Club Pilates

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  Derrick Samonte

  Lead Instructor

  Derrick is a seasoned Pilates and Group Fitness Instructor with a strong background in Dance and Fitness. He is licensed as a Stotts Pilates Instructor, a Certified Barre, TRX, BOSU, YOGA (200/300RYS) and Gyrotonic Instructor. He is also a Les Mills Certified Body Pump and Body Flow Instructor and is a licensed Zumba Fitness Instructor. He holds a MCT Triggerpoint certificate. He is a certified Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor under American Fitness Professional and Associates (AFPA). A former jazz and contemporary dancer under Douglas Nierras Power dance, he learned how important discipline and respect are to one’s profession. You will find Derrick often traveling and attending conferences and training sessions to keep his knowledge and skills updated. The ultimate beneficiaries of Derrick’s certifications, training sessions and experience are his clients. Derrick’s ultimate passion is in helping his students reach their health and fitness goals. At Club Pilates SOMA each and every class that Derrick teaches has a unique routine that maximizes workout efficiency, increases stamina, improves fitness, and helps students develop an overall sense of well-being. But most importantly, Derrick’s classes are fun and tough. Derrick is the Lead Instructor for Club Pilates SOMA. Do not be surprised if you hear from Derrick when you are trying to move up a class level. Derrick and team want to make sure that not only do you meet and exceed your fitness goals but you do so in the safest manner possible.

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  Chez Vicente

  Here is what Chez has to say about herself: "I found the love of pilates while in college pursuing a Kinesiology degree. I was also deep into hiphop, competing as a 'b-girl'. Pilates helped me condition and strengthen my body for the demands of dancing. It taught me body awareness and alignment. It also provided me with energy and a mental release from such an active and demanding lifestyle. After graduating, I found a corporate job, but continued to compete as well as practice Pilates and Yoga, until a major dance injury put me in crutches and physical therapy. Rehabilitation was a reawakening. My passion was to share the importance of movement and how vital it is to physical and mental health. I left my corporate job and here I am living in my passion. My Pilates foundation comes from training under Tom McCook at Center of Balance (Balance Body Program). My other training and experience includes rehabilitation, Yoga, TRX Suspension, Sculptworks and indoor cycling." We are super excited to have Chez join the SOMA Club Pilates team. Our students will love the positive energy and enthusiasm that is part of Chez's personality and which she brings to her instruction.

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  Sabina Kapur

  Pilates Instructor

  Sabina’s love of Pilates sparked in college. After hurting her left hip running, she found herself frustrated in her own body. It was fate that she came across the basic principles in a Pilates Mat video and has not looked back. The reformer has helped her rebuild her strength and continuously corrects her posture after stressful hours in the office. Trained in STOTT PILATES® Mat & Reformer she is thrilled to now help others push themselves out of their comfort zones and understand the groundwork of proper body movement in daily life.

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  Mary Talley

  Pilates Instructor

  Mary is trained in STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer. She has many years of experience instructing Pilates group classes and private client sessions focused on proper alignment and technique while utilizing enhanced Pilates approach focused on improving biomechanics, rehabilitation and athletic performance enhancement.