Pilates Staff

Kim began her physical training at the age of six with her first gymnastics class and has been studying movement ever since. She earned her Pilates certification in NYC from Master Instructor Romana Kryzanowska, a direct protégé of Joseph Pilates. Also certified through Power Pilates, she studied extensively with Bob Liekens and regularly assists Jennifer Kries with teacher-training seminars. Kim is currently featured in Jennifer’s new DVD series entitled Hot Body/Cool Mind. One of the first to bring Pilates to the mainstream, students filled her classes at Equinox Health Club, New York University, and the Time/Life Company, among others. She has studied Anatomy, Kinesiology, and Biomechanics with Irene Dowd and Jean-Claude West. Her teaching is further informed by her professional career with The Mark Morris Dance Group, her study of yoga, her marathon training, and her newest adventure on the flying trapeze. Kim’s philosophy is to empower her students to create change, and to always believe in the possibility of a positive outcome.

Deborah started as a Pilates instructor in 2003 at Espaco Pilates in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and, by then, she had already completed two years of Physical Therapy studies at IBMR, RJ. She holds a B.A. in Communication Studies from CEUB and a technical degree in Contemporary Dance at the Angel Vianna School of Movement and Arts in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She has over 10 years of experience as a Body Awareness and Organization teacher. Deborah is now currently enrolled at OCAT (The Oregon Center for the Alexander Technique) for her 3 year teacher-training course. The Pilates Method work-out, with body awareness, prevents injuries, improves strength, balance and promotes gracious movement. The body which practices Pilates is the same one used for all other daily activities (working on the computer, driving a car or having lunch). By understanding this concept, you become more autonomous and awaken yourself to your own potential. The Body is moving and communicating. The Body is YourSelf.

Jack is certified in both Pilates and GYROTONIC® with over 600 training hours in each system. He has over 15 years of teaching experience in the field of mind-body fitness, Yoga, and Qigong. Jack has taught Pilates and GYROTONIC® in the Portland, Oregon area since 2005. Jack directed the Healing Arts program at Maya Tulum Retreat Center in Tulum, Mexico and managed the Mind Body Spirit program at Santa Clarita Athletic Club in Los Angeles, California. He has taught at numerous athletic clubs, including the Los Angeles Athletic Club, and the Multnomah Atheltic Club, as well as retreat centers, hospitals, and studios throughout Los Angeles and the Pacific Northwest. 

Jack is certified in Kundalini Yoga, Power Vinyasa Yoga, and Healing Tao Qigong as well. His teaching experience and practice of ancient Eastern systems have lead him to a deep recognition of the role of vital energy, called "prana" or "chi", in promoting long term health and vitality. Both Pilates and GYROTONIC® founders incorporated this important element into their work.