Club Pilates

Bios

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  Libbey York

  General Manager & Instructor

  Libbey helped open the Williamsburg Club Pilates studio as one of the founding instructors, and now also serves as the studio General Manager. She has a natural talent to teach others- following her passion for teaching by attending Longwood University to become a middle school science teacher. After leaving the classroom to stay home with her two boys, Graham and Lawson, she found her niche as a fitness instructor. Libbey especially loves teaching yoga, barre, and Pilates! She believes in challenging her students while allowing them to experience success as they strive to achieve their goals. When not in the studio, you can find Libbey, the boys, and their pups Zoe, a Great Dane, and Biggie Smalls, a Frenchie, enjoying time outside! They love walks in Colonial Williamsburg as well as trips to the beach.

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  Jaena Barker

  Instructor

  Jaena is one of the original instructors that helped open the studio in 2018. A west coast girl from California and the last 18 years in Colorado, Jaena (pronounced Jay-na) just recently moved to Williamsburg. She has been taking and teaching a hybrid of Pilates for the last 10 years. "I originally started doing Pilates to help with my lower back pain caused by scoliosis. I was amazed by how much better I felt and the overall benefits of core building exercises. What I love most about Pilates is the mind/body connection. It's easy to go through the motions, but when you really connect to the exercise the results are tenfold!" Her goal is to teach relatable, challenging, FUN, safe classes! Jaena is the mother of 3 (almost all grown-up!) boys and when she's not at the studio you can find her playing tennis, paddle boarding and hanging out with her husband, Trevor and French Bulldog, Izzy.

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  Nancy Fanella

  Instructor & Lead Member Rep

  Nancy started at Club Pilates as a Member Rep and has worked her way up from there to Lead Member Rep and now Instructor. She has a long fitness history including being a Registered Nurse. Nancy loves working at Club Pilates because both members and staff are excited when they walk in and feel great when they walk out. "Everyone I work with gets along with each other and we are all so happy to be here."

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  Mary Ellen Greene

  Instructor

  Mary Ellen has been a practicing attorney for more than 30 years and has participated in many forms of physical exercise. She first discovered Pilates over 20 years ago, and practiced it off and on through the years until fully embracing it through the Club Pilates model several years ago. After having a total knee replacement and experiencing the amazing knee and full body rehabilitation benefits of Pilates, training to become an instructor was the next logical step. She loves sharing her passion for Pilates and its many restorative benefits, and hopes that every client leaves each class with a smile on their face and feeling better!

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  Shannon Hayes

  Instructor

  Shannon is part of the CP Williamsburg Instructor team! She is also a certified Health Coach focused on helping clients develop smart and sustainable health, fitness, and wellness goals. She believes that eating well and feeling great doesn’t have to be complicated, and that with the right plan anyone can fall in love with good, healthy food and find the right exercises to keep them in shape and reaching new heights. She’s passionate about helping people find who they truly want to be and giving them the tools to live that life each and every day.

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  Skyler Islas

  Instructor

  Skyler is an instructor at both the Williamsburg and Newport News studio. Born and raised in California, the military brought Skyler's family to Newport News. She has experience in weight training and has studied nutrition. Skyler found Pilates and saw what it can do for the body and has been interested in it ever since. "I am so grateful to get to work with clients I love, doing what I love, alongside my Club Pilates family that I love!"

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  Maggie Jeffrey

  Instructor & Member Rep

  Maggie is part of the Williamsburg team as an Instructor and Member Rep. As a young mother of three, Maggie knows how hard it can be to have balance between family, work and enjoying the little moments where life isn’t so busy. She believes it is all about handling the healthy balance for YOU. Maggie's balance when not in the studio is to meal prep, study workout methods, go hiking, attend mud runs and other activities all along side of her kiddos. Naturally, Maggie has a love for powerlifting, but noticed quickly that her joints may not love it quite as much! In hopes of finding a balance, she came across Pilates and fell in love. "Not only do I get a great workout in, but it will push your body to the ultimate limits without wear and tear. Pilates is by far one of the most effective workouts I have endured. I am so thankful to have the opportunity to help others with finding their balance while utilizing the amazing Pilates method."

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  Missy Kerner

  Instructor

  Missy has been studying and working in the fitness field for over 20 years. She began her career as a division I athlete for the George Mason University Women's Lacrosse team. She furthered her studies at Appalachian State University where she earned her degree in Health Promotion and Wellness with a minor in Nutrition. Missy combined her knowledge in health and wellness with her passion for movement and became a certified Pilates instructor in 2003. In 2005 Missy would take her passion further and opened Body Balance Studio. With more than 700 hours of training in yogic studies she has guided more 3,000 hours of classes during her tenure at Body Balance. In 2013 Missy would launch Buddha Balance Yoga School. Missy's approach to teaching and training is an open level technique with focus on leaving the student feeling successful.

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  Robin Wapelhorst

  Instructor

  Robin is a former CP member that has joined the instructor team! After many moves around the states and in Germany, Robin is thrilled to be settled back in her home state of Virginia. From a US Marine, make up artist, elementary school teacher, military spouse, and stay-at-home mom, she has kept up a varied fitness program. When Robin discovered the full body workout of Pilates and what a huge difference it made toward her SI joint dysfunction, she was excited to become an instructor for Club Pilates. "Doing what I love while helping others become stronger and happier is a beautiful thing!" When Robin is not teaching, she enjoys time with her two amazing daughters, Chloe and Camille, husband, Dave, and the best Siamese cat ever!

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  Neykia Declouet

  Member Rep

  Neykia is one of the valued Member Reps at Club Pilates. She is excited to share her love of fitness, zest for life and the importance of overall health and wellness with the CP community. Neykia is an Air Force veteran and still serves in a Federal civilian capacity. As a professional fitness competitor, certified life coach, motivational speaker and mentor, Neykia has a huge heart for helping others and a passion to see our members achieve their goals.

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  Jennifer Franks

  Member Rep

  Jenn is a former Club Pilates member, whose love of Pilates has led her to join the Member Rep team. She is originally from Williamsburg, VA and after various moves, has returned to her home community. Jenn is passionate about working with members to help reach their goals !

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  Vera Major

  Member Rep

  Vera is part of our Member Rep Team! A business graduate from Sweet Briar College, Vera understands how important culture is to an establishment’s and individual’s success. With a love for Pilates and the desire to help encourage people throughout their fitness journeys, Club Pilates has given her the opportunity to combine the two in an environment that encourages and uplifts both the members and employees. She truly enjoys being apart of this team and is excited for what the future holds!