Club Pilates

Bios

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  Michelle

  Instructor

  Michelle holds a 500-hour comprehensive Club Pilates certification and is a very energetic and passionate instructor that seeks to help people achieve maximum efficiency of movement so they can live their best, most bold, happy and healthy life! In addition to being a Pilates instructor, Michelle is a professional dancer and has performed locally across various venues in Detroit (Music Hall/DIA), NYC (Joyce Theater), Washington D.C. (Kennedy Center) and internationally in Sri Lanka and South America. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from Wayne State University in 2014 and graduated Summa Cum Laude. Michelle currently dances professionally for the Detroit based modern company Take Root, founded in 2013 by Ali Woerner and Thayer Jonutz. She also teaches dance at Inspire 2 Move and works as a freelance dance teacher & choreographer and has taught masterclasses & workshops to many students of all ages and levels of expertise across Metro-Detroit. She enjoys being in nature/outdoors, trying new fitness/movement classes and especially spending time with her family and her two energetic "Detroit" dogs - Chauncey Billups (Border Collie/Lab/Pit Mix) & Miggy (American Bull-Dog Mix)!

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  Juliann

  Instructor

  A native of Royal Oak, Juliann discovered Pilates 16 years ago as a dance mom looking to occupy the time while waiting for her daughter to finish class. She moved to Shanghai, China in 2005 with the aim of learning to teach Pilates and completed the Polestar Studio and Mat courses at IsoFit in Hong Kong under the instruction of Dawnna Wayburne. She also studied with Brent Anderson and Shelly Power at various Polestar Asia conferences. With a background in work physiology and ergonomics and a 17 year career at General Motors spent designing assembly processes to prevent work-related repetitive stress disorders, Pilates was a natural extension of her desire to foster physical and intellectual movement. Her interest in physical movement led her to pursue moor walking, rock climbing and caving when she lived in the UK from 2008 to 2013. Back in the US, she recently completed the Club Pilates teacher training and loves to share her love of movement with her client so they can achieve their fitness goals.

• Jamile

  Instructor

  Jamile grew up in Sao Paulo, Brazil, taking dance classes since she was 4 years old. Dance was her passion! Later she decided to become a dance instructor. After moving to the U.S., she started to dedicate more time at the gym to work out, climb, run, and practice yoga. Fitness became another passion for her, and after a couple of years, she decided to help people become more active, healthier, and happier by pursuing a career as a Fitness Instructor which blended both of her passions: Dance and Fitness. She got her Group Fitness certification, as well as Zumba License and Barre certification. She has also worked as a Rock Climbing Instructor and Stretchologist. Eventually, she earned her Pilates certification. Jamile now teaches many classes successfully and loves being the positive and challenging component in a person's day, helping them achieve a healthier and balanced lifestyle.

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  Megan

  Instructor

  Megan is a Michigan native and has an extensive dance background training and performing with major companies including; Miami City Ballet, Joffrey, ABT and many more. She has been sharing her passion for dance through out the area, choreography and teaching for the past 9 years. She is holds a B.S. in exercise science and nutrition from Oakland University. She has a passion for pilates and movement therapy. Megan is certified in all Xtend Barre methods, and through Stott Pilates. She is ACE certified and holds a TRX certification. She is also a massage therapist and nutritionist and works at a physical therapy clinic specializing in sports enhancement and therapy. When she is not at the studio you can find her paddle boarding or hiking with her puppy.

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  Melodie

  Instructor

  After many years as an avid runner, Melodie has enjoyed the thrill of crossing the finish lines of many marathons, half marathons, and triathlons. Pilates contributes immensely in helping her to keep her active lifestyle. Melodie’s personal experience with both injury and recovery has been beneficial in her ability to relate to the needs of many of her clients. Melodie has experience training pre & post natal clients, clients with injuries, and anyone who just wants a really great workout.

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  Hannah

  Instructor

  Hannah was born and raised in South Korea. When she met her forever love, she moved to Michigan, where she is now a permanent resident. She discovered her passion for pilates in 2012 when she was first introduced to mat pilates at a studio in her neighborhood. The biggest reason she loved going to the studio was because her first instructor had a beautiful figure – made by pilates. Hannah never thought about becoming a pilates instructor at first, but as she found her own body and posture changing dramatically over time, she wanted to study pilates full time. She became a STOTT certified instructor in 2017. During her study, she decided to quit her day job as an office worker in a trading company and devoted herself in working out and observing how her body works with pilates and how to use that to help others. Although many obstacles and people initially stood in her way to becoming a pilates instructor, she overcame fear and doubt and committed to a healthy future. Even now as a pilates instructor, the learning never ends. She continues to study, examine, and take courses on her own – adding Barre certification as well. "I believe with improved self-awareness comes the ability to understand our self from the inside out. Once we do, we can accept our self and that is when we can truly love our self. As your teacher, I want to let you know how your body and mind connects, and learn to know who you really are. My goal is to guide you to find yourself and move without limitations so you can live a happy, fulfilled life”