Club Pilates

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  Rachel MacDonald

  Pilates Instructor

  Rachel was first introduced to Pilates through her college dance program at Adelphi University in New York, and quickly fell in love with the idea of stretching and strengthening the body at the same time. After suffering from chronic back pain and multiple injuries from performing, Pilates helped her to rehabilitate her body and gain the strength she needed to continue dancing. She received her certification in Pilates and Dance Conditioning from Orange Coast College in 2017 and has been teaching full time ever since. She truly believes in what Joseph Pilates said that, “Physical Fitness is the first requisite to happiness” because it allows people to freely move through their everyday lives without pain. She looks forward to continue guiding people through their own personal fitness journey.

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  Brianna Dubuque

  Pilates Instructor

  Brianna is a former dancer who was introduced to Pilates through dance and as her Physical Therapy after a car accident in high school. After her recovery--using her knowledge of dance and Pilates--she began a career in the physical therapy world as a Physical Therapy Aide and Pilates/Dance Conditioning Instructor. Since then, she has been able to help patients and clients find a way to move through injuries and helping decrease pain using Pilates. She is a firm believer that continuing education is the most valuable asset that instructors have, and regularly attends continuing education courses to give her Pilates clients a combination of new and old techniques she learns from each course. Brianna is currently a Certified Pilates/Dance Conditioning Instructor obtained through Orange Coast College, Balanced Body and Physical Mind Institute; she is also enrolled at Orange Coast College pursuing her prerequisite courses to apply to Cerritos College’s Physical Therapy Assistant program that will also prepare her to transfer to Cal State Long Beach for a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science.

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  Aryn Johnson

  Pilates Instructor

  Aryn was introduced Pilates as a means of cross training when she was a competitive swimmer. After receiving her BFA in Graphic Design from University of Southern Mississippi, she earned her 500 hour Pilates certification from Club Pilates. Aryn loves Pilates because it improves balance and posture, eases body pains, and gives a better quality of life. When she is not teaching you can find her running, hiking, or reading a book.

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  Devra Swiger

  Pilates Instructor

  Devra began her study of classical Pilates in 1999 while researching the method for an article. She was immediately hooked and began regular classes with, at the time, the only certified instructor in Charlotte, NC. She then went on to certify with Colleen Glenn and Polestar Pilates. She has experience with both the classical method and more contemporary styles. Her style combines the form and technique of classical Pilates combined with a more updated approach. Her goal is to not only make students look better, but to move better and be free of nagging pain. She has taught hundreds of clients over the years from housewives to pro football players. In addition to teaching Pilates, Devra also writes having recently completed her second novel. She also loves to paint, hike and ride bikes. She also speaks fluent French and Spanish.

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  Alyssa Rubin

  Franchise Owner / Pilates Instructor

  Alyssa became enamored with Pilates after 10+ years in the Fitness industry as a Personal Trainer, Fitness Manager and General Manager. After just 1 Pilates class she signed up for her comprehensive certification and decided to open a Club Pilates studio. Alyssa and her husband Mike own both the Huntington Beach and East Long Beach Club Pilates locations. Her favorite part about practicing Pilates is the total coordination of mind and body. Every body, at any fitness level, can benefit from the practice of Pilates and she loves to work with people who feel intimidated to get them to their goals.