PILATES TEAM
All of our Pilates teachers are certified instructors of The Pilates Method, and have completed rigorous training, including the study of anatomy, to be able to apply the technique to all types of students.
AMIE LOGA, PILATES DIRECTOR (EXT. 159)
BSc. Human Kinetics, GBC-FLMP, CanFit Pro CPT, CFC, MES, PFS
TRACY FROHLICK
INSTRUCTOR: LEVEL 4 (EXT. 145)
Tracy first studied Pilates at York University in 1992, and received her Pilates certification in 2000 with Margot McKinnon and Susan Greskovitch in Toronto. Tracy’s extensive dance background and university training in dance injuries, dance therapy, and bodywork (i.e. Alexander Technique, Bartenieff Fundamentals, Feldenkrais Method, and Laban Movement Analysis), has shaped her teaching style. In 2001 Tracy certified in Yamuna Body Rolling, which has further informed her work towards muscle balancing and rehabilitation. Tracy continually expands her movement training by attending a variety of workshops and conferences each year. Included is her study of Pilates Based Rehabilitation, Gait Analysis, Pre & Post Natal Exercise, Breast Cancer Rehabilitation, Pre & Post Hip Replacement, Spinal Rehabilitation, and Repetitive Stress Injuries of the Arms. Tracy’s passion for her work comes from her love of dance and desire to increase people’s strength and ability to function without pain, making work and play easier and more enjoyable for them.
Level 4 Pilates Instructor
BA Dance Major/Psychology Minor - York University
Certified Pilates Mat & Equipment Instructor - PhysicalMind Institute
Certified Level II Yamuna Body Rolling Instructor
Body Harmonics Workshops: Pre & Post Natal; Rehab I (Spinal Stability); Rehab II (Pelvic Girdle); Gait Analysis; Unstable Equipment
PhysicalMind Institute Workshops: Standing Pilates Certification
Fit Ball Certification
Karen Carlson: Barrels (Ladder, Spine Corrector, Arc) Workshop, Cadillac Workshop
Marie-Jose Blom-Lawrence: Posture Play I Workshop
Mind Body Spirit Conference 2003 (3-day Pilates Conference, and 2-day Scoliosis Pre-Conference). Instructors included: Karen Clippenger, Suzanne Martin, Leslee Bender, Kathy Corey, and Madeline Black.
Coremat Certification: Lower Extremity Module
Mind Body Spirit Conference 2004 (5-Day Pilates Conference). Instructors included: Suzanne Martin, Kathy Corey, and Madeline Black, Nora St.John, Elizabeth Larkham, Jorg Chabowski, Debra Schubert, Jean Sullivan, Christine Romani-Ruby, Karen Clippenger, Bob Liekens, and Jennifer Stacey.
Mind Body Spirit Conference 2005 (5-Day Pilates Conference). Instructors included: Brent Anderson, Ellie Herman, Eric Franklin, Kathy Van Patten, Karen Clippinger, Jennifer Stacey Suzanne Martin, Sherri Betz, Christine Romani-Ruby, Penny Latey, Debra Schubert, and Christine Wilson.
Diane Miller Certification - Module 1 & 2
Brain Gym Annual Conference August 2006: Learning and Gravity with Beverly Hunter
Thomas Myers October 2007 - Issues in the Tissues: Stress, Distress & Prostress
Susan Greskovitch & Chantel Dion November 2007 - Moving Toward Balance: A Pilates Approach to Scoliosis
Jillian Frechette November 2007 - Allegro Tower of Power Workshop
JIM MATHESON
INSTRUCTOR: LEVEL 4
(EXT. 150)
Jim started training in Pilates (Diane Miller) in 1992 at Concordia University. In 1998 he took his Pilates Certification course through Moira Stott in Toronto and joined The Adelaide Club in 2000. Jim has trained company members of Stomp, Fosse, Fame as well as members of the Stratford Festival. Due to his professional background in dance, many of his clients are now working at an advanced level and loving it.
Level 4 Pilates Instructor
BFA Contemporary Dance, The School of the Toronto Dance Theatre Professional Training Graduate
Certified Pilates Mat & Equipment Instructor – Stott Pilates
Karen Carlson: Barrels Workshop
Jillian Frechette November 2007 - Allegro Tower of Power Workshop
DOUG HAMBURGH
INSTRUCTOR: LEVEL 3
(EXT. 151)
Doug found Pilates to be a natural progression after fifteen years of dance experience. Dancing afforded him the opportunity of studying in New York City under some of the greats, including Martha Graham herself. His varied experience includes a year of teaching in the University of Calgary’s dance department. Doug has been working as a Pilates instructor since graduating from the Stott Pilates Certification Program in 1999. Pilates gives him a versatile teaching tool that can both restore the body, and provide a powerful resource for physical conditioning and performance.
Level 3 Pilates Instructor
Certified Pilates Mat & Equipment Instructor - Stott Pilates
Colleen Craig: Pilates on the Ball Workshop
Coremat Certification: Lower Extremity Modul
Susan Greskovitch & Chantel Dion November 2007 - Moving Toward Balance: A Pilates Approach to Scoliosis
Jillian Frechette November 2007 - Allegro Tower of Power Workshop
LINDA ROSS
INSTRUCTOR: LEVEL 3
(EXT. 181)
Linda combines her Personal Training & Pilates Certifications with her Polarity Therapy training to support the client in integrating the body-mind-spirit during their session. Linda uses Pilates as a stepping stone to building physical strength, beginning with self and body awareness as a foundation for efficiency and ease of movement as part of the overall health picture. Linda emphasizes breath work, increased flexibility of the spine, and stability and mobility throughout the body to achieve balance and vibrance, by incorporating Energy Exercises and Brain Gym‚ movements.
Level 3 Pilates Instructor
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Mount Allison University, 1973
ACE Certified Personal Trainer, 1996
Certified Pilates Mat & Equipment Instructor – Stott Pilates Full Certification, 2000
Registered Polarity Practitioner 2003
Brain Gym® Instructor/Consultant, 2003
Touch For Health I: Levels I & II – Muscle Testing and Balancing
Body Harmonics Workshops: Rehab I (Spinal Stability)
Stott Pilates Workshops: Stability Chair; Mat & Chair based Pre-Natal Workshop (including Ball, Barrels and Flex Band); Foam Roller; Arc Barrel
Coremat Certification: Lower Extremity ModuleTouch For Health I: Levels I & II – Muscle Testing and Balancing
Susan Greskovitch & Chantel Dion November 2007 - Moving Toward Balance: A Pilates Approach to Scoliosis
Jillian Frechette November 2007 - Allegro Tower of Power Workshop
LISA SOMMERS
INSTRUCTOR: LEVEL 2
(EXT. 251)
After working 16 years in the corporate world in a variety of capacities, Lisa decided upon a drastic change in career in 2003 and enrolled in the full certification Pilates program at Stott Pilates. She has continued her education in mind/body work by attending workshops and seminars on various subjects (ie. pre and post natal, injuries and special populations, small equipment, etc.) Lisa thrives on being able to help her clients alleviate their particular body issues and in promoting Pilates as an effective and enjoyable exercise discipline for all people.
Level 2 Pilates Instructor
Business - Marketing and International Business diplomas
Certified Pilates Mat and Equipment Instructor - Stott Pilates Full Certification
Stott Pilates Workshops: Pre-Natal, Foam Roller, Stability Ball
Twist Conditioning Workshop: Bosu
Body-in-Motion Workshop: Postural Muscles Assessment and Stretching Techniques
ISP Rehabilitation Certification (Injury and Special Populations)
Jillian Frechette November 2007 - Allegro Tower of Power Workshop
TAYA VAN WATERSCHOOT
INSTRUCTOR: LEVEL 1
Taya graduated from Queens University with a Bachelor in Commerce and worked for two years as a Strategy Consultant. Realizing that the corporate world was not her true path she travelled the world, acquired her Yoga Teachers Certificate and found herself in Hong Kong teaching yoga. Here she studied Classical Pilates at Core Ability, the only classical Pilates studio in Hong Kong under Louise Crawley (Trained by Romana Kryanowska protege of Joseph Pilates himself). Taya remained in Hong Kong for a year teaching a variety of clients with varying needs. Returning to Canada Taya has now been teaching Pilates for four years and is now a Certified Personal Trainer and Homeopathic Doctor. Taya combines her in depth knowledge of the human body with an understanding of the demands of corporate life to create a holistic mind-body workout.
Level 1 Instructor
Queens University – Bachelor of Commerce - 2000
Yoga Teachers Certificate - Cape Town, South Africa - 2003
Classical Pilates Mat and Equipment - Hong Kong - 2004
Certified Personal Trainer - Toronto - 2006
Doctor of Homeopathic Medicine (D.H.M.S & H.D.) - Ontario College of Homeopathic Medicine - Toronto – 2007
Susan Greskovitch & Chantel Dion November 2007 - Moving Toward Balance: A Pilates Approach to Scoliosis
Jillian Frechette November 2007 - Allegro Tower of Power Workshop
FOR MORE INFORMATION on our Pilates programs, please contact our Pilates Director, Amie Loga at 416.367.9957, ext .159.