Nadine

Nadine Phillips has been practicing pilates for over 6 years. Phillips received her Stott mat certification in 2003, and her certification in reformer, cadillac, chair and barrels in 2004. She has continued her education with Stott, taking the Advanced Reformer class and Injury and Special Populations class in 2005. In 2006, she took courses focusing on the fitness ring and prenatal pilates. Not only can she relate to the regular client, but she can also accommodate the injured and advanced client as well.

She opened Cheshire Pilates in the fall of 2005 after teaching at several pilates studios across Connecticut. With just one reformer and space for only 8 people in a class, Nadine decided it was time to expand her studio. After one year, the business has grown to accommodate more people and new state of the art equipment.

Renee Braunsdorf has always believed that promoting health and healing, for herself and others, are core values in her life. After earning her Master in Social Work, she practiced psychotherapy for many years. Also, she is an avid participant in numerous forms of physical exercise. Yet despite the satisfactions of her work and workouts, something was missing in her quest for a sense of peace and wellbeing. In 2004, she discovered yoga and has been practicing ever since. She is a 2007 graduate of Kim Valieri’s YOGA Spirit Studio’s 200 hour teaching training program. Renee has been teaching since January of 2007 in a variety of settings: Yoga Center of Cheshire, Peak Fitness Center in Seymour, Pond Ridge of Ashlar Village for seniors and Cheshire Pilates Studio.

Kristin DePalma began her pilates training in 2007, and started teaching mat classes at Cheshire Fitness for Women after completing a certification program through SPIN Fitness. After experiencing first hand how consistent practice of pilates improves posture, agility and strength for athletic and everyday activities, Kristin decided to continue her training under Stott’s comprehensive program. Kristin completed the Stott Intensive Matwork and Reformer Training in 2008. She also teaches pilates and cardio fitness classes for the Cheshire Senior Center and other town programs.

 
Linda Roy has been a group exercise instructor for seventeen years, teaching a variety of modalities during that time.  She began teaching pilates in 2003, as a job requirement.  After trying several "brands" of pilates, Linda trained and became certified in Stott Pilates matwork level 1 and 2 in 2006. Linda has been teaching at Cheshire Pilates Studio since January of 2006.

Brenda Martin has been taking pilates since 2000. She trained to become Stott pilates certified in 2005, and received her certification in Stott pilates matwork level 1 and 2 in 2006. Brenda has taught for several places throughout Connecticut including Naugatuck Adult Education, React Physical Therapy in Waterbury, Balanced Body Wellness Center in Naugatuck, and CT Pilates Studio in New Haven. Brenda has been teaching at Cheshire Pilates Studio since January of 2007.

Siobhan Costello has over 18 years of teaching and coaching physical movement and fitness. She is a former professional modern dancer, teacher and coach specializing in the Doris Humphrey-Charles Weidman technique. Her experiences include teaching and performing in New Haven and Hartford, CT as well as throughout Chicago and New York.

From 2003 to 2006 Siobhan owned and operated Pilates plus Yoga; a fully-equipped Pilates studio. Prior to her opening her own business, she managed a health and wellness facility where she was employed as the Principle Pilates Instructor and the Daily Operations Coordinator. Here she worked closely with the naturopath physicians and chiropractor to make sure all patients and clients met their physical goals and maintained their optimum health. At both organizations Siobhan conducted group classes and private lessons to the public as well as to special populations related to rehabilitation of injuries, surgeries, and various disabilities including long term illnesses.

Currently, Siobhan holds a full certification as a STOTT Pilates Instructor and is employed full time as the Master Pilates Instructor at The Edge of Fairfield, Connecticut.

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 Cheshire Pilates Studio
Waverly Professional Park
345 Highland Ave. Suite 202
Cheshire, CT 06410