Club Pilates

Bios

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  Allison Renard

  Instructor

  Allison grew in Scottsdale, Arizona. She went to Arizona State University for a degree in Tourism Development and Management. After moving out to California for a meeting planning job, her mom decided to introduce her to Pilates and it was love at first workout. Growing up in a dance studio, Pilates was the perfect fit. Currently, Allison went through the Club Pilates Teacher Training program and is excited to pass the passion onto others.

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  Antonella Redekosky

  Instructor

  Antonella began Pilates as a way to cross train with her dance career. It became especially important to her life after a hip injury, where Pilates was the only thing that helped her recover. Antonella received her Pilates certification through Body Arts and Science International (BASI) with Dance Specialization in 2016 and is currently a student at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB). She is pursuing a BFA degree in Dance and will be graduating in the springtime. Antonella has worked along side with mentor Karen Clippinger by assisting the BASI Dance Specialization program. She has also had the opportunity to work with Rael Isacowitz for a video with Dance Magazine. Antonella’s intent when teaching is for people to feel better about their bodies and self at the end of class, as well as being able to know how to properly carry their body through their day to improve lifestyle.

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  Evelyn Alcala

  Regional Manager and Master Trainer

  Evelyn Alcala is a Club Pilates Master Trainer as well as a Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) Certified Pilates Teacher. She was introduced to Pilates while pursuing her degree in Dance. Certified through Body Arts and Science International (BASI) with Dance Specialization, Evelyn holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), in Dance where she graduated Cum Laude from California State University, Long Beach. While pursuing her degree, Evelyn worked very closely with renowned professor Karen Clippinger. She helped assist beginning through advanced Pilates classes, as well as body placement classes. Evelyn’s goal as an instructor and educator is to promote the health giving and holistic benefits of Pilates through motivation and education, so that individuals can realize their full potential by building a fun, healthy lifestyle to increase muscle strength, flexibility, balance, and posture. Evelyn has additional certifications which include: Pilates with Dance Specialization (2017), TRX Suspension Trainer-L1 (2018), GRID Foundations (2019), BARRE Above with Pilates emphasis (2018), and Adult First Aid/AED (2019).

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  Lori Barnes

  Instructor

  Since 2001, Lori has been practicing the Pilates method of body conditioning. Noticing the many positive benefits Pilates brought to her own life such as strength, flexibility, balance, awareness, and the ease of performing daily tasks, Lori wanted to share Pilates with as many people that would be willing to learn. In 2003 she obtained a comprehensive teaching certification from Rael Isacowitz through BASI (Body Arts and Science International), opened her own studio in 2005, and since then has worked closely with professional athletes, physical therapists, chiropractors, senior citizens, expectant mothers, BASI students, and clients needing rehabilitation. While working in Pilates studios and physical therapy clinics, Lori continued her own Pilates practice while studying and learning many other forms of body movement. She quickly realized that anyone who is able to move should absolutely be incorporating Pilates into their physical fitness regime. The Club Pilates vision to bring people “quality Pilates at happy prices” aligns perfectly with what Lori believes to be the only way to make the most important form of body conditioning available to everyone. Lori is a member of the Pilates Method Alliance and is currently working towards her biology degree. Her main goal in life is to help others eliminate unnecessary aches and pains and feel great. She believes that being physically fit is a result of living without pain. Lori knows that Pilates is the safest and most effective method to achieve this perfect balance, and she is looking forward to sharing it with you!

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  Miku Yoshida

  Instructor

  Miku has been practicing Pilates for over 5 years as a supplement to her dancing career. She graduated from UC IRVINE with a B.F.A in dance performance with an emphasis in ballet. She believes in classical Pilates as the foundation to promote alignment of the body and adds a modern twist to challenge the class. Miku continues to teach Pilates because she wants her clients to strive for longevity and to overcome their fears.

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  Rebecca Garcia

  Instructor

  Rebecca has always been interested in fitness and exercise, but it wasn’t until after her first baby that Rebecca first tried Pilates. It only took one class to become intrigued and after the first month, she loved the way her body felt and moved differently. It soon became Rebecca’s primary source of exercise and movement. After a few years as a regular client, Rebecca began her teacher training through Club Pilates and discovered how challenging Pilates truly is! Rebecca truly loves sharing her passion for Pilates with her clients. As an instructor, she has a great appreciation for Pilates and how it is an individual workout. She loves being able to meet her clients wherever they are now and continue to build from there. Whether you’re looking for a challenging workout, want to focus on a particular goal, or you’ve never tried Pilates before and want to know what it’s all about, she wants to be your partner in your Pilates experience! When she’s not in the studio, Rebecca enjoys spending time outdoors with her own family and exploring life with them.

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  Sonia Smaretsky

  Instructor

  Sonia Smaretsky was born and raised in Orange County. She grew up having a fascination, passion, and love for dance, music and the body. Sonia primarily received training in classical ballet along with other forms of dance at The Wooden Floor in Santa Ana. Additionally, she completed training with the Hartford Ballet School in CT and National Ballet School of Canada. After completing her education, Sonia moved to New York City to train with The Joffrey Ballet School as a scholarship student. Concluding her training, she danced professionally with Ballet Hispanico of New York performing nationally and internationally. After her professional dance career, Sonia was introduced to Pilates and immediately fell in love with the method. She received her Pilates certification from Orange Coast College from some of the top Pilates instructors in the field. Sonia is grateful and enthusiastic about improving the quality of life for others. Sonia enjoys exploring the SoCal area and fun outings with her two little girls.

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  Catalina Eddy

  Apprentice Instructor

  Catalina’s passion for movement began at the age of three, when she took her first dance class. She has been dancing ever since, and was introduced to Pilates as a way to support the technical demands of dance and prevent injury. She received her Pilates certification through Body Arts and Science International (BASI) with a Dance Specialization. Catalina is currently pursuing her BFA in Dance from California State University Long Beach, where she continues to train and assist in Pilates classes. Catalina has found Pilates to be extremely beneficial for improving body awareness, posture and alignment and promoting longevity. She hopes to help clients feel stronger, energized, and find more freedom of movement through Pilates.