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Bend Oregon Pilates Instructors
Deb Bowen
 Debby was naturally drawn to Pilates in 2003. Her participation in rock climbing, hiking, running, cycling and skiing has helped her to realize the importance of proper muscular balanced movement.After having her children she studied the Pilates method thru Core Dynamics Pilatescertification program led by Michele Larsson and has been teaching since 2005.
Debby has and continues to work with people with a wide range of goals from spinal cord injuries to professional athletes, Pilates has been instrumental in guiding people on their journeys of achieving mindful movement, whether it is helping people with chronic lower back pain become pain free or an athlete looking for that extra edge.
Lynn Jamieson
 Lynn became interested in Pilates in 2004, when her father, who is in his late eighties, mentioned to her how Pilates had changed his life. This helped Lynn to realize what an invaluable tool Pilates is, and how it can help people of all ages and fitness levels.Lynn is currently going through the Peak PilateSystemŽ (PPS) Seriesteacher training program in mat and apparatus work. She also has a Reformer I certificate from The Pilates Coach and is an ACE certified Personal Trainer. Lynn's formal education includes a degree in Business Administration/Marketing. She is also an avid traveler and enjoys embarking on domestic and international adventures. Lynn keeps active by practicing Pilates and yoga and hiking the trails of Central Oregon and beyond. She is looking forward to introducing Pilates to a wide range of clients, from the beginner to the professional athlete.
Emily Fridae
 Emily studied Art History and Graphic Design at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona. While living in Flagstaff she enjoyed backpacking, rafting, and snowboarding. Her love of the outdoors led her to become a backcountry guide in the Grand Canyon. After marrying and traveling to New Zealand, Emily and her husband moved to Bend to start a family and continue their outdoor activities. In between having two children Emily completed the Pacific Crest half marathon and the Dirty Half Marathon. Emily's goal of a healthy lifestyle and her need to share that with others has led her to become a Pilates instructor.
Cyndi Willerton
 Born in the Midwest and looking for adventure I packed my bags straight after graduating from the University of Missouri. Actually I left school early and had to go back in the summer & fall because I had the ski bug. In reality I finished school one semester early because I promised my family I could do it. This attitude has been with me all my life, if I want something I go and do it. This leads me to Pilates. Wanting to learn straight from the pros, I sought advice from my friend Debby Bowen. Mentoring with her and going directly to learn from the Peak Pilates Program, a respected classical Pilates system, I feel I have learned from some of the best. Of course this is an ongoing process that will always continue which can only enhance my students experience.
Prior to Pilates I worked for 12 years with professional cyclists as a massage therapist/seigneur. Training at the highly esteemed Boulder School of Massage Therapy and being lucky enough to have worked with some legends of the sport, has given me a unique insight to the needs and recovery of athletes (Debby's husband & my own included). This will & has spilled over to my teaching of Pilates. Currently I am a Real Estate Broker with Cushman &Tebbs Sotheby's Realty in Bend, Oregon.
Nancy
 Nancy danced before she could walk. Alright, maybe not, but she did climb out of her crib at nine months, beginning her lifelong love of movement, and a lifetime of worry for her parents.
She attended the Dance Division of The Juilliard School in New York City, danced professionally, and then added actress to her resume when she moved to Los Angeles. After dancing on an injured foot for many years, she was introduced to Pilates in 1993 to help in her recovery. With a keen eye, an intuitive sense, and the training to modify the Pilates repertoire, Nancy can work with clients that range from rehab to accomplished athletes. She emphasizes practical application of Pilates, encouraging clients to apply mind/body awareness to their everyday lives. She knows the body has it's own intelligence, and reminds her clients to "think with the whole body". Nancy is Stott certified and is continually taking classes and courses to deepen her relationship with the mind and the body.
Bobbi
 Bobbi's journey to become a Pilates Instructor started with her passion for exercise and her commitment to emotional and psychological well-being. When Bobbi began doing Pilates, she immediately understood the holistic nature of the exercises; noticing benefits in physical fitness, stress reduction, and functional movement. She is currently studying with Stott Pilates and is completing the essential and intermediate mat and reformer courses. In her program, she has worked under Melanie Byford-Young, the leading Stott instructor for Rehab Pilates. This additional training allows Bobbi to assess and treat chronic injury, muscular imbalance, and poor postural alignment.
Bobbi has a Bachelors Degree in Human Development and Family Services from Oregon State University. While earning her Pilates certifications, she has worked in a variety of social services positions, ranging from residential psychiatric care for children and adolescents, to a therapeutic boarding school for teenage girls. Bobbi views her passion for teaching Pilates similar to her experiences in other helping professions.
Chantel
 Bio coming soon...
"In explaining Controlology's guiding principle, Pilates liked to quote Schiller: "lt is the mind itself which builds the body."
-- Joseph Pilates
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