Club Pilates

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  Christine Pfeiffer

  Lead Instructor

  Christine, originally from Boerne, TX, has always had a passion for movement and helping others. She has enjoyed exercise most of her life, and in 2014 made training her full time career. Christine is certified with the Pilates Method Alliance, and is also a certified in Pilates for neurological conditions. Her education, experience and passion allows her to use Pilates as well as other methods of movement to help her clients reach their goals. " I find great satisfaction watching someone come to me with a goal, and finding themselves successful and empowered! I enjoy equipping people to engage their bodies in a way that brings new awareness, and encourages them to continue moving forward. It is thrilling to see a client come in with an injury they never thought they could heal, and watching their excitement when they start living pain free!"

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  Lisa Davis

  Instructor

  Lisa, a native Austinite, began as a student with Pilates reformer classes in 2010. After staying home to raise her children for many years, she decided to take her love of Pilates to the next level by becoming an instructor. She began her Pilates certification journey in 2015 with Peak Pilates receiving her Level 1 certification in Pilates Mat and Reformer. She also believes Barre is an excellent complimentary program to Pilates. She received her comprehensive Barre certification through the International Ballet Barre Fitness Association (IFBBA) in 2016. She is also completing her Pilates Comprehensive Certification through Club Pilates with an anticipated completion date in the Summer of 2018. After having surgery, she attended Pilates classes to help regain her range of motion in her shoulder. She believes Pilates helps rehab not only the body but the mind as well. She has been a Pilates student, patient and now an instructor bringing with her experiences gained while transitioning through each of these achievements.

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  Charlie Qureshi

  Instructor

  Charlie is a passionate Pilates instructor with over 15 years experience. She began her love for Pilates as a dance major attending the Virginia Governor’s School for the Arts. Following her heart to pursue acting, she moved to California and soon after earned her Pilates certification through the PhysicalMind Institute. Now a Master Trainer with Club Pilates, she enjoys guiding others through their comprehensive Pilates training. What started as her back up career soon took over as she realized her calling was to help others to develop intelligent and loving relationships with their bodies. Movement is what moves her! Charlie is here to help you discover the wonders of Pilates and become even better connected with your physical self. She will be by your side every step of the way, providing you with innovative, fun and challenging workouts each time you attend her class!

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  Ashley Carmichael

  Instructor

  Ashley’s journey with Pilates began in 2008. After many years of lower back pain from Cheerleading and Gymnastics, she thought it was a condition she would just have to live with as there wasn’t a cure. Then she began taking Pilates mat classes at a gym and immediately fell in love and started feeling better. Her curiosity in everything Pilates piqued quickly and without ever taking an equipment class, she signed up for the Comprehensive Pilates training certification. Ashley was certified in 2009 in San Diego, CA and taught there a while before moving to Austin. She stopped teaching and training for almost 4 years, when a recent back injury led her “home”. “I knew that the only way to fully heal my injury was to start doing Pilates again, and my mind and heart were in need of healing as well.” At that point, she came to Club Pilates and fell back in love, realizing that a huge part of her heart was missing without teaching and training herself. She is very excited to join Club Pilates and help change the lives of others through this amazing practice!

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  Laura Bachmeyer

  Instructor

  Born and raised in Texas, Laura has lived in Central Texas for over 30 years. She has been in the fitness industry for almost 15 years teaching a variety of group fitness classes and providing personal training for clients. Current certifications are Personal Trainer, Barre Above, Barre Above with Pilates Focus, TRX Group, TRX Yoga, and TRX Functional Training. Laura enjoys helping people improve their health and fitness - and finds such joy when clients meet & exceed their goals. She began taking classes at Club Pilates to bring a different focus to her current regimen and give her body a challenge. Two classes later and she was hooked as she started noticing changes in her body from the inside out. Her belief is that as we age, we must find ways to work out smarter, not harder. Pilates does that, and more! Her passion lead her to finish her comprehensive Club Pilates Teacher Training and now enjoys teacher what she loves!

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  Banks Cooney

  Apprentice Instructor

  As a former classical ballet dancer, certified yoga instructor, Kinesiology graduate, barre instructor, and a certified Pilates instructor, Banks Cooney has intrinsic knowledge of the body, and how movement can transform the bodies health and well being through exercise. Banks started her formal dance training at The Alabama Ballet. She danced on scholarship as an apprentice with The Next Generation Ballet in Tampa, Florida. She was in the ensemble with The Miami City Ballet. She danced on a full scholarship at The University of Arizona and continued her career with Ballet Austin. While dancing all over the U.S. Banks formed a love and appreciation for Pilates. Doing Pilates on a regular basis she found that her chronic problems and pains were no longer an issue, she was able to train and perform at a higher level. Banks enjoys all forms of exercise, but feels the staple of true core and strength in mind and body connection is in the Pilates practice.

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  Dana Reidy

  General Manager

  Dana is a native of the Golden Coast and has always had a love for being active. To name a few, she enjoys water skiing, surfing, hiking, and cheerleading. It wasn't until after a successful 10 year career in executive administration that she found her true love within the fitness industry. Dana led the pre-sale team at Equinox, a luxury fitness club at their Greenwich, CT location. Working with a diverse clientele led her to uncover the passion of delivering on the small details which leads to the optimal customer experience. Following her career at Equinox, she partnered with many other boutique fitness studios and is now the General Manager at Club Pilates in Round Rock. She is so excited to collaborate with you on your Pilates journey!

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  Stella Coffman

  Instructor

  Stella recently moved from Dallas Fort Worth to Austin but is originally from the Mid West. Her primary career has been in medical technology working in hospitals analyzing samples and reporting results for physicians. She became interested in Pilates after sustaining an injury and used Pilates to help rehabilitate her knee. In 2019 she completed Club Pilates Teacher Training and is passionate about helping people learn about Pilates since it has helped so much in her own recovery. In her spare time, she loves spending time with family and little fur friends, human friends, hiking, cooking and baking gardening, knitting and sewing and traveling!

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  Sarah Ladd

  Instructor

  A long time advocate of health and wellness, Sarah knew that she had to learn and teach the Pilates method from the moment she attended her first class! As a Pilates instructor, Sarah takes special interest in rehabilitation and injury prevention. Sarah is also a professional harpist whose performing and teaching schedule makes her very aware of occupational hazards and the need for muscle balance. She is fueled by the desire to help others with their goals and to be their best self.

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  Beverly Theodore

  Instructor

  Beverly is a Pilates instructor and physical therapist assistant with a professional dance background. During her dance career in Las Vegas she earned her Pilates certification through The Pilates Studio Las Vegas. After a fulfilling dance career, Beverly transitioned into physical therapy with a focus on geriatrics, orthopedics and healthcare management. As a Pilates instructor, Beverly creates customized Pilates programs that promote movement and proper biomechanics within a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Her programs are specialized for those who are recovering from injuries, illnesses, pregnancies, surgeries and repairs. Passionate about helping others, Beverly’s goal is to help bridge the gap between physical therapy and normal levels of fitness and function for individuals with varying needs. Beverly is excited to help you along your movement and Pilates journey! She will be there to motivate and help you reach your fitness goals through the power of Pilates.

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  Susan Hensel

  Instructor

  In 2016, after working years in the corporate setting, Susan decided she needed to make a career change. It was during this transition that she discovered Pilates and its direct benefits on the mind, body, and spirit. As a graduate of Texas State University with a degree in combined areas of study in both Sociology and Psychology, she's long had an interest in both the community and what makes us unique as individuals. Her primary goal is to motivate and inspire others to realize their fullest potential and she is using her Club Pilates Instructor Certification, so that she can continue to do just that! And fun fact, she loves inspiring quotes.

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  Bonnie Hixson

  Instructor

  In her former career, Bonnie did a lot of traveling and spent way too many hours on airplanes, wearing heels and standing on her feet for often 12 hours in a day. She suffered from constant back and hip pain, and tried everything to find relief. She didn’t know much about Pilates, but when a studio opened just minutes from her house, she reluctantly decided to give it a try! Pilates was a godsend for Bonnie, and after her first class, she was hooked. After three months, she was pain free, and after six months, she knew that teaching Pilates would be her second career – Bonnie 2.0. There’s nothing more rewarding for her than helping others find flexibility, strength, relief and a mental peace despite life’s challenges.

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  Meredith Popp

  Instructor

  Born and raised in Austin, Meredith was introduced to Pilates in early 2015. She was wanting to start a workout routine that was good to her body, increase flexibility, and to help improve overall strength. After just a few sessions she became addicted immediately! Towards the end of 2015, Meredith was diagnosed with endometriosis and found that Pilates was her go-to exercise program following surgery. In a short amount of time, Pilates helped to heal and strengthen her core while keeping symptoms at bay. During this time, she discovered something that would change her view on fitness: it significantly reduced the chronic pain in her body! In the summer of 2017, she decided to take a big leap and follow her passion (obsession) with Pilates and began teacher training with Balanced Body. Her teaching style stresses the connection between the mind and body with a strong focus on form. She believes a great workout can challenge you, yet also relax you - it can become a very meditative experience! When she is not teaching, Meredith enjoys reading, stand-up comedy and the occasional rock concert! She also loves animals and is constantly spoiling her dog Indiana, and cat Cassie.