Having trained in ballet for 15 years, starting in California, to Pinkerton in Carson City, onto Walnut Hill in Boston, to the University of Utah’s Utah Ballet and then professionally with the City Ballet of San Diego, Beth has extensive background in movement.

Pilates became a part of her life during her last 4 seasons in ballet.  In 1999, while dancing with the Utah Ballet, was the first time Pilates was offered on the apparatus. She took advantage of joining the class and fell in love with its mind and body connection. Since then she’s worked for Julian Littleford of J.L. Body Conditioning in Del Mar, Ca., certified in Mat Pilates in 2001 then finished her year-long apparatus training in 2003 through renowned and acclaimed Marie Jose Bloom of Long Beach Dance conditioning, under the direction of Cathleen Murakami of Synergy Systems in Encinitas, CA.

It was the therapeutic approach that Beth enjoyed so much about the program enticed her to not only open her own studio, Full Circle Pilates of Flagstaff, AZ, but to learn more about bodywork. Therefore, while actively teaching and running her business, she certified in Touch for Health, levels 1 and 2, a Kinesiology and Chinese meridian based system of healing, certified in Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy, a deep tissue massage executed by ones feet and trained in multiple modalities including Visceral Manipulation, Cranial-Sacral, Lymph drainage, soft and deep tissue and Myofascial.

Outside of teaching, she spends time with her loving husband Jim, plays and sled races with her seven precious and energetic Siberian Huskies, enjoys world travel and whatever nature and the outdoors has to offer.

Details of Private Pilates Sessions with Beth Shrum:
1^st Visit: Consultation - an overview of your personal aspirations and physical history

•              Postural assessment - determining joint mobility, pelvic alignment and structural or muscular imbalances

•              Addressing particular physical limitations and pain bodies

•              Introduction to basic Pilates technique using both mat and apparatus

•              Closing with personalized stretches and an overview of optional home exercises

Available modalities offered within a private Pilates* session:

•              Rehabilitation

•              Structural adjustments (non-chiropractic)

•              Fascial stretching

•              Craniosacral

•              Lymph drainage

•              Visceral manipulation

•              Peripheral nerve – Facial

•              Pre or Post natal

What following private Pilates sessions may make you see and feel change in:

•              Awareness in alignment, breath and muscle composition

•              Increased flexibility and joint mobility

•              Overall sense of strength

•              Toned and lengthened muscles

•              Increased stamina

•              Improved balance

•              Generally a sense of feeling healthy and well

*Please note that a typical Pilates session does not include bodywork of any kind.

Jan Lindsey, Pilates and SPIN Instructor

I am Jan Lindsey and I am very excited to be part of the K2 Team!  I was born and raised in Indiana, but have lived in Lake Tahoe/ Gardnerville area for over 30 years.

Fitness has always been a very important part of my life and I began teaching fitness classes and personal training in the early 80’s.  I’ve always loved outdoor activities, and even though I took a hiatus from the fitness industry to operate a restaurant and raise a family, I remained active and involved in personal fitness.

Upon retirement from the restaurant business in 2006, I returned to what I truly love.  I re-certified in many fitness programs and once again began teaching.  In addition to fitness instruction, I am a Nationally Certified Massage Therapist and own my own massage studio, Bodies in Balance.  I have been trained in many bodywork modalities including Therapeutic  Sports Massage, Hot Stones, Myoskeletal Release  Massage, Deep Tissue, Thai Massage,  and Lymphatic Drainage Techniques. 
In my freetime, I participate in Sprint and Olympic Triathlons, half marathons, and open water swimming.  I have to admit that I absolutely LOVE my life and my clients.  I believe that everyone can achieve their personal fitness goals with proper training and commitment.

Education:
NESTA Spencer Pilates Certification

 

 

IFPA  Reformer and Mat Pilates Certification

IFPA  Personal Training Certification

ACE Group Fitness Certification

Certified SPIN Instructor

Certified Water Aerobics Instructor

JESSICA DIMITRIADIS, PILATES Instructor
Born in Southern CA, Jessica was raised in Gardnerville.  An avid skier since the age of 2, Jessica trained most of her life as a compe snowboarder.  Pilates became a part of her life after she suffered a back injury in 2002, while competing to be in the winter Olympics.  She was introduced to Pilates mat classes and SPIN by her sisiter in South Lake Tahoe, and fell in love with her bodies response to the practice. Jessica moved back to the valley from Tahoe in 2009 and found K2 who inspired her to begin her Pilates certification.  Now enrolled in Balanced Body University and training with Tom McCook, founder and director of the Center of Balance, he is a nationally recognized fitness and movement specialist.  It was his therapeutic approach that Jessica enjoyed so much and has enticed her to continue her Pilates training. 
Jessica has extensive background in movement and has explored a multitude of levels in healing and touch therapy.  Her approach to Pilates and SPIN is influenced by her studies in human anatomy and kinesiology.  A graduate of South Lake Tahoe Massage School, Jessica also works at one Tahoe's top-rated Spa's. 
Patient and dedicated, Jessica works closely with clients to identify and help heal imbalances, with the ultimate goal of empowering them in their day-to-day activities.  Outside of teaching and working out, she spends time with her family and her loving fiance Justin.  A huge animal lover, Jessica dedicates most of her free time to raising a beautiful Labradoodle who is now a service dog.  She also enjoys traveling and all outdoor activities.

Education:
Center of Balance, Mountain View, CA
Balanced Body University - Tom McCook
Reformer I and Movement Principles

South Lake Tahoe Massage School
Graduate
NCBTMB Certified (National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork)

MARY MERRY, Pilates and SPIN Instructor

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Certified SPIN ® Instructor - continuing education and recertification 2009
Massage Therapy
NCBTMB Certified (National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork)
Licensed to practice Massage Therapy in Hawaii and Nevada
SPA Luna School of Massage, Haiku, Hawaii
Licensed to practice: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Pregnancy, Hot Stone, Sports, Lomilomi, Shiatsu, and Reflexology.  750 hour program.

ACE Certified Personal Trainer
Since 1997

Certified Body Pump Instructor

KATIE BRANNAN, Studio Owner and Pilates Instructor

A native of Sandpoint, Idaho, Katie Brannan's passion for Pilates began when she moved to Gardnerville in the fall 2003.  She started taking Pilates regularly at Body by Pilates in Minden and followed the studio as it transitioned to Pilates Power in Gardnerville.  Katie started her Pilates certification education in San Francisco in June of 2009 through the Balanced Body University program.  She completed the Reformer and Movement Principles program with Elizabeth Larkam - an internationally recognized Master Trainer of Pilates and innovator of Mind-Body Movement.

Katie's interest in sports and fitness training began early as she started skiing at the age of four and ski-racing by the time she was six.  She spent her winters on the slopes, summers in the lake, and every fall was spent playing volleyball.

She discovered her fascination of travel and languages early-on after her mother took her to a Formula One car race in Phoenix in 1990.  The speed, excitement and international flair captivated Katie and from that day forward - her walls were covered in racecars, and her time was spent studying the sport, the business of the sport and traveling to IndyCar events whenever possible!

Katie studied Business and Language Communications (Spanish, French and German) at Arizona State University.  She graduated from ASU in 1999 and moved to California to work as a public relations representative for PPI Motorsports, a professional racing team competing in NASCAR, Champ Car and the SCORE Off-Road Series.  She went on to spend 10 years working as a publicist for teams, sponsors, drivers and actors in racing.  During that time she had the pleasure of assisting in the production of television episodes based around the teams she worked for, including hit shows "Modern Marvels," "CSI Miami," "Dangerous Jobs" and others.  While she still consults on racing projects, the beauty of the Carson Valley has lured her away from the extensive travel requirements of her profession.

After fulfilling her dream of a career in professional motorsports, Katie and her husband Kyle purchased "Pilates Power" and re-named it "K2 Pilates" on January 12th, 2009.

Since the inception of K2 Pilates, the studio has grown to include studio cycling, MVE Pilates Chairs and has introduced a new exercise concept to the Carson Valley - "The K2."  The K2 class combines SPIN and Pilates - featuring 30 minutes of cardio exercise on the SPIN bikes, followed by 30 minutes of stretching, strengthening and core work on the Pilates reformer.

K2 Pilates was voted "Carson Valley's Best Pilates and Yoga Studio" by the readers of the local newspaper, "The Record Courier," in 2009 and 2010.

Education:
Pilates and Beyond, San Francisco
Balanced Body University - Elizabeth Larkam

Reformer I and Movement Principles, June 2009

Pfilates Certified - Dr. Bruce Crawford

Pilates for the pelvic floor, July 2010