MARYLINN WHEATLEY-POWERS, NCPT®
Founder / Director & Teacher
Marylinn started her love of movement at a young age with a background in dance and performance. She discovered Pilates in 2005 and began practicing it regularly. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Sonoma State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Biology and a minor in Psychology. She began her first comprehensive Pilates Teacher training program with STOTT PILATES® in 2012 and was certified in 2013. She is also comprehensively certified by Body Harmonics and is a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT).
Marylinn considers herself a perpetual student and is always looking for new techniques and exercises to incorporate into her clients’ sessions. She completed a Specialist Certificate in Post-Rehabilitation Conditioning by STOTT PILATES and became Total Barre Qualified in 2016. She is especially interested in using Pilates as a tool to improve dynamic posture and develop, efficient, functional movement patterns. When she is not practicing Pilates, Marylinn enjoys yoga, spinning, hikes with her dogs and husband, and reading.More on My Pilates Story…
SARAH SCHORI
Senior Teacher
Sarah took her first Pilates class at age 11 and loved how it helped her with her ballet training. While attending the University of Arizona School of Dance, Pilates was instrumental in helping her through a hip injury (pre and post surgery), so she decided to go through the Fletcher Pilates Comprehensive Program.
After completing her Pilates program and BFA in dance in 2009, Sarah taught and danced a few years at home in the Bay Area. She then moved to NYC where she deepened her knowledge and honed her skills while working at various studios including Erika Bloom Pilates Plus. She studied scoliosis protocols, pre and post natal, neuro disorders and gait training with NYC master teachers including Irene Dowd, Kuan Hui Chew and Madeline Black.
Sarah is known for her attention to detail and warm, calming nature. Her goal is to help all clients move through their life joyfully and pain free. When she isn’t teaching Pilates, she’s teaching ballet and theater and performing in musicals.
NAHAL FOULADPOUR
Pilates Teacher
Nahal’s journey began at a young age when she discovered her love for movement through a magazine featuring leg balancing exercises. Although she didn’t know it at the time, those early experiences would lay the foundation for a lifelong passion.
After the birth of her first child, she experienced the power of Pilates. It became a source of strength and support during a pivotal time in her life, helping her navigate the challenges of motherhood with grace and resilience. Recognizing the profound benefits of this practice, she made the decision to pursue a career as a Pilates Teacher after welcoming her second child. She is comprehensively certified by Body Harmonics.
Nahal believes that Pilates is more than just a workout; it is a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. She is committed to sharing her knowledge and love of Pilates with others and looks forward to guiding many more on their paths to wellness and strength.
AMY SIMMONS
Pilates Teacher
Amy studied Dance Ethnography at San Francisco State University, where she specialized in cultural dance and movement practices from around the world. SFSU is also where she first fell in love with Pilates, offered as the class "Dance Medicine" where, in the often competitive dance world, "we all got to be on a sort of 'Island of Misfit Toys' together and improve our movement in a curious and non-competitive way," she says. Amy also has an extended musical and performing arts background, and has played in various bands and ensembles. She enjoys creating Pilates programs that fit the needs of the modern working (and retiring) population, as well as special interest leisure activities like archery, dog training, guitar playing, crafting, etc.
Amy has also worked in a clinical setting with brain injury patients, incorporating movement, rhythm exercises, and games into their treatment plans for improving cognition and mobility challenges. Inspired by the work of Kathy Stanford Grant, she is under the mentorship of Tonya Amos through the Balanced Body comprehensive teacher training program, focusing her Pilates training on bringing the work to marginalized communities in an accessible and empowering way.
When not studying or teaching movement, Amy is coaching her energetic Malinois mix in dog sports, scent work, and gentle loving belly rubs.
SUZY GRANT
Pilates Teacher
Suzy made a profound connection with Pilates after sustaining several injuries in her dance career. Pilates was transformational in repairing, growing, and maintaining her physical strength and mental well-being. The emphasis on anatomy, strength, and fluid movement felt like a natural connection with dance which made it a welcome addition to her movement practice. As Pilates helped her to feel more connected and grounded, she began teacher training to share Pilates with others.
Suzy is a certified STOTT PILATES® Instructor in Matwork, Reformer, Cadillac, Chairs, and Barrels and has also completed training in Injuries and Special Populations. She received her BA in Dance from Columbia College Chicago and has studied Performance Improvisation forms for over 20 years. She has experience working with people of all ages and backgrounds. She loves to help her clients make connections within their bodies and to help them develop confidence and trust in their physical abilities. Suzy is interested in the specificity and detail of Pilates and loves that Pilates can be modified to meet all bodies where they are.
When not in a Pilates studio, Suzy also enjoys dancing, reading, and being outside in nature.
WE'RE LOOKING FOR EXCEPTIONAL TEACHERS
JOIN THE CENTERED STUDIO PILATES TEAM
Join the teaching community at Centered Studio Pilates
We are seeking a Pilates Teacher ready to teach clients and lead classes that challenge, inspire, and evolve their practice. If you love Pilates, are passionate about functional movement and innovation, and would love to work with a connected team, let's meet to discuss your career.
At Centered Studio Pilates, we take pride in our reputation for highly trained, knowledgeable, and empathetic Teachers who provide our services with the utmost care and professionalism. We believe in creating a welcoming and personable environment for our clients and our staff.
If you want to work with the team to positively impact your client's movement and health journey, we provide a space where your enthusiasm and hard work will be celebrated and encouraged.
What’s in it for you?
Competitive compensation as an Employee with paid sick leave.
Health, medical, and dental insurance for those meeting weekly minimum hours.
Paid time off for those meeting weekly minimum hours.
50% reimbursement up to a maximum of $500 per calendar year for approved continuing education for those meeting weekly minimum hours.
30% off retail products’ regular pricing.
Opportunity for long-term career growth.
Opportunity to take free group classes on a standby basis.
Our ideal candidate can:
Provide clients with positive, encouraging, safe, functional, and appropriate virtual and in-person sessions.
Personalize private sessions specifically for the client based on the client’s abilities, limitations, and goals.
Successfully work with clients of all ages, levels, stages, and abilities.
Design engaging group classes for clients based on the studio class descriptions, levels, and guidelines.
Have working knowledge in anatomy, biomechanics, and common musculoskeletal issues.
Desire to teach Pilates safely and effectively for post-rehabilitative conditioning, therapeutic exercise, functional movement, and seniors.
Think on your feet and make appropriate exercise selections and modifications for clients in pain or with limitations.
Be a life-long student. Love learning, seek ways to learn more, and grow in your abilities as a teacher.
Keep all professional certifications valid and up to date, including completing required continuing education courses.
Your day may look like:
Greeting and intake of new clients.
Teaching personalized recurring private sessions and duets.
Teaching engaging equipment-based group classes with up to 7 clients per class.
Keeping your client schedule full and up to date at all times in accordance with studio booking policies and procedures and client retention goals.
Ensuring client and studio scheduling needs are met by being consistent, responsible, and accommodating, and ready to sub when possible.
Maintaining a minimum of 8 regular teaching hours per week available with the prospect of building up to 25 teaching hours per week.
Recording concise and specific client and Appointment Notes in MindBody and demonstrating a willingness to share information openly with teammates.
Assist with client scheduling and processing payments.
Always being sales-minded and proactive in recommending services and products to clients for purchase.
Sharing the studio space with a stellar team.
Required Skills & Abilities are:
Have a passion for the Centered Studio Pilates culture and environment.
Interact with clients and the Centered Studio Pilates team positively, professionally, courteously, and effectively.
Possesses strong people skills.
Solution-oriented, self-directed problem-solver.
Must be able to speak, read, and write in English.
Strong communication and writing skills.
Show willingness and ability to adapt to new conditions and procedures.
Organized, reliable, and punctual.
Available to teach 8-25 hours per week, including one weekday evening or weekend day.
Education and Experience:
Certified as a Pilates Teacher (minimum Mat and Reformer) by a reputable contemporary training program. Those currently in a teacher training program may apply as an Apprentice Teacher.
Minimum 6 months of teaching experience in a studio environment or 100 professional teaching hours after completing certification for Staff Teacher position. Those with less experience may apply as an Apprentice Teacher.
Be comfortable, confident, and skilled in teaching Reformer group classes (up to 7 clients) and individualized Private Sessions.
Current CPR certification.
Understanding of Mindbody scheduling software is a plus.
Physical Requirements include:
Some lifting, bending, and prolonged standing.
Safe use of Pilates equipment.
Must be able to hear and see in a busy studio environment.
Classification:
Non-exempt employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Part Time, position to 8-25 hours per week
To Apply:
Please send a cover letter and resume with references. Compensation depends on experience, training, and the number of weekly hours available for work. An interview and teaching audition will be required for hire.
We look forward to meeting you!
This job listing is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required by the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.
All employment with Centered Studio Pilates is at will. This means employment is indefinite, subject to termination by you or Centered Studio Pilates with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time. Nothing in this policy or any other policy of Centered Studio Pilates shall be interpreted to conflict with eliminating or modifying the at-will employment status of CSP employees.