COASTLINE PILATES TRAINERS
Abigail Allen, BASI, Fletcher Pilates, RYT 200, AFAA
Abigail is the owner and director of Coastline Pilates. She began working with Teresa Moorleghen at Coastline Pilates in 2014. Abigail purchased Coastline Pilates in 2018. She is a Certified Pilates Instructor through, Fletcher Pilates and Body Art Science International, (BASI). She is also Registered Yoga Teach, (RYT, 200) and a Certified Personal Trainer, Group Exercise Instructor with American Fitness and Aerobics Association, (AFAA).
Abigail grew up in Aptos and her mother enrolled her in dance classes at the age of five. She continued to dance though her teens. In high school she played water polo and soccer, however, dancing was always her passion. The dance classes soon evolved into a love of fitness. When she was in the 11th grade she began teaching group exercise classes at Seascape Sports Club in Aptos. From there her career in the fitness field took off and has brought her many different experiences.
After a few physical injuries that set her back she was introduced to Pilates. She quickly realized that Pilates not only helped her heal from her pain, it also changed her mind, body and soul. This led Abigail into becoming a certified Pilates Trainer. Abigail keeps an active schedule. She is a wife & mother. She has to two adult daughters and her beloved cat, Stella. Besides teaching Pilates; she has a passion for decorating, fashion, gardening and crafting. She truly enjoys bringing a positive environment to all of her clients and classes. She encourages all people of ages and fitness backgrounds the following: You’re never too old and It is never to late. And, To exercise daily and enjoy it while doing it.
Abigail is the owner and director of Coastline Pilates. She began working with Teresa Moorleghen at Coastline Pilates in 2014. Abigail purchased Coastline Pilates in 2018. She is a Certified Pilates Instructor through, Fletcher Pilates and Body Art Science International, (BASI). She is also Registered Yoga Teach, (RYT, 200) and a Certified Personal Trainer, Group Exercise Instructor with American Fitness and Aerobics Association, (AFAA).
Abigail grew up in Aptos and her mother enrolled her in dance classes at the age of five. She continued to dance though her teens. In high school she played water polo and soccer, however, dancing was always her passion. The dance classes soon evolved into a love of fitness. When she was in the 11th grade she began teaching group exercise classes at Seascape Sports Club in Aptos. From there her career in the fitness field took off and has brought her many different experiences.
After a few physical injuries that set her back she was introduced to Pilates. She quickly realized that Pilates not only helped her heal from her pain, it also changed her mind, body and soul. This led Abigail into becoming a certified Pilates Trainer. Abigail keeps an active schedule. She is a wife & mother. She has to two adult daughters and her beloved cat, Stella. Besides teaching Pilates; she has a passion for decorating, fashion, gardening and crafting. She truly enjoys bringing a positive environment to all of her clients and classes. She encourages all people of ages and fitness backgrounds the following: You’re never too old and It is never to late. And, To exercise daily and enjoy it while doing it.
Jenna Giuliani, BA, STOTT, BASI, RYT 200, CMT
In 2006, Jenna was certified with STOTT for the Pilates Reformer and in 2015 with Body Art Science International, (BASI) all-apparatus and is trained in Pilates for Dancers. She has taught Yoga for 20 years and took the Mark Stephens certification course. Her work with the Pilates Reformer began with small group classes around the Bay Area that evolved into working one-on-one with people with specific needs including physical disabilities. She later transitioned into teaching Pilates on the Mat and group mat classes. After a lower back injury in 2012 she began using physical therapy balls for self massage and teaches the method to small groups and private clients. Jenna is a certified massage therapist, with an extensive background in anatomy and physiology. She has a Zumba dance certification and is a dedicated Worldanz dancer.
A little personal background about Jenna. A passion for travel, created a love for languages, world music, and eventually led her to Latin Ballroom dancing, African dance, and Ballet. Following years of intensive study and practice of Salsa dancing, she joined an amateur Salsa Dance troop leading to a career in dance, that was interrupted by the opportunity to study abroad in Florence, Italy. After moving back to the United States and finishing her degree in Art History at SJSU, she decided to deepen her understanding of movement and therapy by assisting a Physical Therapist in Scotts Valley. She continued to use her dance background for teaching Barre classes and has completed the first stage of the Worldanz teacher training. Jenna is committed to the mind-body arts, international travel. She speaks Spanish and Italian fluently, and is working on her French.
Rachael Tipping, Equinox Pilates Training Institute, National Pilates Certification Program, Certified Health Coach, Dr. Sears Institute, RYT 200
Rachel found Pilates when she injured her back in 2012. She was fascinated by the intensity, intelligence and difficulty in the movements and equipment. As her back improved and she moved onto more advanced exercises she fell in love with Pilates and felt called to share it with other people.
Rachael received her 700 Hour Comprehensive Pilates Certification from the Equinox Pilates Training Institute in New York City in 2014. In 2015 she earned her National Certification from the now National Pilates Certification Program (formerly Pilates Method Alliance). Since then Rachael has worked with 100’s of students in New York City and abroad and continued to deepen her Pilates practice through work with daily movement.
Every class of Rachael’s is a full body workout that follows the Classical Pilates system with contemporary elements. Her classes are challenging & intense, structured to make every student feel challenged and accomplished by the end of the class.
In her free time Rachael does Pilates, Yoga, Meditation and Muay Thai. She is a Certified Health Coach from the Dr. Sears Institute, a 200 Hour certified Yoga Instructor from One Yoga in Thailand and is working toward her 500 Hour certification from Higher Yoga Academy also in Thailand.
Ky Russell, M.A., NCPT, Balanced Body Educator, RYT 200
Ky Russell, M.A. has been teaching Pilates for over 20 years. She is a Balanced Body® Educator, teaching Pilates instructor training programs across the country and as a presenter at Pilates on Tour Conferences since 2008. She is the creator of the Pilates Stress Relief Specialization Program®, training Pilates instructors in embodied stress relief and nervous system regulation.
She was introduced to Pilates in 1993, and became devoted to the work after recovering from a dance injury through Pilates in 2001. Ky received her original Pilates certification under the tutelage of Nora St. John in 2002. She is now certified by the National Pilates Certification Program, Yoga Alliance, and ACE.Ky taught Pilates based rehabilitation at St. Francis Hospital’s Center for Sports Medicine and is well-versed in pre and post rehabilitation protocols, injury prevention, and has taught thousands of hours of Pilates to clients ranging from professional athletes and performers to people living with chronic pain.
In addition, Ky holds a Master’s degree in Kinesiology from San José State University and has taught Embodied Stress Management as Kinesiology faculty since 2016. She also holds a B.S. degree with an emphasis in experiential education from UC Berkeley. She is a former professional dancer and circus performer, and is a certified Grief Yoga® , Pre and Post Natal Pilates Specialist, yoga, and mindfulness meditation instructor. When not teaching Pilates, she can be found playing with her tween daughter, who is her greatest teacher. Ky delights in sharing movement with others and helping her clients and students achieve their goals for holistic wellness, an active life, or a meaningful career!
Ky Russell, M.A. has been teaching Pilates for over 20 years. She is a Balanced Body® Educator, teaching Pilates instructor training programs across the country and as a presenter at Pilates on Tour Conferences since 2008. She is the creator of the Pilates Stress Relief Specialization Program®, training Pilates instructors in embodied stress relief and nervous system regulation.
She was introduced to Pilates in 1993, and became devoted to the work after recovering from a dance injury through Pilates in 2001. Ky received her original Pilates certification under the tutelage of Nora St. John in 2002. She is now certified by the National Pilates Certification Program, Yoga Alliance, and ACE.Ky taught Pilates based rehabilitation at St. Francis Hospital’s Center for Sports Medicine and is well-versed in pre and post rehabilitation protocols, injury prevention, and has taught thousands of hours of Pilates to clients ranging from professional athletes and performers to people living with chronic pain.
In addition, Ky holds a Master’s degree in Kinesiology from San José State University and has taught Embodied Stress Management as Kinesiology faculty since 2016. She also holds a B.S. degree with an emphasis in experiential education from UC Berkeley. She is a former professional dancer and circus performer, and is a certified Grief Yoga® , Pre and Post Natal Pilates Specialist, yoga, and mindfulness meditation instructor. When not teaching Pilates, she can be found playing with her tween daughter, who is her greatest teacher. Ky delights in sharing movement with others and helping her clients and students achieve their goals for holistic wellness, an active life, or a meaningful career!
Anne Baker
Anne has been a resident of Santa Cruz for over 35 years. She has a gemstone jewelry business and is a Reiki and energy healer. Anne has been ball rolling for almost 10 years and has used the techniques she learned in this studio to transform her body and live without chronic pain. Her class is her own unique creation of body rolling, balancing and shaking exercises. Anne's classes will give you a deep fascia release, moves the lymph nodes and helps calm the nervous system. We practice ball rolling and use other props to massage and release tension. This class is a unique combination of exercises along with a shaking technique that will allow your body to release stress and tension and find your natural alignment.
Anne has been a resident of Santa Cruz for over 35 years. She has a gemstone jewelry business and is a Reiki and energy healer. Anne has been ball rolling for almost 10 years and has used the techniques she learned in this studio to transform her body and live without chronic pain. Her class is her own unique creation of body rolling, balancing and shaking exercises. Anne's classes will give you a deep fascia release, moves the lymph nodes and helps calm the nervous system. We practice ball rolling and use other props to massage and release tension. This class is a unique combination of exercises along with a shaking technique that will allow your body to release stress and tension and find your natural alignment.
Aimee Fitzgerald, BA, Balance Body, RYT 200
Aimee has taught yoga and Pilates since 2005. She has studied, trained, and worked with Pilates e e experts and physical therapists for many years. She is knowledgeable about Pilates that is safe for injuries including spine (lumbar, thoracic and cervical) and all other joints (hip, shoulder). She studied Pilates mostly through Balanced Body, Sherri Betz of Thera Pilates, and Ariel Lehaitre's instructor training program at Pilates Sante, a Physical Therapy Pilates clinic in Los Gatos. She studied yoga pedagogy at the Iyengar Yoga Institute of San Francisco and currently takes class with Kofi Busia among others.
Aimee has taught yoga and Pilates since 2005. She has studied, trained, and worked with Pilates e e experts and physical therapists for many years. She is knowledgeable about Pilates that is safe for injuries including spine (lumbar, thoracic and cervical) and all other joints (hip, shoulder). She studied Pilates mostly through Balanced Body, Sherri Betz of Thera Pilates, and Ariel Lehaitre's instructor training program at Pilates Sante, a Physical Therapy Pilates clinic in Los Gatos. She studied yoga pedagogy at the Iyengar Yoga Institute of San Francisco and currently takes class with Kofi Busia among others.
Teresa Moorleghen, MS, PMA®-CPT
Teresa is the founder of Coastline Pilates. Teresa received her Masters of Science in Kinesiology from A.T. Still University in May of 2017. She is a Qualified Teacher of Fletcher Pilates (2003), Certified Pilates Instructor of the Pilates Method Alliance (2007), and a Certified Yamuna Body Rolling Practitioner (2006), and a graduate of Pacific University with a BA in Literature. She worked as a Pilates teacher at Body Works Studio in Tucson, AZ, Fletcher Pilates International Headquarters from 2003-2005, and at Studio 4 Pilates in Half Moon Bay, CA from 2005-2010, until opening Coastline Pilates in 2010. From 2008-2009 Teresa served as Faculty for The Ron Fletcher Program of Study. During her work with The Ron Fletcher Program, she met her longtime mentor, Pat Guyton (Pilates Conservatory). She also worked as a Physical Therapy Aide and Pilates and Body Rolling instructor at Welhab in Watsonville, CA from 2008-2009. Teresa's study of movement began with gymnastics and dance as a child. She worked with local and nationally touring dance and theater companies as performer, teacher, choreographer, and movement coach from 1997-present. Her experience includes performing in the San Francisco Bay Area with Moving Arts Dance Collective and Last Planet Theater. While living in Tucson, AZ she performed with the flying modern dance company, ORTS Theater of Dance, and Flor De Liz Dance. She has been teaching and composing for Agape Dance Academy in Scotts Valley since 2012. Teresa also contributed to Pilates Take Out: 10-20-30 Guide to Fitness. She enjoys working with a wide range of age groups, from teen to adult.
Teresa now lives in Portland, Oregon. She also graduated in August of 2022 with a BSN in Nursing from Linfield University.