Club Pilates

Bios

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  Chrissa Villanuera

  INSTRUCTOR

  Chrissa is certified through Pilates Sports Center in Encino, her teaching career for the past 6 years has been incredibly rewarding. She has much love for high intensity work and TRX is her fave. If you happen to take Chrissa's class, don't let the pink hair fool you! You can expect 3 things - a killer workout, party music, and bad jokes.

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  Kerri De La Torre

  INSTRUCTOR

  Kerri De La Torre, a Los Angeles native, is a fitness and health advocate. Kerri found her love for Pilates after searching for a studio that would help improve her posture. Following years of spending long hours at a desk, Kerri knew she needed to correct her posture that was leading to rounded shoulders, back pain and headaches. From her first introduction to Club Pilates, she was hooked. Each class challenged Kerri both physically and mentally, with friends soon recognizing the transformation as well. Encouraged by her progression, Kerri wanted to share her Pilates story with others. In 2017, Kerri completed the Club Pilates 600-hour comprehensive teacher training program. As an instructor, Kerri continues to exude a love for pilates, fitness and health, while helping others feel confident and strong. The next time you see her, whether it’s teaching or taking a class herself, she hopes you share your fitness journey or goals.

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  Nancy Schiele

  INSTRUCTOR

  Nancy was inspired to become a Pilates instructor after years of practicing Pilates as her own fitness routine. Her certification is through Club Pilates' own teacher training program. Nancy enjoys constantly evolving and deepening her practice and working with her clients to grow and develop their own. One of Nancy's trademarks is always delivering an amazing, varied workout that will challenge you but leave you smiling. Nancy loves sharing the benefits of Pilates and embraces a healthy, fit lifestyle.

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  Ricardo Granados

  LEAD INSTRUCTOR

  Ricardo was born and raised here in LA. He started as a spin instructor and then discovered reformer Pilates which he immediately fell in love with. Who knew how amazing your body would feel after 1 single class of reformer Pilates? He is certified through the Club Pilates program where he also became certified as a barre instructor. When he's not teaching Pilates, Ricardo enjoys spending time with his 2 lovely yorkies.

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  Ruby Goldin

  INSTRUCTOR

  Ruby is an actor, producer, yogi and workout enthusiast who fell in love with Pilates seemingly out of nowhere. This love led her to go through her first 500-hr PMA certification in 2017. Though she be but new, she is fierce. In just a year Ruby has taken multiple workshops in anatomy, Barre, TRX and Trigger Point, and she is currently completing a 500-hr Yoga teacher certification. Her passion for Pilates, anatomy and movement is evident in every class she teaches. Her safe yet challenging classes focus on moving the body in every direction and demand that her clients find a mind-body connection. You are sure to leave class feeling sweaty and rejuvenated!

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  Stephanie Violas

  OWNER / MASTER INSTRUCTOR

  Owner and Master Instructor Steph Violas has been a leader in the fitness industry for over 10 years. She utilizes her expertise in alignment, form, and rehabilitation as well as her degree in Education to help clients learn and master the Pilates method in a safe and effective manner. Steph first discovered Pilates after years of knee pain from Marathon running and a low back injury. She was soon hooked on the low impact and stabilizing exercises and was surprised at how much strength she could gain and retain without breaking down her joints with the harsh gym workouts she had always been a fan of. Needless to say this fitness junkie caught the Pilates bug and has not looked back since. Steph teaches killer classes that are sure to challenge your body and mind and leave you shaking for hours after class!

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  Jo Razon

  GENERAL MANAGER

  Jo is a welcome addition to our management staff and brings with her a wealth of experience. Originally from the Philippines, Jo grew up in the East Coast, and had a very successful career with Pfizer Pharmaceutical as a Territory Sales Manager. She also owned & managed a successful medical facility. She retired in 2006 and moved back home to the Philippines. She returned to the US in 2012 to be close to her daughter who was living in LA. Jo felt restless being “retired” and felt the itch to get back into the workforce, so she took a job with LA Fitness and moved up quickly in the company as a General Manager/Corporate Wellness Director. When asked what drew her to Club Pilates? Jo explained “I saw the great health benefits not only to women my age (50’s), but I also saw the benefits it gave to patients in rehab and folks that may have had ailments or injuries that affected their mobility, flexibility, and/ or strength. Pilates was for every one! What better way to age gracefully than to do it with Club Pilates and to be surrounded by a great community of wonderful people.

  Education:

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  Brittany Andres

  INSTRUCTOR

  Brittany grew up in a tiny town in Washington state. Most of her life, she believed she was a sedentary person that hated exercise. Then she discovered Pilates and everything changed. Not only did Pilates change the way her body looked, but also the relationship she had with it. No longer did she see pudge; she saw a strong core able to perform even the most challenging teaser variations! Brittany decided to become a teacher to help inspire others to embrace Pilates because it truly is a practice for every body. Her favorite classes to teach are the Flow classes with a strong emphasis on form.

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  Bisi Mustafa

  INSTRUCTOR

  Bisi loves being active and loves being upside down! It probably sounds strange, but as she explained, years ago she discovered pole aerobics and aerial hoop which she loved! How does this tie with her love for Pilates? Pilates has improved her strength and flexibility which resulted in her being able to gracefully execute inverted (upside down) pole and hoop moves. In addition to doing Pilates, Bisi loves teaching it. Why, you ask? She explained, “What better way to improve my practice than to receive verbal and non-verbal feedback from students?” We are happy to welcome Bisi to Club Pilates DTLA!