Christine discovered Pilates after a broken leg sidelined her from triathlon training 6 years ago. She was humbled by the challenge of the first class. Christine discovered muscles she never knew she had she found herself at the studio every day during her injury working to improving her form and knowledge of the practice. When her leg healed and she resumed her triathlon training she was amazed to discover how much stronger she was in her swim, bike, and run and knew it was from strengthening her core. Pilates quickly became a staple in her training, and a big part of her life.
Christine trained with Master Trainer Lara Hudson and also spent two weeks practicing at The Pilates Center in Boulder. In addition to Pilates, she has a Bachelors degree in Nutrition and Applied Economics from Cornell University and a MBA from UC Berkeley’s Haas school of Business. She enjoys delivering an athletic and rigorous workout, leaving her clients stronger and feeling longer when they walk out of the studio. In her spare time Christine enjoys hiking, trail running, adventure travel, water sports, and competes in triathlons. She recently crossed the finish line at Ironman and is already training for her next. Check out Christine’s group classes, or email info[at]thepadstudios[dot]com to book a private lesson.
Rebecca recently completed The Pad Studios Teacher Training program and joined the studio as a Junior Pilates Instructor. After years of working in advertising in San Francisco, and fitting in workouts whenever she could, Rebecca realized that teaching fitness and helping others with their fitness goals was her true calling. An avid runner for years, Rebecca experienced first-hand how core strength and proper postural alignment can benefit all types of sports activities. She first tried Pilates in 2001, and has been a fan ever since. She particularly enjoys the precision of movement in the Pilates method, and that after a session, her clients feel more flexible, stronger, inspired and hopefully a little sweaty! Rebecca believes exercise is essential for both physical and mental health and strives to give her clients a workout that both works the body and helps to calm and focus the mind. After becoming a certified Bar Method instructor, Rebecca transitioned to working full time as a Pilates instructor at The Pad.
The Pad Studios is excited to offer a brand new midday Pilates schedule, and an upcoming Prenatal Yoga Workshop!
The Pad Studios is excited to announce its brand new Pilates schedule!
Honorine likes to say “Pilates is fun. Forget no pain, no gain.” She believes that the body is this incredible machine, connected in amazing ways and we get to work in it. Honorine loves working with clients to find out how their machine works best. Even more than that, she love showing people how strong they are, it’s usually stronger than they think.
In 2006 a bout with sciatica became a puzzling, debilitating condition that through the direction of a teacher and friend Briala Silva led Todd to the discipline of Pilates. Todd’s indoctrination to Pilates was through Catherine Anderson and the Ron Fletcher Program of Study. Fascinated by the ability of Pilates to correct structural imbalances (muscular and skeletal), Todd completed level 1 Ron Fletcher comprehensive teacher training with Master teacher Pat Guyton in Boulder, Colorado. Following that in 2007, Todd completed the Body Arts and Sciences Comprehensive Teacher Training. Todd’s approach to teaching pilates is to give students a full body movement session every time. A major focus is placed on alignment and breath so the proper muscles function for their intended use and unintended muscles aren’t recruited for jobs they aren’t intended to do.
Kamryn is a fully accredited instructor in a variety of Pilates formats and has worked in the movement industry for 13 years. She began teaching Pilates following a dance injury. Pilates helped balance her body while she learned to maintain strength and flexibility. With extensive experience in movement and an eye for fine detail, Kamryn is able to identify and correct body alignment and muscle patterning problems, helping to relieve muscle tension and pain. She has also worked extensively with Pre and Post Natal students, herniated and bulging disk injuries, and hip replacements. Additionally she has been a Pilates trainer for a semi professional cricket team.
Jessica Forster studied Pilates with internationally recognized Master Trainer Elizabeth Larkam through Balanced Body University and is currently an Instructor at The Pad Studios. A graduate of University of San Diego and a former dancer with the Morca Academy of Dance in Washington, Jessica credits Pilates for keeping her body in shape, maintaining perfect posture, and keeping her mind and body connected. Through her work with Dr. Dean Ornish’s Preventive Medicine Research Institute, Jessica is able to exercise her interest in nutrition and consult with clients from around the world on the importance of healthy lifestyle and fitness choices. Her philosophy for her clients is to teach them that they already have the perfect body – it is their job to train, nourish, strengthen, and love it. In her free time, Jessica loves to cook, practice yoga and spend time with her friends. She also loves to hike and travel and recently combined the two as she summited Africa’s infamous Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Dina has always been an enthusiastic advocate of strength and fitness and the benefits they can yield. When she discovered Pilates years ago, she knew immediately she had found a method that would be a life-long passion. Dina graduated from UC Berkeley and joined the corporate world, but the lure of Pilates proved unrelenting. She decided to devote herself to sharing the transformative benefits of Pilates and became certified through BASI under the direct tutelage of Kristi Cooper-White. Since then, Dina has worked at multiple Pilates studios in San Francisco and has continued to advance her Pilates education through various seminars and workshops. As a certified NASM Personal Trainer, Dina enjoys the ability to expand her clients’ horizons through varied approaches to gaining and maintaining physical fitness. Dina is inspired everyday by the benefit that dedicated training can bring to all aspects of one’s life, and enjoys sharing her passion with people of all ages and abilities.
Nicole Fosberg is a P.M.A. certified instructor, and has an extensive background in Pilates, Dance, Yoga, and Somatics. She is truly passionate about teaching and sharing the benefits that the Pilates Method instills. Nicole has been a student of Pilates since the age of twelve, and in 2010 Nicole celebrated her tenth year as a teacher. She is a graduate from SFSU with her Bachelors of Arts in Dance. Her background in dance gives her a deep understanding of discipline and bio-mechanics. Growing up as a dancer Nicole suffered from many physical injuries and found Pilates to be an effective way to both rehabilitate and cross train. Critical to her own well being Nicole formally began her studies with the Body Arts and Science Institute, and world-renowned practitioner Rael Isacowitz, MA, and Professor Karen Clippinger M.S.P.E. Nicole’s desire to continue her education beyond the B.A.S.I. technique directed her to her mentor Susan Salk, who is a Ron Fletcher instructor, and a truly masterful teacher of Pilates and movement. Salk considers her to be “one of the most promising young teachers in the field.” Nicole’s integration of the Fletcher repertoire promotes a work out that helps her clients connect with the integration of body, mind, and breath. Since moving to San Francisco four years ago Nicole has modeled for publications demonstrating classical Pilates, and has been a large integral part of a teacher training program. Nicole’s diverse background allows her to create both a mindful and challenging workout for ALL bodies, and is thrilled to be able to share her love of Pilates at The Pad!