PILATESEVOLUTION

Sebastien Lagree [founder of lagree fitness]

With an MBA from Seattle University, advanced certifications for both weight training and Pilates, and over 18 years of professional experience in numerous aspects of health and fitness, Sebastien Lagree opened his first studio in September of 2001. Lagree Fitness quickly developed a following of celebrities and top athletes. Simply put, Lagree Fitness is the most innovative and aggressive approach to full body conditioning to date. It is the next evolution in physical fitness. Moving effectively out of the borders of conditioned stimulus, the Lagree Fitness integrates the key elements of resistance and counter-resistance in a sequence that allows for periods of zero gravity at peak muscle contraction. The composition of this method is significant in that it encourages maximum exertion, while allowing for a low risk of injury. This sequence also promotes flexibility and elasticity. The client, at conclusion, is left with a lithe and powerful body resistant to the everyday stresses of work and life.

Micah Foster [trainer]

Micah Foster has been involved in Personal physical training for last fifteen years. Professionally trained and certified in sports massage techniques and neuromuscular stretching, Micah has competed in varsity level football, basketball, track, and baseball, and was javelin thrower at Garden City Community College.

Micah believes that when it comes to health and fitness, it really is mind over matter.

"Our bodies are amazing machines, capable of most anything. All you need is determination and a focused will and you can master your physical, mental and physical health. Keep your eyes on the prize and stay positive ... it's never too late to make a change."

Shannon Sidwell [trainer]

Shannon has been working in health and fitness for over 11 years, including her tenure as a personal trainer at Qi Kinesis Athletic Club and co-owner of Goddess Fitness Camp, a boot camp experience for women in the Denver Metro area. An athlete since she childhood, she was inspired by her parents - her father was a college All-American football player and high school football coach; and her mother, a practicing Buddhist and yoga instructor. Shannon's family taught her of the connection between the physical self and the mind and the spirit, while inspiring a great love for anything physical. Using these tools, she played sports and practiced yoga... throughout her childhood into adulthood. While working in the corporate world, she began a distance running career that ultimately brought her to personal training and she has completed 16 marathons since 2000.After suffering a serious injury three years ago, she used Pilates to rehabilitate herself and has since been certified. She is also certified as a personal trainer through NASM; as well as spin certified through Mad dogg Athletics. Her philosophy is no matter the circumstance, we have choices in how we meet challenges. And her sense of purpose has enabled her to overcome many difficult situations using movement as a vehicle and has helped countless others to do the same. She believes in the power exercise to transform people's lives. Her personal goals, values and mission are to promote, health, exercise, positive thought and the importance of living life fully & consciously every day.

Autumn Verrier [trainer]

Autumn Verrier has over 5 years experience as a certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor. She began her fitness journey at a very young age and received her degree in Human Performance and Sport. Autumn is an innovative instructor at the top of her field, regularly updating her education and certifications to ensure her clients get the best service and results. Autumn has run in 5 marathons, is a practicing Yogi and an overall fitness enthusiast.

She believes anything is possible in life and fitness, and in the power of her work to help change lives. She teaches her students and clients to focus, be happy, be strong, and live strong.

Megan Sanders [trainer]

Megan Sanders, a Colorado native, has been dancing since she was 3 years old, and carried that love and joy of dance with her through college where she earned her BFA in Dance. Following graduation, she moved to New York City to fulfill her dreams of performing on Broadway. After suffering an ankle injury while auditioning, she turned to another side of athletics, taking up yoga, cycling, running and swimming and successfully completed the Nautica New York City triathlon.

Megan found her love of Lagree Fitness Pilates while working for lululemon athletica in La Jolla, CA. Instantly addicted to this incredible workout, she became certified in February of 2011 and began teaching at the La Jolla Pilates Plus studio. Megan joined Pilates Evolution after she and her fiance returned to Colorado in May. In her spare time, you will find Megan training for triathlons and hiking in the Rockies. She completed her first half-Ironman in Oceanside, CA in April 2011 and is looking forward to upcoming races throughout Colorado and abroad. Her love of the great outdoors and the people of Colorado helped to bring her back home and she's very excited to share this incredible pilates workout with everyone!

Sandy Fallon [trainer]

Sandy Fallon is a Colorado native who grew up figure skating, riding horses and running. She received her Physician Assistant degree from CU health Sciences and completed a surgical residency for Physician Assistants at Yale University. She is currently on faculty at UC Denver in the medical school teaching Emergency medicine. She has always had a passion for fitness and nutrition and was an athletic trainer for club sports during college and taught a variety of fitness classes. She is a NASM certified personal trainer. She was certified to teach Lagree Fitness pilates by Sebastion Lagree. She recently completed her power yoga teacher certification through Corepower Yoga.

"I believe it is important to continually change up your fitness routine to keep you from becoming bored and hitting plateaus. I love introducing Lagree Fitness pilates to new people because they see results very quickly. I am especially interested in helping people who have chronic injuries or medical conditions get back into exercise and surprise themselves with what they can achieve."

Carlynn Martin [trainer]

I have over 4 years of Personal and Group Fitness Training along with a BA in Psychology and a minor in Sociology from the University of Denver. I have always been passionate about health and fitness, being that I grew up playing every sport imaginable. I played Division I soccer at the University of Denver and since I have continued to play non-competitively and also participate in several charity events, such as the MS 150, as well as competed in several marathons and triathlons. I am continually looking for ways to expand my knowledge of fitness and challenge myself and others with fitness goals.

I have worked with a wide variety of clientele; many who have a general interest of getting into shape, long term and short term fitness goals, and even collegiate level athletes. I love it when my clientele can work hard and have fun at the same time. I have made it a point to center my career on helping people change their lives both mentally and physically. I believe the more ways an individual can stay active, from trying different fitness classes to hiking or skiing on the weekends, the more likely they are to continually live a healthy and happy life. A quote that I live by:

"If your dreams don't scare you, then they aren't big enough."

Collette Jones [trainer]

Originally from Ohio, Collette grew up as an equestrian riding horses and playing volleyball. Collette learned at an early age that she excelled physically in a group setting. She moved to Colorado in 2008 and immediately embraced the active lifestyle – Hiking, biking, skiing, training, doing triathlons, and lots of yoga – especially sculpt. Fitness and how to properly fuel the body have always been an enormous part of her life. She constantly works to educate herself on nutrition and find a balance between fitness, food, and how they fit into a daily routine.

Collette has a BA in Interior Design and an MBA in Entrepreneurship/Marketing. While in school for her MBA, she was inspired to pursue her first 200 hour yoga certification. Since then she has built her portfolio of fitness-based education in a wide variety of areas ranging from TRX to RealRyder to Bootcamp. She is an avid yogi and current yoga instructor. Collette's classes draw from her array of experience in the fitness industry – they are intuitive, creative, energetic, and challenging.

Experience:

Class instruction: RealRyder, Yoga Sculpt, Power Yoga, Hot Yoga, Core, Boot Camp, Circuit Training, TRX

Certifications: RealRyder, TRX, 200 hour Yoga Alliance, Group X Instructor

Molly Blane Ryan [trainer]

Molly found her passion for health and fitness through her education in dance, starting when she was five. After studying ballet and modern dance through college and getting a minor in Dance Performance from the University of Tennessee, she began studying Pilates through Balanced Body. After graduating, getting married, and moving to Texas, Molly began teaching group exercise.

Through training for triathlons with her husband's encouragement, Molly has grown an appreciation for cross training and trying new, inventive things in workouts. She loves sharing these things and encouraging others to push themselves. She is excited to be in Denver and to be a part of Pilates Evolution!

Katrina Prutch [trainer]

Katrina's passion for fitness began at an early age competing in sports at both the high school and collegiate level. Katrina has worked as a Physical Therapist Assistant for 6 years and educates people on the importance of exercise to improve quality of life. She helps people daily conquer injuries and return to their normal lives with the use of Pilates based exercise. Katrina has a love for learning that helps her continue to expand her knowledge in fitness and wellness.

Katrina recently moved back to Colorado and loves bike riding, boating, golfing, and all other things out doors with her husband and two dogs.

Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.

Renee Ellis [trainer]

Kelsey Cline is originally from Portland Oregon, and grew up playing soccer and training in competitive dance. She received her BA from the University of San Diego in Economics and Anthropology and continued her love of dance on the NCAA dance and cheer team, but needed to increase her strength training in a way that supported her dance career. She soon found Lagree Fitness Pilates at Pilates Plus Pacific Beach.

Kelsey's love of fitness and pilates continued as she moved to Denver. She completed her license to teach Zumba Fitness and is pursuing her NASM personal training certification. She believes fitness can change your life if you are dedicated, work hard, and have fun!

Kelsey Cline [trainer]

Kelsey Cline is originally from Portland Oregon, and grew up playing soccer and training in competitive dance. She received her BA from the University of San Diego in Economics and Anthropology and continued her love of dance on the NCAA dance and cheer team, but needed to increase her strength training in a way that supported her dance career. She soon found Lagree Fitness Pilates at Pilates Plus Pacific Beach.

Kelsey's love of fitness and pilates continued as she moved to Denver. She completed her license to teach Zumba Fitness and is pursuing her NASM personal training certification. She believes fitness can change your life if you are dedicated, work hard, and have fun!

Lindsey Lillpop [trainer]

Lindsey Lillpop believes that her foundation in fitness began at the age of ten when she started competing in gymnastics. From there, her love of challenging and pushing herself physically reached into different avenues such as volleyball, dance, running, and yoga to name a few. Through-out the years, Lindsey really began to observe the importance of exercise, especially in older age. "It really blew my mind when I would hear about these eighty year-old marathon runners who were in great shape, and then would see someone twenty years younger who had trouble climbing stairs without having pain of some sort! I decided I wanted to be like the eighty year-old marathon runners . . . only without the marathon :)" Despite her love of fitness, she still realizes how hard it can be to be disciplined and consistent in a workout routine. "I really feel I can relate to most of my clients, because even though I love being active I still struggle with having the discipline to do so on a regular basis. But I also know how great I feel afterwards and all the benefits I'm being rewarded with, and it's those benefits that I'm addicted to and want to share with others." When Lindsey was introduced to LAGREE fitness, she definitely knew it was something she needed to share. She loved that she could finally have a workout that combined the best of all worlds: intense, comprehensive, and low impact. Her goal is to use this LAGREE workout to create a fun, high energy environment where people actually look forward to working out! "I'm committed to helping others achieve that quality of life that I know they can absolutely have".

Taylor Swanson [trainer]

Taylor Swanson began a yoga practice at the age of 13 to reduce the pain of scoliosis and bone spurs; she later pursued her yoga teacher certification at the age of 17 and will complete the Advanced Forrest Yoga Teacher Training in April 2013. Her passion for fitness led her to run athletic companies in Chicago for several years. In 2011, the call of the mountains and the outdoor recreation of Colorado brought Taylor west where she now calls home. She is a certified personal trainer, long-distance race coach, Spinning instructor certified through Mad Dogg Athletics and a Forrest yoga teacher. She strongly believes everyone has an inner athlete & warrior that they need to learn to believe in! Workouts shouldn't be about going through the motions, but rather about getting in touch with and embracing all the physical and mental power within each of us. Taylor is attentive to her students form during her high-energy, upbeat classes. Taylor has competed in several races, including taking 1st in the Wild Women Triathlon in Illinois, and is currently training for the Leadville marathon and has her eye on the Leadville 100 in 2014. She spends her free time conquering 14ers, inventing new clean-eating recipes, and voraciously reading.

Carrie Messner [trainer]

Carrie Messner, grew up in Ohio where she spent her years as a competitive cheerleader and dancer. Following severe lower back injuries from all the years of competing and facing surgery, Carrie began rehabilitation on a Pilates reformer machine. She loved how quickly her injuries responded and how it kept her out of having surgery. She then knew that Pilates had to be in her daily fitness routine. After receiving a Pilates certification, she was never quite satisfied with the overall workout. Carrie was introduced to Lagree Fitness in 2012 and really could not believe the difference. It was exactly what she was looking for and knew she had to share it with others. Carrie is thrilled to be joining the PE team and could not be more excited to share her passion for the technique and inspire others to live a healthy and fit life. While not teaching Lagree Fitness, Carrie has been teaching Pure Barre since 2011. She also spends her free time enjoying the beautiful state of CO with her husband and their two children.