Club Pilates

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  Kim Becouvarakis

  Instructor and General Manager

  Kim has a passion for health and fitness and has taught in the Fitness industry since 1999. She loves to work hard and have fun with Fitness. She has worked with clients from ages fourteen to well into their seventies. Kim believes Pilates can meet a need for any client-from the athlete looking to build core strength and mobility, those exploring exercise for the first time, clients looking to build core strength or simply someone looking to supplement their current exercise program. Her energy and excitement for Pilates will spread to her clients and through the studio!

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  Kendall Aguilar

  Instructor and Lead Member Rep

  Kendall started out as a Member Rep with Club Pilates. She was then promoted to Lead Member Rep and now to Instructor. She is originally from Dallas, TX then moved to Charleston, SC to become a Firefighter / Scuba Diver. She met her husband in SC where he was serving in the Navy. Kendall and her husband have 2 dogs who they spoil rotten. Kendall has a passion for nutrition, fitness and helping others. She brings a positive light to classes and is always full of energy!

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  Jacquie Durham

  Instructor

  Jacquie has been a skydiving coach as well as a trainer for The Original Body Shop. Her classes are a great combination of fun, skill and challenge and Pilates is a passion that she continues to practice and learn. Come and enjoy the fitness journey with her. Personally, Jacquie enjoys her children and solving mysteries with her husband.

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  Skyler Islas

  Instructor

  "I am so grateful to get to work with clients I love, doing what I love, alongside my Club Pilates family that I love!" Skyler was born and raised in California. She started off weight training and studying nutrition. Skyler found Pilates and saw what it can do for the body and has been interested in it ever since. The military brought Skyler's husband to Newport News and she and her baby love it. She is happy to be here and to help others enjoy the benefits of Pilates as well. Skyler enjoys fall mornings with a cup of tea and a good book or hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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  Maggie Jeffrey

  Instructor and Member Rep

  As a young mother of two I know how hard it can be to have balance between family, work and enjoying the little moments where life isn’t so busy. I believe it is all about handling the healthy balance for YOU. My balance when not in the studio is to meal prep, study workout methods, go hiking, attend mud runs and other activities all along side of my kiddos. Naturally, I have a love for powerlifting, but noticed quickly that my joints may not love it quite as much. In hopes of finding a balance I came across Pilates and fell in love. Not only do I get a great workout in, but it will push your body to the ultimate limits without wear and tear. Pilates is by far one of the most effective workouts I have endured. I am so thankful to have the opportunity to help others with finding their balance while utilizing the amazing Pilates method.

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  Marvin Thomas

  Instructor

  Marvin loves people and he loves life. People who know Marv know that he also loves fitness. So being an Instructor at the Newport News Club Pilates, and the General Manager at the Suffolk Club Pilates are great fits. There has not been many days over the past few decades that somebody hasn't seen him either in the gym, on the basketball or tennis court, running on the roads or on some trail. He believes that what is happening on the outside is a picture of what is happening on the inside and visa versa. Marv knows the joy of feeling good, fit and emotionally positive and it's his desire to help as many people as he can to feel likewise! Join him in one of his classes and you'll likely leave feeling good mentally, emotionally and physically.

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  Sharon Thomas

  Instructor

  Sharon Thomas is a teacher at heart and has spent many years in various realms of teaching. Although never aspiring to be a Pilates instructor, once she began seeing its benefits in her own life, the natural teacher in her desired to share it with others. She loves helping newbies get started on their Pilates journey as she remembers well what it feels like to be new to the Pilates world. She also finds great joy as she sees them begin to experience the benefits of a healthy, strong and flexible body. When she is not in the studio teaching, you will find Sharon leading the non-profit she began in 2006 and spending time with her family and friends. She loves doing anything creative and her clients get to experience that creativity in her class flows at Club Pilates. Sharon is married to Marvin, the Club Pilates General Manager, and they have two amazing adult children.

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  Susan Allen

  Member Rep

  I am so thrilled to be a part of the Club Pilates team. The positive energy of the instructors, staff and the members provides an upbeat atmosphere that is inspiring. Everyone is meeting their health and fitness goals at Club Pilates

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  Deanna Means

  Member Rep

  Deanna loves life and loves people. She is ultra professional and knows how to treat each of our members and visitors with quality service and attention to details. Deanna is the ultimate team member who is a great team player. She works hard at helping our studio to be the best in the area.

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  Angie Salinas

  Member Rep

  Angie is a student at CNU and she loves it! Pilates has been a part of Angie's life and she is excited now to be working at Club Pilates as a Member Representative. It is exciting for her to think about how we are able to help people and she is looking forward to meeting and working with so many people who have found the benefits and joy of Club Pilates too.

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  Alexis Taylor

  Member Rep

  Alexis is always encouraging and pleasant to be around. She truly loves her job and the opportunity to serve and help our members in their fitness goals and routines. Alexis is a great team player and always has the concern for what is best for all our members.