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  Cecile Ardail

  Pilates Instructor

  Born and raised in France, Cecile has always been very involved with sports, dance and outdoor activities. She pursued her nursing degree while doing acrobatics, acting and trapeze as much as her schedule allowed. She left nursing to pursue work with the French Circus Art Academy and was then hired to be the aerial act of a new Cirque du Soleil touring show. She exchanged her white nurse outfit for shiny costumes and her amazing adventure began, touring different continents and then performing in a permanent show in Las Vegas. Through intense physical work she was injured many times and had numerous shoulder and back surgeries, which is how she discovered the restorative methods of Pilates. She fell in love with the practice and became a certified instructor through UNLV. Through her passion for teaching, she saw her students improve their physical conditions but more importantly, they became happier, more confident and in some cases, completely pain free. This was pure joy for her knowing she was helping people to get healthier and happier. She has also studied Thai yoga massage and energy healing techniques like Reiki and the Moldova technique.

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  Kathy Skonieczny

  Pilates Instructor

  A Chicago Native, Kathy moved to Tampa 3 years ago for a life of fun in the sun! She and her husband Ben have 3 daughters and 2 fur babies. As a family they enjoy many outdoor activities including biking, rollerblading, paddle boarding, boating, and tennis. Kathy played many different sports growing up, and has always enjoyed a team environment. She first discovered Pilates in 2010 and immediately became hooked, and is now inspired to motivate others because Pilates is for EVERYONE!

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  Steffany Fulkerson

  Pilates Instructor

  Steffany is part of the first Club Pilates certified trainers in the Tampa area. Originally from Venezuela, I moved to Tampa in 2014. After hurting my back weightlifting, I was in need of a low impact and effective workout...pilates was the answer! I fell in love with pilates not only for the full body workout, but also the mind, body, soul connection. A few fun facts about Steffany she's an Architect, she loves to dance and travel to different countries.

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  Tina Anderson

  Pilates Instructor

  Tina’s love for fitness includes over 5 decades of performance beginning as a representative for her schools in team sports, a cheerleader, 7years of dance and decades in the gym group fitness environment in the step era, aerobics, spin, body pump and ultimately Pilates mat. The Pilates method inspired me to turn my dedication to fitness to” the other side of the podium” and become an instructor. A true milestone just prior to my 50th birthday. My 300 plus hours of comprehensive teaching training which included lecture, apprenticeship, assistant teaching and the successful passing of the industry established examination, allowed me to become a certified Pilates Method Alliance instructor. I am also certified in Barre through Balance Point Barre, as my love for dance has never waned. The Pilates method along with my years of fitness engagement have taught me that the body is an amazing creation and that if we utilize the disciplines of movement that are mindful, consistent, in proper form, breathe and alignment, we can be Fit For Life. I look forward to assisting you in enhancing your quality of life through fitness that is safe, challenging and fun …

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  Amy Moore

  Pilates Instructor

  "Amy Moore is a Certified Pilates Instructor, Professional Dance Performance Artist, and movement practitioner. She has been teaching various types of movement modalities in New York City and Florida for over two decades, as well as instructing workshops worldwide. She bodes well working with all various types of individuals regardless of age, athletic/functional level, body type, race, background, and level of experience. Her multifaceted approach welcomes a vibrant exchange of intrigue and inquiry. Clients are encouraged to explore various outlets while being safely guided to navigate through personal physical + intellectual boundaries. Individuals wishing to reach specific accomplishments and goals are offered pathways to help pave the way. Amy’s teaching approach is highly influenced by her own study and practice. It is tailored, specific, goal oriented and intentional. She has a keen eye for detail. Striving for proper anatomical alignment is of utmost importance. Ms. Moore is certified to teach Pilates through ‘The Lab’ and STEELE PILATES, she holds a BFA in Dance Performance from The University of South Florida, Tampa, she is a certified and licensed Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) instructor, and a Doterra Wellness Advocate. Her passion for movement and her intrigue with the body blossomed very early on and only continues to deepen and develop with time."

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  Marlana Lacivita

  Lead Instructor

  Our Lead Instructor! Marlana LaCivita fell in love with Pilates at just 15 years old when it was incorporated within her dance studies and has been practicing ever since! Originally from Liberty, OH, Marlana is currently a professional dancer, choreographer and a Pilates Instructor! She graduated with a BA in Dance from Slippery Rock University and has continued her career in the entertainment industry ever since! Marlana also runs her own charity, BEinfinite to benefit cancer patients & survivors within the entertainment industry. She loves bringing Pilates to anyone and everyone and her full goal is to bring Pilates into chemotherapy centers as a form of rehab and healing for the patients. Marlana completed her Comprehensive training program through Club Pilates & also has a specialty certification in The Konnector!

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  Jennifer Wendel

  Pilates Instructor

  I started teaching classes in 2002 because of my love for group fitness. I started teaching classes such as step aerobics, weight lifting, spinning and, boot camp. My love for continued learning led me to my yoga 200 YTT certification and becoming a yoga and fitness studio owner in Northern Kentucky. But after years of high impact workouts, I was ready for a new way to challenge my body that would not be so hard on my body. A friend opened a Pilates studio and that's where I was first introduced to the reformer and I loved it. As soon as I moved to Tampa, I found Club Pilates and felt like I found my new home studio. I heard about their 500 hour teacher training and I immediately signed up. I love what Pilates has done for me. I have learned so much about my own body, but more importantly, it has taught me how I can help others overcome injuries and gain strength and confidence through mindful movement. I believe that you are only one workout away from a good mood, so keep moving!

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  Heather Ahern

  Pilates Instructor

  As a founding member of Groundwerx Dance, Theatre, Providence, RI, Ahern co-directed, toured, performed, and taught nationally for fifteen years. In 2012, Ahern founded Aerplaye dance company as choreographer and Artistic Director. Ahern earned two grants from the Rhode Island State Council of the Arts; An Artist Project Grant for the creation of a one-woman dance/play; and a Individual Artists Grant for the creation of a dance theatre work for Aerplaye. Ahern has performed, taught, and choreographed work for a variety of populations at colleges, universities and other institutions throughout the country. She has taught at CSU, Long Beach; West Virginia University (as Director of the Dance Program);Long Beach City College, and Cal State Long Beach. She is a certified Pilates Instructor (Body Arts and Science International, Costa Mesa, CA.) Specializing in Dance Conditioning, and a certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher (Stockbridge, MA). Ahern is currently an adjunct professor of Dance at Hillsborough Community College, and Tampa University, Tampa, FL.

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  Joyce Douglas

  Pilates Instructor

  After years of athletic training, and through of variety of venues such as Boot Camp Conditioning, Marathon training, Running and Triathlons I have discovered Pilates. Pilates has offered me the opportunity to learn, grow and train others through my completion of the Club Pilates Certification and Teacher training program. My lifestyle has embraced the beauty of Pilates and it’s method of building strength and flexibility through body, mind and spirit. Recently married and happy, I look forward to sharing my experience, expertise and love for the art of Pilates with you.

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  Diana Ritzler

  Pilates Instructor

  Diana is from the beautiful country of Honduras! She has been living in Tampa for 15 years. She loves travel, hiking and any outdoor activity. She loves to help people. She truly believes she can make a difference in the world by helping people achieve health and wellness through the method of Pilates. She has completed her Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training with Balanced Body!