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Jane has been an artist with a deep appreciation of the human body. With a BFA in Art History from the College of William and Mary and many years of renovating huge spaces in New York, Jane forged an unusual career in creating and designing beautiful spaces where people can come together, laugh, love and be healthy. After healing post-natal, hip-misalignments through Pilates, she certified with Jean Sullivan at A Body of work in San Francisco. She feels that teaching Pilates is a natural extension of her life-long fascination with the relationship between architecture and people and bodies and souls. A mom of three, an artist, a serial-entrepreneur, Jane is a Pilates instructor with a sweet spot for a good time and a disco ball. Her goal for Tandem Pilates is to create a space where people feel fully self-expressed, included, healthy and empowered. If she can help people get aligned and feel good in their bodies, she says, “That would be amazing!”

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Tam is a certified Pilates, barre, and yoga teacher with decades of dance and movement training. She started her fitness career teaching barre classes in 2008. Empathy, patience, and precise instruction tailored to each individual body is the foundation of her teaching style. She provides a safe, supportive environment to help you get stronger, heal injuries, and fully inhabit their body. “I‘m passionate about Pilates because it is a practice that people can use to stay strong and mobile throughout their whole life.”

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Having graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in Illustration and Graphics, Lisa landed a design job with Mademoiselle magazine and then as Creative Director for dELiA*s catalog in New York. For over 10 years, Lisa practiced yoga balancing designer-in the-city hustle with inner peace and outer strength. In 2010, she moved to the The Bay where she ran a party store, a design business and parented 3 children. A high vibe person, HIIT became the new glue that kept her happy and healthy. She got her group certification and began teaching strength, lifting and HIIT classes in The Bay. She fell in love with Pilates and then certified through Balanced Body; a natural next step in her fitness journey. She feels that the foundational principles of Pilates technique helped her coalesce 20 years of experience and wisdom gained from her intense physical training and a high-end career. “Wellness is a project that takes time. I’m here to motivate you on your fitness journey and to make it F…U…N as you explore the power of YOU!”

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Shannon was credentialed through the National Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT) program and Body Harmonics. She holds a B.S, in Physiology and Neuroscience and a Diploma of Clinical Pilates from Breathe Education.  For over a decade, Shannon has continued to study and learn everything she can about movement through research and evidence-based practices. Pilates was the turning point in her personal healing journey after high intensity sports (soccer and cycling) left her in a lot of pain and unable to compete. In just a few weeks of Pilates, Shannon was able to heal what 6 months of traditional therapy couldn’t and she learned to trust her body and intuition again. “I love helping people reach their goals and witnessing those aha! moments when they realize something life-changing about themselves and their bodies for the first time”

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Yroko is an apprentice instructor and holds Peak Pilates Level 1 Certification for mat, reformer and all the other apparatus. Yroko fell in love with Pilates after becoming a mom and believes Pilates is for everybody. She teaches a classical Pilates-inspired class with sequencing similar to that created by Joseph Pilates.

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Elizabeth found her way to Pilates in 2001. She credits her consistent Pilates practice with allowing her to remain active and pain free in her life outside the studio. She has taught fitness classes in Oakland since 2021 where she’s had the opportunity to share her love for movement with the community. In 2025 she completed her mat pilates training through Balanced Body and is pursuing a comprehensive Pilates certification at EHS in San Francisco. Her teaching style is classical with a dose of contemporary. In her mat classes you can expect a fun playlist and to feel challenged while she introduces you to new ways of moving and connecting more deeply to your body. “I’ve seen how pilates promotes confidence, reduces stress, and supports long-term wellness, and I believe EVERYONE deserves access to something that can make them feel stronger and more connected to themselves.”

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Adelle has been in the wellness industry since 2009. Her journey as a Massage Therapist and movement teacher began in Portland Oregon as she studied KungFu and traditional Chinese bodywork while attending massage school. Adelle moved to Oakland in 2013 and started her private massage practice as well as specializing in prenatal massage at Glow Birth and Body. As an endurance athlete, Adelle found relief from the stress of over-training in Pilates and used it as a tool to prevent further injury by creating a balanced body and mind. Which in turn inspired her to become a Pilates instructor. "I love the way Pilates reminds me to stay connected to my body and breath." Adelle is passionate about creating a supportive community by facilitating wellness through therapeutic human interaction. She believes that wellness is a journey and is excited to teach her students and learn from them.

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Cambria discovered Pilates over a decade ago while seeking a way to heal her body and restore functional movement patterns after childbirth. With a rich background in teaching strength training, cycling, and barre, she brings a unique blend of expertise to her classes. Cambria is passionate about creating a fun, balanced, and empowering experience for her students, helping them cultivate a deeper mind-body connection in both group classes and private sessions When she’s not practicing on the mat or lifting in the gym, you can find her shuttling her three kids around the Bay Area and beyond or hiking with her two dogs.

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Ryen (they/ them) is a certified teacher trained at Innerstellar Pilates in Berkeley. Innerstellar focuses on trauma-informed instruction with a focus on chronic pain and injury. In addition to trauma-informed techniques, they believe that everyone's body can benefit from pilates and that progress is more important than perfection. Ryen was never a dancer or an athlete-they were a nerdy art kid. They had a hip replacement at 38 and were diagnosed with osteoporosis at 42. They discovered pilates as a way to strengthen their muscles around their bones so they can live a longer, more active life. They have found a passion for helping others in the community improve their well-being. Let's get stronger together!

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Cheyenne discovered Pilates while searching for a fun and sustainable way to stay active after years of playing soccer. Having struggled with chronic back and hip pain from minor scoliosis and muscle imbalances, she was amazed at how a consistent Pilates practice not only relieved her discomfort but also transformed the way she moved and felt in her body. Fully immersed in the Pilates world, she spent time taking classes and working at a studio before transitioning to full-time teaching in 2019. Cheyenne is passionate about creating an enjoyable and empowering experience in both private sessions and group classes. Her teaching style is customized, dynamic, and efficient—designed to enhance your mind-body connection, improve alignment and mobility, and unlock the many benefits that Pilates and mindful movement have to offer.

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Katie is an apprentice instructor and has completed Reformer 1 and 2 training with Balanced Body. Having practiced Pilates for 15 years, Katie has decided to take her passion into a profession and share her love of Pilates with others. She teaches a contemporary style class that focuses on a full body athletic flow. Expect to feel the burn in Katie's class!

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Molly is an apprentice teacher working to become a certified Balanced Body comprehensive instructor, having completed her training at Ellie Herman Studio in San Francisco. In a previous life, Molly worked as an RN in the emergency department for several years, and then made a brief attempt to work in culinary until the physicality of both jobs caught up to her, resulting in chronic upper-body pain and impinged nerves, causing weakness and numbness in her upper extremities. In search of non-invasive treatments, she started physical therapy and Pilates at the same time and quickly realized not only was Pilates more effective in treating her pain, but it was also improving her overall strength, mobility, and posture. From there, her fascination and practice of Pilates took off, and she has experienced profound changes in her body since she began. Molly believes anybody can benefit from Pilates, and wants to help others improve their mind-body connection to make every movement more effective, efficient, and free of discomfort. She’s also Mom to the best boy ever, Bernie Dog, her adorable Chihuahua mix.

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Leanne is certified in Pilates at the Physical Mind Institute and with Jean Sullivan at A Body of Work in San Francisco. After graduating from SFSU with a degrees in journalism and Broadcast Communication Arts, Leanne spent 15 years in media production. In 2001, she took a yoga immersion program, which expanded her mind and shifted her life path. Within three months, she quit tech to certify in Pilates, and later in yoga, and massage therapy. With 20 years of experience helping people get out of pain, get strong, and feel more confident, Leanne continues to evolve her understanding of the human body through studies in acupressure, muscle activation testing, river rafting, trail running, and body-based spiritual practices. She often combines multiple disciplines in her classes to help people relax, re-align and take more control of their health and well being. “I’m pretty sure that if I could teach everyone great alignment, there would be greater world harmony!”

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Marisa holds a Master's in Integrative Health from CIIS.  She is a certified Wellness Coach and is certified in multiple disciplines including Yoga, Barre, Pilates and CoreAlign®.  Over the past decade Marisa co-taught eight Pilates Teacher Training Programs throughout the Bay Area. She is a former Group Exercise Director for the San Francisco Association of YMCA's and is currently teaching Yoga, Pilates, and Health in a local high school. While already immersed in the healing arts, Pilates became her primary path toward overcoming several painful physical issues. Sharing the principles of Pilates with others on their healing journey makes her heart sing. “I teach Pilates because I’m passionate about how Pilates positively impacts our senses and our well-being. It helps us expand our self-awareness and to plant seeds of self love.”

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Tammy Chang is an apprentice teacher, currently undergoing a comprehensive pilates training at Balanced Body. She comes to pilates with a wealth of other movement modalities, including running a capoeira school in Oakland, and teaching barre, strength training and foam rolling. A former elementary school teacher, Tammy first transitioned to nutrition coaching, and then added teaching movement. She believes in a holistic, compassionate, inside and out approach to longevity. Music is another love, so there will for sure be a good playlist rockin’.

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Gabe has a deep passion for movement and a dedication to helping others achieve their fitness and life goals. By day, he works in the tech industry and keeps super busy as a proud Dad of three great kiddos. In addition to teaching Pilates, Gabe coaches his kids' basketball team, loves hitting a few golf balls around the course, and is a committed fitness maniac. His teaching style is supportive and personalized, ensuring that each client feels seen, acknowledged and attended to.