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Founders/Directors

Kelli Coleman Altounian
Co-Owner - Pilates Sports Center
Kelli is the co-founder of Pilates Sports Center and co-director of PSC Teacher Training in Los Angeles, California. Kelli holds a BA (dance emphasis) from the University of Central Oklahoma and performed professionally for over 15 years.  Kelli became a pilates advocate in 1994 while performing as a Radio City Rockette.  After sustaining a career ending back injury, Pilates was her choice for physical therapy.  In 2000, Kelli and Andromeda Trumbull united their efforts with the aim of updating the approach of Pilates-based movement utilizing therapeutic influence.  They have since created a teacher training program of International Recognition.  The PSC approach is the only program incorporating manipulation of the equipment to maximize the benefits for the client.  Their approach to "Common Problems and Pilates Protocols" continues to grow worldwide.

Her credentials include:

• B.A. in Theatre with Dance Emphasis from University Of Central Oklahoma
• Yamuna® Body Rolling Certification Program                                                   
• Certified Trainer recognized by the National Endurance and Sports Training Association (N.E.S.T.A.) for Golf Conditioning
• Pilates Method Alliance Certified Pilates Teacher™

Dr. Andromeda Trumbull, D.C.
Co-Owner - Pilates Sports Center
Andromeda became a Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine inspired by her own spinal condition.  Her practice specialized in the proper rehabilitation of the lower back.  She was introduced to Pilates as a fitness regimen and was so impressed that she mastered its philosophy and became an instructor offering Pilates to her patients as a way of treating pain and resolving it more effectively. The profound results of her patients led her co-found Pilates Sports Center in Los Angeles, California along with Kelli Altounian.  Andromeda  also co-directs the PSC Teacher Training Program which aims to provide the highest standard of excellence in Pilates education.

Her credentials include:

• Graduate - Cleveland Chiropractic College of Los Angeles 1996
• Post graduate training and certification in the Cox Flexion/Distraction Technique for treatment of disc problems, sciatica and low back pain
• Integrated Flexibility Training - The Sports Club/LA
• BalletCore® Certified
• Massage Therapist - Touch Therapy Institute
• Pilates Method Alliance Certified Gold Pilates Teacher™

Founders Kelli and Andromeda share the following credentials:

• Advances in Pilates Instructor Certification
  Long Beach Dance Conditioning
• Pilates Method Alliance Individual & Educational Members™
• Preferred Trainer - Balanced Body
• CPR / First Aid Certified
• Body Mind Spirit Presenter, 2007 & 2008
• Master Teacher Trainers for Reebok Sports Club/NY

Encino, California/Sweden

Helena Hultberg Talman, Master Teacher Trainer / Staff Member, Pilates Sports Center, Encino, CA

A graduate from the Ballet Academy in Stockholm Sweden, she came to the United States to pursue her career as a professional dancer. Helena has performed in films, television, and numerous theatrical productions, and for 8-years was a member of The Radio City Rockettes.  Helena was introduced to Pilates by a dancer friend, and found the training immediately gratifying.  Never before had she felt such a connection from the inside out.  She was also taken by how easily the technique could be applied to every type of person, with every type of body type and fitness background. A natural bodywork and massage therapist, Helena soon decided to begin training to be a teacher of Pilates, and has since become a very proud Master Trainer of the Pilates Sports Center Teacher Training Program. 

• Graduate Ballet Academy, Stockholm Sweden

• California College of the Healing Arts, LMT 1999

• Core Conditioning Pilates Instructor Certification, Studio City, CA

• PSC - Master Teacher Training Program, Encino, CA

• AFTA Certified Personal Trainer

• Pilates Method Alliance Certified Pilates Teacher™

• Pilates Method Alliance Individual Member™

• International Massage Association Member

• CPR / First Aid Certified

Her Credentials Include:

• Physical Mind Teacher Training 1997
• Desert Resort School of Somatherapy -Massage Therapist, 2000-2003
• PSC - Master Teacher Trainer Program, Palm Desert, CA 2004
• Pilates Sports Center Rehabilitation Protocol, 2004
• Certified in BodyCode® System on Elvis and
  MasterStretch
• Pilates Method Alliance Certified Pilates Teacher™
• Pilates Method Alliance Individual &
  Educational Member™
• Preferred Trainer - Balanced Body
• CPR / First Aid Certified

Her credentials include:

• Pilates Sports Center Teacher Training Program, Palm Desert, CA 2004
• PSC - Master Teacher Trainer Program, Palm
  Desert, CA 2004
• Pilates Sports Center Rehabilitation Protocol,
  2004
• Certified in The Rolf Method of Structural
  Integration Guild, Boulder, CO
• Massage Therapist - Monterey Institute of   
  Touch, Carmel Valley, Ca.
• Massage Technician/Sports Massage -
  International Professional School of
  Bodywork, San Diego, CA
• Nuad Bo-Ran Thai Massage I and II -
  Institute of Thai Massage, Chiang Mia,
  Thailand
• Yoga Fit Levels One and Two
• Certified in BodyCode® System - Elvis and Pegasus
• Balanced Body - Preferred Trainer
• Member - American Massage Therapy
  Association, GSI
• Pilates Method Alliance Individual Member™
• CPR/First Aid Certified

Nichole Martinez-Barreto
Co-Owner - Pilates Studio City, CA

Nichole first came to the practice of Pilates as a professional dancer and massage therapist in 1997.  The Pilates principles of posture and dynamic alignment presented an arena of vast healing potential and transformation that guided her educational path and experience.  In 2000 she became an apprentice for four years alongside Dr. Kevin Michael, D.C. founder of Orthokinetics Remodeling; a hands-on approach that utilizes the body's electrical and myofascial system in relation to structural stability and wellness.  This experience gave her a unique understanding of the body's integral system of healing within a clinical setting.  Nichole is dedicated to inspiring intelligent movement that integrates & awakens awareness to enhance the quality of life.
Her credentials include:

• California College of the Healing Arts - Licensed Massage Therapist, 1996
• Advances in Pilates  Instructor Certification                                      
• Long Beach Dance Conditioning - Advances in Pilates - Instructor
• PSC - Master Teacher Trainer Program, Encino, CA
• Certified white belt trainer of the Nia Technique
• Level One Certified in the Gyrotonic Expansion System®
• Balanced Body - Preferred Trainer
• Pilates Method Alliance Individual Member™
• Pilates Method Alliance Certified Pilates Teacher™
• CPR/First Aid Certified

Lora Anderson
Co-Owner - Pilates Studio City, CA

Lora began as a professional dancer in 1997 when she began practicing Pilates to strengthen herself during rigorous rehearsals and performance schedules.  As a Radio City Rockette for nine years, she never missed a show and remained injury free.  Attributing this to training in the Pilates method, Lora received her certification in Pilates and has made it her career.  Witnessing first hand how it changed her life and has helped countless others, Lora has dedicated herself to continually deepen her understanding of the human body, alignment and physical activity that connects the body, mind and soul.  Lora integrates dance and conditioning into her teaching as well.   Lora's mission is to help others enhance their health and vitality so they can stand tall and enjoy life to the fullest.

Her credentials include:

• B.S. in Dance Management from Oklahoma City University with an emphasis in dance performance
• Core Conditioning Pilates Instructor Certification, Studio City, CA
• PSC - Master Teacher Trainer Program, Encino, CA
• Level One Certified in the Gyrotonic Expansion System®
• Balanced Body - Preferred Trainer
• Pilates Method Alliance Individual Member™
• Pilates Method Alliance Certified Pilates Teacher™
• CPR/First Aid Certified

Ella Ben-Aharon,
Pilates Manager, Reebok Sports Club/NY

Ella was born and raised in Israel, and served in the Israeli Air-Force (1996-1998).  Ella joined the acclaimed "Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company (1998 - 99) in Israel and has taught ballet and modern dance since 1996.  She moved to California to further her studies in dance, production, and bodywork.  Ella Co-founded T E A Dance Company (2004-2006, NYC).  T E A’s critically acclaimed season premiered at the Flea Theater in June 2005, with performances at DTW, Joyce SoHo, Danspace Project, and St. Mark's Church.  In 2006 Ella established YelleB Dance Ensemble where she combines her visions of art and the human body (www.YelleB.org).  YelleB performed at Major University Settlement, Walpole (MH), The TANK, and the Alley City Group Theater.  Ella was an Artist-in-Residence at MAKOR, (2006) and a Guest Artist at the University of Florida, Gainesville (Feb/Mar 2007).  Ella focuses her Pilates teaching on injury rehabilitation, alignment, muscle imbalance, strengthening, and joint stabilization.

 Her credentials include:

• BFA, Choreography & Production,

• CalArts

• Pilates Instructor - Retrofit Pilates Trained

• PSC - Master Teacher Trainer Program

• Pilates Manager - Reebok Sports Club/NY

• Former dancer  "Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company", Israel 

• Co-Founder, Choreographer & Artistic Director of T E A, NYC

• Artistic director of YelleB Dance Ensemble, NYC 

• Yoga, (John Gaydos, CalArts)

• Feldenkrais, (Nira Trifon, Israel)

• Pilates Method Alliance Individual Member™

• CPR/First Aid Certified

John Jay Wooldridge, 
Pilates Manager, Reebok Sports Club/NY
John Jay is currently the Fitness Manager and Pilates Manager for Reebok Sports Club NY.  John was a Master Trainer for IMX Pilates and was VP of education and franchise operations.  As a trainer/coach, he has worked with Olympic teams (windsurfing, track/field, skating) for 4 Olympiads.  He specializes in high-performance athletes and pre/post-operative re-conditioning.  John holds certifications in postural alignment (Reactive Neuromuscular Training, Reebok University)

His Credentials include:

• M.B.A. and B.F.A from Carnegie-Mellon University

• PSC Master Teacher Trainer Program (Spring 2008)

• NASM, NSCA, ACSM, AFAA, ACE, and is a Certified Spin Instructor (Schwinn, Mad Dog)

• Contributor to the program design for the book “Pilates for Men"

• “Best Personal Trainer” in Boston, Boston Magazine

• IHRSA “Top Ten Fitness Program Directors” in the USA

• Contributing writer and consultant for Shape, Fitness, Men’s Health, Men’s Fitness and the Boston Globe

• Fitness Expert and Consultant in Television and Video most recently hosting “Health Cops Undercover” a reality Wellness show for the Discovery Health Channel

Her Credentials Include:

• Pilates Instructor: Reebok Sports Club (2003-Present)

• PSC Master Teacher Trainer Program (Spring 2008)

• Hunter College: Teacher in CE Division (2003-Present)

• Certificate in Classical Acting: The Actors Center (2002/2003)

• SF Ballet Pilates Manager (2000-2002)

• Pilates Instructor Trained by Jennifer Stacey at Peak Performance (1999)

• San Francisco Ballet Company (1988-2000

• Pilates Method Alliance Individual Member™

• CPR/ First Aid Certified