Club Pilates

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  Dominique Jordan

  Instructor

  Dominique has always enjoyed various forms of exercises, but she became passionate about Pilates in 2008 while training for a half marathon. Dominique noticed her flexibility, core strength, breathing, and overall athletic ability improve while training for her races. After being a student of Pilates for 3 years she began teaching fusion based pilates and barre classes in 2011 under Michelle Stamos. She completed her mat certification in 2014 and Reformer 1 Balanced Body Training in 2016 at Happy Belly Studios. Dominique attributes Pilates for her healthy active pregnancies and rebuilding her body after giving birth. Dominique has a true passion for teaching and enjoys helping students reach their goals.

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  Hayley Zawacki

  Instructor

  Hayley Zawacki is trained in both Pilates Mat and Reformer with STOTT PILATES, and she is passionate about teaching and practicing Pilates. Hayley says, “I love Pilates for the whole-body workout, spinal health, core strength and variety of exercises and equipment so one doesn't get bored. It promotes mind and body health, is physically and mentally challenging but can be adapted for all levels and goals. Most of all I love the amazing results!!!!” Hayley graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Early Childhood Education. She lives in Houston with her husband, two boys ages 2 and 4 and her very loved and sweet 11-year-old girl lab, Millie. Hayley also loves reading, jogging, traveling and spending time with family and friends.

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  Jessica Weldin

  Instructor

  After a decade spent working in sales and publishing (and suffering from desk chair butt!), Jessica turned her passion for Pilates and functional exercise into a second career. Jessica was an original member of Club Pilates San Diego and fell in love with the Club Pilates unique format. After moving from California to Texas, she completed a Peak Pilates certification in 2015. When she is not teaching, Jessica loves to spend time with her two small children and also runs a pickle business with her husband in Sugar Land.

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  Renee Reidmiller

  Instructor

  A native of Fort Bend County, Renee is a Peak Pilates Full Comprehensive Instructor with a nutrition background. She holds certifications in Peak & Precision Nutrition. Before Pilates, Renee taught a variety of group fitness classes such as cycle, aqua, barbell strength, and coached clients in nutrition. Pilates became her passion after one session. She fell in love with the movement and how her body felt after each session. When Renee's not teaching she enjoys being outdoors - especially on her boat - and spending time with her family. Renee believes, "People are like snowflakes. Each one has their own unique distinction...We all have different mobility, and Pilates trains our bodies to make that mobility better than today it was yesterday."

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  Shawn Newbrough

  Instructor

  Shawn has been doing Pilates for almost 10 years and is originally from California. When she moved to Texas before the birth of her daughter she decided to make her passion a career. She is Peak Pilates comprehensive certified and has many specialized certifications including, pre/postnatal Pilates, Yoga on the Reformer, Hot Core Fusion, Pilates for the overweight/obese and is currently in the Club Pilates training. She says, "Pilates is for every 'body' and every person can benefit from it. It's an exercise you can do with the body you have now with whatever restriction you have. Not only does it help you stay in shape, it can transform your body." She loves being able to stay at home with her kids while sharing her passion of Pilates with her community.

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  Kristen Hattingh

  Instructor

  Kristen has been into personal fitness since 1988, spending a lot of time at the gym. After decades of the same routine, she began practicing Pilates in 2017 when Club Pilates Sugar Land opened. It quickly became a passion of hers. She is trained in Pilates mat and apparatus through Club Pilates. Prior to her Pilates practice, Kristen was a barre-method instructor at a local Sugar Land studio. It was through this experience that she really understood the significance of maintaining a neutral spine and keeping your core engaged as she witnessed a significant change in her own body. Kristen loves connecting with like-minded people eager to improve their overall lifestyle through Pilates. Although Kristen was born and raised in the Chicago area, she has lived in Texas for so long, she often says that she grew up in Houston. She lives in Sugar Land with her husband and son, when he’s not at school. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends and watching her son play college baseball. In her spare time, Kristen volunteers at Child Advocates of Fort Bend.

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  KK Turner

  Instructor

  KK is from Houston Texas and has been dancing since the age of 4. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance with a minor in Entrepreneurship from Sam Houston State University in May 2018. This is where she found her passion for Pilates. KK went on to receive her Balanced Body teaching certification for Mat 1, and 2, as well as Reformer 1, and 2. She loves to share her love of Pilates by teaching and helping others reach their mind and body goals, she also teaches dance at various studios within the Houston area. KK loves Houston and plans to continue her professional dance career while incorporating Pilates to keep her body healthy.

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  Sammie Sappington

  Instructor

  Prior to coming to Houston in 2012, Sammie lived in Minnesota and Arkansas. While in Arkansas, she attended the University of Arkansas and earned a B.A. in Early Childhood Education and an M.S. in Counseling. Sammie discovered Pilates in 2018 and fell in love. She says, “I knew this is what I wanted to do: help people heal their bodies through Pilates. It is absolutely one of the best decisions I have made. Pilates has transformed me physically, mentally and spiritually. I love sharing this amazing movement system with others.” Sammie is certified through Peak Pilates. She has two children Chloe (2012) and Miles (2014) and loves cooking, traveling, yoga, Pilates and weight training.

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  Franni Bakewell

  Instructor

  Franni discovered Pilates in 2005 and immediately fell in love. Pilates has been a transformative life experience with her learning something new in every class. Through hard work and dedication, she has changed her life and body. Pilates has helped her master the daily habit of staying fit and embracing a healthy lifestyle. After years of taking lessons, Franni has decided to pursue her interest in Pilates and is currently finishing up the Club Pilates Teacher Training Program. She wants to help others reach their fitness goals and share her love of Pilates. Franni is a certified Montessori Lower Elementary Teacher and has an MBA from the University of Maryland. She currently works at a local Montessori school. Franni is originally from Maryland but moved here in 2001 after a job change. She has been married for over 27 years. Franni has a wonderful husband, three lovely children, and two mischievous dogs.

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  Laura Caldarera

  Instructor

  Laura is a native Houstonian who fell in love with Pilates as a teenager. Her father was the master carpenter for the Houston ballet and she grew up backstage at the theater where the ballet dancers were her first Pilates instructors. Laura has a comprehensive certification Peak Pilates.

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  Nicole van Amstel

  Instructor

  Nicole came across Pilates in sophomore year in college and found it to be the only thing that corrected a painful snapping hip issue. Various doctors, specialists, chiropractors and physiotherapists later, Pilates effectively eliminated the pain. This quickly became a passion and 10 years later it became a joy to share with others it’s ability to transform and rehabilitate the body. This Australian-Salvadoran native completed her Bachelor of Education with majors in History and Spanish from the University of Queensland, Australia in 2015. She then pursued a Pilates certification through Club Pilates. Nicole and her husband recently moved to Houston to be near her parents in Sugar Land. They share a love for travel and new experiences.