Kendra Thyne
A former company member of prestigious dance companies such as Oakland Ballet and Winifred R. Harris’s Between Lines, Kendra was prescribed Pilates in 1990 as post-ankle surgery rehabilitation. She was blessed to have an incredible mentor, Elizabeth Larkham as her first instructor. Under the guiding hand of Marie-Jose Blom, Kendra trained at Long Beach Dance Conditioning in California and has owned and operated her own Pilates studio since 1997.
Kendra’s teaching style is described as flowing and elegant. She has a meticulous eye for balance and understands that everybody and every body is one of a kind.
Amy Nosowitz
Amy fell in love with Pilates while studying musical theatre in New York City. She earned her mat Pilates and comprehensive certification in Los Angeles 10 years ago and has been teaching private and group classes ever since. She also enjoys teaching Barre. Amy has a passion for teaching all types of bodies no matter the ability, everyone can benefit from Pilates. Her particular strengths are finding the right method of cueing for each individual client and continually challenging the client with every session. Her enthusiasm and passion for Pilates and Barre and the changes achieved through the methods are what set her apart. Amy will kick your butt and keep you smiling through your work out with her unfailing positivity and energy.
Brenda Doben
Staying active and keeping fit is an integral part of Brenda’s life. She was introduced to Pilates 4 years ago and it has forever changed her life. She had chronic pain in her neck and lower back for many years. Pilates helped her gain a strong core, improve her flexibility and strengthen her back body, which significantly reduced her pain. Brenda believes that building a strong foundation and learning how to stabilize from the inside out are principles that can be applied not only in Pilates classes but also in other types of workouts, as well as daily life. Brenda became a Power Pilates Comprehensive Certified Instructor in 2022, as she wanted to help others transform their lives in a positive way by sharing the benefits of Pilates. Her appreciation for Pilates grows daily by showing her client’s new ways to work deeper and connect more to their bodies while helping them work toward their goals. Brenda is also certified in TRX Suspension Training.
Outside of the studio, you can find Brenda creating recipes and teaching Whole Food Plant Based cooking classes. Brenda believes in the holistic approach to one’s care and loves to share her knowledge with her clients, helping them experience living a balanced life through diet and exercise.