Patricia
Manager and Head Certified Pilates Instructor, Certified Polestar Pilates instructor Patricia is a “Second Generation” Pilates instructor having worked in the Pilates Master Mentor Program with Pilates Elder Lolita San Miguel, one of the few living “First Generation” instructors who worked with and was certified to teach Pilates by Joseph Pilates himself. Patricia is one of the area’s most experienced and highly Certified Pilates instructors. See detailed information about Head Trainer Patricia on the “About Us” page.

Shannon
Shannon is a Classically trained Pilates instructor; a Certified Pilates Instructor through the Pilates Guild and trained under Romana Kryzanowska and Sari Santo. Romana was trained by and worked directly for Joseph Pilates and continued to work in his studio after his death. Shannon has over eight years of Pilates teaching experience and is also a Classically trained ballerina.

Carol
Carol is a Classically based Certified Pilates Instructor through Peak Pilates, Carol has been an instructor of many exercise disciplines in the area for several years, She holds several certifications in the fitness and Pilates areas including Peak Pilates Certfied Instructor, ACE Certified Personal Trainer and Arthritis Foundation Aquatics Instructor, and is trained in post-rehabilitation.

Sue
Certified Pilates Instructor through The Pilates Coach, Sue continued her Pilates training education extensively through BASI Pilates. She brings her past experience as a Licensed Nurse to work with clients of all abilities.  Sue has lost over 150 pounds and, as such, uses her weight loss success to motivate clients.

Bob
Certified Pilates Instructor through The Pilates Coach (Pilates equipment instructor) and PHI Pilates (mat Pilates instructor), Bob is Co-Owner and President of Suncoast Pilates.  Bob turned to Pilates several years ago as a marathon runner and triathlete, in order to improve his flexibility.  He has run over 25 marathons and has participated in several triathlons as well as numerous 5K and 10K events.  His experience in racing has led him to specialize in the stretching aspects of Pilates.  Bob has been featured in Men’s Health magazine.  His wife is Suncoast Pilates Head Trainer and Manager Patricia.

Registered Dietitian Lori, RD, LD/N
Registered and Licensed Dietitian Lori offers nutitional consulting designed to support clients in Pilates personal training with weight loss goals.  Her services are available to studio clients.  Lori has been practicing dietetics for over 20 years.  She graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a BS degree in Dietetics and completed an internship with the University of Arkansas.  Lori works part-time at Mease Countryside Hospital, both in-patient, out-patient and with the cardiac rehab program.  She also consults with Turning Point of Tampa, a residential eating disorder program.  Lori especially likes to work with women who are motivated to improve their health by losing weight and changing their lifestyle.  She offers one-on-one individualized attention and education.  Food plans are based on real food, not supplements, tailored to fit the client’s lifestyle.