Hometown:  Dewittville, New York (Chautauqua Lake Area)

College attended and degree earned:  Bachelor of Arts in History from University of Arizona

Years teaching Pilates:  since 2009

Years taking Pilates:  since 2001

Trained by:  Katrina Foe through Balanced Body

Continuing Education: Pilates on Tour Rehab Summit 2010 & 2011, Pilates Method Alliance 2011

Hobbies: Family Time, Pilates, Reading, Outdoor Activities

Children: 5 girls and 2 boys – Hadleigh, Delaney, Ainsley, Whitley, Kellen, Tobin & Cassidy

Philosophy statement:  When fully embraced, Pilates is a lifestyle; a choice to be fully connected physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually with your body during all of life’s daily activities, large and small.

Favorite Pilates exercise and why: Short spine.  I enjoy the elongation of my spine while stretching my hamstrings and lower back.

How Pilates helped me:  Increased flexibility, improved posture, overall strength, stress relief, better sleep, more energy.

Why I enjoy teaching Pilates:  Working with the amazing movement capabilities and intelligent design of the human body is an incredible blessing.