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Owner & Pilates Instructor
After running a practice doing therapeutic techniques for animals for several years, Kelly decided to turn her attention towards working with people. After learning about traditional Pilates work and how it could be used to help anyone from athletes to those recovering from injury she decided to study the full Pilates repertoire under Nora St.John, past director of the Dance medicine division of St. Francis Hospital in San Francisco. Her training, one of the most vigorous and extensive Pilates training's available, focused on using Pilates in its traditional form. A form in which Pilates is not just done as an exercise routine but is done in a way which supports each persons particular body, function, and their particular goals. Kelly is so pleased to be in beautiful Meadow Vista and is very happy with the support she has received from the community.
Pilates
Pam Handley is a mother of 9 year and 7 year old girls. She was a practicing physical therapist from 1979 to 1998 , first in neurological rehabilitation and then orthopedics. As well as her interest in Pilates Pam enjoys water and snow skiing, camping, hiking, and managing the Live Oak Waldorf School book and toy store. Pam has an extensive knowledge of body mechanics and a natural gift with people which make her a pleasure to work with.
Yoga
Michele Appleby has been studying and practicing yoga since 2000. Her teaching style is Hatha based with influence from Iyengar, Ashtanga, Anna Forrest, Baron Baptiste, and Vinyasa Flow series. Michele teaches with passion and emphasizes breath, strength, integrity, and spirit. Her classes are energetic and available for all levels. Michele's mission is to provide the tools to bring the body, mind, and soul into balance creating health, vitality, and inner peace.
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Yoga for Adults & Children, Prenatal Yoga
Patricia C. Kauffman was born in Mexico City and has been practicing Hatha Yoga since age 17. She started her formal training in 1978 when she went to India where she learned and practiced meditation, chanting, and Hatha Yoga for 6 months. Since then she has dedicated her service to teaching Spanish and Hatha Yoga. She conducts classes in Yoga for adults and children, and Prenatal Yoga for pregnant women.
She loves to share her enthusiasm for and knowledge about Hatha Yoga. For her this is a great gift for the body, mind, and spirit. It leads to true healing through loving yourself and serving others.
Feldenkrais
Tina Hutton has been working with movement and bodies for over 20 years. She has a colorful background including being a certified massage therapist, Tellington-ttouch practitioner for horses, and European trained Feldenkrais practitioner. Tina has exceptional teaching and listening skills, and an ability to work with people in a way that makes them feel safe and empowered. Tina currently teaches Feldenkrais, does massage, and travels worldwide teaching body work for horses and riders.
