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.”

What will Pilates do for 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 Michelle Larson in Santa Fe, NM in the Core Dynamics program. 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.

Originally from Connecticut, Marcella Seymour moved to Florida after a successful dance career with Disney Cruise Line and as a Radio City Rockette. Marcella earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance and Business Management from Hofstra University. Marcella has been passionate about pilates for 8 years. She completed her Pilates certification at the Kane School of Core Integration in New York and os a certified personal trainer. Marcella worked on the team who created Pilates Style Magazine in 2004 and has been a featured model in Pilates Style, Dance Spirit and Dance Teacher magazines. Marcella's philosophy is to create fun, interactive classes that incorporate the classic pilates exercises. Marcella focuses on form and technique and challenges her students to help them get to the next level. She is currently teaching the Intermediate Mat class on Tuesday at 6:15pm and is available for private lessons as well.

Cristine Plaza was born and raised in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. She danced classical ballet for over ten years before deciding to pursue a career as a civil and environmental engineer. During her college years, she joined the university’s dance company and taught baby ballet, jazz, folkloric dance, and aerobics at a local fitness center. She appeared in various televised programs performing aerobics and contemporary dances. While working as a consultant engineer in south Florida, she was introduced to pilates by her lyrical jazz teacher. Recognizing the impact Pilates had in her own body and well-being, she decided to go back to her first love of movement and decided to pursue in-depth training in Pilates. She first obtained her Begginer Mat Certification through Power Pilates and later completed her Comprehensive Teacher Training (for all levels of equipment and mat) through Body Arts and Science International.

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