Instructors

Cherie Boschma, Senior Instructor

Cherie has been instructing the STOTT PILATES® method; since 1993. She became an Instructor Trainer for STOTT PILATES® in 1998. She originally started teaching in Toronto at the STOTT PILATES® Studio, and trained under Moira Merrithew.

She received her BFA in Modern Dance from North Carolina School of the Arts.

In 1998, she returned to her place of birth, Michigan and served as the Director of Training for the STOTT PILATES® licensed facility in Bloomfield Hills. Cherie directed and trained the original staff of Equilibrium mind body fitness.

Cherie offers STOTT PILATES® Instructor training, continuing education, workshops, Privates and Group classes at Bodycenter Studios.

Michelle Gantz LMP, Senior Instructor

Michelle is a STOTT PILATES® Instructor and Instructor trainer at Bodycenter. She has been a licensed massage therapist since 1994 and a certified yoga instructor since 1999.

Michelle enjoys working privately with clients, drawing from all of these areas to help them find efficient movement and strength that best fits their lifestyle, needs, and limitations.  Michelle works with special populations of people recovering from knee or hip replacements and spinal cord injuries. She is available for private pilates sessions and also for private yoga instruction. She also enjoys helping yoga enthusiasts develop a pain free yoga practice.

Nina Moser, Senior Instructor

Before her introduction to Pilates, Nina designed costumes and scenery for theatre, film and television.

After the birth of her 3rd child and a back injury, she began studying Pilates rehabilitatively as a client of Melissa Kerber.

The process of finding her core stability and overcoming her injury was an affirming experience. Her interest and enthusiasm led her to undertake the STOTT PILATES® Instructor training program at BodyCenter.

Uraina Nagy, Senior Instructor

Uraina attended Florida State University where she danced for internationally renowned teachers and choreographers. It was at FSU where Uraina discovered the many benefits of Pilates.

Although she earned a degree in Environmental Studies, she couldn’t deny her passion for movement and interpersonal connection. Uraina moved to Seattle to attain her STOTT PILATES® Certification at Bodycenter and to seek more performing opportunities in this thriving community.

Tiffany Lodes, Senior Instructor

Tiffany has an extensive background in movement, with over 20 years of knowledge and experience in dance and movement studies. She received her BA in Dance from Columbia College Chicago, focusing on teaching and choreography. Tiffany is a fully certified STOTT PILATES® instructor, a certified Yamuna® Body Rolling practitioner, and a YBR® Certification Instructor. She received her pilates training at Bodycenter Studios and studied Yamuna® Body Rolling in NYC at the Yamuna Studio with founder Yamuna Zake. She returns to NYC and the Flagship Studio yearly to study the newest YBR® techniques. She is also a member of the Pilates Method Alliance and The International Association for Dance Medicine & Science.

Tiffany was introduced to Pilates while in school and was impressed with its wide range of uses and benefits. She continues to explore its importance not only for its unique relevance to dance training & athletic conditioning, but also for the rehabilitation of injuries, and the positive impact on the quality of life and fitness of people of all ages.  With a strong commitment to continuing education she is always striving to gain more tools to benefit her students. She loves to share her knowledge and experience to help clients achieve their goals in a fun and supportive environment.  Tiffany offers private instruction, group classes, workshops, Yamuna Foot Fitness, Yamuna Facial and YBR Phase 1 instructor Training.

Stacy Brenner, Senior Instructor

Originally from Michigan, Stacy Brenner began dancing at a young age and formed a strong love for movement. Stacy continued her dance education at Western Michigan University, also studying Conditioning, Kinesiology and movement analysis. She graduated cum laude with a Bachelors of Fine Art and was named the Department of Dance Presidential Scholar. Soon after, Stacy moved to Seattle to further her dance career and continues to dance professionally with various local Modern Dance choreographers and companies. Stacy feels privileged to have furthered her interest of physical movement with Bodycenter Studios and is certified through STOTT PILATES® and the American Council on Exercise. Stacy is a detail oriented instructor who focuses on form, fluidity and efficient movement. She prides herself on providing a fun and supportive, yet challenging class in which her students can work at their individual level and focus on specific goals.

Alicia Randolph PT, ECS

Alicia is a STOTT PILATES® Certified Instructor and Physical Therapist with more than 25 years of experience in neuromuscular and musculoskeletal function. She particularly enjoys the STOTT PILATES® approach to movement for both the athlete and the general fitness minded population. She incorporates her knowledge from her professional practices to develop workout programs that provide for ideal strength, flexibility and postural health. She enjoys teaching privates, semi-privates and group classes.

Teresa Cowan-Kuist, Associate Instructor

Teresa graduated with a BFA in Dance from Cornish College of the Arts in 2003.

She co-founded, co-artistic directs and dances with Northwest Dance Syndrome, a modern dance company based in Seattle since 2003. Teresa is a dance instructor at the Mountlake Terrace Recreation Pavilion and the Marysville Performing Arts Centre. Teresa completed her STOTT PILATES® training at Bodycenter Studios and also teaches Pilates at Pacific Northwest Ballet.

Rebecca Schroeder, Senior Instructor

Rebecca holds a BFA in Dance from California State University Long Beach and is a certified STOTT PILATES® Instructor. She was introduced to Pilates in 1994, which further sparked her fascination for body awareness, alignment and core-strength. Rebecca enjoys creating a workout experience that suits each person’s specific needs, fitness goals and skill level whether they are athletes, those suffering with chronic pain, rehabilitation from surgery, or those who are simply seeking to learn more about their bodies. She loves watching the positive changes brought about by practicing STOTT PILATES®and empowering her clients with a mind-body awareness that can be carried into their everyday lives. When Rebecca is not teaching Pilates or dancing, she can be found climbing in the North Cascades or backcountry skiing.

Jennifer Ponce, Associate Instructor

Jennifer has studied many aspects of health and wellness extensively, since her early 20′s, and stumbled upon Pilates as a means to alleviate chronic neck and shoulder pain. After seeing what Pilates did to balance her own body, she decided to pursue a career in teaching others about the practice. In doing so she discovered a natural passion for teaching and has delighted in making Pilates accessible and relevant for many different people. Clients ranging from teens to seniors, from sedentary lifestyles to athletes and everything in-between have all benefited from her hands-on approach.

Jennifer is a Certified STOTT PILATES® Instructor, trained in Pilates Mat, Reformer and Cadillac, Chair and Barrels, with advanced training in anatomy, and injury and special populations. Jennifer has an adaptable and approachable teaching style for a wide variety of client goals, body types and abilities.

Jennifer is excited to be a part of the team of talented instructors at Bodycenter.

Candi Foon, Yoga Instructor

Candi Foon is the Founder of Integral Wellness Services, and is a Health, Fitness, and Wellness Consultant. She holds an M.S. in Management from Antioch University Seattle, and has over 1350-hours professional training in fitness, health, wellness, and leadership. She is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT200), Certified Watsu (Level I-III) and Reiki Practitioner (1st & 2nd). She has had a spiritual practice for 30+ years, and has been practicing Iyengar Yoga since 1996. Candi provides compassion-based health, fitness, and wellness programs, and integrated mind body spirit practices using an inter-disciplinary approach to stress-management, self-care, health, fitness, and wellness from a whole-person (physical, emotional, cognitive and spiritual) whole-system view. She offers private sessions, classes, and workshops in a gentle, caring, supportive, safe environment with special attention to individual ability and needs.

Martha is excited to be sharing her love of movement with a community based Pilate’s studio that recognizes the importance of safe and effective programs for their clients.

Jake spends his free time enjoying the company of family and friends as well as his Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy “Phinney”.
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