Club Pilates

Bios

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  Sarah Hoffman

  Pilates Instructor

  Sarah has worked in the fitness field for over 20 year now. She grew up playing sports, and ended up playing Division I college tennis at Valparaiso University. All this time she knew she had scoliosis, and turned to Pilates to help her. She loved the benefits of it, and initially took mat training through the Physical Mind Institute, then took the rest of her training through Balanced Body. She is excited to join the Club Pilates team to help everyone get stronger and balances through Pilates. Sarah also specializes in TRX and Kettlebells. She has 3 active kids, and continues to play competitive USTA tennis, and is a huge Chicago Cubs and Bears fan!

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  Vanessa Silberman

  Pilates Instructor

  "I discovered reformer Pilates in 2008. After the birth of my first child I developed sciatica issues and needed an exercise method that could lengthen and tone, as well as stretch. A lifetime of gymnastics, cheerleading, and diving has taken a toll on my joints so low impact was my goal. I immediately fell in love with the reformer! I took my Instructor certificate course in 2011. I have been teaching on and off ever since! I love that Pilates is available for all fitness levels and is continually challenging! Outside of Pilates I enjoy traveling, spending time with my 3 kids, and my French Bulldog, Baxter" - Vanessa

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  Brittany Borga

  Pilates Instructor

  "I’m a Pittsburgh native but left for Phoenix, AZ in 2004. I eventually made my way to San Diego, CA where I fell in love with Pilates. I had always been a regular at the gym but Pilates knocked my socks off! I was addicted after 1 class and in 2012 I became a certified Pilates Instructor. In 2014, I opened my first Pilates studio, Club Pilates Costa Mesa followed by Club Pilates Huntington Beach in 2016. Club Pilates Shadyside is especially exciting for me to develop because I’m back in my hometown and can share this experience with all of you! I spend my free time traveling with friends, hanging out with my 2 dogs, and serving my 2 ungrateful cats LOL! I love to cook, peanut butter is LIFE, and I always dance like no one is watching. Can’t wait to see you in the studio :) " - Brittany

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  Michelle Bisno

  Pilates Instructor

  "As a young girl, I loved all kinds of dance. When I became a teenager, I asked my parents if I could join a gym. They encouraged me to work there; that was 1984. In the years since, I have taught many kinds of fitness classes in a variety of cities and countries. I moved to Pittsburgh in 2004 and in 2010 I took a pilates training as part of my continuing education: I fell in love with it! I have been certified with PMA since 2016. I reside in the East End with my family. We have 2 boys and a dog named Rookie. I am so excited to be a part of the Club Pilates staff and look forward to meeting you in class!"

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  Leanne Holtz

  Pilates Instructor

  Leanne Holtz was born & raised in Pittsburgh. She studied dance from the time she was 3 years old and throughout her high school years. She fell in love with Pilates in 2005, and she became certified in Mat Pilates through the American Fitness Professional Association. Her love of mind/body movements led her to also become certified in Yoga and she has taught Yoga and Pilates throughout the greater Pittsburgh area. Her passion for dance also continues in her adult life and she is proficient in Salsa, Merengue, Bachata and Cha-Cha. In 2018, she began her journey into helping people achieve their fitness goals through the Pilates Method full-time. Leanne achieved her comprehensive Pilates certification through Club Pilates. Aside from expressing herself through Pilates, Dance, Yoga, and Snowboarding, she enjoys hiking and snuggles with her rescue Boxador, Ace.

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  Rose Molder

  Pilates Instructor

  "I started doing Pilates about 16 years ago, I had some injuries from playing sports for years, running and biking. I had a serious shoulder injury from a bike accident and was able to fully rehab it with Pilates and that got me hooked. Pilates appeals so much to me because it’s accessible to people of all ages and fitness levels. The beauty of it is that unlike many other physical activities, you can gain strength the longer you do it no matter your age, there is always room for improvement. Pilates is so appealing because it never gets boring as there are so many exercises and pieces of equipment and I learn something new about my body and how to move it every lesson that I take."

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  Anula Maiberg

  Pilates Instructor

  Anula Maiberg was born in Israel and moved to NYC in 2001 in order to pursue a career in photography. While working on her degree at the School of Visual Arts she fell in love with Pilates through classes and private sessions she took around the city. After receiving her Masters in Fine Art from the Royal College in London and a few years at a "desk" job, she realized happiness was not in front of the computer screen. IN 2009, she decided to attended the Kane School for Core Integration (Kinected) to become a fully certified Pilates Instructor. After several years teaching she was accepted into the Kathy Grant Heritage Training Masers and graduated in 2014. Anula is passionate about upholding the traditions and principles of Pilates while being able to update and personalize them for the needs of her students. She also feels strongly about volunteering her time to the LGBTQ community and believes Pilates is a wonderful movement modality and a tool for healing in a supportive environment.