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British born Claire Flewin has always had a passion for health and fitness. She began her athletic career early as a gymnast and then later competed successfully in the U.K. as a 100 and 200 meter sprinter and as a 100 meter relay sprinter. Claire is certified as personal trainer by the National Academy of Sport Medicine (NASM). Claire is also a certified International Pilates Instructor who studied under Pilates master Ivan Dahl here in Los Angeles. She continues her education by attending various NASM workshops and Pilates seminars and is still an avid runner, hiker, scuba diver, and workout enthusiast. |
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Betsy Folsom is certified by AFFA and NASM as a group exercise instructor and personal trainer. She holds her BS degree in Marketing and has over 10 years experience in the fitness industry. Betsy teaches all types of fitness classes from spinning to senior exercise. She is currently finishing a full certification in The Method® (the exercises of Joseph Pilates). She is the mother of two beautiful children. Specializes in pre/post-natal. |
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Michelle McBryde has joined our team to help out with the high demand for Pilates based conditioning. Michelle has been an instructor for the past 4 1/2 years. After working as a professional dancer for over 10 years, she became a student of Pilates based conditioning during physical rehab after having 2 knee surgeries from a dance injury. As a fitness instructor, Michelle enjoys the time she spends training and encouraging her clients in the process of reaching their goals. Michelle and her husband Mark live in Pasadena. |
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Johnny Miller is a fully certified Stott Pilates instructor teaching at both Breakthru Fitness Studio and the Stott certification training facility in Long Beach. He is also certified as a personal trainer through NASM. Continuing as a freelance graphic art director, Johnny is the recipient of a bachelor's of fine arts from the California Institute of the Arts in Valencia, Calif., and a master's of fine arts from York University in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Johnny teaches small group equipment classes and is available for privates in Pilates and resistance training. |
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Melanie Morimoto received her certification in Personal Fitness Training from National Academy of Sports Medicine in 2000. Since then she has been training individuals as well as leading group fitness classes in and around the Pasadena area. Melanie began her study in the art of Pilates in 2002. A Certified STOTT Pilates Instructor, Melanie completed her certification at John Garey Pilates in Long Beach, CA. In addition to holding a 1st degree black belt in the Schrin Ryu style of Karate, Melanie is also an avid cyclist and holds certifications from Schwinn Cycling, Johnny G. Spinning and Precision cycling. Melanie continues her education by taking part in various NASM sponsored programs as well as participating in Continuing Education Pilates workshops offered at Long Beach Dance Conditioning. |
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Sonia Trejo is a fully certified Stott Pilates instructor. She also holds her certification as a personal trainer through NASM and APEX fitness and nutrition management. She is also a Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and has studied Yoga for the past 10 years. Prior to her professional involvement in the fitness industry, Sonia had been a successful Fashion Designer and Merchandiser for twenty years. After being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis several years ago, she realized the immense benefits that mind, body, and balance played in staying healthy and decided to close her business to pursue fitness full time. She enjoys the gratification of helping others realize their potential and achieve their goals. She is an active board member of the Heartfelt Foundation, a non-profit charity organization and a member of the M.S. Society. |
