Instructors
Pilates InstructorsShoshana Goldstein – Studio Co-Owner, Pilates Trainer
Shoshana became aware of Pilates in 2001 and began to practice it later that year. She noticed that it augmented her more aerobic and playful Nia practice. Pilates was a form of cross-training that resulted in both increased overall fitness and injury reduction. Because of these things, Shoshana decided to become a Pilates trainer. She is now Comprehensively Certified in Pilates trhough Peak Pilates of Boulder Colorado. She teaches Privates, Duets and Trios, as well as Pilates Mat/Tower classes, Pilates MVe™ Pilates chair classes and Group Pilates Reformer classes. Shoshana also helps mentor Pilates apprentices who are learning the Peak Pilates System. Prior to her Pilates career, Shoshana was a Nia instructor for 12 years. She was also an Occupational Therapist. Shoshana holds a M.S. in O.T. from Boston University. This is in addition to her undergrad degree in Special Education from Syracuse University. Denise Hurd – Pilates Trainer
Denise has worked in Austin’s fitness, health and wellness community for the past 10 years. Being a massage therapist by training, Pilates has had a profound effect on Denise’s life. Having a strong knowledge of the body and experiencing the benefits of Pilates, she has added teaching Pilates to her repertoire. In 2007, Denise achieved Peak Pilates Comprehensive Certification with successful assessment on the Mat, Reformer and Cadillac, chairs, barrels and accessories. Says Denise, “with Pilates, people will not only feel the benefits, they also realize the benefits.” Kristi Melton – Pilates Trainer
Kristi received her Comprehensive Certification through the Peak Pilates System in 2007. After being a student of Pilates for several years, she felt compelled to share her love of the method and its benefits with others. She believes everyone can benefit from Pilates at any age and any level. Kristi is also a dancer who has studied tap, jazz, classical ballet, modern and contemporary dance for over 30 years. In 1999, she became a founding member/Co-Artistic Director of REALMdanceproject – an Austin based contemporary dance/theatre company. Kristi studied tap, jazz and classical ballet for over 20 years and has focused on modern and contemporary dance for the past 11 years. She attended Millikin University, majoring in Music Theatre and minoring in Dance while being an active member of the university dance ensemble and their nationally recognized showchoir. Kristi has also been an instructor of tap, jazz, ballet and combination classes at The Performing Arts Studio, Georgetown, Texas, and Round Rock Repertory Dance Centre, Round Rock, Texas, for students aged 3 to 16. Cyndy Crocker – Pilates Trainer
Cyndy is a certified Peak Pilates level one Instructor. She grew up in Austin, Texas and received her BA in Communication Studies from The University of San Francisco. Cyndy is currently working towards a Masters in Speech Pathology, and practices and teaches Pilates during the week nights and weekends. Cyndy is a firm believer in Pilates. Shortly after she began practicing Pilates, her health problems started to disappear. She became a Pilates trainer out of a desire to share her passion for Pilates with others. Says Cyndy, “I love watching bodies transform before my very eyes. It is my goal that every client leaves the studio after a workout feeling the best they can possibly feel.” Cyndy currently teaches Jump-Start, Reformer 1, Mat/Tower 1, Half and Half and Trainer’s Choice Level 1 classes. She also teaches Privates and Duets. Cyndy plans to get her level two certification in Spring 2010. |
