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ABOUT PILATES
The Pilates Method
The Pilates Method is a series of controlled exercises engaging your mind and body. The focus is on the abdomen, back, shoulders and buttocks to fully support the torso, enabling the rest of the body to move freely.
Various pieces of equipment, developed by Joseph Pilates, are used to create uniformity in strength, flexibility and coordination.
Regardless of your current fitness level, from someone who rarely exercises to a fitness enthusiast, the Pilates program can be your primary mode of body conditioning and injury prevention. You will learn effective breathing and body alignment, improve concentration, balance and coordination.
Safe and effective conditioning for our clients is given by certified Pilates instructors who complete a rigorous certification program. Sessions are closely supervised in private and small groups.
“Give yourself the gift of a healthier, happier you.”
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TEACHERS
Maria-Angeles Llamas (Owner), is a native of Madrid, Spain. She began her dance training at an early age and started her professional career in New York over 10 years ago. She recently retired from her 6 year career with Ballet Florida to devote all her time to her Pilates studio. She discovered Pilates while recovering from dance injuries and quickly became convinced of its immeasurable value. She trained with Michele Larsson in Santa Fe, NM in the Core Dynamics program. She has attended various osteoporosis and postural correction workshops and conferences through the years and strives to convey to the public the importance of safe exercise for people with osteoporosis, osteopenia and scoliosis. She enjoys the wonderful process of guiding women through their Pilates workout during the months of pregnancy. Her personal mission and that of the Studio's is to contribute to the well-being and health of others through the Pilates experience.
Lona Branchesi, is a native of Palm Beach Gardens. She spent four years in Miami modeling and developing her wonderful sense of style and creativity. During this time, she was introduced to Pilates and fell in love with it. She received her certification in Mat and Equipment from the Pilates Wellness Center, under Dr. Susan Havanoa and has been teaching for over five years. Lona’s vision as a Pilate’s instructor is to educate individuals so they can lead a healthy, more vibrant and balanced life style.
Nicoletta Cabianca, a native of Venice, Italy, is certified in Equipment and Mat through Pilates Institute of America. She has been teaching for over four years and brings her athletic style and energy, developed through her passion for kickboxing, spinning and aerobic instruction, to her Pilates classes.
Ajda Sabuncu, Ajda's passion for pilates developed in 2000, as a client.
Addicted to pilates she desired to spread the benefits and results of Pilates to others. She furthered her knowledge and education at Pilates Center of NYC training center, teaching the STOTT method. She is also trained by Pilates Academy International and continues her knowledge with various workshops; Lolita San Miguel, John Geary and more.
After owning successful studios in Istanbul for 5 years, Ajda now freelances at local studios and private homes in South Florida.
She returns to Istanbul in the summer where she continues training her clients. Her positive energy and dedication makes her style and teaching technique so unique. Her specialty is athletic conditioning.
Yamirys Li, a native of Cuba became an athlete in Diving and Rhythm Gymnastics at an early age. This began her love and commitment to motivating men, women and children to strive for health through exercise and nutrition.
She moved to the United States in 1992 where her love of exercise and health led her to the Pilates world. In 2006, Yamirys became a certified Pilates Instructor through Dr. Habanova’s Method. Over the last several years, she has practiced Rehabilitation and Fitness Pilates in Wellington, Florida. Her clientele includes equestrians, golfers and other athletes, as well as other people with physical issues due to medical conditions. She teaches people to incorporate Pilates into their everyday lives.
Because of her devotion to classical Pilates, she became certified through Power Pilates, last year. She is also a certified Fitness trainer through ISSA. He mission is to inspire people of all ages to feel good, confident and to love their bodies.
Pat Stevenson, is originally from Baltimore but considers herself a Floridian because she’s lived her for 33 years. Pat has been teaching Pilates since 1999, when she was first certified through Polestar in Miami. In 2001, she became certified by All American Pilates and in 2010 became a Second Generation Master Pilates Instructor through a two-year intensive program with Pilates elder Lolilta San Miguel.
Pat has been certified as a personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and the American Council on Exercise since 1992, and specializes in Corrective Exercise and teaching others how to cook to stay slim.
Nicole Giancola, a native of Buffalo, moved to Chicago for 6 years to work as an interpreter and teach Pilates. She used Pilates years earlier to rehab an injury and this inspired her to teach others to become attune and aware of their bodies. She finished training in Balanced Body, Power Pilate’s and then ventured into Pilate’s for Rehabilitation. Her pursuit in rehabilitation was to train people who were injured and/or unable to do traditional Pilates. Nicole finished her training in Chicago at “From the Center Pilate’s Studio”, took more workshops and taught for two more years there. She moved to North Palm Beach over a year ago to teach Pilates and live in a climate her body appreciates.
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