Meet Your Pilates Instructors

Robin Zukowski

Director of Pilates

Hometown:
Green Cove Springs, Florida

Education:
B.S. in Exercise Science form the University of Florida, Health Counselor-Institute of Integrative Nutrition, NYC

Training & Certifications:
Certified 2nd Generation Pilates Instructor, NASM Personal Trainer, Balanced Body Pilates, Bender Barre, Fluidity Barre, Yamuna Body Rolling, Kettlebell Concepts 1 and 2, CPR/AED

Specialties:
Weight loss, Injury Prevention/Recovery, Pilates for athletes

Hobbies:
Traveling around the world, exercising with friends, cooking, reading and always learning something new

Philosophy on exercise:
Exercise, laughter, love and sound nutrition are the best medicines you can give yourself.

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Amy Fowler

Hometown:
Gainesville, Florida

Education:
B.S. in Tourism from the University of Florida

Training & Certifications
Balanced Body Certified Pilates Instructor, AFAA Certified Personal Trainer, Piloxing, CPR/AED

Specialties
Group exercise, improving health and well-being

Hobbies
Hiking, Canoeing, Biking

Ileana Koerner

Hometown:
Webster City, Iowa

Education:

RN, BSN, MSN

Training & Certifications:

Pilates Mat, Pilates Reformer, CPR/AED

Hobbies:

Travel, Reading, Bicycle riding, enjoying UF Women's Sports.

Jeanne Fuchs

Hometown:
Memphis, TN

Education:
BSE in Education from University of Memphis, Graduate work in Education, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN

Training & Certifications:
Balanced Body Pilates, Bender Barre, CPR/AED

Hobbies:
Paper crafting (greeting cards), exercise, reading

Philosophy on exercise:
It's never too late to begin living an active, healthy life.

Kris Kaiser

Kris' long-time passion for fitness and running marathons shines through in her classes After years of endurance training, she became certified in Barre and Pilates where she focuses on helping others strengthen and tone their bodies while improving their flexibility.

Her clients love her motivating style, her laugh, and her ability to make each class fun for everyone.

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Alex Saavedra

Hometown: Lakeland, FL

Education: BA in English from Flagler College

Training & Certifications: GHF Pilates and Tribe Team Training

Hobbies: Reading, hiking, kayaking, and spending time with my husband and dog

Philosophy on exercise: You lose what you don’t use!

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Mari Mancuso

Hometown: Gainesville, FL

Education: AA degree from Santa Fe College

Training & Certifications: Pilates Mat, Pilates Reformer, Pilates Chair, trained in dance for 13+ years, danced semi-professionally with DANB (Dance Alive National Ballet) for 3+ years, and dance instructor at Pofahl Studios for 3 years

Hobbies: Dance, Horseback Riding, Swimming, Music, and spending time with loved ones

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Sherrilene Classen

Hometown: Bloemfontein, Republic of South Africa

Education: PhD in Occupational Therapy from Nova Southeastern University; Exercise Teacher Diploma —Exercise Teacher’s Academy, South Africa

Training & Certifications: Certified Pilates Chair Instructor (2010): Phi Pilates, USA; Pilates Certified Arcs and Barrels Instructor (2010): Phi Pilates, USA; Shorinjiru Renshikan Karate-Do (2008): Shodan (First Degree Black belt); Certified BodyFlow Instructor (2007): Les Mills, USA; Certified Pilates Reformer Instructor (2007): Phi Pilates, USA; Certified Pilates Instructor (2001): AAAI and ISMA, USA; Certified Personal Trainer (2000): AAAI and ISMA, USA; Certified Exercise Teacher (1992): Exercise Teachers Academy (ETA), Cape Town, RSA

Specialties: Functional and Applied Kinesiology and Anatomy, Injury Prevention and Health Promotion, High level Wellness

Hobbies: Hiking, Biking, Reading, Outdoor Adventures, Exploring Cool Places Nationally and Internationally, Kayaking

Exercise Philosophy: Exercise is a powerful facilitator of physical, social, emotional, mental, and spiritual health and well-being.