Club Pilates

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  Danielle Worley

  Pilates Instructor

  Danielle started her Pilates career in 2007 after recovering from a spinal surgery. From there she was a student for 5 years until ultimately deciding to become an instructor in 2012. After becoming an instructor it became Danielle's goal to help others through what she had experienced and to aid those that have chosen to develop their personal posture. Danielle has thrived as a Pilates instructor due to her caring and supportive nature with those that seek physical progress. Danielle's personal Pilates motto is "When you truly embrace Pilates is when you will find yourself utilizing it, not just in the studio, but through every movement, every day."

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  Jen McNeely

  Pilates Instructor

  With a comprehensive Pilates certification from Balanced Body, including Stott Mat, Reformer I and II, Power Plate, TRX, Reiki Healing, Anatomy Trains, Neuro Movement Integration and Foam Roller techniques, Jen is committed to helping her clients build strength, enhance flexibility and improve their overall health and wellness. Jen was first drawn to Pilates as a teenager living in Toledo, Ohio, but it was only after she realized her corporate sales job moving her to Metro Detroit, Michigan area was taking a drastic toll on her health that she decided to pursue a full-time career in fitness. Years spent working a sedentary job left Jen struggling with her own wellness. Pilates, along with a commitment to eating whole, natural foods, helped Jen reclaim her health and strength. Now making her home in the Phoenix area, Jen believes in achieving wellness from the inside out to strengthen the body and maintain overall health. She encourages her clients to tap into their intuition and listen to their bodies to become comfortable inside of their own skin. Jen understands that each body is different, and her attention to precise, fluid instruction helps guide her clients toward their unique goals while equipping them with strategies they can apply to their everyday lives. 

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  Jeni Austin

  Pilates Instructor

  Originally from Minneapolis, Mn., Jeni studied dance and theater when at 16yrs old a routine checkup showed a slight curvature in her spine so her doctors decided to fuse her thoracic spine with a titanium rod for prevention of scoliosis. It wasn't until 20 years later she discovered Pilates. Finally an exercise program that didn't limit her because her lack of flexion in her spine. In fact, It was the first time since her younger years she felt as good as she did when she was a dancer. So she decided to become a Pilates Trainer with Pilates Sport Center in Studio City CA. When she moved to Phoenix she deepened her Pilates knowledge by working alongside Chiropractors, PT, massage therapists, and Natural-paths in a rehab setting. Jeni is inspired everyday by people she has met and trained. To be a part of someone’s transformation to a healthier, better body, and to help them reach their goals and have a greater awareness about their body that transcends to their day to day lives is the best reward around! And Club Pilates is the perfect place to do it! I believe working out should be fun and not a chore. With Club Pilates there are so many levels and styles and progressive evolution to the practice you can do it for a lifetime. Whether you are a student or a teacher you can always discover new ways to move, and learn, and in so doing, learn new things about yourself in the process! Something fun about me: I'm a goofball and still a thespian at heart. Any chance I can dress up, like Halloween or Renaissance I'm there! And you don't have to ask me twice to sing karaoke. Even if I don't really know the song.

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  Carrie Koel

  Pilates Instructor

  Hi my name is Carrie Koel and I recently relocated from Scottsdale from the Bay Area. Originally from California, became a licensed Pilates instructor after my son suffered a low back injury in baseball. After a full year of physical therapy, x-rays, and MRI's with no answers to his back pain, we finally resorted to private Pilates sessions and "Voila" ... we found the answer! Basically, it was SI join dysfunction from being out of alignment and poor flexibility. I became so fascinated by the amazing benefits of Pilates, I wanted to learn more and teach others ways to avoid injury, maintain alignment/balance, build strength and gain flexibility to keep doing the sport/activities they love. "Deep breaths are little love notes to your body" ....

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  Jamie Tarkington

  Pilates Instructor

  Jamie was introduced to Pilates in 2003 when a fellow instructor suggested she try a mat class. This very quickly grew into a passion and love that was unparalleled to anything else she had experienced. Jamie’s connection to the discipline and hard work of Pilates led her to dive deeper into education and the idea of teaching. Since 2013 she has been sharing her love and understanding with others. She teaches all of her classes with upbeat and positive energy. Jamie is a PMA® Certified Pilates Teacher in Reformer, Chair and Cadillac and continues to attend workshops and conferences to expand her knowledge. She holds a BA in Communication from California State University Long Beach and enjoys spending time with her husband and two beautiful daughters.

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  Cindy Kreisberger

  Pilates Instructor

  Hi. My name is Cindy Kreisberger. I was born and raised in New York but have been in Arizona for 20 years now. My journey with Pilates started as a client. Because of osteoarthritis in both knees I began looking for a workout that was effective but less stressful on the joints. I was introduced to mat Pilates and quickly fell in love with the results and how much better it made me feel. It was a slippery slope from there.. I was intrigued and wanted to get a deeper understanding of Pilates which led me to training and eventually teaching. I love working with clients of all levels and helping them achieve their goals. I focus of helping my clients take the functional movements and proper alignments we work on in class into their daily lives. I look forward to working with you soon!

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  Randi Graves

  Pilates Instructor

  Hello, my name is Randi Graves, I am from Pinetop, Arizona, and graduated from Arizona State University. Following college, I lived in Los Angeles, California, and Aspen, Colorado where I became a huge Pilates fan. I have been a Pilates enthusiast for over a decade now, which is why I began my journey as a Pilates Instructor 6 months ago. I specialize in working with people who want to better their sport and daily activities while making mind-body connections. As your Pilates Instructor, I promise to balance your body and teach you to move through your core using correct movement patterns that will greatly improve your performance, muscle tone, and decrease your risk of injury. Throughout my journey, I discovered that Pilates is not only a fabulous workout it is a place to teach your muscles to fire correctly so you can better do all your other favorite fitness/daily living activities. It keeps your body in complete balance. When I started Pilates my energy levels and physical posture increased drastically. I would love to see you come in for a complimentary class so I can help you reach your fitness and life goals. No matter if you have never tried Pilates before or if you have been doing Pilates for a long time, everyone is welcome to join me in the studio! I will provide you with a fun, motivating, and positive filled class, including excellent music to keep you smiling while I teach you how to move your body in the correct alignment. Look forward to meeting you at the studio!

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  Jennifer Notarpole

  Pilates Instructor

  Ciao! My name is Jennifer Notarpole. I found my passion for Pilates after an accident that left me with severe sciatic pain. After years of trying different solutions, my chiropractor recommended I try Pilates and the rest is HISTORY!! I have traveled the world many times over while obtaining my Pilates Certification in the beautiful and cultural city of Rome, Italy . While getting my certification, I trained with many world famous Pilates Instructors and owned and managed my own Pilates Studio in Ascoli Piceno, Italy. I am also fluent in Italian!! A Presto (see you soon)!!

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  Leah Johnson

  Pilates Instructor

  Hi my name is Leah Johnson! I am truly living my passion through Pilates. My favorite thing about being a Pilates Instructor is getting people out of pain, seeing them improve and feel better themselves through physical activity. Giving those with challenges the ability to live a more active lifestyle is the most rewarding part of my job. On a personal note, I love to go swimming and try new restaurants, my favorite food is a toss up between cake and tacos! I am excited to be part of the Club Pilates Team and I look forward to seeing you in my next class.

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  Christina Taalla

  Pilates Instructor

  Christina has worked in the Pilates industry for over a decade. As a former competitive gymnast, Christina has truly mastered the art of choreography & her classes are just the right mixture of strength, toning & length to both work and stretch your muscles. She brings fresh energy with a calm aurora to let you find your flow, enjoy the effort & leave the studio revitalized every time. Christina is also certified in Yoga 200 RYT & TRX, and received a BS in Kinesiology, and Dietetics; She is also a Registered Dietitian, and a certified Lactation Consultant. In her more recent endeavors, A life long learner, Christina is soaking up all the information available on mindfulness & living a more present life which has helped her redesign the life she wants to live, alongside her 2 adorable daughters. In her free time, you can find her exploring a new activity with her daughters, cooking, traveling, or in a yoga studio.

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  Chandler Suggs

  Pilates Instructor

  Chandler was born in Arizona before moving to Los Angeles in 2009 to attend The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. From there she remained in the fashion industry until 2015. In 2011 at only 22 years old, she began to experience chronic pain as well as a myriad of other symptoms. After years of doctors, procedures and medication with no answers, she began seeing Naturopaths and Kinesiologists whom recommended Pilates to further assist in alleviating her pain. The combination had a profound effect on what she would learn were multiple autoimmune conditions. The life changing impact she felt from the Pilates method motivated her to leave the fashion world and strive to help others have a similar experience. Today she is mostly pain free thanks to the healing power of Pilates combined with her holistic approach towards the body. She began with classical training in mat Pilates, before moving to the Balanced Body reformer. From there she received comprehensive contemporary training on Stott apparatuses. After which she began training in fascial release amongst other techniques and continues to further her 2,000+ hours of training. Chandler is passionate about getting her clients out of pain and into the best physical shape, while focusing on correcting muscle imbalances. She hones in on body mechanics, while using seamless transitions and proper breath work. The combination of her classical and contemporary background has made her a skilled and qualified teacher. Her sessions focus on helping her clients learn to connect with their body and practice contrology in order to aid alignment and strengthen muscles while lengthening. She has taught at studios across the world from Los Angeles and Phoenix all the way to Singapore and when she is not at the studio Chandler loves cooking, antiquing and running around with her labradoodle, Olive.