Pilates Angels

Angel of the Season

by pnwp on June 3, 2013

100000040_largeEvery season, we introduce a new Angel to you. We have wonderful instructors and would love for you to know them better!

Peggy O’Keefe has been a certified STOTT Pilates instructor since 2008.   She has been teaching fitness classes of all different styles for the past 15 years, and is a Certified Personal Trainer. Her passion for working with people to improve their overall health and wellness led her into the field of Pilates and fitness.   Read more about Peggy and see her schedule here.

5 Things About Peggy:

Most important lesson learned: From my parents. My dad always taught me to “do the right thing” and my mom taught me to never give up in life even when facing adversity.

Favorite quote: Henry Ford said, “whether you think you can, or you think you can’t, you’re right.”

Favorite movie: “To Kill A Mockingbird”.  I’ve always loved watching this movie with my kids, and still do.  It’s all about doing the right thing and standing up for what you believe in, no matter what. 

Most treasured possession: All the wonderful memories that I have growing up in a large family.  And all the beautiful and fun memories that I have created with my own family.

Favorite way to spend free time:  I love spending my free time with my husband and boys when our schedules come together.  Another favorite is in the early morning, having a cup of coffee with my Labrador, Max, sleeping near by!

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Pilates Week 2013

by pnwp on April 9, 2013

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It’s here again! Pilates Week will take place at our studio April 29 – May 3, 2013, when we extend national Pilates Day into a whole week of FREE classes, private sessions,  demos, prizes and more.

This is a GREAT opportunity to learn about the benefits of Pilates, as both a fitness practice AND a career choice!

If you are a local business and would like to partner on sponsorship opportunities, see how here.

Pilates Week will celebrate:

  • Our clients and students – thank you!
  • Pacific NW Pilates’ continued commitment to EXCELLENCE.
  • STOTT PILATES® as a career and our Certification program.
  • ZEN•GA™, the latest new fusion of exercise and mindful movement.
  • Masters Week with Master Instructor trainer guests John Garey and PJ O’Clair, and Pacific NW Pilates own Melanie Byford-Young and Leslie Braverman teaching both courses and workshops!
  • Giving back with a donation of a healthy canned/dry good for Oregon Food Bank!
  • A PARTY! Because all good things end with a PARTY!

For every class you take, you will be entered into a daily raffle of great prizes!

If you currently have an account with us, classes can be reserved online, set up your account or call the studio to hold your space! 503-292-4409

Daily Schedule – WITH FREE CLASSES & PRIVATE LESSONS – Sign up as classes will fill soon!

Day Event Time
Monday, April 29th
EnCORE
FREE Reformer Plus    with Lu 7:00AM-8:00AM

FREE Beg/Int Group Reformer with Sada 11:00AM-12:00PM
Learn About What it Takes to Get Certified to teach STOTT PILATES. 12:00PM-12:30PM
FREE 30 Minute Intro Privates Call the studio to book yours today!
We offer privates at half price every Mon. & Wed. Take a free half hour to learn more! 5:30PM-7:30PM
FREE Event at BODYVOX for Dancers: Stabilize your Dancing & Your Future 6:00PM-9:00PM
FREE Beg/Int Group Reformer with Sada 6:30PM-7:30PM
Tuesday, April 30th
Finding Flexibility
 FREE 30 Minute Intro Privates Call the studio to book yours today!
FREE MELT with Reformer Class with Jean 10:30AM-11:30AM
Learn About What it Takes to Get Certified to teach STOTT PILATES. 1:30PM-2:00PM
FREE Mat Class with Holly: Pilates for Balance & Power 5:30PM-6:30PM
FREE Franklin Method Workshop 6:45PM-7:45PM
Wednesday, May 1st
Got Your Back
 FREE 30 Minute Intro Privates Call the studio to book yours today!
Learn About What it Takes to Get Certified to teach STOTT PILATES. 1:00PM-1:30PM
Back Care class with Melanie 1:30PM-2:15PM
FREE Reformer Class for Teens with Nina 4:30PM-5:30PM
FREE Mat Class for Parents with Lu 4:30PM-5:30PM
We offer privates at half price every Mon. & Wed. Take a free half hour to learn more! 5:30PM-7:30PM
FREE Reformer Class  with Lu 6:30PM-7:30PM
Thursday, May 2nd
Strength & Sports
 FREE 30 Minute Intro Privates Call the studio to book yours today!
Learn About What it Takes to Get Certified to teach STOTT PILATES. 11:00AM-11:30AM

Friday, May 3rd Celebrate!

John Garey
Certification workshops
8:15AM-3:45PM
PJ O’Clair
Certification course
ZENGA
10:15AM-6:15PM
Cocktail Party Open to all Clients & Students! 6:00PM-9:00PM

 

We love to help our community while we promote health, so participants in Pilates Week are asked to bring a can of healthy food for the Oregon Food Bank. A collection bin will be in the studio all week!

Oregon Food Bank needs these nutritious foods:
* canned meats (i.e., tuna, chicken, salmon)
* canned and boxed meals (i.e., soup, chili, stew, macaroni and cheese)
* peanut butter and other nut butters
* canned or dried beans and peas (i.e., black, pinto, lentils)
* pasta, rice, cereal
* canned fruits and vegetables
* 100 percent fruit or vegetable juice (canned, plastic or boxed)
* cooking oil
* shelf-stable milk
* consider donating healthy, low-fat and low-sugar product

Thank You to Our Amazing Sponsors!

 

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Angel of the Season

by pnwp on April 8, 2013

emilyEvery season, we introduce a new Angel to you. We are so proud of our wonderful instructors and would love for you to know them better!

Emily Keane is certified in STOTT PILATES mat and reformer and has completed the Injuries and Special Populations course. She began her personal Pilates practice during high school and quickly gained a profound respect for the system. A firm believer in the importance of the mind-body connection, Emily infuses her teaching with enthusiasm, humor and a personal connection that communicates her faith in the importance of healthy movement. Read more about Emily and see her schedule here.

5 Things About Emily:

Most treasured possession: A book my dad gave me called “Find and Use Your Inner Power”, by Emmett Fox. It has served as a real guide and go-to in times of trouble and has become something of a talisman. My pops had it for years, so it’s full of his notes and pictures and cards from me and my sisters growing up.

Favorite movie: Nostalgia, by Hollis Frampton. It’s a beautiful piece of art that explores memory, identity and representation in a very quiet, and miraculously unpretentious way and it has a very spooky ending. I also LOVE Steel Magnolias. Dolly Parton. Sigh.

Favorite music/musician: This is a tough one as I’m a huge music fan. Right now, I’m obsessed with Supertramp’s “Breakfast in America”, but I’m very excited about David Bowie’s new record too.

Favorite quote:  “Hit ‘em where they ain’t” – Willie Keeler. Straight and simple.

Favorite way to spend free time: I really love to be quiet, so I take a lot of walks (Tabor!) and read a ton. I also treasure the time I spend with my boyfriend and friends. Girls night every Monday, adventure dates a few times a week!

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Angel of the Season

by pnwp on January 7, 2013

SueEvery season, we introduce a new Angel to you! We are so proud of our wonderful instructors and would love for you to know them better!

Sue Brantley has been a full time STOTT PILATES instructor since 2003 and has a great interest in using both yoga and Pilates as a therapeutic, rehabilitative tool. One of the greatest joys for her as a teacher is seeing people re-claim their bodies and finding ease and comfort instead of pain and confusion.  Read more about Sue and see her schedule here.

5 Things About Sue:

Most important lesson learned: To have patience and compassion with myself and others. To give myself the same benefit of the doubt I give to other people. I try to impart that idea in my teaching as well as live my life like that.

Favorite quote: “And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” Anais Nin

Most influential book: To Kill A Mockingbird was a huge influence in my life. When Atticus told Scout to “put yourself in someone else’s shoes,” that stayed with me. In fact, empathy is a huge part of my value system to this day. Fabulous book, wonderful life lessons.

Most treasured possession: The box of letters my husband and I wrote to each other while living halfway across the world from each other.

Favorite way to spend free time: Outside doing activities in or on the water or just having a nice meal/picnic.  In the winter, I love reading, with a cat on my lap, while the crock pot is bubbling away in the kitchen.

 

 

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Angel of the Season!

by pnwp September 5, 2012

Every season, we introduce a new Angel to you! We are so proud of our wonderful instructors and would love for you to know them better! Traci Culberson has been a fully certified STOTT PILATES instructor since July 2002 and has 20 years of group training experience. Her recent teaching passion has been the Franklin [...]

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“Link For Pink” Tribute 2012!

by pnwp September 5, 2012

Donate in Someone’s Honor!   We’d like to pay special tribute to valued client, Martha Lundberg this year!  In her words: “I’ve always considered myself healthy and fit and three months before I received my breast cancer diagnosis, I ran a half-marathon.  That all changed following multiple surgeries, chemotherapy and targeted drug therapy over the [...]

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2nd Annual Pilates for Pink in the Park!

by pnwp August 14, 2012

Sunday, September 30th We are so proud to announce the 2nd Annual Pilates for Pink in the Park! This was amazing last year and we couldn’t have done it without you! Watch our video. View our 2nd Annual poster here! Pilates for Pink This annual national breast cancer awareness initiative started seven years ago by [...]

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Angel of the Season

by pnwp June 3, 2012

We have some wonderful instructors here at PNWP and we’d love you to get to know them better. This season, we have Nina Nakagawa, who is passionate about how wonderful pilates can make the body feel, and loves to share her new found teaching path. She discovered pilates and our studio after reading an article on [...]

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Pilates Week 2012 Slideshow

by pnwp May 11, 2012

Thank you to all for a fabulous 2nd Annual Pilates Week!  

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Angel of the Season

by pnwp March 31, 2012

We have some wonderful instructors here at PNWP and we’d love you to get to know them better. This season, we have Janet Nordlund who enjoys working with clients of all ages, fitness levels, body types and backgrounds, and especially those brand new to Pilates or those recovering from injuries. Janet says “I believe in [...]

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