Club Pilates

Bios

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  Sonee Thompson

  Instructor

  Sonee is a Florida native who has fine tuned bodies from the west coast to the east coast as a Nationally Certified Fitness expert, Personal trainer and Pilates Specialist. She is certified through PowerHouse Pilates, AFAA, Fitour and additional training in Polestar Pilates, Stott and Physical Mind Institute. She received the bulk of her training in Los Angeles from renowned experts John Garey, Christine Romani-Ruby, Marci Clark and Elizabeth Larkam assisted in developing Pilates programs for L.A.’s top fitness clubs. Sonee became a recognized 2nd degree Tae Kwon do black belt under the tutelage of Master Billy Blanks. She is a two-time IMAC National & World Martial Arts champion, and continues to expand and train in her art and apply that knowledge to her training philosophy and practice. Coming from a background as a multi-sport high school, collegiate and post collegiate athlete in the areas of track & field, basketball, softball and martial arts, she stresses technique and execution to get positive results. Her mantra is quality - not quantity and is qualified by the lineup of satisfied clientele she has amassed over the years. Sonee works with corporate entities as well as individuals and specialized groups. She is a proud Gator - University of Florida grad with honors earning Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism & Broadcast Communications. You may have seen her in previous years featured on The Home Shopping Network (HSN) as a regular guest TV fitness host representing top brands like Nordic Track, Proform, Gold’s Gym and more! From Hollywood celebs, Pro athletes and teams, Olympians, to the general public, Sonee helps you get it tight and right!

• Sevi Lika

  Instructor

  Sevi Lika has been certified in Pilates equipment & Mat Pilates through "The Physical Mind Institute" since 2009 where she completely fell in love with Pilates. She has studied under Charolette Addington, Anne Marie Hutton, and Wendy O'lenic Santiago with whom she has an on going affiliation. Sevi has suffered from her own injuries and accidents which makes her a compassionate instructor for those that are new to Pilates, recovering from their own situations or conditions to see results safely. She is very pleased and enjoys being with Club Pilates. Sevi is also certified in Yoga since 2000 and a local bellydance performer here in the Tampa Bay are since 1994.

• Katy Atkinson

  Instructor

  Katy began taking Mat Pilates 10 years ago as a freshman in college, and she immediately fell in love. She had always known that teaching would be a part of her future. After moving to Tampa in 2016 for her husbands job, a Club Pilates opened close by, and she jumped at the opportunity to finally become certified to teach. She completed the 500 hour comprehensive Pilates certification through Club Pilates in 2017. Katy enjoys nothing more than sharing her love for Pilates and healthy living with her clients each class. Teaching people the power of a strong mind, body connection is something that she thrives to do each day. She believes one of the greatest things about Pilates is the intricacy of the practice. There is always something to grow and improve on, and because of this you are stronger and better each and every class you take. Being able to help people achieve goals, and live a happier and healthier life has always been a dream of hers, and being a Pilates instructor has abled her to do just that.

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  Erica Cormier

  Lead Instructor

  Erica started doing mat Pilates more than a decade before realizing her passion within the practice. She regularly incorporated mat Pilates in her workout regime mostly because she loved how it made her feel, and no matter how she was feeling that day she was able to at least do Pilates. She found out years later she had an autoimmune disease that contributed to her daily struggles, but Pilates always gave her an outlet. It was low impact so it was the only workout that she could get through no matter how she felt. She loved the results she saw and felt. She knew in the back of her mind that she wanted to move her career focus, but that was pushed off as she was a single mother for many years of 3 children. After injuring her Achilles at work, leaving her unable to walk for almost a year she discovered Club Pilates. The first studio was opening in the Tampa area. She jumped at the opportunity to become part of Club Pilates. The idea of a Pilates studio that was obtainable to almost anyone financially after years of being a single mother spoke to her. She believed in what this company stood for. Through the training program she realized she was able to walk without a limp for the first time in more than a year and half with the help of Pilates only deepening her passion for the practice. After completing the teacher training program through Club Pilates in 2018, she knew she found her dream job. How many people can say they get to go to work and do what they absolutely love and believe in every single day? Since then she has shared her passion with hundreds of other Pilates enthusiasts, while continuing her education quenching her never ending thirst for more information.

• Samantha Rentz

  Instructor

  Samantha and Pilates found each other just within the last few years, but it was certainly love at first sight! She's always had an athletic background, but it wasn't until she tried reformer Pilates that she knew she had found her niche. Sam started out taking mat Pilates classes with her mom and the two of them eventually gravitated towards reformer Pilates. Sam quickly experienced the power of Pilates and the endless long-term health benefits associated with it. This led her to signup and complete the teacher training program through Club Pilates in 2018. Sam's mission is to help people walk out of the Pilates studio feeling better than they did when they walked in, and she's committed to doing so! Sam specializes in private classes, duets and group classes. Sam aims to become a master Pilates instructor where she can travel the world helping future Pilates instructors get certified and start their Pilates journey.