Club Pilates

Bios

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  Niia Bishop

  Instructor

  Niia Bishop began studying movement at age 5 as a dancer. She won a scholarship to the Alvin Ailey School of Dance, where she studied ballet, modern, African and jazz until a knee injury benched her at age 16. She began dancing less frequently again, and took classes at Mt. Holyoke and Smith Colleges while earning her bachelors as Amherst College. Though able to participate in sports like rugby and equestrian, her knee injury from high school continued to plague her. Niia danced professionally in companies in Massachusetts and New York before deciding to attend the University of Michigan to pursue a PhD in Comparative Literature. She began practicing pilates in her home with Windsor Pilates DVDs. She found the results so profound that she began a certification in mat and machine Pilates in 2007. In 2009, with the both of her son Reza, she created a mommy and me Pilates class called Mamilates, which she calls "a cross between Gymboree and Windsor Pilates." She taught this class in NYC, Long Island, and Buffalo. She is very excited to join the Club Pilates team. She hopes to bring her decade of Pilates experience to help clients achieve their physical goals.

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  Mia Acosta

  Instructor

  Mia has been teaching Pilates for over 15 years and has been teaching exercise classes since she was 16. She is also an RN and has worked in intensive care, the emergency department, and a medspa. In 2015 she opened “Healing Pilates”, a studio focused on helping people return to health after long periods of time without exercise, after surgical procedures, postpartum and after major life changes. Mia's most recent Pilates continuing education includes Pilates on Tour Chicago, Joseph Pilates' original NYC studio, Pilates Cuba and Anatomy Training. Mia's nursing education informs the way she teaches with a goal to do no harm and safety first. She uses modifications, props and cues to support and challenge each of her students. In her free time Mia enjoys biking, hiking, tennis, volleyball, golf, scuba-diving, snowboarding, surfing, boating, and spending time with her Shih-tzu, Mischa. She encourages you to start where you are and come experience the joy and benefits of Pilates! We've been lucky to have Mia at Club Pilates Lexington since day one -- come try her class today, she can't wait to work with you to meet your goals!

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  Tara Zigdon

  Instructor

  Tara has been a competitive athlete her entire life. She has practiced all different styles of fitness training, but says Pilates has by far been the most life changing. She has been involved in Pilates for six years and received instructor training through Club Pilates. She is currently a pre-med student, and is very passionate about helping people attain a fully-functioning, healthy, strong body. Her favorite part of teaching is helping clients accomplish their personal fitness goals. As an instructor, she loves to push our members to a comfortable limit. Her mantra: Our biggest competitor is our yesterday self!

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  Ronda Wilson

  Instructor

  Ronda has been active her entire life through gymnastics and cheerleading, with interests in natural health and wellness. She has been in the medical field for almost 26 years, and is certified in personal training and nutrition. Pilates is her favorite exercise and she believes that the key to being consistent in physical activity is finding something you love. And we think you'll LOVE Ronda's classes!

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  Samantha James

  General Manager
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  Marcy O'Brien

  Sales Associate

  Sales Associate Team Member

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  Torie Wyatt

  Sales Associate

  Sales Associate Team Member

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  Kayla Wrenn

  Sales Associate

  Sales Associate Team Member

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  Megan Graddick

  Social Media and Events Coordinator

  Sales Associate Team Member + Social Media and Events Coordinator

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  Brenda Blanton

  Instructor

  Brenda received her certification as a STOTT PILATES® Mat and Reformer Instructor in 2006; she is also a certified yoga instructor and water fitness instructor. Brenda was introduced to Pilates in 2001 and the experience changed her personal concept of fitness and provided her with an effective exercise alternative to the more physically impactful forms of exercise in which she had previously participated. Her experience includes teaching Pilates mat, reformer, and chair classes in small and large group settings and feels her attention to clients’ form and alignment is an important aspect of being a successful instructor. She is enthusiastic and passionate about the positive effects of Pilates and sharing that outlook with her clients. Brenda believes Pilates is accessible to all ages and fitness levels and is rewarded by not only the flexibility and strength her clients achieve, but also their body awareness and overall postural improvement.