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Patty Geiger, Studio Founder
Patty is a Teacher Trainer for Power
Pilates, NYC, with over 21 years of experience in the fitness
industry. Patty is a Power Pilates certified teacher, with a
second certification through Physicalmind Institute and additional
training through The Pilates Center in Boulder and educational
workshops by Moira Stott, Elizabeth Larkham, Brent Anderson,
Michelle Larson and others. Patty was recognized by Cary Magazine
as the Top Personal Trainer for Southwestern Wake County. She
has studied yoga with Beth Shaw, Doug Swenson, Molly Fox, David
Dorian-Ross 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
Phyllis has been in the fitness teacher
for 20 years. She is a graduate from NC School of Yoga and holds
her pre-natal certification through Asheville School of Yoga.
Phyllis studied at the NC School Of Yoga, and has attended additional
trainings and workshops under Rod Stryker, David Swenson, Tim
Miller, Shiva Rae, Rodney Ye, Eric Shiffman, Todd Norian, John
Friend, Stephanie Keach and Dharma Mitra. Phyllis' light heartedness,
knowledge and compassion for other's is reflected in her Vinyasa
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Carlos Cela
Carlos Cela began his yoga journey in
late 1999. After several years of searching and practicing different
styles, including a two year period of Ashtanga Vinyasa practice,
he found the North Carolina School of Yoga, where he studied
Hatha-Raja yoga for eighteen months with Chandra Om, disciple
of Dharma Mittra. That intense period deeply shaped his personal
practice, and made him become open and receptive to the teacher
inside his heart. Carlos became certified as a Yoga Instructor
for both the 240 and 500 levels and is registered with Yoga
Alliance. Since then, his philosophical views have been deeply
influenced by the works of J. Krishnamurti and Thich Nhat Hanh,
and his asana by the elegant alignment principles of Anusara
which he came to know through the dedicated help of Lila Pierce
Brown. Carlos' intention is to help students to deepen their
self-awareness, awaken their hearts and align with their true
Self. His classes are challenging, caring and nurturing, incorporating
many aspects of traditional Hatha Yoga, aiming at opening the
flood gates of the heart to let the core of goodness inside
each of us freely flow through. |
Candice Davies
Candice brings an eclectic mix of styles
and education to the mat. A Speech/Language Pathologist and
Art educator in her 'other' lives, she has more than 25 years
experience teaching in public, private and bilingual education.
Candice is certified with the NC School of Yoga, and recently
completed her 500 hour Vini Yoga Certification. Believing yoga
offers an unparalleled system for our deepest physical, mental
and Spiritual integration, she is delighted to teach both adults
and children. Her mantra is "Lead with compassion. follow with
thunder!" |
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Kelly DiCaprio
Kelly is a Power Pilates certified 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
Stacie is a Power Pilates Teacher Trainer
with 19 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 240-hour training with The North Carolina School of Yoga. |
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Angie Edwards
Angie Edwards-Rash has been a group fitness
instructor certified through the American Council of Exercise
for 17 years. After years of sports and fitness training, she
discovered yoga in 2001 and was truly amazed at the calming
effects it had on her body, mind and spirit. Angie has completed
the 200 hour training with the NC School of Yoga and has plans
to complete both prenatal and children‚s yoga training in 2007-2008.
Angie enhances her own practice by taking classes with many
of her friends who are also graduates of the NC School of Yoga
and feels very blessed to have so much experience surrounding
her as she continues her journey. Angie shares her ever growing
knowledge and passion for yoga through a light teaching style
where all students can feel comfortable. |
Susie Friedel
Susie is a Power Pilates certified 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.
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Eleanor Green
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. |
Carol Huncik
Carol holds an MFA in Dance and
is a professional dancer, teacher and choreographer. She has
been practicing yoga for ten years and is certified in Kripalu
yoga, which many call the ‘gentle yoga’. She is
currently working on her Anasura yoga certification, which is
a blend of alignment principles and the spiritual. Her classes
are a rich blend of her experiences in dance, yoga, meditation
and spirituality. Carol completed both Beginner & Intermediate
mat Certifications through power Pilates. She welcomes all to
her classes; the experienced and also the new yoga student.
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Stacy Ingham
Stacy Ingham has been practicing Ashtanga
Yoga since 1998, and has been teaching for since 2002. Certified
with Yogafit, she has continued her studies in the Ashtanga
tradition of yoga with David Swensen, Annie Pace, Chuck Miller
and Maty Ezrati, and most recently with David Keil. She also
studies on an ongoing basis with Fran Slavic and Kathy Hallen,
and here at Yogaspot with Nancy Kimberly. Stacy's approach to
Ashtanga Yoga is to educate students on the joy of a consistent
Yoga practice, demonstrating how to pay attention to the details
of form and philosophy, and making Yoga accessible for all levels. |
Karen Knight
Karen Knight has been practicing yoga
since 1996 and is certified through the NC School of Yoga and
registered with Yoga Alliance. She is also a certified Phoenix
Rising Yoga Therapy Practitioner and believes that bringing
awareness to body, mind and spirit during practice supports
both self-knowledge and invites inspiration. She brings to her
teaching both respect for the body's wisdom as well as a playful
spirit. |
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Claire McCullough
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
Amy is a certified
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. |
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Christine Nowicki, Director of Studio
Programs
Christine 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. |
Margaret Prakke
Margaret Prakke, Yoga Alliance RYT 500,
is an Advanced Studies graduate of the North Carolina School
of Yoga. Her Hatha-Raja style of teaching encourages organic
movement and an open heart. You will experience the love she
shares for the yogic path and lifestyle in her peaceful, nurturing
class environment. She continues her studies with Chandra Om
at the Dharma Mittra Yoga Center and has also studied under
teachers including Seane Corn, Angela Farmer, Paul Grilley and
Stephanie Keach. Margaret also holds certifications in Prenatal,
Children's and Astanga Vinyasa Yoga. |
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Crys Rivers
Crys Rivers’ first yoga class completely
overwhelmed her: she did not bend like a pretzel, she could
not stand on her head, and the meditation seemed impossible.
With encouragement, she gave yoga another try; this began her
yoga journey. Crys received her teacher training at Asheville
Yoga Center in 2004 and is a Yoga Alliance certified RYT200
instructor. Teachers who inspire Crys include Stephanie Keach,
Shala Worsley, Cindy Dollar, Crys’ yoga students, fellow teachers
at Triangle Pilates, and many others who cross her path every
day. Influenced by Iyengar, Yin and Astanga, Crys’ classes offer
a safe environment for students to move deeper into their practice,
have fun and get unstuck from the baggage of everyday living.
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Reuben Schooler
Reuben’s journey into the world of yoga
began over ten years ago. He is a graduate of the Wilmington
Yoga Center in Wilmington, NC. Reuben has studied yoga with
Shiva Rhea, Beth Shaw and Yoganand former director of the Kripalu
Center for Yoga & Health. Reuben continues his studies with
Amber Chandra Om, owner of the NC School of Yoga. Currently,
he is a practitioner of various disciplines including hatha,
pranayama, dhyana and bhakti. Styles of hatha yoga that Reuben
commonly practices and teaches are dynamic vinyasa, ashtanga,
gentle, and healing. He believes that the true nature of yoga
lies in allowing Spirit to cultivate the body and mind to achieve
equanimity. Look forward to a challenging and dynamic, yet meditative
sadana when practicing with Reuben. |
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Jamie
Sharpe
Jamie is a Power Pilates 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 regiment. 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. |
Robynn Wilhelmi
Robynn is a Power Pilates Teacher Trainer
and Physical Therapist. Robynn obtained her original teaching
certification through the NYC based Pilates Studio of the Midwest,
(Chicago IL), while still under the direction of Master Teacher
Romana Kryzanowska, in 2002. Robynn obtained her BS in Physical
Therapy from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1998. Robynn
quickly found that the Pilates method not only worked well for
clients, but also for patients in rehab. She continues to teach
Pilates, and practice physical therapy. Robynn enjoys teaching
clients at all levels, and is extremely proficient in training
clients with special needs. Her professional memberships include
the National Strength and Conditioning Association and Pilates
Method Alliance. |
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