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AMY CADY Amy, owner of ABC Pilates, is certified in Pilates from Studio du Corps under the direction of Diane Diefenderfer and is a certified pre/post natal Master Teacher from The Center of Women’s Fitness under the direction of Carolyne Anthony. She is also a member of the faculty at The Center of Women’s Fitness where she trains and certifies instructors to teach pre/post natal Pilates for Southern California. She continuously takes numerous intensive workshops from Pilates elders and master teachers in the field. She brings to her teaching a unique background in mind-body fitness and dance influenced by traditional exercises of Joseph Pilates and other modern techniques.
Most recently Amy has been given the honor of becoming an Ambassador of Lululemon Athletica for her community involvement and commitment to health and fitness in Pilates. In addition, she has developed the Pilates programs at Irvine Valley College, Saddleback College and the Ladera Ranch Community "LARCS". She has been practicing Pilates for over 10 years and is a registered active member of the The Pilates Method Alliance® (PMA™), the international professional association dedicated to the teachings of Joseph and Clara Pilates.
Amy has worked on the dance faculty at Orange Coast College, Irvine Valley College, Saddleback College. She has also taught Pilates at Studio du Corps and served on the Board of Directors for Rhapsody in Taps. She holds a B.S. ed in performance and choreography from the University of Georgia and has an MFA in Dance from UC Irvine with an emphasis in computer technology.
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Photography courtesy of Lululemon Athletica
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KATHERINE DUNCAN Katherine began her career as a trained dancer, both ballet and modern, having earned a BFA/Dance from UCI. She danced professionally for three year and became a fitness professional during her years as a mother of young children. She has worked in the fitness industry for over fifteen years, and has taught the gamut of classes, courses and styles. Katherine has practiced Pilates as part of her own conditioning for many years and was certified in Pilates Reformer three years ago by Stott Pilates out of the Southern California training center at John Garey Pilates.
Katherine is an avid triathlete with over eight years experience in multi-sports competition. She has been a consistent top ten age division performer and has competed in sprint to Half Ironman distances. She has found that her Pilates training was the perfect formula for all her athletic endeavors. Katherine further enhanced her devotion to triathlon by becoming a USAT certified coach as well as getting a personal trainer certification from AFAA. She has been on the coaching staff for a major Orange County triathlon club for over three years.
She believes in Pilates as a way to improve lifestyle and wellness in all people, regardless of current fitness level.
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JULIANNE LAND Around 10 years ago, Julianne discovered Pilates and immediately loved the benefits. Having a dance and chorography background, Julianne knew that a career with Pilates was the perfect combination with dance. A year ago, Julianne decided to pursue her Stott Pilates Certification through the John Garey Pilates Studio in Long Beach, CA. She continues to advance her training through additional workshops and seminars.
Julianne is also an avid runner and triathlete. She is AFAA certified in group fitness and is also a Zumba instructor. Additionally, she has been involved in local area theatre group for a number of years.
She strongly believes that incorporating Pilates into your daily routine will improve your overall wellness and being. Her passion is to share the wonderful world of Pilates with as many people as possible, hopefully, helping them to realize the tremendous benefits of Pilates in a fun, enthusiastic way.
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CONNIE NEEDHAM Connie was first introduced to the benefits of Pilates through fellow dancers. Word traveled quickly how Pilates was assisting dancers in gaining strength exactly where they needed it, at their center or core. Pilates was being credited not only for preventing injury, but also for it's assistance in the recovery process. Connie has worked in the entertainment industry both as a dancer, and actress from the age of 12, and has been teaching dance for over 15 years. As she learned more about Pilates, and experienced its benefits first hand, becoming certified was the obvious progression. Connie trained with Diane Difenderfer, a master teacher in the Ron Fletcher method of Pilates, and was certified in June 2007. Connie is thrilled to share Pilates with her students, and is a strong believer that Pilates is a great asset to anyones fitness program, and will help you to be better at whatever it is that you like to do.
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CHRIS REUTER Chris has been involved with physical fitness most of her life. She has been practicing Pilates for more than three years. After witnessing the impact and awareness that it has brought to her own body and mind, Chris enrolled in the Body Art and Science International certification program and decided that it would become her goal to share this knowledge with others.
After an interesting and eclectic series of jobs in various fields, Chris began to pursue her passion for makeup artistry, studying at the Make-up Designery in Burbank where she completed a journeyman program for hairstyling, character and beauty makeup.
Almost four years ago, two events in Chris’s life inspired her to plunge into the world of Pilates. Giving birth to her daughter Hailey and watching a relative who developed severe neck and back issues. She quickly saw the benefits of Pilates and realized that it can help prevent injuries to persons who lead a sedentary lifestyle and she was determined to insure that by studying and practicing the art of Pilates and its effect on posture , flexibility and strength, she could help others have an overall better quality of life.
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KRISTEN RILEY Kristen S. Riley began her love with the art of movement as a young student of ballet and gymnastics. Kristen is a native Californian who attended the University of Arizona where she pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Business and Communication.
Kristen was first introduced to Pilates while on a journey to strengthen her own body awareness and improve her overall health and wellness. She quickly found that Pilates not only re-educated but also reshaped her entire body. She became certified in the classical system through the internationally recognized New York based Power Pilates. Kristen emphasizes the mind body connection while ensuring clients enjoy their studio experience. Her expertise includes teaching all levels of Pilates with a special interest in post-rehabilitation populations.
Kristen is a member of the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) and is committed to honoring the integrity of the methods of Joseph Pilates (classical method) while integrating fresh and innovation techniques. Kristen will continue to enhance her training and knowledge while pursing continuing education and specialty certifications.
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MARY RUSSELL After having been a student of Pilates for more than 10 years, Mary recently graduated from the Body Arts and Science International comprehensive teacher-training course, studying under Rael Isacowitz. Her interest in Pilates stemmed from an interest in yoga and the simplicity of movement.
Mary has been gradually shifting her career towards Pilates after many years as a graphic designer, and more recently, a Web designer and manager. Seeing the impact and changes Pilates made in her own life and with her body, she was inspired to take courses to teach others and to inspire them to lead better, more productive lives.
Mary also enjoys tennis, golf, walking and bicycling, which help her maintain a well-rounded, healthy lifestyle.
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