351 Shotwell St at ODC Dance Commons in San Francisco

 
Martt Lawrence, Owner Owner/Senior Certified Instructor/Apprentice Mentor Specialty: Injury Prevention/Scoliosis Favorite Pilates Exercise: The Swan on the Barrel Now in her 15th year of teaching, Martt has spent over a decade working with dancers, athletes, and students of varying injuries. Her experience working with special conditions such as pregnancy, postpartum women, hip replacements, osteoporosis, and scoliosis has made her a sought after specialist in her field. In 2006, Martt was re-certified by Romana's Pilates ™ under the tutelage Dorothee VandeWalle at Metropolitan Pilates in Seattle. Prior to opening the Pilates Center of San Francisco, she was the Pilates instructor at The San Francisco Ballet for four years. Martt draws from her experience as a modern dancer, choreographer, and former professional ballet dancer with the Houston and Cincinnati Ballet companies.  Martt has been mentoring apprentices for certification with Metropolitan Pilates since 2008, and is currently studying to present seminars as a teacher of teachers under Dorothee VandeWalle. ROBIN LIM-HEALY, INSTRUCTOR Specialty: Back Injuries Favorite Pilates Exercise: Foot Corrector Robin’s personal mission, both as a Pilates instructor and a physical therapist assistant, is to share the exciting moments of strength and discovery with everyone she teaches.  Her own personal, physical and spiritual development was so deeply affected by her practice of Pilates that she was inspired to leave a career in marketing to become a teacher. After experiencing painful symptoms of a physical illness and a sedentary lifestyle, she sought exercise that was flexible with the day to day needs of her body. By combining her knowledge of Pilates and physical therapy, she has been able to empower people of various fitness levels and physical abilities. Carolina (Carro) Czechowska , Instructor Specialty: Joy Of Movement Favorite Pilates Exercise: Pull-up on the Chair Born in Stockholm, Sweden, Carro studied at the Royal Swedish Ballet School from the age of ten until graduation. She was certified by Pilates Scandinavia in 2007. With a growing passion for Pilates she felt like it was time to explore the “authentic method”. She moved to New York City 2008 and earned a certificate at re:AB Pilates by Brooke Siler, where she later on became a senior teacher and Program director of re:AB Pilates certification program. Carro believes in challenging sessions, kept in a safe and realistic frame. She encourages her students to achieve their goals; both inside and outside of the studio. She loves coaching in a positive spirit, and thrives for her clients to see and feel the results presented from the authentic Pilates method. Jessica Stephenson, Instructor Specialty: Precision of Movement Favorite Pilates Exercise: Twist on the Wunda Chair Jessica comes to The Pilates Center of San Francisco from Baltimore, MD where she taught dance and Pilates at Goucher College, The Peabody Preparatory of Johns Hopkins University and the Maryland School of Ballet and Modern Dance.  She was certified in 2004 after a rigorous apprenticeship under master Pilates instructors Romana Kryzanowska and Sari Mejia-Santo where she learned to work with all different body types and abilities. Having performed with several companies on the east coast, Jessica moved to San Francisco to continue her dance career. Helena BireCKI, INSTRUCTOR Specialty: Injury Prevention
Favorite Pilates Exercise: Semi-Circle on the Chair Helena has taught Pilates in the Bay Area at both hospitals and studios since 2000, and at the Pilates Center of San Francisco since 2006. Originally certified by Stott Pilates, she also carries a Pilates Method Alliance Gold Certification. Her classical training comes from Kathryn Ross-Nash, Peter Fiasca, Dorothee VandeWalle and Martt Lawrence. She has acquired her skills from first generation students of Joseph Pilates as well as kinesiology experts. Employing a keen understanding of the body and an intuitive, imagery-based approach to teaching, Helena uses the Pilates exercises as keys to unlock long-lasting improvements in physical well-being. She teaches simple exercises to create deep strength, and is delighted when students surprise themselves with their progress. JENNIFER HARVIE-WATT, INSTRUCTOR (photo to come soon) Specialty: Scoliosis/Athletic Needs Favorite Pilates Exercise: Airplane on the Cadillac Born and raised in London and then Seattle, Jen began studying classical Pilates in 2003 to help correct her alignment impacted by scoliosis. She was fortunate to begin her Pilates practice at Metropolitan Pilates, owned by world-renowned master teacher and trainer Dorothee VandeWalle. Jen fell in love with the original Pilates method and her alignment, posture, and mind and body awareness improved significantly. As an athlete and avid skier, it has enhanced all her other activities too by maker her stronger, leaner and more flexible. Having learned from the best, Jen wanted to pass on the benefits of the authentic Pilates method to others. For her, classical Pilates can help all sorts of people and body types. Jen moved to San Francisco in 2007, but returned to Seattle to become certified through the M. A. T. Pilates Teachers Certification Program. During her teacher training she also worked under the mentorship of Martt Lawrence (owner and teacher at the Pilates Center of San Francisco). Jen received her certification in 2010 and now shares her knowledge and positive attitude with all her clients. NIKKI PINCHOTT MARINI, INSTRUCTOR (photo and bio to come soon)

The Pilates Center of San Francisco, ODC Dance Commons, 351 Shotwell St, San Francisco, CA 94110

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