Club Pilates

Bios

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  Laura Blatterman

  Instructor

  Laura Blatterman's been teaching for 20 years and instructs on the professional, educational, competitive and performance levels. As a professional dancer, Laura toured and performed with acclaimed companies such as Luna Negra Dance Theatre, Ballet Magnificat, Piel Morena Contemporary Dance, Cerqua River Dance Theatre and performed along side legendary dance companies such as Joffrey Ballet, The Seldoms and Giordano Dance. As a dance teacher, Laura received The Dorothy Mullins Award for her work with disadvantaged children. More recently, Laura traveled to Cape Town, South Africa where she was able to teach on the college level as well as in the townships. Laura decide to teach yoga and Pilates after eighteen years of a steady practice of yoga and Pilates that supported her dance career. Laura fell in love with teaching yoga and pilates and has since coached two NFL champions to the Superbowl as well as a Junior Olympic Gymnastic Team. Laura's clients include A-list actresses, high profile stunt doubles, professional athletes, dancers and models.

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  Lilia Cazaes

  Instructor

  My name is Lilia Cazaes, I’m from Brazil. My interest in body movement began when I was 12 years old when I had the chance to do ballet and other dance rhythms. Later, I entered Physiotherapy College and during that time I had my first contact with the Pilates method. Since then I have not stopped. Since 2012 I have been involved with the method and the study of the human body through Pilates.

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  Susan Heidt

  Instructor

  "From personal experience, I've learned that one must take care of themselves before they can take care of others. From couch potato to fitness instructor, I've learned you can have a fun and happy life and still enjoy the things you love. If you have a goal and wish to accomplish it, I can help you! If you'd like your arms to look better in our sleeveless dress or you'd like to see a little more power in your tennis swing, I can help! My philosophy is that workouts should be fun and productive, focusing on strength and flexibility. I'll show you what to do and, more importantly, what not to do."

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  Dr. Vernette H. McKnight

  Instructor

  Dr. Vernette H. McKnight was raised in Louisville, Kentucky. After graduating from the University of Louisville with her bachelor’s degree in Psychological Brain Sciences, she relocated to Atlanta, Georgia in 2008. While serving as an Exercise Physiologist in a prestigious health club in downtown Atlanta, she earned her Master’s degree in Exercise Science with a concentration in Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention from California University. Growing up as a classically trained ballerina, Dr. Vernette knew early in her life that movement was therapeutic. In 2016, she earned her Doctorate in Chiropractic specializing in neurological disorders such as traumatic brain injuries, developmental delays and learning disorders, and neuromuscular dysfunctional conditions.

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  Allison Jenkins

  Instructor

  Allison is originally from Birmingham, Alabama and moved to Atlanta for a job opportunity in 1997. After giving birth to her son in 2003, a friend recommended Pilates to help get back into shape. She fell in love with the practice and decided to pursue teaching full time in 2009. She received her Level 2 certification through Peak Pilates of Greenville and has been teaching ever since. Allison loves teaching people to become their best selves through the wonderful world of Pilates.