Founders

Kelli Altounian Dr. Andromeda Trumbull, D.C.

About the Co-Founders / Directors: Pilates Sports Center was created and founded by Andromeda Trumbull and Kelli Altounian.  The goals of the PSC are to offer cutting edge classes and education in an upscale environment and provide high level instruction from our Studio in LA to all Master Trainers and PSC Grads Nationwide. The internationally recognized PSC Teacher Training Program teaches both Classical and Progressive principles and fuses them together in a way that has never been seen or done before.  This kind of forward thinking has created PSC joint ventures with the Sports Club/LA, Reebok Sports Club/NY, Yoga Works, Equinox Fitness Clubs and other high integrity companies in the fitness world.  PSC is the original creator of the “Common Problems Workshop” taught at fitness conventions and studios around the country.  Yes Pilates.com, Pain Solutions Magazine, Daily Find, Encino Sun and Pilates-Pro.com have featured the work of PSC in articles available online.  PSC has also created the very popular “Jump Board Workout: Series I, II, and III” DVDs as well as the “Pilates for Men: 10-20-30 Challenge” DVD series, as seen on YouTube. PSC takes great pride in their innovative design of the “Comfort Carriage” which has been a breakthrough modification for the Reformer for the larger/taller population.  In addition to being recognized as a Fostering Future Professionals entity with the PMA, PSC continues to create various workshops, DVD’s, and is dedicated to bringing education and innovation to the forefront of the Pilates field.

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Co-Founders / Directors Bios:

Kelli Altounian
Kelli is the co-founder of Pilates Sports Center and co-director of the PSC Pilates Training Program 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 Pilates Training Program of International Recognition.  The PSC program incorporates manipulation of the equipment to maximize the benefits for the client.  PSC’s approach to education and post education 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 ™
  • Advances in Pilates – Long Beach Dance Conditioning Graduate
  • CPR / First Aid Certified
  • Body Mind Spirit Presenter 2007 & 2008
  • Pilates On Tour Presenter 2010
  • Master Teacher Trainer for Reebok Sports Club/NY 2007
  • Pilates Method Alliance Corporate Sponsor™ 2010
  • Participant: PMA Fostering Future Professionals Program™
  • PMA Teacher Registry™
  • PMA CEC Provider™
  • Balanced Body University – CoreAlign 1, Vertical Reality 2010
Dr. Andromeda Trumbull, D.C.
Andromeda became a Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine inspired by her own spinal condition.  Her practice specializes 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 Certified Instructor to offer Pilates to her patients as a way of treating pain and resolving it more effectively. The profound results of her patients led her to co-found Pilates Sports Center in Los Angeles, California along with Kelli Altounian.  Andromeda also co-directs the PSC Pilates 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 certification: Cox Flexion/Distraction Technique for treatment of discs
  • Integrated Flexibility Training – The Sports Club/LA
  • BalletCore® Certified
  • Massage Therapist – Touch Therapy Institute
  • Pilates Method Alliance “Gold” Certified Teacher™
  • Advances in Pilates – Long Beach Dance Conditioning Graduate
  • CPR / First Aid Certified
  • Body Mind Spirit Presenter 2007 & 2008
  • Pilates On Tour Presenter 2010
  • Master Teacher Trainer for Reebok Sports Club/NY 2007
  • Pilates Method Alliance Corporate Sponsor 2010
  • Participant: PMA Fostering Future Professionals Program™
  • PMA Teacher Registry™
  • PMA CEC Provider™
Art Altounian
Art Altounian Art is the Director of Business Development for Pilates Sports Center.  He had previously spent fifteen years in the entertainment industry as a producer, director, writer, and has been involved in seemingly every other aspect of film and television production during that time span. In 2009 he completed the “Pilates for Men 10-20-30 Challenge” that was based on his own body and life altering experience of putting Joseph Pilates famous quote of, “10 sessions to feel a difference, 20 sessions to see a difference, and 30 sessions to a new body” to the ultimate test. His sessions were all documented on YouTube under “Pilates for Men” on the Pilates Sports Center Channel.  The series has enjoyed great success by viewers around the world, which ultimately inspired the DVD creation of “Pilates For Men 10-20-30 Challenge”. In the fall of 2009, Mr. Altounian completed the Pilates Sports Center Teacher Training Program and he markets and supports PSC’s Master Trainers around the globe. Additionally he produces and directs all of the PSC branded DVD’s including, Jump Boards I,II and III and the Pilates for Men 10-20-30 Challenge.

Contact Art at 818-788-8112 or info@pilatessportscenter.com


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