Club Pilates

Bios

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  Allie Priore

  Instructor

  Allie was introduced to Pilates at the young age of 12, when her grandmother took her to her first class. Being a dancer, Allie was excited to try out a form of exercise that would complement her dance training. Upon taking her first class she immediately fell in love, and would continue to take classes on weekends and in the summertime when not in school. As life would have it Allie moved away for school and her relationship with Pilates took a pause. After graduating college from UCSB, Allie moved back to LA, started up Pilates again and fell back in love. In 2016 she decided to become certified as an instructor and has been teaching ever since! She loves being able to share the benefits of Pilates with her clients and loves guiding them in classes that are challenging yet empowering. As Joseph Pilates says, “A man is as young as his spinal column”. Allie wants to share the gift of movement with others, so they too, can stay feeling young and reap both the physical and mental benefits that Pilates has to offer!

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  Danielle Mortensen

  Director of Instructors

  Danielle began her Pilates journey in 2012 while working as a Corporate Accountant in Downtown San Diego. At first, Pilates was just a new way to shape her body, and strengthen her long-distance runs, but she soon realized the amazing affect it had on her entire being. Suffering years of anxiety since childhood, Pilates was the first activity which truly provided her relief. Empowered by 2 years of training with her Instructor, Danielle left SD, moving to LA to follow her life's passions; events management, nutrition and Pilates. In 2016, Danielle met CP NoHo studio owner, Ester, and realized at once that this was the place where she could cultivate her passions for managing and growing a healthy community, while expanding her own Pilates practice into teaching through the Club Pilates Teacher Training Program. Danielle's teaching style is connective and focused on form and alignment. Understanding the client's needs whether finding relief from pain or taking their fitness to the next level, allows Danielle to cater to individuals while in the group setting.

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  Davina Wong

  Master Trainer/Instructor

  Davina is a Los Angeles native and a Master Trainer with Club Pilates and has been an instructor since 2016. Before joining Club Pilates, she practiced and taught Pilates since 2010. She specializes in various fitness realms to include Pilates, Circuit Training, and Flexibility. Davina fell in love with Pilates after her Contortion teacher recommended her to take a class to develop her core. After taking numerous classes, Pilates assisted her in developing the right muscles to stay flexible, yet strong enough to hold intense contortion poses at the same time. She feels that Pilates has given her the greatest strength and conditioning in her life. She loves both Pilates and flexibility and is excited to share her knowledge for all those who want to learn!

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  Dianne Kwon

  Instructor

  Dianne discovered Pilates after suffering multiple injuries from a few of her fitness activities. She found Pilates to be the safest, most enjoyable and effective way to tone and condition the whole body. She fell in love with Pilates straight way, so much that she decided to become a certified instructor through Pilates Sports Center Encino Ca.! She is an athletic style instructor, who works hard to help others reach their fitness and health goals in safe and effective classes. She loves being able to share the benefits of Pilates!

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  Ester Plavdjian

  Owner/Instructor

  CP NoHo Owner, Ester, started her practice in 2015 and fell in love with fitness for the first and with the whole Club Pilates culture. In 2016, Ester received her Certification and has been teaching ever since. If you're looking for a non-stop, fast paced class all about 1 inch pulses, then Ester is your fit!

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  Jenna Dillon

  Instructor

  With a rich and diverse background in dance, pedagogy, and anatomy, Jenna Dillon brings passion for wellness in body and mind to her Pilates practice and teaching. Being a former professional dancer helped her to "set the stage" for a lifelong pursuit of knowledge and understanding of the body and mind. She has achieved certification for Pilates through the internationally recognized Pilates Academy International training program. Her sessions are geared towards either rehabilitation, fitness training/conditioning, or a combination of both. She has experience in Prenatal & Post Natal, as well as a multitude of body injuries to rehab the body on. From elderly clients who struggle to walk with a cane to a NFL professional football athlete, Pilates can literally be for any body and she is excited to help anyone who is looking to live in their bodies pain-free with strength, energy, confidence, and vitality. Outside of Pilates, she also pursues teaching dance at Occidental College and as an executive coach with Novus Global.

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  Madi Capps

  Instructor

  Madi Capps, raised in Greenville, SC, moved out to California at 18 to pursue her dancing career. From performing at award shows to music videos, and TV shows Madi continues to set new goals for her career which recently included her finishing her Pilates certification joining her two worlds of dance and fitness together.

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  Rachel Miles

  Instructor

  After only three months of practicing Pilates, Rachel Miles fell in love with it and decided she had begin teaching as a career. Rachel’s been performing since she was a child and you can definitely feel that in her classes. She loves the energy and flow of Pilates and especially enjoys the opportunity help people deepen their practice and get more in touch with their bodies. If you’re looking for a challenging, upbeat class with some funky Berkeley energy, come check Rachel out!

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  Taylor Nation

  Instructor

  Taylor is a Los Angeles transplant from the other LA -- Lower Alabama. When she was 252 months old, she discovered Pilates for the first time. She bounced around between different studios until one finally stuck: Club Pilates NoHo. Prior to teaching, Taylor spent over a decade creating online content which led her to marrying her permanent roommate and becoming (dog) mom to Selfie & Hippie. She loves country music, snacks, and is always up for a good dad joke. Her favorite time of day is 6am so if you’re looking for some high energy to start your day, Taylor is your gal!

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  Megan Wallace

  General Manager/Instructor

  Megan began practicing Pilates in 2017 as a way to compliment her strength training and weight lifting regimen, but instantly fell in love with this exciting and challenging new way to move her body. Pilates was the game changer to becoming the happier & healthier version of herself that was dying to get out! With a BFA in Theatre from Texas State University, Megan utilizes her creative side to bring you a fun and inventive flow every week. If you love cheesy humor and working those obliques as much as she does, Megan is your girl!

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  Stefanie Taylor

  Instructor

  If Stefanie were a cocktail recipe she would be the ST Special Ingredients: 2 parts Pilates instructor 1 part Marathoner 1 part. Ironman finisher .5 part. University of Texas Longhorn .5 part. Wife .25 part. 80's music lover Dash. Humour Shaken or stirred, Stefanie will bring fun, energy and a supportive environment to your Pilates practice. Add a little joy to your fitness routine and come see Stefanie.

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  Whitney Timmons

  Instructor

  Texas-born Whitney self-identifies as an "inside kid" despite her childhood of poorly performing in team sports and cheerleading. Shortly after moving to Los Angeles, she went searching for some type of exercise that she would actually enjoy and walked into a Pilates studio for the first time. It was love at first plank. After years of self-practice, she decided to leave her career in the television industry to pursue a full-time career as a Pilates instructor. When she's not at the studio, she enjoys listening to music, cooking and baking delicious foods and spending time with her husband and friends. Whitney is all about fun but challenging classes with killer music from her massive amount of self-curated playlists.