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Jay Apking  Jay has been with BodyMind Balance since its inception in 1997 and is co-owner of BodyMind Balance, Inc. Currently a Power Pilates Teacher Trainer, Jay's training includes the original Pilates Guild and comprehensive certification with Power Pilates of New York City. His background includes golf and theatre. He was a member of the golf team at the University of Tennessee where he earned his undergraduate degree. He is also the director of The Janus Project, a theatre company he founded focusing on children's theatre and education. Jay recently returned to his home-town of Knoxville, Tennessee, and continues to teach pilates at his new studio, Olympus Pilates.

Julie Toren  Julie began teaching Pilates in 2003 and is a Licensed GYROTONIC® Instructor. She co-owns BodyMind Balance, Inc. and has had the privilege to study with a variety of master teachers such as Bob Liekens, Rael Isacowitz and Juergen Bamberger. She holds comprehensive certifications through Power Pilates of New York City and Body Arts and Science, Inc of Costa Mesa and is Pilates Method Alliance, Gold Certified. Her background also includes yoga and environmental education. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin, Madison.

Holly Price  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. Holly loves to teach and is thrilled to be part of BodyMind Balance.

Dianne Gard  Dianne began teaching Pilates in 2002. She received her training through BodyMind Balance, Inc. and received her mat certification through Power Pilates of New York City. She combines her Pilates experience with education in dance movement therapy from Antioch University in New England, and has a varied dance background which includes competing in national Irish dance competitions. She received her B.A. from Lake Forest College in Illinois.

Mike Butcher  Mike began teaching Pilates in 2007. He received his training through BodyMind Balance, Inc. and received his mat certification through Power Pilates. 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 to share the benefits of total body control.

Cassie Wannemacher  Cassie began teaching Pilates in 2005. She is Power Pilates Mat Certified and is currently working through Power Pilates Systems Training. She has worked in the health and wellness industry since 2003. Cassie is a student at Xavier University pursuing her undergraduate degree in Business.

Liza Kirkham  Liza began practicing Pilates in 2003 and has been teaching since 2007.. She is Power Pilates Mat Certified and is a member of the Pilates Method Alliance. Her love of Pilates originally started after having two children. She simply wanted to reclaim her body after her pregnancies. Upon seeing and feeling the benefits of Pilates, both mentally and physically, she was immediately hooked!