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Maggie Desenberg: mdesenberg@hotmail.com

Maggie is a P.M.A. and Physical Mind Institute certified Pilates trainer. She also has instructor certification in the Gyrotonic® Expansion Sysytem and TRX. She has been training people since 1997. She has taught as an adjunct professor in the Minnesota Universities and Colleges for seventeen years. She earned an M.F.A. in Dance from the University of Illinois and a B.A. from the University of Iowa. She is one of the founders of The Pilates House.

Stephanie Johnson: stephaniejpilates@gmail.com

Stephanie, a long time student of Pilates and body work, is now a trainer.  She has a degree and teaching certification from the University of South Dakota. She has experience in yoga, karate, ballet and modern dance.  She is one of the founders of The Pilates House.

Shannon Ward Swartz: shannonswartz@comcast.net

Shannon has been teaching in the physical wellness field for 20 years. She holds certifications in: Pilates, Gyrotonic®, RKC Kettlebell, TRX, Personal Training and Massage Therapy. Her diverse background helps her bring the highest quality training to her clients. Shannon has studied in various wellness disciplines throughout the U.S. and abroad.  Shannon has successfully swam the English Channel twice on relay teams in 2010 and 2011. She is one of the founders of The Pilates House.

 
 

Laura Amis:
lauraamis@gmail.com

Laura is a graduate of Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri, where she received a BFA in Dance.  While teaching dance in the Twin Cities, Laura went on to pursue her Pilates certification. She is Stott certified and has been teaching Pilates since 2005.  Laura is also a certified instructor in Gyrotonic® and TRX and uses all of these disciplines in her teaching.

Lynn Sund:
ldsund@comcast.net

Lynn is a P.M.A. certified Pilates and TRX instructor.  After a successful career in land development, Lynn began to study wellness related fields that she had been a participant in for many years. Lynn then made a career change that made the most sense with her lifetime values. She brings her experience as a long time student of the work who has studied with many trainers since 1998. She is a licensed esthetician which she continues to practice along with her Pilates.

Jesse Bennett:
jesse_eve@yahoo.com

Jesse began practicing yoga and Pilates while attending The University of Southern California. Experiencing how both disciplines compliment each other inspired her to study, teach, and share yoga and Pilates with others. Jesse is a certified Pilates instructor through Integrated Balance, yoga instructor through Shiva Rea's: Samudra Global School for Living Yoga, and an AFAA personal trainer. Jesse's goal for her students to let their practice be their sanctuary -to let their session be a place to go for comfort and strength.

 

 

 

Jan Engebretson: janpilates@yahoo.com

Jan is a certified trainer in Pilates, Pilates for Golf and Gyrotonic®. She has a Bachelors degree in Nursing from the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh and has an advanced degree in health care from the University of Minnesota with emphasis on health and wellness. She bases her philosophy of health on the eight principles of health.  Jan enjoys yoga, practices meditation, and is active in various sports including golf, skiing, kayaking, and biking.

Cass Ritacco:
familiaritacco@juno.com

Cass is a certified trainer in Gyrotonic®.  Cass holds a B.S. in nursing from The College of St. Catherine with a minor in dance through Macalester College, both in St. Paul, MN. She has taught Tai Chi Chih and her interests include kick-boxing, swimming, Cross-country skiing and most outdoor sports. Cass' interest in the body and health include working in the birthing field of nursing, where she is currently on staff at HCMC, Mpls.

Tiffany Seymour: tiffany_seymour76@yahoo.com

Tiffany is a graduate of Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia, and completed her B.A. in Vocal Performance with a minor in theatre/dance. She received her Pilates certification in 2001 and became certified in Gyrotonic® in 2004. In addition to teaching Pilates and Gyrotonic, Tiffany is active in the Twin Cities performing arts community. She has appeared at various venues performing in musical theatre, cabaret acts, opera and classical recitals.

 

 

 


Stephanie Scott:
steph.ak.scott@gmail.com

Stephanie is a certified Pilates instructor through Balanced Body University and a certified TRX Instructor. She turned to Pilates in search of a way to gain strength and stability in her body and immediately appreciated the depth of the work, and its ability to identify and strengthen the weaknesses in her body.  She has a BFA in Theatre from Stephens College. She trained in springboard diving and gymnastics, and currently enjoys running, cycling, and swimming in her spare time.

Gina Fischer:
fishy_fischer1@hotmail.com

Gina has a Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology with emphasis in Exercise Science from Arizona State University. There she was introduced to Pilates and saw her body transform. Gina is now a certified Pilates instructor and certified TRX instructor who focuses on incorporating the Pilates fundamentals into her daily life and all other forms of exercise.