Meet the Instructor: Amy

Tell us about yourself / your family.  I have been married for 17 years and have 4 kids (shockingly all teenagers)!  Yes, you can sympathize with me now.  :-)

Describe yourself in 5 words.   Prepare, practical, no nonsense (this counts as two words), Seeker

Tell us about your first Pilates experience.  When/Why did you start practicing Pilates?  2 years ago at Rivercity.  To increase the strength of my core and reduce my lower back pain.

Favorite food / or favorite restaurant – Bacon (EXTRA crispy), Bluebird gets it perfect (most of the time :-))

If money were no object, what would you do all day?  Golf, hang out with my kids

Why did you become a Pilates teacher?   I’m actually a Zumba teacher, but I love Pilates!  It makes my body feel so good, I would get on the reformer everyday if I had one!

Describe why you love Pilates.  I have old gymnastics injuries in my spine and Pilates gives me tools that empower me to take control of my body when I’m experiencing pain and get rid of the pain.

Would you rather hike or bike?  Hike

My kids on the first day of school 2017.

If you could live anywhere in the world — where would you want to live?  Switzerland

What are your favorite ways to incorporate movement into your life in addition to Pilates?  Zumba and yoga

Who would you want with you if you were stranded on a deserted island?  The hubs

If you won an amazing prize, and the choice was either take an incredible vacation or get the dollar value in cash — which would you pick?  Vacation, hands down – MEMORIES!

Would you rather enjoy a houseboat or a speed boat?  Houseboat

Do you have a guilty pleasure?     Chips n salsa

If you could live in a book, TV Show or Movie – what would it be? The Great Gatsby