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Tracy Coe, Founder & Pilates Teacher
Founder of BODY & MIND COE-DYNAMICS, INC., Tracy Coe, has packaged her extensive educational background of Pilates Certification(s), Medical Conditioning Specialist Certification, Physical Therapy Assistance and her consistent personal health and fitness movement experience, including Kakos Productions Ms. Fitness competitions, with her passion to work with others to guide people in achieving their goals of physical wellness. Tracy had the honor of completing her Pilates Certification with "Distinction" through Marie-Jose' Blom-Lawrence Academy of Movement and "Advances in Pilates Technique" comprehensive teacher training program. Tracy carries the philosophy that Pilates is never complete, but a constant evolution of learning.
Dedicated to educating others about the evolution of Pilates, Tracy has conducted presentations and workshops to various groups such as: physical therapy clinics, local police and fire departments, cardiovascular centers, personal trainers, golf trainers, volleyball clinics, public schools, and health fairs. In addition, Tracy holds a Gold Pilates Certification through Pilates Method Alliance and is a Board Member of the Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce.
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Debbie, Pilates Teacher
Debbie has been working as a Fitness Trainer since 1989. Her personal fitness background has been in competitive gymnastics for 11 years and competitive power lifting and bodybuilding for 5 years.
Graduated UCLA extensive course for fitness training in 1989, certified in Pilates from Long Beach Dance Conditioning in 1999 and most recently graduated one of the most highly recognized sports training program in fitness- NASM (National Association of Sports Medicine).
Debra has worked in the South Bay since moving to CA in 1989. Over the past 4 years she has had the opportunity to travel the world setting up fitness facilities and designing workout programs for clients in the entertainment industry and for major studio films.
She is looking forward to returning to the community she loves and teaching her passion….Pilates! |
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Stephanie, Pilates Teacher
Stephanie comes from a background of extensive training and performing in ballet.
As a dancer she was provided with pilates training, where her love for
the technique began. Now Stephanie holds a certification in pilates through LBDC
academy of movement under Marie-Jose Blom-Lawrence. Having received the most
comprehensive training available she has aquired many skills required to work with all
fitness levels. She works with highly athletic clients as well as those with limitations to
achieve a new level of strength and flexability. Stephanie goes beyond fitness as she
specializes in specific anti-aging systems as an important component to complete
physical and mental well being. With this committment to longevity and happiness she
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Ellina, Pilates Teacher
Ellina is originally from Russia. As a part of evolving her fitness routines, she tried on Pilates in 2003. Within just a month, she was amazed how much her body changed. Her body completely reshaped into a longer, leaner, and more flexible physique. It was so different from what she used to have from cardio classes and weight training.
After reading "Returning to Life Through Contrology and Your Health," by Joseph H. Pilates, and many other books about Pilates and Yoga philosophy, and understanding the mind and body connection, she was inspired to help others understand the true miracle of awareness, control, and listening to yourself and your own body. Ellina shortly after become a certified as a Pilates Teacher, Yoga instructor which added to her already in-depth knowledge of being a fitness instructor and nutritionist. Combining Pilates and Yoga she teaches her clients how to change the body and the old mind set, while accepting yourself for who you are, through breathing and relaxation. With her gentle and philosophical approach of the body and mind, she helps clients find the right path to a beautiful and a strong being inside.
She is continually expanding her knowledge in Pilates and Yoga by attending various workshops and seminars.
She is certified for Pilates for rehabilitation, Pilates for pregnancy (pre and post natal), and Using Yoga Therapeutically.
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Hannah, Pilates Teacher
Hannah was born into an athletic family. Her mother was a dancer and her father was a professional baseball player. Growing up in Kailua Kona, HI, Hannah was a very active child. She began her fitness career through equestrian, focusing on barrel racing and dressage. Through her life, Hannah has studied dance, swimming and aerial arts. She discovered Pilates during a high school dance class in 2003. She rediscovered her passion for it in 2007 when she moved back to California from Oahu after suffering a horse related accident. Pilates served as rehabilitation for her knee. She joined Teague Pilates training school in 2007 and became certified in December 2009 in this same week she graduated from Pepperdine University with a BA in Journalism. Hannah is continuing her education and has a passion for Pilates that grows every day. |
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Karen, Pilates Teacher
Karen began her Pilates career 8 years ago after reading an article about Pilates and wanted to experience it for herself. She has an athletic background, starting at the age of 7 she had competed in equestrian showing/jumping. She has run in the San Diego Marathon and Long Beach Triathlon. Shortly after beginning Pilates she found the rehabilitative benefits of Pilates while dealing with a shoulder injury from a repetitive motion injury and most recently during her pregnancy, as well as on bed rest.
Karen completed her Pilates Certification in 2001 from Marie Jose’ and Lorena Brown through Long Beach Dance Conditioning. Her continued interest in movement has continued her to become Gyrotonic® certified in 2007. She completed her training through Lisa Marie Goodwin and Donna Place.
When she is not teaching Karen enjoys running, yoga, snowboarding, traveling, and spending time with her family, friends and her latest addition, her son Wyatt. Karen loves to help people find the results that they are looking for and helping them find the healthiest place for there body and taking that into there everyday lives.
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Whitney , Pilates Teacher
I grew up in Manhattan Beach and I have always been involved in athletics since a very young age. I started playing volleyball competitively at the age of 9. I went to Mira Costa High school and played volleyball through college. From a young age I was taught determination. My discipline and dedication to athletics continued when I went away to college at SMU in Dallas, Texas. There I earned a scholarship where I played Division 1 volleyball and graduated from SMU in May 2007 with a Sociology degree.
Conditioning, nutrition and exercise have always been a life style for me. I have always had a passion for the body and learning the anatomy of movement. It didn't take me long to realize that Pilates isn't just an exercise, but a way a life. After a few months of doing Pilates I quickly discovered that this is what I love and I wanted to become a Pilates Instructor. June 2009 my completed Pilates certificataion was recognized "With Distinction" through the Long Beach Dance Conditioning - Advances in Pilates Technique comprehensive Pilates Trainging Program.
Pilates is what I am most passionate about and I love the fact that I can share all the knowledge I have with people so they can stay physically and mentally fit.
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Roxanne, Pilates Teacher
Dance, Pilates, Yoga and Fitness educator since the age of 12 when Rudolph Nureyev enlisted her for the Chicago Lyric Opera Ballet. She has taught at UCLA, Cal-Arts, Santa Monica College, Cal-State Long Beach, High School of the Performing Arts and Inaugurated the Performing Arts Division for Emerson College LA. Captor trained the US Olympic Gymnastic Team.
Captor has performed with Mikhail Baryshinikov, Harkness Ballet, Maurice Bejart Ballet, Broadway: Chicago, Chorus Line, Pippin, Pal Joey. She was Gene Kelly’s assistant Choreographer and works in films with Francis Coppola, Herb Ross among others.
Captor is Juilliard BFA,Pilates Certified, YogaWorks Teacher Training and the Bar Method. She is a Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Letters, Who’s Who in America, Emmy Nominated Director/Choreographer.
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