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founder of Synergy: Pilates Meets Physical Therapy, graduated from West Virginia University with a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology in 1991. She then received a Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology in 1993 and a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy in 1996 from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. Alison has been a certified Pilates instructor with Polestar Education since 2003. She is also certified by the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA). She has an extensive background in manual therapy with the Kaiser program and the Maitland Australian Studies. She also has experience in craniosacral therapy through the Upledger Institute. |
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is a native of Santa Cruz County and has been practicing physical therapy locally for the last six years. She received her undergraduate degree in Health Science from St. Mary's College, in Moraga California and completed her Master's of Physical Therapy in 2000 from Samuel Merritt College in Oakland. Her training concentrated on Maitland Manual Therapy techniques. Siri is a also a certified Pilates instructor. Her specialties include the practice of Maitland manual therapy techniques and sports rehabilitation. She enjoys kickboxing, surfing, soccer, and being the mother of 2 small children!
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received her Bachelor's in Human Biology from Stanford University in 1995. She attended Samuel Merritt College in Oakland to complete her Master's of Physical Therapy in 2000. She is also a certified Pilates Instructor. Her professional interests focus on manual therapy, postural correction, and sports rehabilitation. While at Stanford, Jennifer received two time All American honors in Women's Track and Field and was a finalist in the Olympic Trials in 1996. She is a new mom of a baby girl and continues to enjoy triathlons, surfing, and running.
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has been a Group Exercise Instructor for over twelve years, teaching a variety of classes at fitness clubs throughout the Bay Area. She began her study of Pilates six years ago though private training sessions at several different Pilates studios in Silicon Valley. After two pregnancies her enthusiasm and passion for Pilates only deepened when she discovered that Pilates was the ultimate way to build strength and alleviate pelvic and low back pain and help regain her core strength. Jenny recently completed the intensive Body Arts and Science International™ Comprehensive Teacher Training Course which covered a fundamental understanding of applied anatomy, physiology and the theory of movement while offering a comprehensive curriculum in the correct and appropriate application of the complete Pilates repertoire (mat and equipment work).
Jenny uses the Pilates method to address all body types and ages from fitness clients who want a great workout, to rehabilitating clients who need to resolve imbalances and injuries. In both private lessons and group classes, Jenny is excited to use her love of teaching to assist others in their path towards physical strength, flexibility, balance and body awareness.
BASI™ Educated Pilates Instructor
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was raised in an environment rich with fitness enthusiasts. She learned a great deal from her mother, who is a certified Pilates Instructor. In 2008, Kelly completed the Pilates Instructor Training program with internationally known master instructor, Julien Littleford at his studio, JL Body Conditioning , in Del Mar, California. She has been practicing Pilates for 3 years under the influence of her mother and Julien. She is also certified through the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA). Kelly is presently a student of the University of California, Santa Cruz, majoring in health science and psychology. Kelly teaches private Pilates sessions on equipment and Introductory Pilates mat classes.
2008 Certified Pilates Instructor, Julien Littleford Body Conditioning
2008 Pilates Method Alliance Certified
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understands the many complex layers one has to work through in order to heal and bring the body into balance. She has been administering bodywork of various styles since 2000.
In 2000 Willow became a certified yoga instructor through Kali Ray Tri Yoga, and is now a certified member of Yoga Alliance. She was certified to teach mat Pilates through West Coast Pilates. This training enables her to create an exciting and effective Sunday morning yoga/Pilates class where she can integrate the principles of Pilates mat exercises with the flow of yoga.
In 2003 Willow was trained and certified as a Doula through "Birth Wise." Her presence and care during birth are reassuring to the whole family as well as the primary care providers. She integrates her experience and knowledge into movement with her Pilates, yoga and Qi Gong practices, which are safely and specifically designed for prenatal and postpartum students.
In June of 2008, Willow completed her Masters degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine at Five Branches Institute in Santa Cruz. She is presently practicing acupuncture and herbal medicine at the Santa Cruz Integrative Medicine and Chi Center in Santa Cruz and at Pacific Healing Arts in Los Gatos. She specializes in sport injury, pain management, pediatrics and gynecology.
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