitive soccer. She has been teaching for over 5 years and has had comprehensive training in both New York and Toronto. Her classes have a focus on correcting postural alignment, improving balance and challenging each individual to reach their goals through healthy movement that benefits the mind, body and soul.

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  Melanie Danza

  Instructor

  Melanie Danza has been involved in the fitness industry for over 30 years. At “Women’s Wellness” a division of NYU Medial Center in New York City she counseled women on the fundamental need of exercise and how to successfully integrate it in to their lives. It was at NYU that she conceived of the idea of Women For Fitness, a full service health club for women which she owned and operated for 12 years in Westchester County New York. Melanie has taught many modalities of exercise. She was an original member of the Step Reebok Training team and traveled the world teaching Step aerobics. Through numerous venues she has spent a lifetime dedicated to guiding her students toward living healthy, fulfilling and powerful lives. Since 2005 her passion for Pilates has been her focus. Melanie was trained and certified through the late Romana Kryzanowska, one of Joseph Pilates’ devoted students and protégés. She recently moved to Florida from Connecticut. She lives with her husband John and Poodle puppy Ellie.