Club Pilates

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  April

  Lead Pilates Instructor

  April discovered Pilates after her second child and was immediately hooked. After experiencing a back injury she realized it was the only form of exercise that made her body feel strong and flexible uniformly. She received her Mat certification through Power Pilates in 2010 and then continued with a 750 hour comprehensive program under the tutelage of Regan Hoerster at Village Pilates Studio in Illinois. In 2012 she completed her certification with over 1000 hours of training. Sharing her passion for movement she opened her own studio “More than Core” Pilates in Oswego Illinois. After two years of running a successful studio and implementing a 750 hour comprehensive training program, she was forced to sell as her husband was afforded an opportunity here in Forsyth County. She is the mother of 2 boys,Colin and Brayden, and happily married to her husband, Jamie for 15 years. She inspires and encourages her clients to feel the benefits of Pilates through creative and fun classes. She loves watching her clients grow stronger and become more confident. She has worked with all ages, skill levels, and pre and post natal clients. She truly believes Pilates is movement for life.

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  Melissa

  Pilates Instructor

  Melissa is originally from New Jersey, but has been living here in Forsyth county for 12 years. Health and Fitness have always been a huge part of Melissa’s life. She became a group fitness instructor in college and discovered a love for Pilates while living in Boston attending graduate school. She received a mat certification and after seeing how wonderful the results in her own body were, she decided to pursue more and received her Peak Pilates Reformer certification in 2009. Melissa also holds certifications through, AFAA, ACE, balletone, and other group fitness formats. When Melissa is not teaching, she enjoys spending time with her husband of 13 years, 3 boys- twins (Hayden and Connor) and Gavin, and running. She loves designing different classes and wants everyone to feel as passionate about Pilates as she does! Pilates has truly saved her body after having twins and will truly help every body in everyday life activities. Movement heals.

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  Karina

  Pilates Instructor

  Karina was originally certified as a Pilates instructor in 2009, and although she has been teaching fitness programs of one sort or another continually since 2006, she recently realized how much she missed the Joseph Pilates method and decided to return to Pilates. She is originally from Japan, and has been enjoying life here in Atlanta with her beautiful family since 2003. Karina loves to help people discover the difference Pilates can make in their lives. Pilates is for everybody and for every fitness level. SEE YOU IN CLASS!

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  Sharon

  Pilates Instructor

  Sharon is a California native and first discovered the benefits of Pilates over 20 years ago while taking ballet, and jazz classes through Orange Coast College, Jimmy Defore, and Steven Peck Dance studios in Orange County, CA. She also worked under the direction of Dr. Robert M. Martin, who invented the "Gravity Guidance System" for Decompression Mobilization Therapy (DMT), and for Star Physical Therapy working with physical therapists assisting in patient care. After starting a family, she relocated to Forsyth County and has enjoyed hybrid home schooling her son, Brock. Sharon continued to have a passion for health and wellness, and has participated in competitive tennis through USTA and ALTA organizations in Atlanta, GA. She enjoys spending time with her son and husband, exercising, and singing in her spare time as she is a trained vocalist through Speech Level Singing (SLS). Sharon completed a Classical Comprehensive Program at Vitality Method Studio in Duluth, GA with over 600 hours working with Joel Crosby (CPT), and graduate of “The Work” for highly selective master trainers. Sharon is an active member of Pilates Method Alliance (PMA), and the Authentic Pilates Union (APU). She is excited about teaching and helping others experience the physical and mental invigorating effects on the body. Sharon also believes Pilates is truly amazing because of its transformative effects on the body like increased mobility, range of motion, and injury prevention. Let's get moving!

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  Arlene Petrie

  Pilates Instructor

  Arlene is a New Jersey native of 45 years, who recently relocated Johns Creek, Georgia. She was previously employed at the Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, NJ with a focus in Emergency Room Nursing for 23 years. Arlene's credentials included Basic Life support, Pediatric Advanced Life support, Adult Advanced Cardiac Life Support. She was also a certified Stroke Nurse and spent time volunteering and providing health screening for the homeless. After relocating to Georgia, she decided to change paths. A friend encouraged her to try Pilates, her intro class was with a former nurse trainer and she knew instantly this was going to be where she focuses her energy. This past year Arlene has completed her certification through the comprehensive program consisting of 500 hours with Club Pilates. In parallel to her 23-year career, she has spent equal time and energy raising a wonderful family which includes a son, 3 daughters, and 2 adorable canine children! Arlene and her husband of 25 years keep an active social calendar also focused on fitness by playing lots of tennis and pickleball. Her background helps her deliver a contemporary, total body workout for overall health and fitness. Her classes are both challenging and fun! Pushing members to their own personal limits! Come take one of her classes, it's never too late to jump-start your journey!