Instructors
| PSC Encino’s Pilates Instructor/Trainers | |
| Emily Zachary-Smith | |
| PSC Master Teacher Trainer/Staff Member, Encino, CA
Originally from Indianapolis, Emily began training at a young age for a career in dance, studying extensively at Butler University, and professional studios in LA and NY. She has been working throughout the U.S., and internationally as a professional dancer, teacher, and choreographer since 1998, performing in films, television, commercials, and theater. Emily was first introduced to Pilates while on a trip to New York. She loved it and found the connection to her dancing instantly. A few years later Emily began taking Pilates on a regular basis to help her training and prevent injury. She was amazed at the results, and noticed some of her chronic problems were no longer a major issue. The core connection and overall work was the perfect solution. After talking with instructors and other clients she learned what a positive experience Pilates is for all body types, physical abilities, interests, and goals. Most recently Emily was amazed with the overwhelming effects Pilates had during her pregnancy, labor, and while recovering post partum. She is thrilled to be a part of the Pilates Sports Center team and the Teacher Training Program.
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| Joshua Smith | |
| PSC Master Teacher Trainer/Staff Member, Encino, CA
Originally from Cleveland Ohio, Josh was extremely athletic, excelling in soccer, track & field, dance, and more… He has been living in Los Angeles since 1998, working as a professional dancer, teacher, and choreographer. Josh got into Pilates years ago when his wife, Emily, suggested that they do it as a workout together. Being an athlete, the benefits of a stronger core, increased flexibility, and the mind body connection that Pilates offered was the perfect match. Now, he enjoys helping clients feel the full body workout that Pilates can offer, and more recently training others to teach Pilates through the PSC Teacher Training Program.
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| Seth Hampton (SH Willems Company Inc.) | |
| PSC Master Teacher Trainer/Staff Member, Encino, CA
With twenty years of both personal and professional experience in the fields of fitness and wellness, Seth Hampton brings a unique perspective to the concept of human movement. As a Dance Major at the Juilliard School in New York and touring professional whose background in performance includes both Broadway and International Touring Companies of “A Chorus Line”, “Jesus Christ Superstar”, “Starlight Express”, “Evita” and “Peter Pan”, Seth has first-hand experience of how stress and injuries can affect our bodies. As a result of his determination to find a way to strengthen his body and augment his existing training background that includes bodybuilding, aerobic fitness and yoga, he turned to the techniques founded by Joseph Pilates. Seth’s continued pursuit of promoting and preserving vibrant health, improving and extending the quality of life and embracing the Pilates mind-body-spirit philosophy has culminated in the receipt of his Master Trainer Certification. His commitment now lies in his mission to share his knowledge with those seeking further exploration through the outward expression of energy and movement. Seth is a passionate educator and instructor who inspires his clients to discover, explore and enjoy the playfulness of movement. His trainings are uniquely personalized to ensure that regardless of age or fitness level, clients gain awareness and appreciation for their bodies that will enhance all aspects of their lives. Certification, Training & Participation in:
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| Rhonda Notary | |
| Pilates Instructor/Staff Member, Encino, CA
Rhonda’s passion for Pilates and yoga began as a dancer. She studied dance for fifteen years and went on to dance professionally with The Radio City Rockettes from 1994-2002. She fell in love with yoga while in New York taking at Jivamutki and decided that a perfect career would be to teach yoga. She was certified through Center for Yoga in 2002 with an eclectic teaching style in Hatha yoga. That year, Kelli Altounian, the co-founder of Pilates Sports Center, introduced her to Pilates. The principles of alignment and building strength in the core is what made her to want to share this with her yoga students and become a Pilates instructor. In 2007 she graduated from Pilates Sports Center as a Pilates Instructor and is now apprenticing to become a PSC Master Teacher Trainer. Rhonda loves to help people overcome injuries, become aware of their breath, improve their posture and increase their range of movement. She gives a challenging workout that focuses on total body toning, strengthening and flexibility. Her credentials include:
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| Kadee Sweeney | |
| Pilates Instructor/Staff Member, Encino, CA
Born and raised in Fort Worth Texas, Kadee has a life time passion for dance, performing, and teaching. In 2001 she moved to LA and began her career as a professional dancer working with celebrities including Nick and Drew Lachey (98 degrees Revelation Tour), Carmen Electra (Starsky & Hutch), Jennifer Garner (Thirteen Going on Thirty), Cedric the Entertainer (Cedric the Entertainer Presents), The Rock (The Rundown) and Wayne Brady (ABC 50th Anniversary). She has also done commercials for Pepsi and worked for companies including Maybelline, Merle Norman, Bellagio, and Treasure Island. Kadee’s has had appearances on Fit TV and videos including; Mark Blanchard’s Progressive Power Yoga, Winsor Pilates, Gunner Peterson’s “Core Secrets”, and Crunch Bikini Bodies. In 2007 she graduated from Pilates Sports Center as a Pilates Instructor. Her Pilates practice and teaching is a combination of all her experience in the dance and fitness industry. Kadee’s heart is to empower and encourage others into a blessed life of health and fitness mind, body and spirit. It is truly a joy for her to teach. Her credentials include:
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| Corrin Cramer Pierce | |
| Pilates Instructor/Staff Member, Encino, CA Massage Therapist Corrin was first introduced to Pilates by a ballet teacher in college, and continued practicing for 10 years before deciding to become a trainer. Her work as a massage therapist provided the foundation for her study of Pilates, as she had extensive training in anatomy and physiology, as well as postural assessment and the pathologies of common diseases and syndromes. Her training and experience in teaching a wide variety of dance, theatre, and improv have also influenced her Pilates style. Working for a physical therapist after finishing her Pilates education deepened her knowledge and appreciation of what an incredible rehabilitation tool Pilates can be, in addition to being a great workout. She considers each client individually, and tailors workouts specifically for each client’s issues even as they change day to day. Her goal for all her clients is that they take the workout out of the studio and into their regular lives. She enjoys working with clients with all sorts of physical challenges, from those recovering from surgery to those who want to improve their golf swing. She particularly enjoys pregnant and post-partum clients, especially since using Pilates to facilitate her own recent pregnancy, labor, and recovery. Her credentials include:
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| Ariel Kashanchi | |
| Pilates Instructor/Staff Member, Encino, CA
After numerous car accidents Ariel’s physician referred her to a Pilates instructor to rehabilitate her recurring back pain. After seeing the pain diminish and the toned lean physique she had acquired Ariel fell in love with Pilates and threw herself into the Pilates world. She is a PSC instructor at PSC Encino and continues building her knowledge base to enhance her client’s Pilates experience. Her credentials include:
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| Teresa Fasano | |
| Pilates Instructor/Staff Member, Encino, CA
Teresa began dancing at 4 years old. She was trained in Ballet, jazz, and tap dance. She continued her passion of dance well into high school at Chaminade College Preparatory and then in her 1st year in college at California State University Northridge where she danced in recitals, troops, and in competitions. Throughout that time she found Pilates and found that to be a wonderful addition to her dance. When she stopped dancing, she found that teaching Pilates was what she wanted to do. She went through numerous workshops and certifications over the years from such organizations as Polestar, AFAA, and Balanced Body. She found that her most beneficial and useful was the one she gained from Pilates Sports Center where today she trains many of her clients. She also teaches at a variety of studios and also at a Chiropractor’s office in Los Angeles. Her credentials include:
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