Club Pilates

Bios

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  Katie Hinnershitz

  General Manager and Instructor

  Fitness has been a huge passion of Katie's for 15 years. Growing up, She played three sports and was a collegiate swimmer; her training only consisted of weight lifting and cardio (which was a little boring). Katie has been through many injuries, consisting of tearing multiple ligaments in her knee and also multiple fractures. While Katie recovered she started to realize that recovery is not only physical, but an emotional rollercoaster. The biggest key to success is to stay positive and active! Katie has coached Field Hockey and Swimming; her biggest accomplishment has been to motivate her players, and watch her athletes abilities improve. Katie is a mom to her six year old son, which was not going to be an excuse to not stay in shape! In the last 4 years, Katie has been competing in Sprint Triathlons, fun runs, hiking and finding ways to cross train with Pilates, TRX and HIIT workouts. Katie looks for new ways to combine physical fitness, and fun ways to connect your mind and body together!  What has brought me to Club Pilates is that we are a team that has the same passion, to improve everyone that walks through our door and to help achieve their goals! Not one person is the same and Club Pilates gives people the opportunity

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  Meghan Jackson

  Lead Instructor

  Meghan's introduction to the Pilates Method began in 1993 while doing physical therapy for a dance injury. Recognizing the magic of the method, and with no studios yet in the area, Meghan practiced the mat work with her dance partner Luis Bravo, whose teacher was an original student of Joseph Pilates. In 1996 she discovered Body Precision Pilates where she would begin her journey to become an instructor. Meghan has over 25 years experience teaching movement. Along with a 12 year career in classical ballet, Meghan holds a Master's Degree in Dance/Movement Therapy from Hahnemann University, received her comprehensive certification in Pilates from Body Precision Pilates in 2001 and her 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training from Dhyana Yoga in 2014. She opened her own studio in 2001. Meghan's experience in watching how the body moves has enabled her to work with a wide variety of clients including professional athletes, post rehabilitative clients, and those with Multiple Sclerosis, Fibromyalgia, and other movement challenges.

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  Margo Longo

  Owner and Instructor

  Margo Longo first discovered Club Pilates alongside her husband in February 2017. They opened the first Club Pilates Studio in Frazer, Pennsylvania on July 231st, 2017. Margo is a Registered Dental Hygienist. Her passion for health and fitness is demonstrated through her passion for dental and physical health and well being. Margo trained through the Club Pilates system as a Pilates Instructor. She currently teaches on Tuesday's and on Thursday morning. "Being in the studio and talking with our members is a favorite part of my week" says Margo Margo's favorite pastimes are cycling and Pilates, travel and community outreach. She resides In Chester Springs with Randy, together they have 5 children and 2 grandchildren.

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  Ruby Telthorster - Layfield

  Instructor

  In December 2008, Ruby graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from West Chester University. During her time as a student she began teaching young children’s dance classes. While teaching these classes, Ruby discovered her true passion, became a Certified Pilates Instructor, and decided to make a career from the things she enjoys. She received Pilates Mat Certification from Pilates Body Center in October 2009 and Pilates Equipment Certification in February 2012. Ruby teaches Pilates mat and equipment classes at many local area studios. When Ruby isn't teaching, she is most likely cooking or hiking with her husband!

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  Dina Rankin

  Instructor

  “When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, I wrote down ‘happy’. They told me I didn’t understand the assignment, and I told them they didn’t understand life.”-John Lennon In everything Dina has explored in her life, she has always really enjoyed human connection. Being passionate about fitness and nutrition were a huge piece of that connection. Believing that when people find an exercise that they “stick” with, it makes a big difference. Pilates made a difference in her life, realizing the impact she could make on others it seemed like the natural next step. Dina completed her 500 hour Comprehensive Certification from Club Pilates Teacher Training. She has been practicing Pilates for over 10 years, through videos, books and local studios. She also has 100 hours of Yoga training. She graduated from University of the Arts in Philadelphia with a BFA in Photography, and taught there as well. She has photographed weddings for over 20 years and still works as a Freelance Photographer. Dina loves to spend time with her husband, 2 growing boys, dog & cat and goes on hikes in Valley Forge Park.

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  Rebecca McCann

  Instructor

  Rebecca took her first Pilates class in January 2018 and immediately became hooked. She previously studied yoga, PiYo and was an avid runner. Rebecca’s passion for Pilates led her to the instructor training program offered through Club Pilates. As an instructor, she hopes to share her passion for Pilates with everyone, and share her enthusiasm with her students.

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  Alison Kakarla

  Instructor

  Alison has always led an active lifestyle. She danced from an early age and has a minor in Dance from Penn State. She has also played various sports throughout her life. During her career as a traveling software consultant, she started exploring yoga and other mind-body practices to combat stress. At that time she was also an avid runner, and a dance related knee injury left her feeling increasingly imbalanced. Having danced, she had always heard of Pilates, so she decided to give it a try. Within a short period of time she felt stronger, more balanced, and became hooked. In 2005 she completed her Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Mat training in Annapolis, MD through Power Pilates, a classical training program. The following year she completed her comprehensive equipment training and began teaching around the Washington, DC area. In the years since she has also taught barre and various core fusion style classes. She hopes to help her students achieve greater body awareness, improve strength, and realize their bodies' fullest potential! When not teaching she is busy with her husband, three children and beagle.