Triangle Pilates

Patty Geiger, PMA® Certified Pilates Teacher
Patty is a Teacher Trainer for Power Pilates, NY and PMA CERTIFIED, with over 105 years of experience in the fitness industry. Patty is a Power Pilates trained teacher, with a second certification through Physicalmind Institute and additional training through The Pilates Center in Boulder and educational workshops with many of the nation's most notable educators. Patty was recognized by Cary Magazine as the Top Personal Trainer for Southwestern Wake County and her studios as Best in Class multiple times over. She has studied yoga with Beth Shaw, Doug Swenson, Molly Fox, and John DeMinico, receiving certifications from AAAI and YogaFit 1 & 2. She is actively involved in the Pilates Method Alliance. Take a class with Patty and you will find her passion for Pilates hard to resist.

Phyllis Adams, ERYT
Phyllis has been a Wellness Professional for over 20 years. She is a graduate from NC School of Yoga and holds her pre-natal certification through Asheville School of Yoga. Phyllis completed an Anusara Immersion and yoga therapy training with John Friend and has attended additional workshops under Rod Stryker, David Swenson, Tim Miller, Shiva Rae, Rodney Ye, Eric Shiffman, Todd Norian, Stephanie Keach and Dharma Mitra. Phyllis is also Pilates Mat trained with Power Pilates. Phyllis' light heartedness, knowledge and compassion for other's is reflected in her Vinyasa teaching style of Hatha Yoga.

Alyson Colwell-Waber, RYT200
Alyson is a professional dancer, educator, and passionate yoga practitioner. She holds a BS in Physical Education & Dance Education and a MFA in Dance. Alyson founded the dance program at Meredith College where she teaches dance technique, functional anatomy, mind-body integration, and yoga. She is trained in the EmbodiYoga teacher training method led by Lisa Clark, David Beadle, and Gauri Johnson. EmbodiYoga merges the Iyengar tradition with an understanding of movement development and functional anatomy. With this as her foundation, Alyson has developed her approach to teaching yoga that integrates breath, supportive alignment, extension, the joy of movement, and an appreciation for the unique body wisdom we all have. Her aim is to create a class environment where students can explore, deepen, and expand on what they love about yoga.

Kelly DiCaprio
Kelly is a Power Pilates trained teacher. She came to Triangle Pilates as a student and became intrigued by the impact of Pilates on her body and mind. With the encouragement of Patty she chose to pursue full certification, a 600+ hour commitment. Kelly has an enthusiastic style who will push you to your limits. She really enjoys sharing the benefits of Pilates with others.

Stacie Dombrowski, PMA® Certified Pilates Teacher
Stacie is a Power Pilates Teacher Trainer, PMA CERTIFIED and has 20 years of experience as a Fitness Professional. She earned her Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology from Florida Atlantic University and is an ACE Certified group exercise instructor and personal trainer. Stacie received her initial Pilates certification from The PhysicalMind Institute in NYC in both mat and equipment and is she is registered with The Pilates Method Alliance. She is also a Yoga Alliance Registered Instructor having completed the 500-hour training with The North Carolina School of Yoga.

Susie Friedel
Susie is a Power Pilates trained teacher and licensed massage therapist. Nationally certified since 1997, her hands-on work as a massage therapist has developed her deep respect for the human body and its need for movement. She first discovered the Pilates method after moving to North Carolina in 1999, but it wasn’t until experiencing classes at Triangle Pilates that she was hooked. “I was blown away by the classical teaching style… it was the hardest thing I’d ever done, yet I was having so much fun doing it!” With Patty’s encouragement she decided to pursue her full certification so she could share her passion with others. She feels blessed to have found two complimentary careers that she loves so much and allows her the flexibility to be at home with her family.

Melissa Ghedini, PMA® Certified Pilates Teacher
Melissa Ghedini is a recovering accountant turned Pilates Professional. “I knew I was onto something special with my first Pilates class. I could feel the difference just one mat class made to my posture, my core and my concentration.” That’s what ultimately led Melissa to pursue a comprehensive, classical certification through Power Pilates. “I feel that Pilates always challenges you to go beyond what you thought you could do.” Off the mat she enjoys spending time with her husband and her dog Max. Melissa’s passion for teaching will challenge you to go beyond your comfort zone.

Eleanor Green RYT200
Eleanor Green began her yoga journey after working for almost 20 years as a fitness instructor. After years of aerobic exercise and weight training, Eleanor found it hard to touch her toes until she discovered yoga. She credits yoga for helping her open her body and her heart to all things possible. She is a graduate of the NC School of Yoga and is registered with Yoga Alliance and the American Council of Exercise. She has attended workshops with national teachers including Doug Swenson, John Friend, Rodney Yee, David Swenson and Baron Baptiste and continues to seek out training opportunities to enhance her practice and her teaching. Eleanor enjoys sharing her passion for yoga with others in hopes that they can discover new possibilities and find strength and serenity through a regular yoga practice.

Angela Hawkins, RYT200

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Susan Jackson, ERYT
Susan comes to Cary from Phoenix, Arizona. "As someone who can truly attest to the tremendous benefits of Yoga, I am dedicated to providing you, my students, with a pathway to lead a healthier, fuller, and richer life. So, bring your limitations, your stress, whatever troubles you, and find that when you leave, your baggage will be lighter than when you arrived! I look forward to working with you!" Expect a class with hands-on adjustments whether it is a relaxing, gentle class, multi-level hatha class or an invigorating flow. Susan is also a Power Pilates Certified mat Teacher.

Claire McCullough RYT200
Claire has been doing yoga for 20 years and has been teaching it regularly since 2002. She is a registered yoga teacher, certified by the North Carolina School of Yoga and has taught yoga to faculty, staff and students, as well as public classes at Meredith College. Claire is a breast cancer survivor and has taught yoga classes for cancer patients and survivors. She has also taught yoga to middle school students and weight loss groups and has done private sessions for individuals and partner yoga. Claire loves to show those who think they can’t do yoga that they can and why they should.

Amy Murray, PMA® Certified Pilates Teacher
Amy is a trained Power Pilates teacher. Amy earned her B.S. in Health Information Management from Bowling Green State University. After starting a family, she gave up the “office” life and started taking Pilates classes at a gym. Amy then became intrigued by the classical Pilates style at Triangle Pilates and attended classes religiously. She decided to pursue her teaching certification to share her true passion for Pilates with others. When not in Pilates, Amy enjoys outdoor fitness activities including cycling, walking, swimming and running.

Christine Nowicki, PMA® Certified Pilates Teacher
Christine, a PMA CERTIFIED Teacher comes to Triangle Pilates with over 20 years of experience in the field of dance. She earned her B.F.A. in dance from UMASS/Amherst, and her M.S. in child development from ECU. She is certified in mat and equipment instruction through both Power Pilates and The Physicalmind Institute. As a Pilates professional, Christine is a Continuing Education teacher trainer for Power Pilates and continues to be a an active member and certified teacher through the Pilates Method Alliance. Christine strives to put the passion in Pilates and to enliven your spirit through movement.

Loretta Jo Schlatzer, RYT500
Loretta Jo has been a Yoga practitioner for many year. Her Vinyasa classes feature creative sequencing of standing and seated asanas, twists, backbends, inversions and more. Physically challenging and mentally engaging, each flow has a unique focus and theme – designed to provide students an opportunity to seek a balance of mind, body and spirit – what Loretta calls ‘Yoga-Mojo’. In addition to Yoga, Loretta Jo is certified in Pilates® and BodyFlow™. Take a class with Loretta Jo and experience her infectious enthusiasm for living!

Jamie Sharpe, PMA® Certified Pilates Teacher
Jamie is a Power Pilates trained and PMA CERTIFIED teacher. Jamie earned her BS and MS in Elementary Education from SUNY Cortland in NY. She and her husband moved to NC six years ago to pursue a career in education. While teaching school, Jamie also began teaching Group Exercise classes at a local gym and soon after discovered Pilates. Jamie, an avid runner, was amazed at how Pilates complimented and improved her running. Pilates had challenged her mind and her body in new ways and added balance to her fitness regimen. The benefits that Jamie has experienced through her Pilates practice helped her to decide to pursue her teaching certification. Jamie is excited to be able to share her experience, love, and passion for Pilates with others.