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Julie Toren, BodyMind Balance owner and director. She is a Power Pilates Teacher Trainer, BASI Pilates Certified, Pilates Method Alliance Certified, Certified GYROTONIC® Pre-trainer and a GYROKINESIS® Pre-trainer. She has over 1400 hours of Pilates training and over 500 hours of Gyrotonic training. She has been teaching full-time since 2005. Inspiring clients and nurturing teachers is her passion and she strives to keep the quality and integrity at the highest level with both Pilates and Gyrotonic in Cincinnati. BodyMind Balance is like no other studio in this area - it is the best quality instruction available. |
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Holly began teaching Pilates in 2002. She received her training through BodyMind Balance, Inc. and received her mat certification through Power Pilates. She is also a professional dancer in both floor and aerial choreographic works. She received her undergraduate degree from Northern Kentucky University. |
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As a Certified Power Pilates Trainer and a Certified GYROTONIC® Instructor, Laura Benson began learning Pilates in 2001, being drawn to its benefits of leaner muscle, coordination and balance. She then went on to learn GYROTONIC® in 2008 for its increased range of flexibility and mobilization of joints. Laura started teaching in 2007 to share all of those benefits with others. Having always been fitness oriented, she found that Pilates helped to alleviate her own joint and muscle problems. Laura has pride in her ability to teach to a wide range of clientele – from a healthy athlete to senior citizens, pregnant women to ballet dancers, and people with specific physical issues or injuries. She is very proud of her dedicated clients and of helping them to achieve their individual fitness goals. |
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Carly began practicing Pilates in 2007 while completing her Masters of Education in Therapeutic Recreation at Temple University in Philadelphia. She was driven to become a Power Pilates instructor thru her passion for working with persons with long term health conditions. Carly is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) and also has her BS in Human Development from the University of Vermont. Carly holds additional training as a Breast Cancer Exercise Specialist through the Pink Ribbon Program. | |||
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Mel began practicing Pilates in 2003 to aid in her recovery from a back injury, and has been teaching since 2007. Both Pilates and GYROTONIC® have provided just the attention she needed to regain the quality of life she had prior to her injury. In addition to her GYROTONIC® certification, and a member of the Pilates Method Alliance. Mel has also taught Art in High School and College for 16 years and holds two degrees from Kent State University, as well as a B.A., B.F.A and a M.F.A. from the University of Massachusetts. |
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Mike began teaching Pilates in 2007. He received his training through BodyMind Balance, Inc. and is Power Pilates certified. He received his undergraduate degree from Ohio State University. In addition to Pilates, Mike is also a student of Copeira since 2004, and is excited about learning and teaching the benefits Pilates lends to all forms movement. |
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Molly came to our studio as a client with a spinal injury in 2007. After feeling the life changing effects of Pilates, she became certified through Power Pilates at Body Mind Balance in 2008; giving her the abilities to help others find control within their bodies and bring them to wellness. Molly has taken her Pilates into nursing homes and... Switzerland. Realizing that her passion knows no bounds, she currently looks forward to sitting for the PMA Certification and the Ohio State Board of Nursing Home Administrators examination. Molly also holds a B.A. in Sociology from Wittenberg University and a Non-Profit Management Certification from Northern Kentucky University. In her spare time, she uses her "powerhouse" strength to walk her 2 English Mastiffs.
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Heidi began practicing Pilates in 2003 as a compliment workout to cycling. She loved it so much that she decided to become a teacher. She received her mat and comprehensive certifications in 2008 from Power Pilates. Prior to teaching, she spent 15 years in the financial services industry. Additionally, Heidi has a bachelor's degree from Xavier University. |
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Kelly began practicing Pilates in 2004 and joined BodyMind Balance in 2011, and is Power Pilates trained. She is a former pre-school teacher and mother of 3 girls. She was drawn to Pilates because of the physical results: more energy and more strength from the inside out! The more she learns the more she is inspired by Pilates and looks forward to sharing this passion with others so they can feel their best. In addition to her Pilates training she holds a bachelors degree from Miami University of Ohio in early childhood education with a minor in special education. |  |
Rosie, the adorable Pug, has been a wonderful addition to our studio staff. She greets clients and provides a calm atmosphere with her relaxed attitude. She rates high on the cute-factor scale with her keen fashion sense and curly tail. | |||
