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  Clare Stebbing

  Club Pilates Certified Instructor

  Clare has been a Pilates fan for over 20 years. She started doing mat pilates and then began reformer classes when a Club Pilates studio opened in her neighborhood. At first Pilates was a great work out. Now, after 2 knee surgeries and chronic back pain she loves it for rehabilitative reasons. A few years ago she began training to be an instructor and felt her own practice develop and grow as she learned more about each exercise and the anatomy behind it. Now she loves inspiring new Pilates devotees to enjoy the benefits of Pilates, especially feeling increased flexibility.

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  Gretchen Roscoe

  Club Pilates Certified Instructor

  Gretchen was introduced to Pilates in the early 1990’s and instinctively knew it was going to be a lifelong love affair. She used Pilates to keep herself strong and flexible while she ran, surfed, and played volleyball. After graduating from college with a health science degree, she continued to use Pilates to keep herself healthy and protect her spine as she worked physically with patients as a first responder in the hospital. Pilates was her rehab while she recovered from injuries in the past as well as her recent knee surgery. Pilates kept her moving, and happy through her pregnancies. It has been an exciting journey for her and she has been awarded some amazing opportunities over the years to mentor under 2nd generation Joseph Pilates teachers, directly descended from Ron Fletcher. Pilates was a gift to her and later, after leaving her hospital work behind, it made perfect sense that teaching Pilates would be her next calling. Gretchen completed her training in 2012 and has run forward with so much joy in her heart at the simple idea of not only sharing her love for Pilates but also helping those who need it most. Those with injuries, limitations, pregnancies, and children of all ages. As well as athletes, young and old, training for competition, and those who are the everyday warriors going to work or school and making their way through life. She is a believer and practitioner in the mind, body, spirit philosophy of Joseph Pilates. That with a concentration on whole body health, you can do it all and be well!

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  Helen Brady

  Club Pilates Certified Instructor

  Helen has been teaching with Club Pilates for over 4 years. Prior to that she worked as a scientist in the biotech industry. She is a lifelong fitness enthusiast and discovered Club Pilates the same week she stopped working in biotech. She had previously done mat-based Pilates on and off for years but just loved the workouts on the reformer and other equipment that Club Pilates provides. Helen decided to join the Club Pilates Teacher Training program so that she could obtain the knowledge needed to share her passion with others. She really loves teaching Pilates and helping clients whether they are recovering from injuries or trying to improve fitness. She particularly enjoys introducing new clients to Pilates and witnessing how

• Joey (joann) Esposito

  Club Pilates Certified Instructor

  Joey discovered Pilates more than 15 years ago and it was love at first plank. She moved to San Diego shortly after graduating UCLA, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, and sought exercise that would eliminate the Freshman 15 she could never shed. She was also suffering knee and back pain due to sports injuries from track and martial arts. She became curious about Pilates and took private lessons for the next few years training on the reformer, cadillac, wunda chair, barrel and mat. After 10-20 sessions she noticed a difference in her posture, muscle definition, strength, and disappearing pain. The vast variety of exercises, apparatus, and mind-body focus Pilates provides invigorated her love for fitness and precision with movement. Once she began classes at Club Pilates Rancho Bernardo in 2011 she embarked on the Teacher Training Program. Her journey as a teacher has been incredibly fulfilling because she adores when clients experience a breakthrough and connect with the movement on a deeper level. Her goal is to create a feeling of strength, focus and joy in her classes. In addition to Pilates, Joey loves barre, yoga, hiking, snowboarding, golf, cooking, holistic health and will try just about any activity you can throw at her. She balances her full-time job in Human Resources with teaching Pilates. You will also find her spending time with her love, furry baby and enjoying the wonderful craft beer, restaurants, live music and culture San Diego offers.

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  Kristen Bucheli

  Club Pilates Certified Instructor

  Kristen Bucheli first discovered Pilates 6 years ago when she and her mother decided to take a class together. Not much for exercise before then, she was hooked from the beginning and it has inspired her to try more forms of exercise though, nothing competes to her Happy Place with Pilates. Shortly thereafter, Kristen found Club Pilates and was blow away by the culture that is demonstrated each and every day by the welcoming and knowledgeable instructors. In an effort to expand her Pilates knowledge, Kristen joined the Club Pilates Teacher Trainer program. Why not learn from the best! She completed the 500 hour program in a little over 9 months, became an apprentice and eventually graduated to a Club Pilates Instructor. Kristen strives to make class enjoyable for everyone! For sure, focus on your breath, but vocal feedback during class is always welcome and in fact, encouraged! If you want to do a particular exercise, shout it out and Kristen will do her best to make it happen! She believes firmly that exercise should also be fun so you might catch her raising the roof during Marky Marks “Good Vibrations” in a Cardio Sculpt, or you might catch the running man during 80’s cardio. And she promises not to sing (much) as her singing voice is atrocious. She may even throw in a joke or two as laughter is good for the core! Kristen was born and raised in San Diego and recently moved up to Ramona for some good ‘ol country livin’! She now owns a cowboy hat and might possibly own a pair of boots to go with it! If she’s not in the studio, you can catch her lounging poolside while her dogs do laps in the pool.

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  Nadine Levy

  Club Pilates Certified Instructor

  Nadine took her first Pilates class back in 2011. It was the first of many private lessons she would take with a Physical Therapist. However, it only took that very first session for her to know she loved Pilates and wanted to pass on that passion to others. As soon as her two boys were old enough to go to school, Nadine enrolled in the Club Pilates teacher training. She started teaching as an apprentice in November 2015 and completed the 500 hour certification in February 2016. Nadine considers herself a professional student, as she is always looking to deepen her knowledge of Pilates, both in theory and in practice. When not in the studio, you can find Nadine with her family at the beach or hiking, and she also enjoys cooking and reading.

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  Brooklyn Colonna

  Club Pilates Certified Instructor

  Brooklyn's love for Pilates started six years ago after just one Pilates class. It was truly love at first class! She spent two years taking multiple classes a week, taking extra interest in the form and creative flows. Her love of Pilates grew so much she decided to take on instructor training. Brooklyn has been teaching Pilates in the North County area for three years. She loves the happiness Pilates can bring to your life, and will always make sure you get to feel the burn in her class. A regular Pilates practice and instructor training ignited Brooklyn's passion for healthy living. When she's not in the studio you can find her creating healthy recipes, enjoying our beautiful beaches, or traveling.

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  Marie Wittmann

  Club Pilates Certified Instructor

  Marie instantaneously fell in love with Pilates when she tried a Reformer class when Club Pilates La Mesa first opened! Because Pilates was extremely beneficial for her right from the beginning, Marie decided to take the Teacher Training through Club Pilates in order to be able to share her new passion with as many people as possible. Marie was so eager to become an Instructor that she completed her 500-hour program within only a couple months! After teaching more than 4,000 hours, Marie still loves teaching group classes, and is always eager to share her knowledge with as many people as possible. She always wants to keep increasing her own knowledge and learning new things: she has extensive knowledge of group apparatus-based exercises as well as training men; she holds an Advance Education ‘Pilates for Injuries and Pathologies’ Certification through Body Arts and Science International (BASI); and has completed a course for Programming Pilates for Children and Teenagers through the Pilates Method Alliance. Marie LOVES teaching Pilates to EVERYbody, and you will notice it instantly! She will walk you through safe, challenging workouts in a fun yet professional manner. She is always happy to help you make every single exercise successful, and you will leave her class cheerful and feeling strong, ready for more Pilates!

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  Melanie Rogers

  Instructor

  Melanie, a San Diego native, has over 16 years experience teaching Pilates and working in the health and fitness industry. Holding a Masters of science degree in traditional Oriental medicine, Melanie also has experience working as an acupuncturist and herbalist in various multidisciplinary health clinics. She is passionate about the benefits of holistic medicine, clean eating and the Pilates method of body conditioning. Melanie grew up studying classical ballet, including studying at the schools of San Francisco ballet, the Boston ballet in the Joffrey ballet. Only her professional career includes dancing as a soloist with a single belly for seven years. During this time, Melanie encountered the profound healing and conditioning benefits of Pilates. She was hooked for life! Melanie completed her comprehensive Pilates training in New York City in 2003 and has worked in numerous private studios and health clubs in California and New York. Currently she teaches at both Club Pilates and Fitness Quest 10. Melanie loves fusing Pilates into other fitness modalities, giving clients a fun, challenging and well rounded workout. Melanie has vast experience working with a variety of clients, from rehabbing those coming back after an injury, to training some of our country’s top NFL and MLB athletes. Melanie has also created numerous highly successful specialty Bootcamps that include Pilates, strength training, nutritional and mindset coaching. She has a dynamic personality and teaches highly energetic, challenging results-based classes.

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  Coco Rosenthal

  Coco, a graduate of San Diego State University, found Pilates after physical therapy for her lower back issues. Immediately she was hooked as Pilates was the only thing she found to successfully manage her pain. Because Pilates has had such a incredible impact on Coco's life, she wants to share her experience and knowledge with others. Leaving the corporate world and event planning, Coco delved into making Pilates her full-time focus. Coco completed her 500-hour Comprehensive Classical Pilates training with the Lolita's Legacy program and is a 3rd generation classical Pilates instructor. As a Pilates Method Alliance Certified Pilates Teacher (PMA® -CPT), Coco continues to train under and learn from some of the best instructors in the Pilates industry. She is passionate about helping others and teaching people about the benefit of the mind-body connection achieved through Pilates. When she isn't doing Pilates, you can find Coco hanging out with her rescue pup, eating delicious food with friends and family, or traveling.

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  Brooke Webb

  Brooke fell in love with Pilates and never looked back in 2013. In the process of recovering from an accident that left her with a broken neck, she found that Pilates helped her regain the strength and mobility she needed for a full recovery. After her accident, Brooke's love of anatomy and Pilates led her to go back to school to finish her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology at University Nevada Las Vegas. While in the desert, she also completed her 500 hour comprehensive training through BASI, Body Arts and Science, to become a Pilates instructor! Recently, having moved back to San Diego from Las Vegas, Brooke joined the Club Pilates staff and has never been more excited to be a part of the Pilates community here in San Diego. When not in the studio Brooke loves taking yoga classes, going to spin, or spending time at the beach!

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  Melanie Nava- Pulley

  Instructor

  Melanie started her career with a bachelor of science in Business Management as well as former Law Enforcement and currently licensed as A Limited Scope Xray Tech/MA. She found her way in the fitness world and became a certified personal trainer with a specialization in senior fitness. In March, she went through Club Pilates teacher training and tested to become a Pilates Instructor. Her passion in the fitness industry has led her to become certified in Barre with Pilates focus. Melanie firmly believes that Pilates-has helped her increase her strength, flexibility, core, and overall increased her physical fitness. Especially, after an injury. She also believes it is one activity that anyone can do, despite physical limitations and or physical build. In addition, it is an over all work out for one’s entire body. And with modifications, progressions, and overall participation, individuals will see results in a fairly rapid manner and feel better as well. Melanie enjoys being able to assist others as in accomplishing their goals and to help them with their physical wellness and well being. When Melanie is not in the studio, she is spending time with her family!

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  Demi Torres

  Instructor

  Demi was born in Santa Barbara, California and later moved to Paso Robles, California where she fell in love with athletics. Being an active and energetic child, her parents kept her busy with many activities including dance, baton, band, volleyball, and track. Demi finally found her passion in softball and water polo. Some of her favorite memories growing up include wakeboarding, swimming, hiking, fishing, and days spent at the beach. While attending Paso Robles High School, she found a passion for sports medicine. During her time there, she participated in the athletic training program assisting in treating injuries and preventative therapies. Demi moved to San Diego in 2010 and found herself feeling stuck in the hospitality industry. She decided to take some continuing education courses in kinesiology, health, and nutrition while trying to explore her true passion. After overcoming some personal hurdles, she sought to help others and give back. Demi received her Comprehensive Pilates certification at MBS Precision Pilates in Carlsbad and is certified as a Barre Above with Pilates Focus Instructor. She is passionate about helping her clients achieve their individual goals and overall wellness through the many benefits of Pilates. Demi is often in one of the many pilates studios she works at and enjoys to spend her free time with her puppy, working out, and adventuring outdoors.