Deb, the owner of The Pilates Advantage, has completed her Master's Pilates program through the nationally, renowned studio and teacher-trainer facility - The Pilates Center in Boulder, Colorado.  Deb is also certified through the PhysicalMind Institute in New York, NY, and has been trained in other certifying studio programs including Balanced Body University, Stott Pilates and Polestar. Deb's rigorous training includes Classical Mat, Standing Pilates, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, Barrels, Ped-o-Pull, all Props (Magic Circle, Balls, Foam Roller, etc.), and working with Special Populations.  She continues her training by attending lectures and workshops with Master Teachers throughout the Country.  Deb has been in the fitness industry for over 20 years.  She is recognized by The Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) as a PMA Pilates Gold Certified Teacher (1 of 6 in Minnesota) and has worked with post-surgery adults, pre/postnatal women, athletes, seniors, the handicapped and children.

Deb is a Balanced Body University faculty member and is qualified to teacher train their students in the Pilates Method of Exercise.

She is a nationally Certified Personal Trainer, a member of the American Council of Exercise (ACE), the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), and IDEA Health and Fitness Organization (IDEA).   Deb is a Level 1 Franklin Movement Educator and Yamuna Body Rolling Instructor (movement and therapy practice using balls that combine healing, wellness and injury prevention.)  She is a Level 1 Reiki Practitioner and holds a number of other certifications including Pre/Postnatal, Indoor Rowing and BOSU.

Julie completed her rigorous comprehensive Pilates training through Align Pilates in 2007 and is Pilates Method Alliance certified.  She has a B.S. in Exercise Physiology from Ohio University along with 8 years of experience as a Physical Therapy Aid working with patients with chronic pain due to spinal disorders.  Julie incorporates her experience with her passion for helping individuals increase their quality of life.  Through the practice of Pilates she finds balance to be the component that can lead to a stress-free life.

Physical training has been a constant part of her life as she has been a physical trainer and athlete.  Julie competed at the college level in swimming and continues to compete during the summer months on Lake Minnetonka in the J22 racing fleet.

Faith has her M.S. in Physical Education, Recreation and Health.   She is a faculty member of both the MN School of Business (Plymouth) and Heritage Christian Academy.  She is a certified Group Fitness, Pilates Mat, YogaFit and Aquatics instructor.