Are you interested in using Pilates to rehabilitate from surgery or injury? Have you practiced with a contemporary instructor using the traditional Pilates exercises in a non-traditional repertoire using the newer equipment design? Or are you a classical practitioner, preferring to follow the traditional repertoire on the classically designed equipment? We have an instructor and equipment for you.
Terri Josephson - owner/lead instructor
After going through training to become a registered nurse, I discovered I prefer helping people to lead a healthier lifestyle so they didn't get sick! I have been a personal fitness trainer since 1979, holding certifications through ACE, AFFA , Health Management Corp. In addition, I hold a BSBA from Northeastern University. I received my certification in Mat Pilates through Stott Pilates, a contemporary approach to Pilates based on the classical repertoire. I trained clients in Mat Pilates for 11 years before 'discovering' the beauty of reformer and apparatus work.
I have been trained in classical Pilates work through Power Pilates and Peak Pilates as well as contemporary Pilates through Fitness Resource Association, Stott Pilates and Balanced Body Pilates. I have completed over 1000 hours with teacher trainers. I have also taken workshops with Lolita San Miguel and Mary Bowen, Pilates Elders who were trained by Joseph and Clara Pilates. I've also completed over 700 apprenticeship hours. I have been certified by Polestar Pilates for Studio/Rehabilitation, using Pilates for rehabilitation, under the tutelage of Brent Anderson, a Phd. in Physical Therapy and a world renowned leader in using Pilates for rehabilitation. Having been trained in both classical and contemporary Pilates, as well as using Pilates for rehabilitation, I am able to design a program that will work for the individual in front of me.
I am dedicated to continuously updating my education in the Pilates Method of Physical Fitness and have completed the following trainings: (this is not a comprehensive list, this only includes those trainings that focus on using Pilates as a corrective modality.)
Spinal Abnormalities and Pilates
Pilates for the older adult
Scoliosis and Pilates - Unwinding the Spine
Pilates for Osteoporosis
Correcting the Gait through Pilates
Pilates for Rotational Sports
Fascial Fitness
The Foot, Foundation to the Core
Advanced Assessment Skills 1 and pathologies of the torso
Advanced Assessment Skills 2 and pathologies of the upper and lower extremities
I reside in Englewood, Florida with my husband and two sons. We are Florida transplants, having relocated to Englewood in 2008 to escape the cold winters of New England. We are now happily enjoying all that Florida has to offer.
After going through training to become a registered nurse, I discovered I prefer helping people to lead a healthier lifestyle so they didn't get sick! I have been a personal fitness trainer since 1979, holding certifications through ACE, AFFA , Health Management Corp. In addition, I hold a BSBA from Northeastern University. I received my certification in Mat Pilates through Stott Pilates, a contemporary approach to Pilates based on the classical repertoire. I trained clients in Mat Pilates for 11 years before 'discovering' the beauty of reformer and apparatus work.
I have been trained in classical Pilates work through Power Pilates and Peak Pilates as well as contemporary Pilates through Fitness Resource Association, Stott Pilates and Balanced Body Pilates. I have completed over 1000 hours with teacher trainers. I have also taken workshops with Lolita San Miguel and Mary Bowen, Pilates Elders who were trained by Joseph and Clara Pilates. I've also completed over 700 apprenticeship hours. I have been certified by Polestar Pilates for Studio/Rehabilitation, using Pilates for rehabilitation, under the tutelage of Brent Anderson, a Phd. in Physical Therapy and a world renowned leader in using Pilates for rehabilitation. Having been trained in both classical and contemporary Pilates, as well as using Pilates for rehabilitation, I am able to design a program that will work for the individual in front of me.
I am dedicated to continuously updating my education in the Pilates Method of Physical Fitness and have completed the following trainings: (this is not a comprehensive list, this only includes those trainings that focus on using Pilates as a corrective modality.)
Spinal Abnormalities and Pilates
Pilates for the older adult
Scoliosis and Pilates - Unwinding the Spine
Pilates for Osteoporosis
Correcting the Gait through Pilates
Pilates for Rotational Sports
Fascial Fitness
The Foot, Foundation to the Core
Advanced Assessment Skills 1 and pathologies of the torso
Advanced Assessment Skills 2 and pathologies of the upper and lower extremities
I reside in Englewood, Florida with my husband and two sons. We are Florida transplants, having relocated to Englewood in 2008 to escape the cold winters of New England. We are now happily enjoying all that Florida has to offer.
Michael Gish - Pilates Instructor
Michael, a certified Pilates Instructor through Traditional Pilates of Cape Cod, also holds certification through AFAA as a personal trainer and is a certified Gyrotonic Instructor. A classically trained instructor in the Pilates Repertoire, Michael challenges you in the sequence of the exercises. Michael has also completed training in Gyrotonic for Golf. Michael helps his clients achieve their fitness goals and increase their quality of life through flexibility and strength exercise with Pilates, as well as incorporating Gyrotonic into his programming, based upon the clients personal needs, abilities and goals. He believes it is important to understand the 'mind-body' connection to health and fitness.
Michael graduated from East Stroudsburg University with a BS in Health and Physical Education. He has been involved in fitness and personal training for more than 45 years, from coaching high school football, wrestling and track to his current passion of helping people find health through Pilates and Gyrotonic.
Michael and his wife are recent transplants to the Florida life, coming to us from Cape Cod, Massachusetts .
Michael, a certified Pilates Instructor through Traditional Pilates of Cape Cod, also holds certification through AFAA as a personal trainer and is a certified Gyrotonic Instructor. A classically trained instructor in the Pilates Repertoire, Michael challenges you in the sequence of the exercises. Michael has also completed training in Gyrotonic for Golf. Michael helps his clients achieve their fitness goals and increase their quality of life through flexibility and strength exercise with Pilates, as well as incorporating Gyrotonic into his programming, based upon the clients personal needs, abilities and goals. He believes it is important to understand the 'mind-body' connection to health and fitness.
Michael graduated from East Stroudsburg University with a BS in Health and Physical Education. He has been involved in fitness and personal training for more than 45 years, from coaching high school football, wrestling and track to his current passion of helping people find health through Pilates and Gyrotonic.
Michael and his wife are recent transplants to the Florida life, coming to us from Cape Cod, Massachusetts .
Maggie Sarmiento - Pilates Instructor
Maggie Sarmiento is an experienced Pilates trainer out of Martha's Vineyard with a background in group fitness, dance and acrobatics. A classically trained instructor, Maggie's emphasis is on correcting issues with the body by finding the individual's best form and using it to execute the exercise. Expression through the body, mind and soul has always been her priority as well as teaching movement to all ages. She believes in teaching her clients how to feel their body's natural tendencies, understand it and then gain control over how to strengthen and correct it. From bartending, waiting tables, 27 years of spiraling, twisting, jumping and flipping, she understands how shoulder tension can build up, how sensitive the sacrum can be, and how delicate our joints can be and staying active and as we age. We must feel the body, move the body, feel its support and from there gain balance and feel more alive.
Maggie Sarmiento is an experienced Pilates trainer out of Martha's Vineyard with a background in group fitness, dance and acrobatics. A classically trained instructor, Maggie's emphasis is on correcting issues with the body by finding the individual's best form and using it to execute the exercise. Expression through the body, mind and soul has always been her priority as well as teaching movement to all ages. She believes in teaching her clients how to feel their body's natural tendencies, understand it and then gain control over how to strengthen and correct it. From bartending, waiting tables, 27 years of spiraling, twisting, jumping and flipping, she understands how shoulder tension can build up, how sensitive the sacrum can be, and how delicate our joints can be and staying active and as we age. We must feel the body, move the body, feel its support and from there gain balance and feel more alive.
Geri Del Torto - Pilates/Yoga Instructor
After completing level 1 reformer training with Balanced Body Pilates, I am very excited to bring the healing benefits of Pilates to the students at The Pilates Sanctuary.
A registered Yoga Alliance teacher, I completed my first 200 hour teacher training in Hatha yoga at the Himalayan Institute in 2003. That amazing experience launched me onto a path of further study and training that came to include such well-known modern day yogis as Sean Corne, Shiva Rea, Eric Schiffman, and Rodney Yee. Also John Friend, Sharon Salzburg, Krishna Das, Roger Cole, Ph.D., Sue Elkind, Naime Jezzeny, Amy Ippoliti, Anadea Judith and Matthew Sanford. I’ve studied many different yoga types and specialties, ranging from my first Hatha Yoga training to Vinyasa, YogaFit, prenatal and therapeutic yoga, to yoga for wellness. Near my hometown of Scranton, PA, I co-owned a yoga and Pilates studio with a good friend, and also taught in a variety of locations from studios, fitness centers, as well as, private homes and colleges and non-profits.
A few years ago, my family relocated to the Rotonda area and I began a course of study with the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, where I earned my Health & Wellness Counselor Certification. I’m a Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, registered with the American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP). I’m happy to bring my knowledge to the students at the Pilates Sanctuary. I especially enjoy teaching beginner’s and gentle yoga.
After completing level 1 reformer training with Balanced Body Pilates, I am very excited to bring the healing benefits of Pilates to the students at The Pilates Sanctuary.
A registered Yoga Alliance teacher, I completed my first 200 hour teacher training in Hatha yoga at the Himalayan Institute in 2003. That amazing experience launched me onto a path of further study and training that came to include such well-known modern day yogis as Sean Corne, Shiva Rea, Eric Schiffman, and Rodney Yee. Also John Friend, Sharon Salzburg, Krishna Das, Roger Cole, Ph.D., Sue Elkind, Naime Jezzeny, Amy Ippoliti, Anadea Judith and Matthew Sanford. I’ve studied many different yoga types and specialties, ranging from my first Hatha Yoga training to Vinyasa, YogaFit, prenatal and therapeutic yoga, to yoga for wellness. Near my hometown of Scranton, PA, I co-owned a yoga and Pilates studio with a good friend, and also taught in a variety of locations from studios, fitness centers, as well as, private homes and colleges and non-profits.
A few years ago, my family relocated to the Rotonda area and I began a course of study with the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, where I earned my Health & Wellness Counselor Certification. I’m a Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, registered with the American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP). I’m happy to bring my knowledge to the students at the Pilates Sanctuary. I especially enjoy teaching beginner’s and gentle yoga.
In your search for a qualified Pilates Instructor, not all instructors are created equal. Check to see if the instructor your considering is in training to or has passed, a certification exam by a nationally recognized Pilates program. Passing a certification exam requires demonstrating proficiency in the actual Pilates movements in front of a master trainer, demonstrating the ability to evaluate and guide a new client through an appropriate program in front of a master trainer AND pass a written exam on the history, principles and scope of The Pilates Method. This type of certification should not be confused with having a certificate to teach Pilates, which is issued after an individual has taken a one day, one weekend or on-line Pilates class. In Joseph Pilates words: "A few well-designed movements, properly performed in a balanced sequence, are worth hours of doing sloppy calisthenics or forced contortion." Make sure your chosen instructor knows the difference.
Corey Phillips - Indoor Cycle Instructor
I became a certified Spinning instructor in Sept of 2011 by Mad Dogg Athletics. I fell in love with spinning for many reasons. While spinning I could challenge myself & see myself improving with every class. Some days I felt so drained & wondered why I was bothering to exercise but there was something special about spinning, I could "Zone Out" & De-stress from life's every day battles. The music & people kept it fun & exciting. I would leave feeling great & proud of myself. I wanted to continue my experience & share it with others by becoming a Spin Instructor. All my classes/rides, are designed with your optimal health benefits in mind with just enough challenge to work on improving your health. Incorporating mostly Aerobic Base activity (65-80% max heart rate) with some Anaerobic Threshold (85-90% max HR) possibilities for those who are ready to take on this challenge.
Some of the Continuing Education classes I've taken to help others maintain & improve workouts:
Mental Training: The Peak Performance Experience
Cadence, Heart Rate & Class Design
Finding Your Intensity
Spinning Drills
Riding into the Element
Pedal to the Metal
Performance Indoor Riding
Breathing: methods
Nutrition & Hydration
I became a certified Spinning instructor in Sept of 2011 by Mad Dogg Athletics. I fell in love with spinning for many reasons. While spinning I could challenge myself & see myself improving with every class. Some days I felt so drained & wondered why I was bothering to exercise but there was something special about spinning, I could "Zone Out" & De-stress from life's every day battles. The music & people kept it fun & exciting. I would leave feeling great & proud of myself. I wanted to continue my experience & share it with others by becoming a Spin Instructor. All my classes/rides, are designed with your optimal health benefits in mind with just enough challenge to work on improving your health. Incorporating mostly Aerobic Base activity (65-80% max heart rate) with some Anaerobic Threshold (85-90% max HR) possibilities for those who are ready to take on this challenge.
Some of the Continuing Education classes I've taken to help others maintain & improve workouts:
Mental Training: The Peak Performance Experience
Cadence, Heart Rate & Class Design
Finding Your Intensity
Spinning Drills
Riding into the Element
Pedal to the Metal
Performance Indoor Riding
Breathing: methods
Nutrition & Hydration
Jan Waters - Indoor Cycle Instructor
Ginger Frigg - Yoga Instructor
