Staff
Debra Monacelli Dodge - Masters Pilates, Franklin Method® Educator, Reiki, CoreAlign
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 Balanced Body. She has been trained in other certifying studio programs including 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.
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 faculty member of Balanced Body and is certified to teach Reformer and Mat on-site training programs. She is also CoreAlign certified. Deb is a Franklin Method Movement Educator and believes that efficient movement is impeded by bad posture, tension and lack of coordination. She aims to teach her students that the more knowledge you have of how your body is designed and functions will help you move more efficiently.
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 Yamuna Body Rolling Instructor (movement and therapy practice using balls that combine healing, wellness and injury prevention.) She is a Level 2 Reiki Practitioner and holds a number of other certifications including Pre/Postnatal, Indoor Rowing and BOSU and TRX.
Julie VanAntwerp Odermann - Exercise Physiologist, Pilates, CoreAlign
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. She is CoreAlign certified. 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.
Victoria Olender - MFA, Pilates, GYROTONIC®, GYROKINESIS®, Floor-Barre, Barre, Yoga
Victoria grew up in Southern California where she attended the Idyllwild School for Performing Arts. Intrigued by the truth of movement and the body-mind relationship, she became an Ashtanga Yoga teacher, studying in India, England, Greece and New York.
A series of car accidents led her to discover the mental and physical wellness and healing benefits of Pilates and GYROTONIC. Victoria has completed her certification program in Classical Pilates and is a pre-trainer for aspiring teachers in GYROTONIC and GYROKINESIS. She has taught on the faculty of the University of Minnesota, Minnesota Dance Theatre, the American College Dance Festival and the Reif Center for Performing Arts. She looks forward to getting you moving and feeling great!
Marky Deming - Pilates
Marky received her B.A. from St. Thomas and worked as an athletic trainer for the football and track teams. She has a background in dance, cheerleading and running. Marky is Stott Pilates trained and loves helping others experience how Pilates can improve their lives as it has improved hers.
Sally Wahlberg - Pilates, CoreAlign
Sally is a Polestar Certified Pilates Instructor whose passion is to teach people correct movement patterns for life. Sally is CoreAlign Certified.
Jonnie Goodmanson, CMT- Yoga, Yoga Sculpt and Holy Yoga Instructor
Jonnie is the lead Teacher Trainer for Holy Yoga in Minnesota. She is also an Injury Massage Therapist.
Debra Ayson - Massage Therapist
Debra has been offering therapeutic massage for over 20 years. She is a Certified Massage Therapist through the Minneapolis School of Massage and Bodywork, Inc. Debra offers many types of massage: relaxation, deep tissue and sports massage as well as myofascial release, cranial sacral therapy and reflexology. She wants to encourage people to get massage to enhance their general health as well as reduce stress and anxiety.
Melissa Tellinghuisen - Yoga Instructor
Melissa is an avid marathon runner and the physical intensity of yoga is what initially captivated her. Yoga helps her cultivate awareness and gratitude, both on and off the mat, brought forth by the movement and breath of vinyasa flow. Melissa obtained her teaching certificate at CorePower Yoga in Minneapolis and is certified to teach Vinyasa Yoga. She is blessed to have the opportunity to give the gift of yoga to others.
Angela Kneale - OTR, Pilates, Franklin Method Educator
Angela is a Occupational Therapist, Pilates Instructor and Franklin Method Educator. She is the author of Desk Pilates and other publications. Angela is available for speaking engagements at your corporation.
