Our staff includes:
Cori Frost
Pilates has been a therapeutic, strengthening and energizing presence in Cori’s life. After 13 years as a competitive soccer player, Pilates has provided her the opportunity to continue her spirit of athleticism through a challenging discipline that immensely benefits both the mind and body.
The practice of Pilates has directly contributed to Cori’s health and happiness, and has kept her free of the chronic back pain that resulted from a fracture to her spine during a snowboarding accident. In addition to maintaining the health of her spine, Pilates has helped to enhance the hobbies that Cori enjoys outside of the studio such as surfing, hiking and cycling.
It is Cori’s goal to provide each and every client with the sense of renewed energy, grace and total wellness that she has discovered in Pilates. With her comprehensive training through Body Arts and Science International, Cori appreciates every opportunity to share what she has learned with her clients. She looks forward to continuing her education and growth within the discipline through the study of Pilates-based rehabilitation methods.
Body Arts & Science International Comprehensive Teacher Training Program, 2010; B.A. Sociology, Interaction and Group relations, California State University Long Beach, 2005; Pre/Post-Natal Specialist, 2011
Elizabeth Hanson
Elizabeth’s passion is helping people take care of their bodies with several modalities including GYROTONIC®, Pilates and Reiki. She is the creator of EQUESTRIAN PILATES®, a physical fitness conditioning program for equestrians of all levels and disciplines. In her free time she loves spending time with her husband and two sons and rides as much as possible.
Harmony Maldonado
Harmony started Pilates in June 2009 to get her body back in shape after having a baby. Pilates was a new exercise experience for her and she ended up loving it so much that she decided to take the BASI comprehensive instructor course. Transitioning into teaching Pilates is not a far stretch for Harmony. She is a certified athletic trainer (sports medicine) with a Bachelor’s degree in Sport Sciences and a Master’s degree in Physical Education/Outdoor Education.
She has enjoyed working with a wide variety of populations, including athletes, elderly and those who exercise just to feel good. She enjoys blending Pilates with her other interests of running, walking, swimming and many other outdoor pursuits.
Recently, Pilates has helped enhance her training for full- and half-marathons. “I look forward to seeing how Pilates enhances other aspects of my life.”
Kris Nagatani
Kris has always enjoyed movement, studying ballet and jazz in her 20′s and 30′s. Professionally, Kris owned and operated a salon and boutique until retiring in 1998 due to a herniated disc and knee surgery. At this time she relocated to Santa Barbara and was lucky to find Pilates. It literally brought movement, balance, and harmony back into her life. She found a passion for Pilates and is now excited to share this knowledge with others. “Pilates isn’t just exercise; it is a lifestyle and philosophy that I hope to perpetuate one breath at a time”.
Certified BASI Pilates instructor; CPR Certified
Jane Quaney, Owner
Jane is a certified Pilates instructor who helps people of all ages and fitness levels to become stronger, leaner and more toned through the use of the Pilates method.
Jane specializes in instructing clients with ailments such as scoliosis, osteoporosis, MS, Parkinson’s Disease, herniated discs, joint replacements, etc. to lessen pain, maintain or regain range of motion and balance and become healthier overall.
After a successful career in graphic design, Jane began teaching yoga part-time after experiencing it about 14 years ago. Once she began a Pilates program, she became dedicated to the method, being certified in mat Pilates by PhysicalMind Institute in 2002 and certified on the apparatus by BASI in 2004. “It helped me learn the proper way to move and work out my own body. I believe everyone can benefit from Pilates and I encourage everyone I meet to try it.”
YogaFit Level I certified; PhysicalMind mat Pilates certified; BASI comprehensive Pilates certified; GYROTONIC® apprentice
Anelisa Weitkamp
Introducing Anelisa Weitkamp, a trainer dedicated with interests in improving the body, spirit, and health of all people seeking to better themselves in that quest.
Anelisa continues to study Yoga and Pilates, as she has for a number of years; she has recently been recognized and certified through “Pilates by Body Art and Science International”. Anelisa is currently furthering her knowledge and education by studying health and recovery techniques with Physical Therapy. She combines her training in Pilates with her knowledge of the body to assist anyone with treatment and recovery for a healthier, more active body.
Anelisa has also worked with Autistic children and adults in improving their overall health and quality of life. Caring and individual personal attention is a goal that she strives to attain for all she is around and working with.
Aimee Wirz
Bio coming soon!