Jill’s training was classical Pilates, but exposure to teachers who studied with the Physical Mind Institute expanded her approach to the work. In the last decade, her teaching has evolved into a blend of methodologies and incorporates elements of personal training, dance, massage and physical therapy. Her clients inspire her to learn and create new movements for their workouts which keeps the work fresh and exciting each session. She credits Pilates for making her body stronger and her will more resilient with each passing year of practice.

Informed Body was inspired by the work she did as co-owner of InForm Pilates. After six fantastic years of growth and learning, she decided to take her training and expertise in a new direction. Jill is excited to work with the amazing practitioners in this space and hopes the love for what she does engages you and makes you happier and healthier.   
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Anne Bishop
Anne Bishop has immense enthusiasm for Pilates and her clients. Her movement history begins with dance of all kinds. She came to study Pilates in 2000 and received her certification in 2002. Anne followed her passion for body awareness and the human form at San Francisco State University . There she studied biology, anatomy, and movement, receiving a Bachelors of Science in Physiology in 2005. In 2006 she joined the faculty at SFSU for a year, where she taught anatomy laboratory class in the Biology Department.  Anne draws from her academic education and her passion for movement to create a uniquely well-rounded approach to Pilates.

Over the past several years, Anne has taught Pilates all over the world.  Most recently, she taught in Istanbul , Turkey , instructing students in Pilates as well as biomechanics, functional anatomy and use of all Pilates apparatus.  Prior in 2005, Anne taught Pilates in Jamaica and at the Balance Pilates, of the Dominican Republic. Keeping abreast of new developments and challenges has inspired Anne to further her training at the Pilates Academy International (PAI) in Manhattan, New York. In July 2006, Anne became a certifying instructor for PAI, training instructors of Pilates. 

She holds specialties in Pre- and Post-Natal Pilates and the Pink Ribbon Program, which helps breast cancer survivors post operatively. Anne is dedicated to continually expanding her education in the field and sharing her love of Pilates with clients. She inspires them to honor where they are in each session, and to move forward with playfulness, mindfulness, and great enthusiasm in their practice.

Alisa Clayton
Alisa has had the luck and honor of learning Pilates, dance and yoga from extraordinary and insightful teachers. Along the way she has developed a teaching style that reflects her many interests. Alisa is Stott trained and has a total of 15 years teaching experience in the movement arts. Her passion to teach Pilates comes from a love of movement and a desire for people to experience strength, greater body awareness and flexibility at any fitness level. Alisa has danced for most of her life, studying in San Francisco and dancing with the Robert Henry Johnson Dance Company as well as studying at The Alvin Ailey American Dance Center in New York City.

Shona Curley
Shona has been teaching Pilates since 1999, when she was certified by Madeline Black at A Body of Work in San Francisco. Her background is in modern dance, with a BA in Dance from the University of Washington and years of experience performing professionally. Shona work is influenced by her continued study of Orthobionomy, Alexander Technique, Hatha Yoga and rock climbing. Her teaching style is hands on, with consistent attention to detail as well as the flow of each class. She enjoys working with clients of all levels and backgrounds, from dancers and athletes to people recovering from injury.

In her work with rehabilitation, Shona has experience with conditions such as degenerative or herniated discs, post spinal surgery, bone spurs, arthritis, scoliosis, knee surgery, traumatic accidents, muscle spasm, muscular dystrophy and chronic pain. It is Shona’s goal to see her clients progress toward full bodied, integrated strength based on a growing understanding of anatomy and personal movement patterns. She hopes her clients share her experience that conscious movement is a path to relaxed presence and joy.

Victoria Lambayan
After discovering that a bulging disc was responsible for lower back and sciatica pain, Victoria’s orthopedic doctor recommended Pilates as an alternative to invasive surgery. A successful recovery followed and Victoria returned to life as usual. Two corporate jobs later, the pain started to return. Victoria left the corporate world to pursue a passion of Pilates and health for her clients and her own life. Victoria is a runner, snowboarder and avid hiker and devotee to learning about the Pilates method and sharing that knowledge to transform other people’s lives. Victoria’s education is through the Body of Arts and Science International. She has a true dedication to Pilates and enjoys training people of all ages and abilities.

Lynn Welch
Lynn Welch holds a BA in Dance (2000) from the University of New Mexico and an MA in Expressive Arts Therapy (2006) from CIIS in San Francisco.
 
Lynn Welch was trained and certified in Pilates by renowned master teacher Michele Larsson in 1995.  She has over ten years of teaching experience and has worked comprehensively in both fitness and rehabilitation capacities.  Collaborating with physical therapists, a Rolfer and other movement educators has influenced and supported her work.  Her teaching encompasses individual and group work, ranging from introductory to advanced instruction.  Additionally, she has taught internationally, been involved in teacher training and has experience with pre and post-natal clients.
 
Lynn has a passion for helping people to have a fuller experience of themselves through movement and believes in the individual's innate capacities for health.  She brings precision, depth and flow to her work, her style influenced by a dancer's knowledge of the body in motion.
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Karen was a professional dancer and transitioned to personal training after receiving her BFA from NYU. In her practice, Karen integrates strength training with other disciplines such as physical therapy, Yoga and Pilates. After the birth of her son Max last year, Karen incorporated both pre and post natal exercise to her skills. Her training technique begins with slow repetitive movements to increase a clients range from zero to established target while emphasizing proper posture, balance and inner core strength.

Her previous practice encompassed a diverse population of clients of all ages with different physical fitness levels. Karen has partnered with PT’s and MD’s to create exercise programs to maximize personal training and medical supervision.
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