Marie has her B.Ed. from the University of Alberta and is fully certified in the STOTT PILATES® method, with over 3000 hours of Pilates teaching experience. She is also certified through both the AFLCA and the YMCA for group fitness, aqua fitness and individual conditioning. Her specialty in Pilates comes from her extensive movement training background and her programs capitalize on her variety of certifications. You can expect programs that focus on form and quality, as well as, efficiency of movement and time. She firmly believes that every program must be carefully tailored to each individual based on background, goals, and lifestyle. Back problems and flexibility are also areas of special focus. Marie's personal interests include outdoor adventure, (she is an avid mountain biker and rock climber) paddle sports, yoga, dance and running.

In 2007, she received an invitation by STOTT PILATES® Corporate Training Centre to become an Instructor Trainer and fulfilled the requirements with high recommendations. She is currently on maternity leave after having her second child and looks forward to returning in August 2009.

In 1998 Amy began a deeply committed relationship with personal fitness and balanced nutrition. She embraced a passionate lifestyle of physical training which included excelling in Tae-Bo and cardio fitness. In 2004, Amy began her journey with Pilates in Fort Worth, Texas. She had the unique opportunity to train under a Master Peak Pilates Instructor and found yet another love to add to her fitness regime.

In the summer of 2006, Amy returned to Calgary, Canada and discovered STOTT PILATES®. She was interested in its more contemporary, anatomically integrated approach that its trainers practiced. She appreciated that emphasis was placed on the alignment of the spine as well as any other muscular imbalances in the body. Amy pursued training in the STOTT PILATES method in the fall of 2007. Today, she has completed her full level 1 certification which includes training on all STOTT PILATES equipment, injuries & special populations, as well as prenatal care. Amy is intentional in her continued education and training and one day hopes to become a STOTT PILATES instructor trainer.

Most recently, Amy has completed her training in RPM cycling classes which she will teach at Goodlife Fitness Centre. Amy is an excellent instructor who has gained the respect by personally and professionally living out what she teaches.

In 1986 Amy was born in Fort Worth but has called Calgary home since 1995.

Cheryl personally discovered the benefits of Pilates 9 years ago while suffering from Sciatica, brought on by a car accident. Having worked in the fitness industry for many years, she realized that a new approach to fitness was needed in order to keep her body pain free. After practicing Pilates for five years and feeling the benefits of the practice she decided to pursue her training as an instructor.

Cheryl's education includes a Bachelor of Commerce, National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Personal Training Certification, Center for Continuing Pharmaceutical Education (CCPE), AFLCA group exercise, Keiser Indoor Cycling certification. CPR, and is STOTT PILATES® certified. She now works full time as a Private and group Pilates instructor in addition to Personal Training.

Most importantly, she has been completely with out back pain since she began her practice 9 years ago. Pilates is more than a way to keep in shape, it has become a passion which she hopes to share with as many people as possible.

Christine was a professional ballerina, dancing principal and soloist roles for over 10 years. Upon retiring from her career in ballet she was looking for something that would help to maintain her flexibility and increase her core strength. Christine tried Pilates and was quickly hooked. She found that it was the perfect balance between stretching and strengthening, and to this day thinks about the benefits Pilates would have brought to her ballet career.

Having enjoyed taking Pilates for 2 years, Christine decided to get her certification so she could help others benefit from having Pilates in their lives. She has completed her full certification through STOTT PILATES®, which includes Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair and Barrels. As an instructor, Christine enjoys seeing others gain strength and confidence as they reap both the mental and physical rewards of Pilates.

Diana has been leading an active lifestyle for the past 15 years, but is currently very active with swimming, cycling and race walking. She has run marathons and completed numerous triathlons of varying distances and finds Pilates a great help in maintaining a body that can do all of these exciting things. She enjoys leading people through new experiences and likes that Pilates makes positive changes in peoples' lives.

Diana is a Fully Certified STOTT PILATES® instructor, which includes graduate level Matwork®, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, Barrels and Injuries and Special Populations coursework.

Joyce is a Belgian citizen and has been living in Calgary for almost 2 years. Ten years ago, she interrupted a successful career in public relations and communications to follow her husband, an oil company executive, moving around the world. After living in Luanda, Angola for 4 years, she moved to Texas where she was introduced to pilates by tennis team members. Skeptical at first, she soon realized that the strong focus on core strength would help to improve her tennis and golf game. Moreover, the active lengthening of the muscles contributed to staying flexible, even when training for a marathon and getting older.

After a few years she became so passionate about pilates that she decided to become an instructor to be able to advocate and teach the undeniable benefits of this exercise method to other people. She completed a Peak Pilates mat course and then added the STOTT PILATES® certification for mat, reformer, cadillac, chair, barrels and special populations. She is convinced that pilates is a major part of a healthy lifestyle, invigorating both the body and mind. Joyce teaches both group classes and privates.

Karrie grew up in a small town on the outskirts of Calgary, allowing her ample opportunity to participate in various sports and lead a highly active upbringing. At a young age she discovered a love for dance, and pursued her passion for six years in a competitive atmosphere. Upon completing high school, Karrie took an interest in the hair industry. After training under some of the most accomplished stylist’s in the city, she began a successful career in one of the top salons in Calgary. After three years in the industry she developed a rare condition that progressively caused weakness and atrophy in her arms, no longer allowing her to continue with her career.

After years working on her feet causing back pain, and increasing shoulder and neck muscle tension from her condition she discovered the benefits of Pilates and how it helped improve her quality of life. Upon further research she discovered the STOTT PILATES method and was drawn to the extensive anatomical knowledge incorporated into a functional fitness practice. She began her certification in 2005, and has been an instructor with the studio since early 2006. Since then she has become a fully trained STOTT PILATES instructor, and has had the pleasure of working with many clients with varying health issues. She finds deep gratification in helping others to achieve goals they felt were unattainable due to years of chronic pain, or limitations from health issues. Having had to accommodate her own condition has helped her to become more imaginative and innovative in modifying exercises to accommodate her diverse clientele.

Kathie graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a Bachelors Degree in Business. After having two children and working full-time in Surgical Sales with several different companies, she decided her life needed more "balance".

As a young athlete, Kathie competed in as many sports as she could. Gymnastics, dance, golf, tennis, volleyball, field hockey and skiing were among her favourites. Since then, work and family left little time for fitness so she decided to make it a priority in her life again. In 1997, she quit her very stressful full-time job and became certified by the AFLCA to teach group fitness classes. Soon after, a back injury, brought on by over exercise and lack of understanding of functional fitness, forced Kathie to re-evaluate her approach to fitness. After experimenting with several techniques, the injury was overcome by applying the Pilates method.

The more she learned about the Pilates, the more she knew it was the right fit. She started her Pilates education with The Physical Mind Institute in 2000. Forever curious about the human body, Kathie discovered the STOTT PILATES® method and found their approach to core conditioning and functional fitness to be second to none.

She has gone on to become a STOTT PILATES Certified Instructor in Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair and Barrels and has completed the Injuries and Special Populations coursework.

As a mother of two extremely busy girls, Laura makes time to follow her personal passion of instructing Pilates. Her involvement in dance, gymnastics and synchronized swimming as either a participant or instructor throughout her life convinced Laura that the Pilates method of conditioning drew from the same principals of fluid movement and body control.

Over the past several years, Laura has obtained Full Certification in all disciplines of STOTT PILATES®. Laura teaches group classes, as well as private and semi-private clients that range from post rehab, pre and post natal, to high functioning athletes. Laura is also certified in CPR.

Laura's training in the Pilates Method cemented her faith in its benefits. Watching the magic of this method enhance people's lives is a daily pleasure.

Quinn has her BA in Fine Arts and Kinesiology from the University of Calgary Dance Program, CAN FIT PRO Personal Training Certification, is a STOTT PILATES® Certified Instructor.

Originally from BC, Quinn started a life long passion for dance at the age of 3. With a strong background in classical ballet and contemporary dance, Quinn also studied various other forms such as jazz, tap, hip hop, ballroom and creative movement. Dance also provided Quinn the opportunity to study and perform across Canada and the world in areas of Banff, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Toronto, New York and Poland.

Quinn currently teaches Pilates and also works as a personal trainer and high performance coach. She really enjoys the Pilates method and is very excited to continue learning and sharing the fun of Pilates with clients and friends!

Shannon received her Bachelor of Physical Education from the University of Calgary and her Masters of Science in Exercise Physiology and Sports Medicine from the University of Oregon. She has over 10 years experience working in orthopedic and cardiac rehabilitation and specialized in chronic disease and chronic pain management. She is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Nursing at Mount Royal College. Shannon is passionate about health and wellness and has dedicated her career to helping individuals find the tools to optimize their health and wellness.

Shannon currently teaches the Functional Anatomy courses at Calgary Pilates to students enrolled in or preparing for their certification courses and exams.

Tomo is a fully certified STOTT PILATES® Instructor who moved from Tokyo to Calgary to pursue her ongoing interest in promoting optimum health in people's lives through pilates.

Tomo is a former triathlete, and counts the Ironman competition in Hawaii among the many races she has completed. Her formal education was conducted at Colorado State University, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health and Exercise Science and gained a great deal of practical experience working with the body as an aide in orthopedic physical therapy clinics. Having discovered pilates in the world of rehabilitation, Tomo pursued her certification with the belief that pilates could help people maintain a strong mind and body.

As an instructor, Tomo continually draws from her diverse background and knowledge of the human body in the interest of providing the most comprehensive program that will help clients achieve their own fitness goals.