Club Pilates

Bios

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  Raven Ross

  Lead Instructor

  A native of New Orleans, Louisiana, Raven discovered her passion for Pilates over the course of her classical ballet education. Throughout her dance education, Raven was drawn to different cross-training regimens in order to supplement the physical demands of her dance training. During her time as a student at SMU she participated in a Vbarre master class held by Vbarre creator and fellow SMU Dance alumna Veronica Combs, an experience which sparked her appetite to learn more about the Pilates system, fitness education and its application to dance movement. Shortly thereafter Raven completed her Pilates education through Power Pilates and has gone on to complete several other trainings including Vbarre, TRX and Xtend Barre. Raven is grateful to have found a career where she can combine her passion for dance and Pilates and looks forward to sharing this passion with the DFW fitness community!

  Link: Raven Ross

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  Ashlyn Pooler

  Instructor

  Hey everyone! I’m Ashlyn, a Southern California transplant with a background in Kinesiology and pre-physical therapy - I’m also a huge foodie, an animal lover, and incredibly passionate about anything related to the outdoors! After completing my teaching certification through Body Arts and Science International (BASI) I spent two years as a PT’s Aide implementing Pilates into my patients physical therapy programs. I then decided to take my career on the road - traveling the world training clients in both strength and rehabilitation while continuing my education under some truly amazing teachers! While I am Classically certified and obtain an additional cert specifically for dancers, I consider my way of teaching to be “classical fusion”. I pay homage to tradition while keeping an open mind to the ever-changing world that is fitness and consider myself a forever student. I encourage my clients to understand that good things take time and nothing happens over night - it isn't just about looking good but feeling well. I am a Pilates instructor, a personal trainer and bodyworks specialist with the heart of a yogi. Above all I support big goals, little victories, and helping you to find a bit more balance in your life.

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  Amanda Leigh

  Instructor

  Amanda Leigh is a passionate instructor who has always been intrigued by the mind-body connection. Growing up in Charlotte, North Carolina, Amanda was an award-winning theatrical actor, competitive cheerleader, and classically trained dancer. She spent every day moving and working on fitness.  She began a new chapter in her life in 2014 when moving to Dallas, Texas. Shortly after the move she discovered the brilliance of the Pilates Method. Upon certification under Club Pilates she began her career. Shortly thereafter she gained her second certification under the tutelage of Rebecca Beckler, creator and founder of The Pilates Suspension Method. Amanda is currently working on her next certification with Pilates Academy International and continues to perfect her practice within the pilates world.  She is so excited to share her journey and hopes that it will inspire others to stick with their goals and stay committed to maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

  Link: Amanda Leigh

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  Kandace Lopez

  Instructor

  Kandace has over 29 years in movement training. She is a former Power Pilates® Teacher Trainer and regional director; Licensed Massage Therapist with numerous other certifications and designations. Kandace has 2 amazing kids and enjoys coaching Crossfit and working out in her spare time.

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  Leah Jones

  Instructor

  Leah Jones is a PMA® Certified Pilates Teacher, now called a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher, and a Certified GYROTONIC® Instructor. Leah began her comprehensive Pilates certification through Balanced Body in 2014 and earned her TRX certification in 2015. In 2017, Leah completed a GYROTONIC® apprenticeship under Specialized Master Trainer, Anjali Austin. She tested out with Specialized Master Trainers, Cori Doetzer and Karen Mullen, in 2018. Leah attended Pilates on Tour in 2018, where she had the opportunity to take continuing education from Alan Herdman, Tom McCook, Joy Puleo, Portia Page, and Jennifer Gianni. In early 2019, she completed GYROTONER® Training with Anjali Austin. Leah is a two-time graduate of the University of North Texas, where she received a B.S. Merchandising, summa cum laude, with a minor Marketing and an M.S. Merchandising. Originally from Dallas, she has spent the last eight years in Florida working in merchandising, marketing, and small business management in addition to teaching Pilates and GYROTONIC®.

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  Hannah Gomez

  Instructor

  Hannah graduated from The University of Oklahoma with a Finance degree. Apart from the full time business world she became curious about fitness. This curiosity led her to Pilates and Ballet. After six years as a student of Pilates, she wanted to share her passion with others. Her certifications include Power Pilates Mat & Apparatus. In addition, she has TRX Suspension Training and NASM Personal Training certificates. Hannah hopes to educate and inspire others in their health journey.

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  Mary Ellen

  Instructor

  Mary Ellen was trained in the classical method of Joseph Pilates. She's helped clients young, old and every age in between strengthen their bodies while improving their flexibility and balance. Her certifications include - Pilates Unlimited: Pilates Mat & Equipment / Apparatus. Dallas Mania: Pilates Mat and Boot Camp. For Better Health: Pilates Masters Training with Chris Robinson, Kathi Ross-Nash, Siri Galliano, Jay Grimes, Peter Fiasca, Dorothee VandWalle, MeJo Wiggins, Brooke Siler, & Read Gendler. YMCA: Personal Trainer, Group Exercise & Spin (Schwinn). Fitour: Group Exercise. Kaiser: Spin (Schwinn). The Cooper Institute: Bio-mechanics of Resistance Training. IDEA Health and Fitness Assosiation: Boot Camp. TRX Certification.

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  Bernadett Gazsi

  Instructor

  Bernadett was born and raised in Hungary. She began practicing Pilates for physical therapy after a lower back injury in 2010 while she was living in Sydney, Australia. Once she healed her own body Bernadett moved to Melbourne, Australia where she studied and trained as a STOTT Pilates instructor and received her Matwork certification through Breathe Education Training Center, Australia. Bernadett relocated to the United States in 2013. She lives in Allen with her husband and her son. She got her Reformer Certification in 2014 when she was 6 months pregnant. Recently she became a fully Certified Stott Pilates Instructor. She is proficient in Matwork, Reformer, Chair, Cadillac, and Barrels on advanced level. She works with Club Pilates since 2017. Pilates was love at first sight for Bernadett. She was intrigued and amazed how Pilates changed her body and also quickly realized she had body awareness which positively influenced her whole life. Our posture effects our everyday life how you stand how you walk how you sit in the car and how you hold your baby in your arms. In every session, Bernadett emphasizes proper form, breathing, and alignment to safely challenge her clients while building proper techniques and bio mechanics for maximum performance and injury prevention.

• Alecia Rich

  Instructor