Club Pilates

Bios

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  Alexandra Hutchins

  Pilates Instructor

  Alexandra was first introduced to Pilates mat work when she was 17 during her training as a dancer. Since then her passion and appreciation for Pilates has grown. While receiving her B.A. in Psychology at UC Santa Cruz Alexandra continued her dance training and furthered her experience in Pilates mat work but left school with injuries that limited her ability to continue her work as a student and training as a dancer. Pilates helped her cope with these injuries as she turned to Pilates for rehabilitation. After feeling the benefits of Pilates in her own body she knew she wanted to become a Pilates instructor. She took a mat work teacher training program in 2013 and became interested in Pilates apparatus. She started taking classes at Club Pilates and fell in love with Pilates all over again.  Alexandra completed her 500-hour instructor training through Club Pilates in July 2017. She enjoys teaching Pilates to empower others to improve their physical fitness and overall wellbeing. 

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  Deanna Rummage

  Pilates Instructor

  Deanna is from Bay Shore, NY and has been a licensed chiropractor for over 25 years. Throughout her career, she has practiced in St. Louis, Phoenix and San Diego. She thoroughly understands human bio-metrics and the importance of alignment and balance. At a young age she became deeply passionate about physical fitness and wanted to learn more about Pilates. Where she lived on Long Island, Pilates studios were few and far between, and it wasn’t until a move to San Diego that she discovered numerous Pilates studios. She immersed herself in the practice and knew right away that she wanted to semi-retire as a chiropractor and become a Pilates instructor. One of Deanna's favorite quotes from Joseph Pilates' book, "Return to Life Through Contrology," reads: "Contrology develops the body uniformly, corrects wrong postures, restores physical vitality, invigorates the mind, and elevates the spirit." Deanna loves talking with clients after class and seeing that they feel challenged and accomplished. Her connection with clients is one of her favorite parts of being a Pilates instructor. In her free time, Deanna loves spending time with family and friends, doing Pilates, exploring astronomy, and wine tasting. 

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  Samantha Bell

  Pilates Instructor

  Sam is a former dancer who fell in love with Pilates instantly. Her love for the method continued to grow so much that she decided to become an instructor. Sam quickly created a career from her passion where her love for Pilates continues to grow. The highlight of teaching for Sam is seeing her clients progress and not only reach, but crush their goals! Her style is challenging and creative. 

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  Shannon Vetter

  Certified Pilates Instructor

  I was born and raised in Minnesota, after college, I moved to Colorado to ski, hike and enjoy life. I met my husband and moved to San Diego in 2001. We reside in pacific beach with our lovely son and doggie. My Pilates adventure began from my mentor and now studio owner, Arielle Dumaw. During her teacher training she introduced me to the practice and continued to push me. Her motivation helped me to complete the comprehensive 500 hr Club Pilates certification course. Since leaving my corporate job, I have never looked back.... Pilates has helped me with posture, stress levels and safely working with old sports injuries! I feel alive!!! My favorite class to teach is level 2 and my FIT classes too! I take pride on challenging work outs and creative exercises to challenge that muscle memory.

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  Larissa Tabin

  Pilates Instructor

  Larissa first began practicing Pilates through her dance and gymnastics training in Massachusetts. Once graduated from college and no longer competing, Pilates became her go-to workout - and she's still in the studio 7 days a week! After years of practice and a growing love for Pilates, Larissa began the Teacher Training Program with Club Pilates in 2018. Just as she is always up for a challenge, she strives to build a class which challenges clients in both mind and body!