Cheryl
is certified by the Pilates Method Alliance, the PhysicalMind Institute
of NYC in "The Method" Pilates, as well as, Yamuna Body Rolling® . In 2010 she completed a two-year, 200-hour Master Mentor program with Lolita San Miguel who was certified by Joseph Pilates, making Cheryl a second generation teacher.
She
has suffered from years of low back pain due to a rollover car accident
at the age of seventeen. Despite the help of doctors, chiropractors,
accupuncturists and various excercise programs only temporary relief
was acheived. Since practicing Pilates she has been pain-free and
enjoyed an improved quality of life uncommon for someone with spinal
stenosis, degenerated disks and a partially fused spine. Pilates has
allowed her to participate in any activity she desires without fear of
pain.
 Holly Bozzelli, Romana Certified Instructor
Holly graduated from the University of the Arts with a degree in dance
in 1988. After years of performing and teaching dance, Holly opened her
own dance studio in 1996. While on vacation Holly discovered a Pilates
studio. After only one session she was hooked. She knew she had
discovered the perfect method of exercise.
Holly moved to New York City and enrolled in a 600 hour apprenticeship
with Romana Kryzanowska, protege of Joseph Pilates making Holly a
"second generation" teacher continuing to teach Joe's "original" work
as he intended it. Despite many
obstacles, she completed her certification in 1998 and since then has
continued teaching Pilates in her own studio in Absecon, NJ. Holly
continues her education both domestically and as far away as San Paulo,
Brazil.
 Jennifer Bergh, instructor
Jennifer has been a fully certified Pilates instructor since 2002. She trained with Beth Downey, owner of Body Precision in Rosemont, PA. Jennifer began her Pilates career in 1999 with a PhysicalMind Institute certificate, after previously teaching aerobics for ten years and being a competitive gymnast. She has continued to study with master Pilates teachers including Rachel and Amy Taylor and Cara Reeser. She is currently teaching full-time at Main Line Pilates and Yoga in Paoli, PA, and continues to learn about the body through various body workers, methods, and classes.
 Renee Michael, instructor
Renee is certified by Power Pilates in both mat and equipment utilizing the Classical Pilates method of Joseph Pilates. After
years of dealing with Crohn's disease and undergoing 14 abdominal surgeries, a friend suggested she try Pilates as a way
to rebuild her core strength. She was a believer after the first class! Several years later, Renee was certified in Mat Pilates
in Jan 2010 and started her own business, Core-ner Pilates, LLC, in Marlton, NJ. She continued her education in Jan 2012
by enrolling in a 500 hour apprenticeship program for equipment with Power Pilates in NYC.
Renee is also certified in CoreAlign, Zumba, and ZumbAtomic.
 Valerie Grant, posture coach
Since 1989, fitness professional Valerie Grant has coached athletes and dancers to improve performance, increase skill
level, and reduce repetitive injuries. As a competitive golfer, Valerie understands the first and foremost need of successful
athletes: to keep their bodies strong. Her certifications include yoga, well as Pilates (PMA) and she has currently
completed her 4 year-Feldenkrais certification. With an eye for precision, her movement techniques are a blend of her
extensive certifications in fitness, with a specialty in Pilates, yoga, and Feldenkrais. Valerie presents continuing education
programs at national fitness conferences and certifies individuals in CPR for the American Red Cross. She has managed
fitness programs and trained trainers at various Philadelphia fitness facilities. Valerie lives Devon area with her husband,
Steve. They have two grown sons Ian, a college student and Drew, a professional dancer with the Los Angeles Ballet.
 Melissa Musser, instructor
Melissa is a licensed and practicing Physical Therapist of 16 years working with patients of all ages and varying diagnosis.
Melissa has a special interest in body mechanics and found training the body to move in the right way assisted clients to
meet goals. After 8 years of PT practice, Melissa initiated Pilates training at Physical Mind Institute and has found Pilates
to be the most effective and safest way to strengthen the core for optimal full body health. Melissa is currently in training
to become a PMA Certified Pilates Teacher utilizing all Pilates Equipment.
 Michelle Craven, instructor
As a teenager Michelle sustained spinal fractures in a riding accident. As she aged, all that scar tissue was turning into arthritis and other problems. She started doing Pilates - loved it right from the start and became a fully certified instructor.
Michele is a walking advert for The Pilates Method, because without it she would be in chronic pain, unable to have an active life. She has been training at Cheryl’s studio since 2004. Summer of 2009 is her second season teaching at Mindbody Pilates.
 Lori Garrison, instructor
Lori has been a fully certified Pilates instructor since 2006. She trained with teacher trainer Brett Howard at the Pilates
Studio of New York. Lori is classically trained, completing over 600 hours of training and testing at the basic,
intermediate, and advanced levels on all apparatus and mat.
She has attended seminars with legendary Pilates Elders Mary Bowen and Lolita San Miguel. Those who are proficient
enough to go deep into their body to enjoy the Classical sequence of Joe's exercises will love her classes.
Lori began practicing Pilates in 1998 at Tambussi Studio in Westmont, New Jersey where she teaches part time. She has
been training at Mindbody Pilates since 2007 and has been working there since 2012.
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