Club Pilates

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  Sonja Keller

  Instructor

  Sonja is a Physical Therapist and Pilates Instructor and is originally from Switzerland. She was introduced to the Pilates Method in Australia during her Master program to become a Manual & Sports Physical Therapist in 2003. The way to strengthen the core and thus working towards increasing performance and injury prevention fascinated her so much, that she completed two 500hrs comprehensive trainings with Polestar and Peak Pilates since then. Sonja has been teaching Pilates since 2004 and has been integrating the traditional work of Joseph Pilates into Physical Therapy, the pre- and postnatal field as well as her work with athletes and a variety of different clients. In her class she keeps the emphasis on optimal alignment and body awareness and aims to provide an individual, effective and challenging workout.

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  Rachel Cargill

  Instructor

  Rachel is energetic, friendly and empathetic. She feels strongly about connecting our body, mind and spirit. She enjoys helping others travel along their personal journey of improved posture, less tension from stress and increased strength. Rachel deeply believes that everyone deserves to feel successful and motivated! Rachel taught strength and cardio classes the first part of her fitness career. She has also taught group exercise classes in the local area for the past 15+ years and since 2011, she has concentrated on the Pilates Method. After bunion surgeries she truly found Pilates! She said, “doctors had fixed my bones, but my muscles remembered and preferred their old ways but once I found the Pilates method, my life was changed forever!” She is a certified Balanced Body Instructor with Reformer, Mat, and Barre. She loves teaching the art of movement, as well as, the importance of mobility and flexibility! She is a wife and mother of two amazing kids and resides in Stow. Rachel is very excited to be part of this team!

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  Camila Vinci

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  Camila is a passionate and knowledgeable Pilates instructor and a personal trainer who possesses over 6 years of practical teaching experience. She recently moved from Brazil to Northeastern Ohio. Since earning a Physical Education Bachelor's Degree and a Pilates Method Master’s Degree in Brazil, she has worked conducting one-on-one and group Pilates classes for people from all walks of life. She educates her clients to correctly use exercise techniques based on the 6 Pilates pillars. She has a deep knowledge of anatomy, bio-mechanics and the entire Pilates exercise repertoire which enables her to make posture adjustments and exercise variations that are modeled upon the needs and fitness levels of her clients. Her background also includes a functional and core training certification by CORE 360. In addition to Pilates and fitness, Camila is a former gymnast and a circus aerialist.

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  Henry Gilbert

  Instructor

  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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  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!!