Club Pilates

Bios

• Alison Lynch

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  Amy Von handorf

  Pilates Instructor

  Amy Von Handorf was born in Southern New Hampshire and has been living in Las Vegas for over ten years. She has been teaching at Club Pilates Las Vegas since its opening in March of 2015. She was first drawn to Pilates as an early teenager when it was introduced at her ballet school and saw the amazing benefits and improvements in her dancing. Her dance and Pilates education includes training at Boston Ballet, The School of American Ballet, Miami City Ballet, and The Washington Ballet. She has danced professionally as a freelance artist in New York City, Ballet Austin, Sacramento Ballet, and Nevada Ballet Theatre. Her choreographic works have premiered at the Zarkana and Mystere stages, as well as works set on Nevada Ballet Theatre, premiering at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts. She also has a Bachelor’s Degree in Performing Arts from Saint Mary’s College of California. Amy has infused Pilates into her dance training and teaching for over 17 years, working extensively with the reformer, cadillac, and chair apparatus. She completed her certification as a Pilates instructor through the Pilates Center of Las Vegas in January 2015 and has also been certified in pre and postnatal Pilates and along with the TRX suspension method. She continues to love teaching at Club Pilates because of the positive and supportive environment it provides, along with being a part of other people’s growth and success.

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  Annie Grandmaison

  Annie is originally from Montreal Canada. She graduated in Special Events Production in 2003; joined Cirque du Soleil™ in 2005 as a Stage Manager and toured the world. Cirque du Soleil brought her to Las Vegas in 2012. Annie saw many injuries to the acrobats, dancers and clowns with whom she worked over the years. After being injured and rehabbing with Pilates, Annie decided to become a Certified Pilates Instructor. She is a graduate from Master Trainer Gracie Martinez. Annie Joined Club Pilates in December 2016 with the opening of the Henderson Location. You can see her at all of the Club Pilates locations around the valley. But you need to wake up early… Annie also got her Level 3 certification with the Stretch To Win Institute™ located in Phoenix, AZ in stretching technique called Fascial Stretch Therapy and on her way to become a Licensed Massage Therapist; looking forward to combine the 3 worlds together.

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  Bri Revell

• Briana Dobritch

• Carley Brochheuser

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  Cat Dagostino

  Cat has a passion for dance and a love for the healing art of movement. Her philosophy on dance and exercise is to be versatile, explore a variety of disciplines, and keep learning new strategies to accomplish personal goals. Cat began her dance training in jazz, tap, and ballet at age ten, and started teaching fitness classes at age 15. She holds an A.A. in Liberal Arts, and is a Pilates Method Alliance Certified Pilates Teacher (PMA®-CPT). Cat is also a Certified GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® Licensed Instructor. Cat has worked as a Certified Nurse's Assistant in Hospice Care, as a Physical Therapy Assistant, and as a Certified Massage Therapist in the California Bay Area. She has recently relocated to Las Vegas and is excited to be part of the Club Pilates Team here in Nevada. She is inspired by the creativity and self-discovery inherent to Mind-Body exercise, and is dedicated to making a positive impact in her client's lives through fitness classes and personal training. When Cat is not in the Pilates studio, she enjoys hiking and Bellydancing in her free time.

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  Corryne Graf

  Pilates Instructor

  Hey everyone! My name is Corryne! I am originally from Chicago, IL where I worked as a school nurse. I moved to Las Vegas in 2014, where I started a new career in Pilates and I couldn't be happier here! I found my passion for Pilates when I was in college and ever since then I haven't stopped practicing. It was a few years later that I decided to become an instructor and it has been one of the greatest decisions of my life. I love what I do, I love my students, and I love seeing their bodies become stronger. My favorite thing about Pilates is the way it makes people feel both physically and mentally. It truly is the perfect workout. Outside of Pilates, I am a wanderer at heart. I am lucky enough to travel the world frequently and experience many different cultures. I also love the beach and hiking. I am happy to be a part of the Club Pilates family and I hope I get to meet each and every one of you!

• Elaine Clayton

  Elaine is a lifelong fitness enthusiast. She started teaching group fitness classes in 1979. She tried Pilates in 1999 and she was immediately hooked, and loved the increased core strength and stability that came from practicing Pilates. In 2009, after a double mastectomy and reconstruction, Elaine was able to completely rehabilitate herself with Pilates until she could return to the studio. She was inspired to do teacher training at Club Pilates in 2015 and completed her certification in 2016. Elaine is also certified with the American Council of Exercise and Pilates Suspension Method (TRX). She is passionate about helping other people meet their fitness goals and helping them to feel and function their best. When not in the studio, you can find her enjoying her grandchildren, playing tennis, hiking, or reading.

• Emil Rechester

• Front Desk

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  Geraldine Vazquez

  Geraldine is originally from Sarasota, Fl. Her family being 7th generation circus performers, she grew up training in hand balancing and trapeze. Geraldine began taking mat Pilates due to encouragement from her dance teacher. Following the opening of Club Pilates in Spring Valley, she began taking reformer Pilates for the first time and her love for Pilates returned. The reminder of all the great benefits motivated her to become a constant practitioner and later to enroll in Club Pilates teacher-training to become and instructor. Geraldine teaches many class types on the weekly schedule.

• Gwendalina Horsch

• Heather Mcdonald

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  Jessica Perez

• Kim Simpsontt

• Marvette Williams

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  Mary Hotchkiss

• Maura Moore

  Fresh out of a career in Nuclear Pharmacy, having worked as a pharmacist, manager, recruiter, and sales consultant, Maura has shifted her focus. She’s passionate about working with clients to improve their lives and keep them healthy rather than ‘pushing pills’. After moving to Las Vegas, she was introduced to Reformer Pilates and immediately saw personal benefits as a complement to distance running. Discovering Club Pilates and meeting their stellar team of instructors convinced her to register for the premier Teacher Training Program. Combining Pilates with her Wellness Coaching and Yoga certifications was a natural progression. Maura is excited to further refine her teaching style and is looking forward to seeing everyone in class.

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  Melissa Juliano

  Instructor

  Originally from Australia, I traveled around the world, and on the high seas, performing in various shows and finishing up here in Las Vegas as a Radio City Rockette. Introduced to Pilates in 1997, it became a regular addition to my workouts. In 1999, after 16 years of performing, a car accident forced a career transition. Pilates was the obvious choice. I knew, firsthand, the benefits a consistent Pilates practice brings to a body, healthy or injured. Certifying with DK Body Balancing in 2000, and later with STOTT Pilates, I am excited to be a part of the Club Pilates family and look forward to helping you along your journey to a stronger you!

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  Michelle Perks

  Pilates Instructor

  Michelle is originally from Los Angeles, California. She came to Las Vegas as a choreographer/dancer for the show "Bedazzled". Michelle started teaching at the age of 15 as a dance instructor at her home studio. During her career as a performer, she became a certified yoga instructor, and a BASI trained pilates instructor, also certified through the PMA. As a physical artist she soon realized the importance of cross training, and the amazing benefits of Pilates. Her philosophy encompasses the importance of proper form, alignment, and the muscle balance created through a well rounded Pilates workout. Her mission is to motivate, rehabilitate, and balance the body so that people can perform at their true potential physically, mentally, and spiritually. Michelle is excited, and proud to be a part of the Club Pilates team.

• Nadia Nones

• Tony Yousefnejad

• Trish Davidson

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  Victoria Rechester