Gayle Russell McCauley Gayle’s passion of Pilates stems from her love of the Sciences. She received her undergraduate degree in Pre-Med from CSUN in 2000. She continued her Graduate level education at Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine. She became a Yoga teacher. Then, there was Pilates! It was an instant love and passion. It made sense. She is certified in three comprehensive programs. She recently had the pleasure of training under Rael Isacowitz of Body Arts Science International (BASI) in his Comprehensive Program and participates in his Mentor Program. Gayle is grateful to Joseph H. Pilates for being a genius and creating this amazing work that she enjoys and shares in day after day. She believes Pilates is an empowering, life changing and inspirational experience.

Talin Titizian Talin first fell in love with Pilates after her second child was born. She loved the stretching, strengthening and mainly the confidence it gave her to bounce back after pregnancy. She received her classical, New York-style certification through Master teacher, Jill Cassidy. She continues the pick up other Pilates styles and applies what she has learned to fit individuals needs. She says, “All you need to begin is an open mind, focus and a great attitude and I guarantee you will fall in love with Pilates, just like I did!”

Ashley Ruetenik Ashley became interested in Pilates after watching her Mom do Pilates for over 15 years! She saw what amazing things it did for her body. She studied and worked as a physical therapy assistant at Core Conditioning while she became a certified instructor. She loves to teach a workout that is both challenging and in line with her clients needs. She is constantly expanding and growing her wealth of Pilates.

Karen Sherin Karen gave up her career as a licensed psychotherapist to pursue her passion of exercise. Pilates is a natural fit for Karen, she rides and shows horses, is an avid back packer and participates in marathons. She utilizes her knowledge of anatomy and kinesiology to help her clients achieve their fitness goals. She joined the Hardcore Family a year ago and loves teaching pilates.

Stacy Hoccom Stacy was certified in 2004, at Long Beach Dance Conditioning, where she studied under Marie-Jose Blom-Lawrence. Since, she has used her vast knowledge of Pilates to connect with people from all walks of life. This has included both professional athletes, and individuals with injuries/ disabilities ranging in age from 3 to 93 years young. Stacy is completing her final year at California State University, Northridge (CSUN). She will be receiving her Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Exercise Science. During her time at CSUN, Stacy worked extensively in the Brown Center, a rehabilitation facility, guiding individuals with injuries/disabilities on their way to recovery. She is currently working with a team of students to create a program aimed at bringing the joys of physical activity to sedentary individuals. Through her extensive knowledge of the body and vast experiences with people, Stacy hopes to show that Pilates truly is for every body!

Danielle Gallo Danielle was involved in competitive team sports at a very young age. She played professional indoor and beach volleyball for many years, but with that came sports injuries such as a rotated hip, knee injury and lower back pain. She began taking Pilates at Hardcore Pilates with her best friend Gayle Russell. Within a couple months her knee pain and back pain completely went away. The extra bonus was her severe asthma completely subsided and of course the change in her body. She became leaner and defined. She fell in love with Pilates and became an instructor herself. She knows first hand how Pilates has changed her life and is driven to share this with others.

Sarah Hallman Sarah is a BASI (Body Arts and Science Institute) certified pilates instructor. She was introduced to pilates Seven years ago by her chiropractor. With a childhood of gymnastics and a curvature in her spine, she suffered a lot of lower back pain. Pilates has helped her to manage that pain and bring structural awareness and balance to her body. After years of being an athlete, it was a pleasant awakening to discover that she could get such an intense workout through gentle, controlled movement. She enjoys the rehabilitative aspect of pilates and helping others to discover their own strength and balance.

Tracy Rubell Tracy Rubell worked in the fashion industry for 15 years until she could no longer stand on her feet. She suffered from terrible neck pain, tension headaches and low back issues. After trying everything else, she gave pilates a chance. Not only did Tracy fall in love with pilates but her pain was gone and she loved how her body was transforming. Tracy received her certification at Pilates Sports Center in Encino, California and loves teaching pilates.

Kenneth Heizman Ken Heizman has been teaching pilates for 5 years, and is fully certified through Live Art Pilates, where he apprenticed with Siri Galliano. He continues to study with Jay Grimes, who learned to teach from Joe Pilates himself over 40 years ago. Many of Ken's clients came to him as part of their rehabilitation process, after back, hip and other injuries. He trains all of his clients in the traditional pilates style that he learned from Siri and Jay. He is an athlete, mountain biker, and dancer. He credits pilates in helping to overcome old back injuries and building his own body into the best physical shape of his life. he believes that the pilates method is an amazingly safe, efficient, and effective way to develop our bodies to the highest levels of health and beauty. He is passionate about his work, and he enthusiastically shares the magic of pilates with his clients.

Romi Rivera Bio coming soon.

Badre Bekir Badre has an unusual background of not having a love of sports or fitness at a young age. It was dance, however, that brought on the challenge og the mind-body connection without the ruthless competition of peers. This love of movement drove her to Pilates which she has practiced and used for cross training for over ten years and was recently certified to teach. By embracing each movement with complete awareness and mindfulness makes Pilates a not so easy yet rewarding workout.

Peter de Guzman is a dancer and pilates instructor. As a dancer he discoverd pilates to strengthen his core and increase his range of motion. He considers pilates to be an integral part of his cross training for dance. Peter got his ceritification from BASI headquarters in Costa Mesa and considers it one of the best decisions in life for his career and his health.

Laura Reed Augendre received her B.A. degree in international business from the American University of Paris in 2003 and took off into the business world as motivated as can be. Five years later, she could not shake the feeling that she needed and wanted something more from her job. Always interested in the medical/health field, Laura looked into getting her doctorate in physical therapy. From regularly practicing pilates she knew that it is used in physical therapy and thought what a perfect way to transition from business to school. So summer 08’ Laura started training to get her teaching certificate at Pilates Sports Center in Encino. She joined hardcore pilates at the end of spring 09’and loves her new career focusing on health, fitness and strengthening. She found what was missing in her former jobs through pilates, now feeling enriched knowing the positive impact she can make in the lives of others.

Sarah Steele grew up playing sports such as basketball, track, soccer and swimming. Always one to stay active, she turned to Pilates after she suffered a shoulder injury as well as having a low back surgery to remove two large benign tumors that were pinching her spinal cord. She started with at home DVD's, but quickly realized that Pilates could be so much more. She began training in West Hollywood everyday after work, and from there was introduced to Master Instructor Ivon Dahl. He encouraged her to follow her heart, quit her day job, and become an instructor. Through the one-on-one Master Certification Program with Ivon, Sarah was certified and began spreading her love of Pilates with her clients. She truly believes that every one can benefit from Pilates!