Club Pilates

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  Luisa F. Nunez

  Pilates Instructor

  Luisa F. Nunez is a certified Stott Pilates Instructor since 2013 with special focus on Mat and Reformer (Essential and Intermediate Level), but trained as well on Stability Chair, and I have done self study on the Ladder Barrel and Cadillac. I fell in love with Pilates while still working as a Chemical Engineer in the Oil & Gas Industry in Colombia, in 2009. I’ve always been a very active fitness enthusiast and decided to try Pilates in search for a technique with lower impact on the knees. I was surprised with the increased muscle tone, core strengthening, as well as improved posture, balance and flexibility. I believe that continue education is an essential component of becoming a better fitness instructor, that’s why I have attended to trainings in TRX, Barre and I got a Certification as a NASM CPT (Certified Personal Trainer) December, 2018. I’m always willing to learn from different fitness areas, I took the CPT course because I wanted to learn and understand more about the Human Movement System. I was so glad with all the new knowledge from the CPT course, that now I’m taking a new course to become a Specialist in Corrective Exercise, in order to help my clients to move better and correct any imbalances in their HMS (Human Movement System). I speak English and Spanish.

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  Raven Lathrop

  Pilates Instructor

  Raven Lathrop is a native Houstonian. She graduated with her Bachelor of Art degree from Stephen F. Austin State University and later went on to complete a Master of Science degree from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, TX. Raven began her career teaching our youth in public education, before she started her own family. She has four young children that keep her on her toes, ages: 7, 6, 5 and 1. Raven is an avid Barre, running and cycling enthusiast, having completed over 350 Barre classes. It was through being a Pilates student that she finally recognized and felt the mind/body connection. “You can mindlessly go through movements or you can concentrate, bringing awareness to your muscle groups in order to move more efficiently and controlled”. Raven is comprehensively certified to teach Pilates through Peak Pilates, which she decided to pursue after becoming a member here. Raven is currently enrolled in an advanced program with Peak, to deepen her knowledge in order to bring the most safe and effective workouts. The type of active meditation taught in Pilates allowed Raven to: decrease her mommy stress, go about her day feeling lengthened and stretched and made her so much more grateful for how hard her body works each day. Raven is a forever student of Pilates and will happily guide you in your own journey, whether you are looking to: prevent injury, improve movement patterns, build endurance, increase flexibility and strength or decrease stress. Pilates is sustainable and we all have our own journey; Raven cannot wait to be a part of yours.

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  Maylin Galarraga Garcia

  Pilates Instructor

  Maylin was born in Havana, Cuba in 1971 and has had a passion for the dancing industry since she was 6 years old. Her love for dance began when she joined the Infant TV ballet school; this school did many appearances on T.V. She was there for 6 years and later, after graduating high school, joined the School of Performing Arts (Cuba) where she studied ballet, contemporary dance, drama, acrobatics and many more subjects. Maylin graduated in 1991, obtaining the diploma as a Variety Artist. In that same year, she was chosen to dance for the most famous dance company in Cuba, Tropicana where she danced for 5 years. After 2 years performing at Tropicana, she was selected to go on a tour around Europe (France, Belgium and Switzerland) for 2 months. She began working in the Fitness Industry in Milan, Italy (1998) for American Contourella, 2ERR and Gold Gym where she taught Aerobics, Step, and Body conditioning and stretching for 2 years. Maylin then moved to Aberdeen, Scotland (2000) and taught in the Bannatyne Health Club, Warehouse, Jesmond center and Beach Leisure center and worked there as a Latin Aerobic instructor. Later on she became certified as a Studio Instructor (2008), Gym instructor level 1 and 2 (2009) and was awarded the Level 3 award in Conversion of Advanced Fitness instructor to personal trainer (2012) with YMCA fitness training (UK). In July 2012, she moved to Houston, Texas and was certified with the Peak Pilates level 1 Certification (2014), level 2(2015) and the Peak Pilates comprehensive certification (2016). The following year (2017) she gained The booty Barre Plus, Support your floor and Pre/Postnatal Pilates Specialist certifications, Pilates Suspension Method (PSM). She is currently teaching at The Good Space, Club Pilates (Katy) , and she has an in Home Pilates Studio; MGG Pilates and Fitness LLC.

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  Angelica Rubio

  Pilates Instructor

  Angelica was a dancer and a gymnast; she started practicing gymnastics at the age of six. Throughout her elementary and high school years she was part of the performing arts program of her school’s company participating in several musicals like Mame, Jesus Christ Super Star, and Chorus line to mention few for nine consecutive years. She studied jazz, ballet, modern dance, Hawaiian, Tahitian and flamenco and holds a brown belt in Karate do Doshinkan. She participated in a number of TV commercials and was a spokes model for Coppertone, Hawaiian tropic and many others. She studied Journalism thinking that was her call, getting into radio, voice-overs and movie dubbing. Her love for dance and the arts took her to the Ruth Page Center of the Arts in Chicago where she went back to dancing and was introduce to Pilates after tearing her hamstring. She moved to Katy Texas in 2017 and in spring of 2018 Angelica got certified by Club Pilates where she completed the 500-hour Teacher Training and Barre Above Certification Program and now remain learning and pursuing additional certifications.

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  Paula Diclemente

  Pilates Instructor

  I have been a certified Stott Pilates Instructor since 2006.  I fell in love with Pilates while training at which time I also learned that I had a rare form of cancer.  After many surgeries and loss of the femoral nerve in my right leg and loss of my patella, Pilates was and still is instrumental in my recovery and overall health.  I am able to perform my Pilates practice and teach, including special populations and rehab training.  My training includes Group SPX mat and reformer as well as tower, Cadillac, chair, and ladder barrel. My experience includes teaching at Pilates Houston, Royal Oaks Country Club, Memorial Athletic Club, Conoco Phillips, and an internship at Houston Ballet.  I also teach private clients from ages 40 to 80.  Continuing education has been a part of my training since I started with Pilates. Pilates is for everyone and is adaptable to many fitness levels and needs…and you can continue even into your later years.

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  Kathy Melvin

  Pilates Instructor

  I worked in the Oil & Gas industry for the past 27 years prior to retiring in July 2017. I found Pilates in 2015 while I was looking for a method of movement that I would enjoy. Needless to say, I fell in love with it immediately! I started out taking private lessons for about 2 years and then moved over to Club Pilates. After being a member for about 18 months I was encouraged to sign up for CP Teacher Training, I received my certification through Club Pilates in August 2019. I am exited to be a part of this platform! I believe pilates if for every body, It is a fun way to move, breathe and feel all of the mind/body connections!

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  Cindy Follmer

  Cindy holds her 200 hr state-of-the-art Comprehensive and Mat certification through Peak Pilates. Cindy has been involved in the Health/Fitness industry since 1994 as a licensed Massage Therapist. She has been a Certified Yoga Instructor since 2000. She was introduced to Pilates in 2003 and studied under the tutelage of David Freeman, a principal and Teacher Trainer for the United States Pilates Association® LLC (U.S.P.A.®). at The Pilates Institute™ of Ft. Lauderdale. She is a Raw Foods Culinarian and has been a 90% organic vegetarian for over 30 years. Her approach is inspiring, energetic and supportive. She is an avid supporter of individuals interested in pursuing an enhanced lifestyle through meditation, healthy food choices, and physical fitness.

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  Angie Colbert

  Instructor

  I have a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and a Master’s Degree in Health Education from the University of Texas at Austin. I’ve worked for more than 25 years in disease prevention, early detection, and health and wellness promotion at the American Cancer Society and at CHI Memorial Healthcare Systems. Most recently, before teaching Pilates, I was an elementary school teacher. I taught Kindergarten and 1st and 3rd Grade. I have been active in and loved sports since I was very young. I earned a 2nd Degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and was a certified instructor as well. I am still active in Pilates, Zumba, Yoga, and Kickboxing. I’ve been married to James for 27 years. We have 1 son who is a student at Louisiana State University (LSU). I am an animal lover especially of dogs. I like reading, going to the movies, and spending time with friends and family. I am an avid Tennis fan as well as a College Sports enthusiast (for sure cheering for the Texas Longhorns and LSU Tigers!). I enjoy using my passion, knowledge, energy and skills to enrich as many lives as possible through Pilates, Assisted Stretching, strength training and motivation. I want to help people to be as healthy and happy as they can, for as long as they can. Pilates has changed my life for the better and I want to share that change with others.