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Patty Geiger PMA-CPT, Studio Founder
Patty is a Teacher Trainer for Power
Pilates, NY and PMA CERTIFIED, with over 24 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 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 studos 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 RYT200
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
teaching style of Hatha Yoga. |
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Kate Cook
The pounding ravages of years of running were taking a toll on Kate’s body, when she was challenged to consider an exercise regime that required mental focus equal to the physical focus. Yoga was an experiment that produced surprising results. As stressed joints and muscles healed, the mental focus of the postures brought increased inner calm and serenity. With increased strength, flexibility, and balance, she found the physical benefits transferred to emotional and mental benefits of tranquility, increased self-awareness, and self-control. As one’s body engages in postures with strength and alignment, one’s inner core becomes open to mental, emotional, and spiritual alignment as well. In 2006 after seven years of personal exploration of various systems of Yoga, Kate became certified to teach. As a teacher and student of yoga she hopes to convey to others the multiple benefits of contemplative Asana practice as she nurtures a disciplined and safe practice. |
Amy Craig
Amy is certified with Power Pilates, NYC and has been involved in the Pilates Movement since 1998. Originally from Wilmington, Amy was a dancer for 13 years, specializing in jazz and ballet, which is where she was first introduced to the Pilates Method. The benefits that Amy has experienced through her Pilates practice and her passion for teaching is evident in her high-energy style! Amy earned her BSIE and MIE degrees in Industrial & Systems Engineering from NC State University, where she is currently a Ph.D. student. |
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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. |
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Stacie Dombrowski PMA-CPT
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 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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Melissa Ghedini
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. |
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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 has attended Anasura yoga training as well and incorporates the philosophy of Anusara's loving-kindness as well as alignment principles in her practice. 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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Susan Jackson, RYT200
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. |
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Katie Martin
Katie Martin is a certified Power Pilates instructor and passionate fitness educator/practitioner. She graduated in 2003 from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a degree in Exercise and Sports Science and is currently the Wellness/Fitness Director for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in Research Triangle Park. Katie is certified with ACE (American Council on Exercise) for Personal Training, AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America) for Group Exercise Instruction, and has a Yoga Fit certification. Katie is inspired by the transformation that takes place when the mind is in complete harmony with the body. Her love of learning and exploring various exercise techniques and trends has deepened her appreciation for the classical method of Pilates. A class with Katie will definitely take you on a unique journey to your core and back! |
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. |
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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. |
Christine Nowicki PMA-CPT
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. |
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Brinda Ramaiya
What was a New Year's resolution to improve her posture and touch her toes turned into much more than Brinda Ramaiya ever expected. With a BS and MS in engineering and working as a project manager, Brinda began relieving the stresses of her job by taking yoga as a client at our studio. On a whim six months later, she stepped into her first Pilates mat class. Impressed by the difficulty and immense focus yet also enjoying fun that came from challenge, Brinda began practicing Pilates and yoga together. Never considering herself an athletic person, she began building more confidence in herself physically and mentally. Her passion for Pilates grew into a deeper desire to help others and share what she learned; she completed her mat certification in 2009 and is currently working toward her RYT 200 yoga certification. "Fitness has changed my life and made me a better person. I really enjoy teaching and helping people to experience what I feel every day!" |
Crys Rivers RYT200
rystal Rivers (“Crys”) finds great joy in empowering her students to be
their own best teachers. She encourages her students to stay mentally
and physically flexible, taking the best of yoga beyond the mat and into
their lives. Her wish for her students is that they discover their inner
confidence and wisdom, while not sacrificing their humor and
playfulness. “If people can exist in the world feeling more comfortable
in their own skins – happy, at peace, and physically strong – then
surely they have more energy to make a positive impact on the external
world." With well over 1,000 teaching hours, Crys has been designated by Yoga
Alliance as an Experienced 200-hour Registered Teacher, or E-RYT 200.
She received her yoga teacher training in 2003 from Stephanie Keach,
Director of Asheville Yoga Center. These days, Crys’ nomadic nature has
led her to study with many gifted teachers around the globe. She has
been invited to teach in 3 countries over the last year, including India
and Spain. Crys has a law degree from the University of North Carolina
at Chapel Hill, a business background, and currently puts those skills
to work in running her own yoga-inspired venture, Groovy Yogi. Crys is
also an accomplished silversmith whose jewelry designs are inspired by
yoga’s influence on her life. She sells the designs under her Groovy
Yogi label here at Triangle Pilates.
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Reuben Schooler RYT500
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. |
Jamie Sharpe PMA-CPT
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 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. |
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Nikki Wheedon
Nikki text coming soon. |
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