Club Pilates

Bios

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  Pauline

  Instructor

  Pauline was born in Western Australia and a year after getting married, began her journey around the world. With her husband and two daughters, she has lived in Singapore, Naperville, Illinois and Des Moines, Iowa before moving to the Woodlands in 2017. She is a keen foodie which motivates her to keep moving as a somewhat lazy triathlete. Pauline is a certified Balanced Body Comprehensive Pilates instructor. She is also a 500hr certified Yoga Teacher and certified NASM Personal Trainer. Pauline considers herself a lifelong student of human movement; both as a practitioner and as a teacher. In addition to numerous workshops, some of her most memorable continuing education has included TRX, Booty Barre and Pilates Suspension Method. Ironically, she feels that the more she studies, the less she feels she knows. Rather than being overwhelmed, she now understands that this just means her teaching journey will constantly evolve with her over her lifetime. She has learned to simply teach to her best knowledge at the time and with an authentic heart. Seeing Pilates through these eyes has made her a compassionate, creative and empowering teacher with a constant inquiring mind to help students deepen their personal self-awareness and honor their unique body.

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  Emily

  Instructor

  Emily is a graduate of Texas A&M University earning a B.S. degree in Kinesiology: Dance Science. Emily has been dancing since the age of three, and has trained in classical ballet & modern, and contemporary dance under Angela Jackson and Kerry Godkins. With dancing, she had the opportunity to travel abroad and perform in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland! She also attended the International Association of Dance Medicine and Science conference in Helsinki, Finland. Emily was introduced to Pilates early on during her dance training. Before entering college, Emily successfully completed the 500-hour Club Pilates Teacher Training program. She has been a Pilates instructor for over 4 years. Emily is also a certified recovery specialist with Airrosti. Her future goal is to become a specialized Pilates instructor for dancers! In addition, she plans to have a future in rehabilitation and pre/post-natal Pilates! Emily enjoys working one on one with clients developing training programs by utilizing her knowledge of Pilates, Kinesiology and Airrosti recovery training. She is excited to be a part of your journey and experience at Club Pilates and looks forward to working with you!

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  Sam

  Instructor

  Sam graduated from Sam Houston State University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance and Pilates Mat Certification. She has danced in numerous events including a 4 month assignment in Rome, Italy. As a dancer Sam was able to notice how Pilates changed not just her dance technique but overall health and well-being. After finishing her degree, Sam continued her Pilates journey and received her Reformer, Chair, and Tower Certifications from Balanced Body University in 2015. Sam also has extensive training and knowledge in the area of myofascial release and instructs a great CP Restore class ensuring clients experience relief by utilizing Trigger Point rollers and compression balls. She structures all her classes evenly with stretch, strengthening and toning, focusing on the overall mobility of the body.

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  Shannen

  Instructor

  Shannen grew up in the Houston area and found her love of dance at the age of 9. She attended many competitions and conventions and received scholarships in various styles, such as ballet, contemporary, hip hop, and jazz. She moved to New York City to train in a variety of styles at Broadway Dance Center and Peridance. While in the big apple, Shannen trained consistently with big choreographers such as Cat Cogliandro, Kenichi Kasamatsu, and Emily Greenwell. Shannen’s love of dance led her to finding Pilates. After seeing the amazing difference Pilates made in her own life, she decided she wanted to be able to teach and share that with others! In 2018 Shannen returned to Houston, enrolled and completed the Club Pilates Teacher Training program. Shannen loves to combine her knowledge of dance and Pilates to create challenging and well-rounded classes for all of her clients!

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  Kristin

  Instructor

  Kristin was a collegiate swimmer, graduating from Minnesota State University Moorhead. She started her Personal Training career in 2007 after getting BSc in Exercise Science. Kristin was convinced by peers to continue her education with the Pilates method through Peak Pilates. After completing her training in 2010 with a complete mind and body transformation Pilates became her passion and primary focus. Kristin’s fitness career has taken her across the country and given her the opportunity to work alongside Cirque du Soleil performers, professional ballerinas, and Olympic Athletes. She has been the recipient of numerous awards including trainer of the month in three different states. What impresses her most about the benefits of Pilates is seeing her clients experiencing pain and limitations becoming functional and pain free. Her mission is for all her clients to feel the positive healing effects of Pilates.

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  Wendy

  Instructor

  Wendy developed a passion for Pilates years ago while embarking on a personal 100lb weight loss journey. Her passion led her to training and she became Balanced Body certified in 2008. She is also certified in Primary Group Exercise by the Athletics & Fitness Association of America. Wendy enjoys working with all types of clients and her positive vibrant energy that she brings to every class has resulted in a loyal following of members. Wendy continues to practice Pilates for her personal health. When not in studio, Wendy enjoys spending time with her family. She is married to Dallen and is the proud mother of 3 children and 1 dog – Ellie!

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  Sharon

  Instructor

  A long time resident of The Woodlands, Sharon is thrilled to be a part of Club Pilates here in Creekside. Sharon achieved her degree in Health Management and Business graduating with a BS from Sam Houston State University. She has worked for The University of Texas School of Public Health, researching the effects of diet, exercise and environmental factors in children. Sharon has successfully completed 13 full marathons around the country and numerous triathlons including qualifying for the Boston Marathon and participating and completing the full Ironman Texas. Sharon was diagnosed with breast cancer that lead to a focus on Pilates and helped give her a new and fresh and perspective on her future. Thru her year of recovery with a consistent Pilates practice, Sharon regained her confidence in her body’s abilities and was able to return to her passion for running. Post recovery, she chose to pursue her education and become a certified Pilates instructor thru Pilates Academy International. In addition to teaching at Club Pilates, Sharon volunteer teaches mat Pilates at Canopy, the cancer support facility at Memorial Hermann the Woodlands. Sharon is married her husband of 25 years and they have 3 beautiful children and have recently welcomed a daughter in law and their first grandson

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  Keeley

  General Manager

  Keeley grew up in Cypress, Texas and attended Cypress Ranch High School where she danced on the drill team. She graduated from Sam Houston State University with her Bachelors in HR Management. She currently plays competitive kickball and any other big kid sport she can be a part of! Keeley has always had a great passion for fitness and health. Keeley has many years of retail experience and over 3 years of boutique fitness management and is enjoying the unique culture of boutique fitness. Her favorite part is connecting and getting to know members. Keeley is an animal lover and enjoys adventure walks with her two dogs, Oakley and Whiskey! Please make sure to say hi next time you are in the studio. Keeley would love to get to know you and speak about how we can help you achieve your Pilates’ goals!