Club Pilates

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  Zsa Zsa Shao

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  ZsaZsa Shao has been teaching Pilates since 2012. She found her love for Pilates when she was working as a Physical Therapist at a Holistic Outpatient Physical Therapy facility. Seeing firsthand how Pilates helps with chronic pain and post-surgery recovery convinced her to train to be a Pilates certified instructor. She trained with one of Asia’s best STOTT Pilates Instructor trainer and LTC owner Vivian Zapanta. She has completed all 4 levels of STOTT PILATES training, and is a certified specialist in Pre-natal and Post-natal Pilates as well as Injuries and Special Population. ZsaZsa takes a special interest in Rehabilitation, Post- Injury and Recovery and has worked with a lot of clients with different injuries and conditions. She has been well loved because of her caring and charismatic personality and is known by her clients to be very effective in helping them recover from pain, movement limitation and postural problems. Pilates is her passion and every client sees that in her!

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  RACHEL TRAMONTE

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  My passion for movement began in my mid-twenties when I spent all of my free time cycling and lifting weights. By my mid-thirties I realized that I needed a more holistic approach to wellness. I took my first reformer Pilates class in 2010 while I was trying to get back in shape after my second pregnancy. I have been hooked on reformer Pilates ever since. I love teaching both group classes and private sessions. It is a privilege to help people develop and explore their own Pilates practice, witnessing shifts in awareness, and the deepening of the mind-body connection.

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  Mel Bogo

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  In 2015, after 15 years of hospital shifts, Mel transitioned from helping patients with their healthcare needs to aiding clients with their fitness goals. Committed to finding the mind body connection, Mel has completed over 500 hours of Pilates training to become a Certified Pilates Instructor. She has taken what she has learned through her Pilates practice and applied it to her other certifications to enhance the class experience. Mel is a certified spin instructor through Schwinn Cycle, Level 2 qualified TRX Instructor and recently expanded as a certified Barre Instructor through Barre Above. When she is not teaching Pilates, Barre or Cycling classes, she is sharing the benefits of staying active, positive and being the best version of "you" that you can be. Mel affirms self care is self love and the wise words that follow; “Every moment of our life can be the beginning of great things." - Joseph Pilates

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  Celeste Martin

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  Celeste has over 30 years of experience in the Fitness industry as a program director, group fitness trainer and personal trainer. Her certifications include group mat Pilates and reformer Pilates through PHI, TRX suspension training, indoor cycling, as well as resista-ball and dynoband. She is also trained in adult and child CPR. Celeste has a zest for life and treats everyone like family. In her quest for knowledge and more experience she entered the Club Pilates training program in April 2018. She is a “Pilates Believer” and wants you to believe too! Her objective: Inspire people to live a happy and healthy life.

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  Yael Davis

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  Yoga & Pilates have been an integral part of Yael's life for the last two decades. It has helped her enhance her body and mind. She hopes to help other people have a similar experience. Yael has been teaching since 2014.

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  Alaina Roth

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  Alaina started her career in health and wellness as a certified Athletic trainer. Having received her Master’s in Nutrition from Northeastern University she made the switch to personal training as a certified strength and conditioning specialist (NSCA-CSCS). It was through an unfortunate low back injury that Alaina discovered Pilates for herself. The balance, stability, and body awareness Pilates gave her was the perfect compliment to her strength training. Realizing what a pivotal tool Pilates could be for injury care and prevention as well as a tool in increasing physical performance, Alaina pursued training in Mat and Reformer through STOTT Pilates. With her background in athletic training, she has taught a wide range of clientele from those seeking sports performance, to injured populations, to anyone looking to just feel better and more in tune with their body. She loves sharing her passion for health and wellness with everyone! Additional certifications include: TRX Suspension trainer, kettlebells, pre/post-natal, USA weightlifting, and Precision Nutrition. MS, ATC, CSCS, PN1 Personal Trainer and Pilates Instructor NSCA- Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified Athletic Trainer Masters of Science- Applied Nutrition

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  Debbie Axelrod

  Regional Lead Instructor

  Debbie has combined a lifetime love of health and fitness and a joy of teaching and found that her passion is teaching Pilates. Explaining good body mechanics and helping clients apply that knowledge to their own bodies to achieve more efficient and functional movement is her primary objective. Making a fun and enjoyable experience is a close second. Debbie is adept at working with diverse clientele - all ages and all levels of fitness. She works with trained athletes and also people who are limited by injury or health issues such as spinal stenosis and osteopenia. This allows her to easily adapt a program to meet individual needs. She is always striving to learn and improve. Debbie regularly attends workshops and continuing education programs. She has experience and is trained in Mat and all Pilates equipment including Reformer, Cadillac, Chair and Spine Corrector. In Mat she is equally experienced in both classical format as well as using props such as foam roller, balls, bands and magic circle. This allows Debbie to keep her classes fresh and fun!!

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  Henry Gilbert

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  My passion for health and physical conditioning began when I touched my first weight at age 11. During my undergraduate years at Penn State, I joined the powerlifting team, changed my major and went on to earn a B.S. in Kinesiology and an M.S. in Health & Human Performance. I worked as a collegiate assistant strength coach for three years and earned my CSCS certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. While coaching student athletes, I found that I loved helping others understand and take control of their own bodies. My fascination with Pilates began recently, when after just a few sessions, I noticed physical changes in my posture, and increased awareness over my body. I embrace the challenge of blending my knowledge from strength coaching with Pilates techniques in order to help others achieve their health & fitness goals."

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  Laura Calabrese

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  I first discovered Pilates after having my third son in four and a half years. I was discouraged that I was never going to get back in shape, let alone ever feel that I had a single muscle in my core! Pilates changed all of that for me. It has changed my body, my mind, and my entire regard to health and fitness. I had finally discovered a form of exercise that I loved and was excited to do every day if I could. In a short amount of time of personally practicing Pilates I knew I wanted to train and become certified to teach and help others so they too could learn and experience the benefits of doing Pilates. I have had the pleasure of working with people of all ages, healthy, injured, recovering, and born with lifetime limitations. The gratification it has given me to help so many people in various ways by teaching and training them in Pilates is enormous. It truly is an art and one that is so easy to fall in love with. Laura completed her 500 hour training with Troy McCarty, who personally trained under original students of Joe Pilates. Her training is through Balanced Body University and she has been teaching for over 10 years in the Chagrin Falls area.

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  Claire Hilbers

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  Claire is a motivated and knowledgeable professional with a holistic approach to well-being and a strong belief in the mind/body connection. She has over 12 years of experience in personal training, group exercise instruction, Pilates and rehabilitation as well as remedial massage in both the health care and fitness industries. Claire possesses an in-depth knowledge of the human body as well as strong interpersonal and organizational skills, is motivational, calm and caring and applies straight forward, simple and clear instructions. A team player and client focused applying the philosophy “prevention and healing through movement.” Claire enjoys creating a safe environment for her members/clients to challenge their bodies and make positive changes. Dedicated to educating others to find their pathway to health, taking responsibility for their health and well-being, and helping people to see and feel results.

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