Our instructors are dedicated to bringing the best workout for each individual’s needs. We focus on creating balance and strength no matter what the level of fitness. Each instructor has completed a comprehensive certified program including mat and apparatus training. Our focus is to help clients achieve their goals and refine programs as needed while making workouts diverse and fun.
Maria Sevilla
Master Teacher & Owner
Maria Sevilla trained under Master teacher Ivon Dahl and is certified through the Pilates Method Alliance, the only national certification for Pilates instructors.
Maria was introduced to Pilates in 2000. Soon after enrolling in group reformer classes, she became dedicated to the Pilates method as her only workout regime. After several classes her love of the work grew and her dedication to bringing it to others became her career focus. Once she received her certification under Dahl’s International Pilates Certification program, she began teaching in Los Angeles, California. Maria opened The Pilates Life in downtown Spokane, WA in January of 2005, and continued her education with master teacher Elizabeth Jones-Boswell who specializes in rehabilitation Pilates.
After several years of teaching, Maria embarked on earning her master’s certification and in February of 2010 she received the title of master teacher under the Pilates Sports Center Master training program in Encino, CA and has begun teaching their 450 hour comprehensive instructor training program in Spokane and Seattle.
She has had 2 successful pregnancies while doing Pilates and believes it’s essential for pregnant women to stay healthy to aid the body in recovery after birth. Her philosophy is to help her clients re-discover their bodies. “It not only teaches you how to move more efficiently, but creates a more uniform body…The overall affect is life changing.”
To Book with Maria please call 509-994-8109 or send a web request using our online appointment booker.
Joelle Miller
Instructor/Manager
Joelle Miller is a certified instructor of The Method Pilates through The Physical Mind Institute. Her fitness knowledge spans the last 15 years with certifications and training in Fit Ball, Strength Training, Spinning, Pilates for Golf, and BOSU. She currently holds a group exercise certification with AFAA. With a passion for Athletic Training, Joelle believes that it is important to incorporate Pilates/Core Strength training into everyday Athletic workouts. No matter the sport or your fitness level, there is room to increase balance, flexibility and endurance. Joelle believes in training her clients with Pilates as a base for all other activity. Her passion for Athletics carries over to her Personal Training and Golf Conditioning Training Programs. No matter the level, you can become stronger and increase endurance.
To Book with Joelle please call 425-806-6988 or send a web request using our online appointment booker.
Kristine Songhurst
Instructor
Born and raised in Anchorage, AK, Kristine Songhurst has been teaching Pilates since 2004. She is a former competitive figure skater and dancer who traveled the U.S. for skating competitions. Kristine began Pilates to help condition her body for dancing. After her first Pilates
class she became addicted to Pilates and went to as many classes as she could. She found that Pilates gave her a newfound confidence and control over her body.
Kristine is certified through STOTT PILATES, an internationally recognized training and certification center. She trained at the headquarters in Toronto and received her Mat Certification there in May of 2004 and continued her comprehensive training at Bodycenter Studios in Seattle, WA.
Kristine recently graduated from The Rolf Institute in Boulder, CO and is now a Certified Rolfing Practitioner. She has seen the amazing results of Pilates and Rolfing in combination and hopes to share this with her clients.
To book with Kristine, please call 509-599-6033 or send a web request using our online appointment booker.
Christina Sauer
Instructor
Christina was introduced to Pilates in 2007 after developing severe tendonitis and having to change occupations. After a few months of Pilates, the results were obvious. If you are passionate about something you believe in, you want to share it with others. Sharing the benefits of Pilates became Christina’s goal. In January 2008, she began her training. In the spring of 2011, Christina completed a 488 hour comprehensive training of all Pilates apparatus through Balanced Body. Later, in August 2009, she was introduced to Sherri Betz, PT, Polestar Teacher Trainer, who teaches a Pilates for Osteoporosis program. This program provides alternative movement patters for those with Osteoporosis while providing the strength and flexibility that is still needed in all clients. This training has also peaked Christina’s interest in helping her clients with resources for bone health. In the summer of 2011, she became a volunteer for American Bone Health. Her goal is to direct the general public to excellent resources on bone health and exercise, especially her clients. Her training with American Bone Health provided an in depth course on calcium, vitamin, exercise, and assessment tools. It provides ways to help others learn about bone health and gives them resources enabling them to make informed decisions about their health. Christina beleives in “improvement of movement” no matter what age we are.
Christina offers a Healthy Spine Package which covers pilates fundamentals, balance, coordination and weightbearing exercises. This package enables you to prepare to transition to the Healthy Spine Reformer class.
To book with Christina, please call (509) 991-4895 or send a web request via our online appointment booker.
Andrea Lopriore
Instructor
Andrea was introduced to Pilates in 2005 when she took a mat class at a community college. Since then her enthusiasm for the Pilates method has grown and became an integral part of both her personal workout routine, as well as part of her career.
Andrea holds a comprehensive Pilates certification from Peak Pilates and has been teaching Pilates since 2007. In addition to her Pilates certification Andrea is also an ACE certified personal trainer and is a certified Yoga instructor through Yoga Fit. She has taught in a variety of fitness settings for the last five years and enjoys working with students of all ages and fitness levels.
Her philosophy is that the key to physical fitness and wellness is to incorporate a variety of fitness modalities into ones life and to keep moving. What she enjoys most about teaching is helping people discover their physical potential and to watch that flow over into her students everyday lives.
In addition to her career in the fitness field Andrea is currently working toward her bachelors degree in nutrition at Bastyr University and plans to become a registered dietitian. She is eager to combine her passion for fitness to her future work as a dietitian.
Andrea enjoys hiking, running, and road biking and is excited to be training for her long-time goal of completing her first half Iron man triathlon in July of 2012.
Melissa Falarski
Instructor
A native of San Francisco, Melissa has been teaching Pilates since 2005. She was so impressed with the Pilates equipment she saw at a studio near her house that she decided to become a Pilates teacher having never taken a class herself. She became certified by Barbara Wintroub, a PMA master teacher at Retrofit Pilates Studio in Los Angeles. Melissa taught at several Los Angeles studios before moving to Seattle. Her main goal when teaching is to make sure that her classes are challenging but also stay upbeat and fun. Melissa appreciates that there is always something new to learn through Pilates, so she regularly attends classes herself to keep her teaching fresh and interesting.