Club Pilates

Bios

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  Becky Bare

  Club Pilates Instructor

  Becky was born in Minnesota and moved to Arizona in 2005. She grew up taking ballet, jazz, modern dance, and also taught tap. After years of weight training at the gym with a trainer and not finding the results she was looking for, Becky turned to yoga and Pilates. She loved both but found Pilates toned and lengthened her body the way she was looking for. Becky also found the flexibility that she loved when she taught ballet. Becky has completed the comprehensive program taught through Club Pilates and is also certified in Barre. She loves the gracefulness and athleticism Pilates brings. Becky says “There are so many ways to create effective, fun, energizing classes. I love seeing how Pilates affects clients in such a positive and uplifting way. The mind body connection is amazing”. When Becky is not teaching, she enjoys spending time with family and watching her son on the baseball field playing the game he loves.

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  Pamela Paley

  Master Trainer & Club Pilates Instructor

  Pam, our Lead Instructor and Master Trainer began her Pilates journey more than 16 years ago. She has been involved in fitness most of her life. Pam holds a B.S. in Science, Health and Physical Education. Pam's journey with Pilates started while recovering from cancer. A member brought her to her first Pilates session and over the next several years her love grew for the work Pilates allowed her to do. Pam is considered a 2nd generation Pilates Instructor who was fortunate to study comprehensively with Ron Fletcher who trained directly from Joseph Pilates. She holds numerous certifications including Barre, TRX, ACE, Les Mills, Spin and is a corrective exercise specialist through NASM. Pam has worked with professional football, baseball, LPGA players and Ironman contestants. She has a background working with clients pre and post rehab, with back issues, hip replacements, many golfers and those wanting to become stronger and healthier. Pam also teaches around the country for The Pilates Institute of America. You can also find Pam leading hikes, retreats, as well as teaching fitness, yoga and Pilates on the stand up paddle board. Pam was voted Club Pilates Master Trainer of The Year 2018.

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  Rick Suttle

  Club Pilates Instructor

  Rick is an Arizona native and a lifelong athlete who started in the fitness industry in 2008. He began his career as a personal trainer and soon realized his passion for teaching. Missing competition, Rick left the fitness industry to become a professional ballroom dancer and instructor. As Rick followed his competitive drive he discovered the powerful potential of Pilates. He began to study classical Pilates under the mentorship of Wendi Rae Cunningham in 2016 furthering his knowledge of Contrology (Joseph Pilates preferred name for his method). Rick has been a Pilates Instructor for over a decade. He enjoys helping members live a pain free life. Whether one is an athlete or just starting out, Rick will help you strengthen your core connection between body and mind, guiding you to your most powerful potential.

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  Julie Softley (Juls)

  Club Pilates Instructor

  Jules has been a professional in the fitness industry for over 35 years. She has been teaching Pilates since 2002. A graduate of Cal Poly State University, Jules holds a B.A. in Recreation Administration. She is a retired dance studio owner (25 years), professional dancer, and award winning choreographer. While living in California, Jules had the privilege of being on staff at Dance Obispo and a guest artist with Ballet Theater San Luis Obispo. She is also a licensed massage therapist specializing in medical massage & specialty therapies. Jules has a natural enthusiasm for movement and attention to form. Clients can expect a thorough yet fun approach to their practice while they improve body awareness, confidence and strength. She is inspired every day by studio members that are determined to change their lives.

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  Lisa O'Donnell

  Club Pilates Instructor

  Lisa has been in the fitness industry for over 20 years. She started as an AAFA Certified Group Fitness Instructor. She then discovered Pilates as a client with a back injury, fell in love with the practice and became a Certified Pilates Instructor through the STOTT Pilates program. Lisa owned her own Pilates business for 15 years before making the decision to share her passion at Club Pilates. She is firm in her belief that everyone can benefit from the mind, body, spirit connection Pilates embodies. Seeing her clients progress and grow in the practice fuels her passion for instructing.

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  Carmen Shelton

  Club Pilates Teacher

  Carmen is an Ohio native. After graduating college, she moved to Atlanta, where she started her career working in a large corporation. Through promotions, she relocated to Florida for a couple of years, then to Arizona. This is where she met her husband Chris. They have 2 sons, Myles who just finished his 1st year at USC and Justin a high school junior. Carmen’s fitness journey included boxing, Zumba, and various boot camps. She fell in love with Pilates about 10 years ago and quickly made that her exercise of choice. She loved what Club Pilates offered and with a gentle nudge from her mother, decided to take advantage of teacher training to become an instructor. Carmen’s inspiration to become an instructor came from the members’ stories of injuries and surgeries that left them with limited exercise options. This became the catalyst for Carmen finding her passion. Through Pilates, she is able to help people restore their bodies, find their strength and push themselves beyond their limits.