Meet the Intructors!
Carolyn Joyner is a fully certified Power Pilates Instructor and is also fully trained in the Stott Pilates method. As a lifetime fitness enthusiast, Carolyn has studied Pilates intensively for the past several years and is a former marathon runner. She brings a broad athletic background to our studio and can challenge even the most athletic clients with her energetic approach to training. Carolyn previously worked for Joyner SportsMedicine Institute Inc. in Harrisburg, Pa.
Andrea Miller is a licensed physical therapist and fully certified Power Pilates Instructor. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh with a BS in physical therapy. After working 15 years in the field of orthopedic and sports physical therapy, Andrea decided to combine her rehabilitation experience with her love of health and fitness. She became a certified group fitness instructor, certified personal trainer and certified yoga teacher. Andrea first studied Pilates with the Physical Mind Institute, successfully completing the full certification program. She extensively studied Stott Pilates but decided that the true "Pilates magic" lies within the classical work. She earned a Power Pilates Teacher certification and is now in the process of establishing the studio as a Power Pilates Participating Training Center. Andrea has been teaching Pilates for 7 years and believes it is the "perfect" exercise method.
Kara Swank is an in-house trained instructor and has been teaching at our studio since March of 2007. Kara gets great satisfaction in seeing her beginner students evolve into hardworking pilates enthusiasts. She has over 20 year of experience in dancing classical ballet, tap and competitive jazz. Kara has also taught six years of classical ballet and competitive jazz to teens at a local dance studio. Besides teaching pilates, Kara has a full-time position as an Interior Designer for a custom homebuilder in Mechanicsburg, PA. |