Janine Hara is a native Bay Area resident.  She grew up in Oakland and moved to Alameda after college.  She attended UC Davis and transferred to Samuel Merritt University to finish her Bachelors of Science in Nursing.  She began her career as a Registered Nurse in Labor and Delivery and then became a stay-at-home mom to raise her 3 children: Colin, Jenna and Rya who are now all teenagers.  She went back to work as a Labor and Delivery nurse and after 2 knee injuries/ACL and meniscus surgeries and rehabilitations she decided to pursue a second career as a certified Pilates teacher.  Janine has always found that exercise helps maintain a healthy mind and body and she enjoys participating in a variety of classes from circuit training to kickboxing, to flying trapeze, Pilates, and Zumba…she’s down for almost everything.  She has participated in Tough Mudder and Spartan races and a few 5K marathons.  Janine believes that the fountain of youth lies with the maintenance of mobility and staying active.  She teaches Pilates because she is passionate about helping others improve their overall wellbeing, and strives to help others become stronger, more flexible, and gain a better mind-body connection so they can continue doing all the things they love and need to do.  When she isn’t in the hospital or Pilates studio, she is usually spending time with friends or family, working out, hiking to a waterfall, or on a beach somewhere.  

Memberships/Certifications: Registered Nurse (RNC-OB), ACLS/BLS/NRP certified, Polestar Pilates Comprehensive Training 

Janine Hara is a native Bay Area resident.  She grew up in Oakland and moved to Alameda after col... Read More

Suzanne’s love of movement comes from dance, competitive sports and running from a young age. She came to pilates in 2007 for superficial reasons (nice arms in a wedding dress) and was hooked by how it made her look and feel. Studying with several New York studios, she settled on her favorite team at Ellie Herman studios In Brooklyn where she learned the fundamentals of Pilates through mat, reformer, chair, springboard and props. Working with Ellie and her master trainers for 8 years, she got deeper and deeper into her practice and when a car accident in 2008 brought wIth it a back injury, Ellie’s team was integral in helping her through the injury. After moving to California, she got her certification with IMX Pilates in 2015 and has been teaching classes and privates throughout the Bay Area since, with additional training in rehab Pilates (Ellie Herman), Mat (Ellie Herman), Barre (Ellie Herman), chair & Cadillac (Ellie Herman). 

She is dedicated to sharing Pilates with others in an accessible way for bodies of every type. She believes Pilates should be challenging, fun and add to your overall wellness and that “You should always leave Pilates feeling better than when you walked in”. 

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Gina is native to the Bay Area. She graduated from Saint Mary’s College in CA then went on to receive her Masters in Physical Therapy in 2002 from Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona. She later completed the prestigious Fellowship in Advanced Orthopedic Manual Therapy at Kaiser Hayward. (now known as the Kaiser Permanente Northern California Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship).

Gina’s passion for studying movement came from her being a dancer as a child. She expanded on that passion to become a Certified Pilates Teacher through Polestar. Gina’s unique education has allowed her to treat patients with a variety of injuries. She uses her Physical Therapy knowledge with Pilates to keep patients moving and continue doing what they love to do.

When she is not working she can be found enjoying time with her husband and triplet children.

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After studying economics and spending some time in the corporate world, I discovered that Pilates was my perfect escape from stress—and I’ve been hooked ever since.  To share this passion with others, I completed over 600 hours of rigorous training for my Comprehensive contemporary Pilates certification through Club Pilates. My classes are spicy, creative, and hands-on, with a focus on precise movements that improve posture, build strength, and enhance the mind-body connection for all fitness levels.

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