joy of movement
Pilates & Gyrotonic® Studio
8035 Soquel Drive, #31 Aptos CA 95003 831.688.8077
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Jennifer Balboni is a Pilates Method Alliance Gold-Certified Pilates Instructor (of which there are only 100 in the entire world!) and was a pilot and journalist prior to becoming a Pilates instructor and opening Joy of Movement Studio in 2006. She is certified to teach the GYROTONIC® Expansion System and was certified in Germany by Julio Horvath. She received her CoreAlign certification in 2010 from Jonathan Hoffman. Her professional studies include integrative massage therapy, neuromuscular therapy, Breema® bodywork, and advanced studies in functional anatomy. She is also a Zumba® Gold instructor.
Juliet Tablak comes from the ballet and dance world and was introduced to Pilates in her early 20s and fell in love with the strength, balance, and graceful movement that Pilates teaches and earned her certifications through PhysicalMind. Juliet has owned her own studio, taught for a decade in West Hollywood and is also a trained Anusara Yoga instructor. Continuing her focus on body alignment and health, Juliet is currently studying to become a Doctor of Chiropractic.
Jeannette Ruger danced professionally for 18 years. She completed her Pilates mat certification at UNLV in 2001 and apparatus certification in 2003 from Rael Isacowitz, founder of Body Arts & Science International. Jeannette also attained her Pre/Post Natal Certification from the Women’s Center for Fitness in 2006. She worked for 3 years at the Keith Kleven Institute of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation for Sports and Dance followed by 4 years of teaching at ABSolute Pilates in Las Vegas.
Rochelle Gingras has immersed herself in the practice and study of Pilates and Gyrotonic for the last seven years. She has discovered that harnessing breath, joint articulation, spinal undulations, pulsation and rhythm leads to a body that is fluid, responsive, resilient, awake and vital. She holds a comprehensive Pilates certification through the BASI method as well as certification in Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis. When not teaching, she maintains an active practice as an advanced cranial sacral therapist and massage therapist, She also has extensive experience working therapeutically with the elderly and disabled.
Alanna Brostoff, a true beach bum at heart, was born and raised in Southern California. She graduated from UCSC in 2007 with a B.A. in Psychology and Education. Her movement background includes ballet and modern dance as well as yoga, marathon running, swimming and cheerleading. Alanna received her comprehensive Pilates education through the BASI training program. She loves working with clients who are looking for that little extra edge and challenge in their workout. When she’s not hanging upside down from the Cadillac, Alanna can often be found at the beach playing vollyball, serving chowder at the Crow's Nest or in Cabrillo's dark room.
Justine DaCosta received her Bachelor’s from San Jose State University in 2003 and her Pilates training from Pacific Movement Center in Santa Cruz. Justine’s strengths include working with beginners to help make Pilates exercises accessible as well as challenging. She continues to dedicate herself to Pilates because of how it has powerfully affected change in both her body and mind, which she loves witnessing in and helping to effect in others. When she’s not on the foam roller, Justine can be found running through Nisene Marks, writing feature stories or taking care of her toddler.
Chris Marie Logan has been involved in the fitness and bodywork world since the 1980s. Certified by the Pilates Center of Boulder, Chris has been teaching, training and practicing Pilates for the past 12 years. Chris has an exceptional biomechanical vision and analysis combined with superb command of kinesiology and anatomy. Chris is an expert skier and former Olympic cyclist to boot.
Brandi Jones discovered Pilates in 2008 and fell in love immediately. This new passion led to transformative changes in Brandi's life including an overall increase in awareness and appreciation, and a dedication to live a life of balance, health, integrity, and spirit…..and to help others do the same. To that end, she has been studying as an apprentice at Joy of Movement and working towards her Pilates Method Alliance Certification. Brandi is a life-long athlete and competes in swimming, water polo, and beach volleyball.
