Club Pilates

Dawn began her Pilates journey as a student of the practice in 2006. What started as a simple workout quickly turned into a life’s passion. Dawn became a classically trained Peak certified instructor in 2008 and has been dedicated to teaching the mindful aspect of the Pilates method and bringing the method into the lives of others. Her love for the practice evolved into a lifestyle that she especially enjoys sharing with others. Dawn began her Pilates career at Columbia Association, becoming an Elite instructor and joined Club Pilates family in 2016. Specializing in rehabilitation techniques to promote healing of the body and mind, Dawn has helped many students in stages of rehabilitation from various ailments and illnesses including spinal fusion, joint replacement and the effects of chemotherapy, to achieve their personal goals. Dawn especially enjoys sharing the experience of the renewal and restoration back to a health with her students. Dawn looks forward to sharing your personal fitness goals with you and helping you develop, achieve and maintain those goals.

Originally from the Uk, Jane came to the US in 1988. She absolutely loves living in this country and especially in the beautiful Annapolis area where she has lived for the past 20 years. Jane always participated in fitness in some shape or form from Jane Fonda tapes to PiYo and everything in between. After suffering a mild injury (and ignoring it for two years) she found herself in the position of not being able to walk comfortably let alone work out! She finally got help from physical and neuromuscular therapists who re-aligned her body and got her back on track along with advising her to do Pilates. When Jane first walked into the Club Pilates studio she knew she found “her place”. She found everyone was so friendly and helpful and the workout was amazing, she was hooked! Jane has enjoyed every minute of her journey to reach her goal of becoming a Pilates instructor through the teacher training program. One of her favorite things to do is to continue her education in the Pilates field. Jane always has the next certification in her sights and is constantly working towards it. Her aim as an instructor is to give our clients the same feeling she had on her first day, that Club Pilates is a friendly, safe environment where we can learn how to strengthen, stretch, and control our bodies at our own pace, have fun while we’re doing it, and maybe learn a little something along the way.

Jeanine has been practicing and teaching Pilates for over 22 years. Her credentials include being Peak Certified followed by completion of Club Pilates comprehensive teacher training. Her vast experience in the area of health and fitness consist of numerous additional teaching certifications, including Cycle/Spin, Barre, TRX and Body Works, all of which she actively teaches. Before Pilates, Jeannie played two sports professionally, Racquetball winning the National Championship two times and Women’s Doubles Beach Volleyball, taking the East Coast Championship title two times. She taught College English for 12 years and was head of the English Department at a private prep school for 6 years. Her motivation and passion to teach an array of fitness formats is due to her “love of seeing people learn”.

I started my Pilates journey working at the front desk. I saw how much it helped people and how wonderful the atmosphere in the studio was and I was hooked! I loved it so much that I decided to become and instructor and have been teaching since May 2018. When not teaching, I can be seen in the theater scene in Annapolis. I love to sing and dance and one of my favorites spots is the Annapolis Summer Garden Theater. If you’re ever around in the summer you should come check it out! Favorite Pilates move: Pike on the Exo Chair. It’s just so fun once you get it and you can make it more challenging in so many ways. Favorite Pilates Stretch: Side split using the reformer. If you’ve seen me do it you know why. As a dancer, I never had my side split till now and it’s all because of this stretch!

More than 5 years ago, Andrea discovered Pilates and it changed her life—allowing her to become stronger, more flexible, more centered and providing her with a hobby that was fun! As she had spent her career helping people achieve their goals and potential in a variety of fields (publishing, education, training and business), it was a natural transition for her to combine her professional experience with her love of Pilates. She pursued her goal of becoming an instructor through the Club Pilates teacher training program and continues to work to improve her practice through workshops and ongoing coaching. Her goal is to provide each client with an amazing experience that not only enhances their physical well-being but also provides connection, joy and ongoing learning (as well as the occasional corny joke).

Jessica’s love for Pilates began 15 years ago in her own personal practice. Believing strongly that Pilates is truly beneficial for every body, she enjoys working with all ages, abilities and fitness levels, both in group and private sessions. She completed her Comprehensive Certification with Club Pilates in July 2018, and continues to grow as an instructor by advancing her own self practice and continuing education workshops. As well as teaching Pilates, Jessica is a Licensed Massage Therapist and has enjoyed sharing a holistic approach to wellness for over 12 years. Her belief in the fundamental and customizable approach of Pilates for each individual translates in her sessions. She enjoys helping clients achieve their fitness and wellness goals through the Pilates Method.

Annita is well centered, very happy, and exuberantly Spirited. Her moto of..….”I love Mondays…life starts on Mondays” is so telling of who she is. The Brazilian born, 4 language speaking, fashion designer came from her home country of Brazil straight to LA and immersed herself in the Fashion Industry. She owned her own stores in Brazil, Argentina, and Miami. She has a flair for fashion that carries over into her life. While living in LA, working in the hustle and bustle, Annita became discontent with the culture and atmosphere. She said “I was out of balance spiritually, emotionally, and with my values in life. It was then that Annita found Club Pilates in LA. She initially went to help ease her back pain caused by an accident. But soon discovered that Pilates was filling a space inside of her well beyond her sore back. After only practicing for a few months she noticed that her pain was gone, she was off her pain medications and she felt more like herself than she had in years. From LA to San Francisco, Annita found her way to Annapolis Maryland. As soon as she got to Maryland, she looked for Club Pilates. She found the one in Annapolis. After taking classes there for a few months Annita approached Laura, CP owner, and asked if she thought it would be okay for her to take the teacher training classes? She was concerned about the language difference. Laura quickly assured her that it was more than okay. Annita speaks broken English very well. Her members love the way Annita mixes up phrases like… pick up your waist instead of pick up your weights. They love to tease their teacher and lovingly joke with her about it. Annita is delighted with her life now. She finds immense joy in coming to work, teaching her clients and lavishing her love on all of them. When members speak about the impact that Annita has made in their lives through Pilates, it is with warmth and gratitude that Annita tucks that away in her heart. She teaches with calm, sensitivity and purpose. She says, “alignment is everything, you must respect the design of the body, your breathing, and they way to build upon small success”.

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In Carla’s opinion, an instructor should be part motivating and part educating. Carla’s classes provide knowledge of the Pilates Method, along with encouragement throughout the workout. Her energy is magnetic. She keeps her classes fresh by offering something different and amazing every time she teaches! She strives to help you see and feel the benefits quickly through concentration and inward focus of the mind over the body. She’s stays watchful over her students to check on form and position of each exercise. Carla started her Pilates journey in CP Annapolis a few years ago. As a member she experienced first-hand how Pilates helped her from old gymnastics injuries. She jumped all-in to complete the comprehensive 500-hour CP Teacher Training Program and has been passionately and enthusiastically teaching since Jan. 2019. The incredible benefits of her breathing through her own personal Pilates practice has been life changing and is what inspires her. Carla says, “taking our life-giving breath for granted is so common and easily forgotten through our busy day to day living”. She wants your time in her class to be refreshing, cleansing, detoxifying and energizing! Carla’s happiest when she sees her students have their “AH-HA” moments. Witnessing them accessing a deeper self-awareness and celebrating their new ability and break through makes her heart smile. Carla is happiest too, when she’s in her kitchen, cookin’ up a storm!