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  Michele Klein

  Pilates Instructor

  My name is Michele Klein. I grew up in Ohio and moved to Washington in the mid 80’s. I have two children, a son and daughter. My son is married and I have two adorable grandsons. I had a career in finance and accounting for 30+ years. When my husband passed away in 2012, my world changed. I started STOTT pilates training in 2015 and became certified in 2016. I had a studio built in my home and I teach M-F mornings private and duet lessons. Club Pilates approached me about teaching group classes in Mill Creek. I had some extra time and a desire to do something new. I love the Mill Creek location and Club Pilates team. My students are wonderful and I’m challenged by the variety of classes and changing the sessions I teach.

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  Edelmar Obenza

  Pilates Instructor

  An explorer and healer from an early age, Edelmar was born into a foundational family: his dad was a civil engineer, while his mother a registered nurse, being pillars of creativity and love for Edelmar. As a young lad he was captivated by patterns and combinations of blocks or lego pieces. At 7, he explored places to hilltops to admire the beauty of the scenery, soon to be reeled in from his family for 'getting lost'. At age 13, his heart was taken by the grace of the piano. He experienced the love and creativity that was made possible from pressing different combinations of keys - allowing for infinite permutations and avenues of exploration. Hours upon hours of piano and sports led to deterioration of the body. Health and well - being were ignored pillars that led to grave consequences. Discomfort turned into pain and his spirit started to constrict. He became physically stiff and was no longer pliable. Creativity stunted and health continued to deteriorate. “Without my body - I have no body. Having no body - I can no longer share inspiration with the world”. With a New baby (girl) on the way, his first priority focused on repairing the temple or body. His dad once told him, “If you want to help others you have to help yourself.” Edelmar learned that if he filled his spirit with love, love will overflow into the hearts of others. Mission “Bringing connection to the spirit and to movement, we have an experience of pliability and playfulness that we experienced as when we were kids”

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  Su Rain Coeffic

  Pilates Instructor

  Su Rain Coeffic has recently moved to Washington State from California and is really loving the beautiful nature that surrounds us here. She has experience working with Club Pilates in California and she is so excited to be joining Club Pilates Mill Creek Plaza. Su Rain has been teaching Pilates since 2001. She received her BA in Dance Education in 2000. During her studies, she was introduced to Pilates as a form of body conditioning, injury prevention and rehabilitation. She fell in love with the Pilates method as she discovered, not only did it benefit her in dance education, but also her health and everyday life in tremendous ways. She is a proud graduate of Peak Performance Pilates with, second generation Pilates master teacher, Jennifer Stacey. Since then she has continued her Pilates education through workshops from master teachers, such as Ron Fletcher and Erik Franklin. With over 15 years of experience as a Pilates instructor, Su Rain has worked in numerous different cities including San Francisco, Washington DC, Orange County, and Paris, France. With her experience, her passion and knowledge of Pilates Philosophy has grown and deepened over the year. As she continues to study about human body anatomy, she continues to strive to learn and grow as a teacher. She is passionate about teaching Pilates and has experience working with clients in all ages and fitness levels. She loves to see the transformation in her clients’ bodies as they progress in their Pilates practice. She likes to make her classes challenging while still striving to educate her clients in all aspects of movement through anatomy and the proper execution of each exercise.

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  Breanna Allen

  Pilates Instructor

  Breanna is a Colorado native that relocated to Everett, WA in August of 2017. She has an extensive background in retail management working for high end brands. In summer of 2018 she decided to make a career change into the fitness industry. Breanna joined the Club Pilates team as a sales associate. Shortly after opening, Club Pilates Mill Creek Plaza offered a scholarship program seeking two highly motivated and experienced fitness professionals an opportunity for a fully funded Pilates certification. Because of Breanna's strong work ethic and passion for fitness she was selected to participate in the accelerated teacher training program. She excelled and became a graduate of the Club Pilates Instructor program consisting of 500 hours of comprehensive instruction and practice. She also comes with certifications in fitness & sports nutrition, personal training, group fitness & corrective exercise specialist. Her desire is to help people live better through fitness by focusing on realistic changes to diet, improving posture & utilizing functional movements in exercise.

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  Ngoni Chikoore

  Pilates Instructor

  I am so grateful for the opportunity to teach at Club Pilates Mill Creek Plaza. I began my Pilates journey in 2012, opening a studio in Ballard. Though the space is no longer open, I was blessed to have a space to learn what Pilates had for my life. As an athlete throughout my life I suffered many injuries. I was able to gain strength through Pilates that I thought I would never have again. My experience as a client and partner of a successful studio led me to become a Fletcher Pilates teacher. I completed my comprehensive program in 2016. Being a Fletcher Pilates teacher helped me in all my sports and led me into dance. Though unconventional, Pilates gave me the confidence to experience ballet, modern dance, hip hop and The Martha Graham Technique. My love for Pilates deepened with opportunities to work with so many great people throughout the Pilates community and experiencing their confidence and movement quality improvements. Pilates is healing and I love being able to give people something that can help them in their lives. This work we do is fuel for the body and soul. I look forward to having the opportunity to work with the many clients of Club Pilates Mill Creek Plaza. I grew up in the Lynnwood area so this opportunity to work with those in the Mill Creek community is a special honor for me.

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  Emily Freeman

  Pilates Instructor

  I relocated to Bothell two years ago from the Phoenix area with my Husband and two children, a son and daughter. We are a very active family and have thoroughly enjoyed the Seattle area and all of the beautiful natural surroundings that we now get to explore! I have an athletic background, playing sports growing up, with basketball as my emphasis. I love all things movement related and pursued a personal training certification as a young mother. I began my Pilates journey when a friend/instructor recommended reformer Pilates to help heal my body from the cumulative effects of over training as well as the results of childbirth. I was so impressed at how amazing my body felt after just one session, that I knew I wanted to continue as a student to become certified. I loved how the Pilates method helped me to connect more deeply to my body and improved all aspects of my life. I certified through Peak Pilates in 2014 and have been teaching since. I’m excited to join the talented team of instructors at Club Pilates Mill Creek Plaza and continue to pursue my passion of helping others connect more deeply through the Pilates Method.

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