Instructors

Paula Wood, owner and Peak Pilates certified senior teacher, started taking Pilates with Clare Dunphy at Progressive Bodyworks in 1998. As a former college athlete and soccer player, Pilates taught her a new way of moving her body and increasing her flexibility. She has continued her education with Bob Leikens, Kathy Van Patten, Peter Fiasca, Michael Fritzke and Ton Voogt and has taken GYROTONIC^TM training with Sebastian Plettenberg. Along with teaching Pilates, Paula is also pursuing an MSW at Simmons College.

"Each client comes to the studio for a different reason. It is my job to understand how that person thinks and relates to his/her body and how I can best help them to achieve their goals."

Li Ma Scholz; New York Guild Certified instructor, for more information about Li or to schedule an appointment at the Medford Square studio, please contact her directly through her website.

Kathy Currie, a PhysicalMind Institute certified teacher, has been practicing Pilates for over 10 years. She continues her personal education by attending workshops and seminars. Kathy also has her own studio called Broadway Pilates south of Boston. Kathy has a great eye for seeing what is happening inside of the body and works well with clients who require modifications or are rehabilitating an injury.

Cheryl DiPietro, New York Guild certified teacher, was introduced to Pilates through Clare Dunphy at Progressive Bodyworks. She traveled to NYC to study with Romana Kryzanowska and Shari Pace at Drago's Gym. Cheryl has continued her education by working with master instructors Peter Fiasca, Michael Fritzke and Ton Voogt. One of Cheryl's sons is the goal keeper for the New York Islanders professional hockey team and has used Pilates to enhance performance and prevent injury.

Pam Garcia, Physicalmind Institute certified teacher, has been practicing Pilates for over 20 years. As a competitive gymnast, Pilates was her core - conditioning program. She has studied with many teachers including Michele Larsson, Shelley Geyer, Clare Dunphy, Martha Mason, Molly Weeks, Michelle Velasquez, Elizabeth Larkham, Susan Moran, Bob Liekens and Peter Fiasca. After being exposed to different styles of Pilates, she has found a preference for the classical method as taught by Joseph Pilates himself. To help keep his vision alive, she has become a teacher trainer for Peak Pilates.

Polly Glynn, a Peak Pilates certified teacher, did most of her training with Pam Garcia and Nancy Keating. An avid runner, Polly got started in Pilates to strengthen and lengthen her muscles. She also wanted to balance her lower body strength with her upper body strength. Having personally experienced the benefits of Pilates, Polly got hooked on this method of movement and wants to spread the word to her clients. She wants to instill in her clients that the class is about them as individuals and not a competition. Says Polly, “I am inspired by my students. It’s a wonderful feeling to see a student progress.”

Laura Limoges-Erwin, Peak Pilates certified teacher, began practicing Pilates while working as a marketing consultant. After becoming pregnant with her son she was so impressed with the benefits of Pilates both pre and post pregnancy that she became certified as an instructor. Laura received her Bachelors of Science in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University and has worked in various marketing and communications roles throughout her career.

Paula Spina, a Peak Pilates certified teacher, has been a devotee of the Pilates method for over 10 years. She has studied with various Guild certified instructors and has sprinkled her knowledge with other methods as well. Her interest in movement was sparked in the ‘80’s while taking dance classes with former Boston Ballet dancer Jimmy Rae and the late Thomas Molinaro of New York. Paula’s mission is to stay true to teaching Pilates the way Joseph Pilates intended. Her philosophy is to allow the system to unfold, watching the magic as clients become stronger, more flexible and increase their body awareness. Her teaching experience is varied from working with the elderly, the athletic and those who want to gain and maintain fitness.

Amy Stearns, apprentice, is currently going through the Peak Pilates certification program. She is available by appointment at a discounted rate.