OUR OHANA - INSTRUCTORS
DIANA WROBEL- Owner/Instructor
Originally from Massachusetts, I have lived in Hawaii for 16 years. I have always been active since I was a small child. Since the age of 7, I was involved in an intensive dance training program which lasted through my teen years. While in college, I was able to pursue my passion for horses. My career as an equestrian in Dressage allowed me to successfully teach, compete and train horses and riders on the east coast. Simultaneously I was teaching group exercise and personal training part time at a local gym. I fell in love with pilates almost 20 years ago after having taken a pilates workshop to maintain my certifications. After having vacationed in Hawaii, I decided to make Oahu my home permanently. I now teach Pilates full time. I understand how important maintaining a long-term fitness lifestyle is for core stability, flexibility, and endurance. Having extensive training on all the apparatus, I enjoy teaching and working with all ranges of clients abilities and ages. My goal is safely improving clients quality of life by bringing balance to their body through movement.
STOTT® Certifications 2005 STOTT Full Certification Pilates Instructor (Level 2) - Beg.-Adv. All Equipment STOTT PILATES® Cadillac, Chair, & Barrels Training STOTT PILATES® Injuries & Special Populations Training STOTT PILATES® Matwork Training STOTT PILATES® Reformer Training STOTT PILATES® Athletic Conditioning Specialist 2014 Total Barre® ZEN•GA® Equipment ZEN•GA® Matwork
GYROTONIC® Certifications and Continuing Education: 2011 GYROTONIC® Level 1 Pulley Tower Final Certificate Course w/Juergen Bamberger 2012 GYROTONIC® Gyrotonic Level 2 Pulley Tower Course w/Kathy Van Patten 2012 GYROTONER® Course w/Tamara Yoneda 2012 GYROKENESIS® Foundation Teacher Training 2013 GYROTONIC® Applications for the Shoulder Girdle w/Uwe Herbstreit. 2014 GYROTONIC® Applications for Pre-Post Natal w/Leda Franklin. 2014 GYROTONIC® Applications for the Pelvic Girdle w/Uwe Herbstreit. 2014 GYROTONIC® Applications for Scoliosis w/Uwe Herbstreit 2015 GYROTONIC® Level 1 Update Course w/Uwe Herbstreit 2017 GYROTONIC® Jumping-Stretching Board Course w/Elena Spaziani 2018 GYROTONIC® Archway Level 1 Course w/Erika Hassan 2019 CPR/AED renewed every 2 yrs
Additional Certifications: AFFA Group Exercise Instructor
AFFA Personal Fitness Trainer TRX Suspension Method Trainer 2011 Pilates For Golf - Level 1 2011 Advanced Level 2 Golf Conditioning Specialist 2011 Golf Injury Workshop 2016 Reiki First Degree 2017 Reiki Second Degree 2019 Cupping Therapy
Degree: 1996 Bachelor of Science, University of Massachusetts Minor in Psychology
Areas of Specialty: I love my senior population, resolving pain/fascial issues especially concerning the shoulders, spine, hips and knees and neck, pre and postnatal pilates and pilates for men.
Teaching Style: Bring an awareness to clients to create a mind body and soul connection. Why did you start practicing and decide to teach: I was familiar with pilates mat work as a young child because it was part of the strengthening and conditioning routine for my dance training. Later, as an adult, I took a pilates workshop for continuing ed. credits and fell in love with pilates all over again. It was then I knew I wanted to pursue a career in teaching pilates.
Three words that describe yourself: Patient, Caring, Honest
Philosophy for Training: My training philosophy is No Pain, No Pain. If anything hurts we don’t continue the specific exercise. It’s important to listen to your body. I want my clients to always communicate what they are feeling good or bad and know that I will listen. There is a level of trust so clients feel in control of their sessions and take charge of their training and healing process.
Your mission as a trainer: My mission is to safely improve my clients quality of life through movement through core stability, flexibility, and endurance.
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JULIA WROBEL-Instructor
Certifications: Certified Stott Pilates- full certification as instructor of Pilates Level 1 & 2/ Beg. - Adv. All equipment STOTT PILATES Matwork STOTT PILATES Reformer STOTT PILATES Cadillac, Chair and Barrels STOTT PILATES Injuries and Special Populations Training 2013 Total Barre® 2013 ZEN•GA® Matwork 2011 Pilates for Golf 2011 Golf Conditioning Specialist - Advanced Level 2 AFAA Personal Fitness Trainer AFAA Group Exercise Instructor CPR/AED Certified - Every Two Years TRX Suspension Method 2019 Reiki First Degree 2011 GYROTONIC Method Training Level 1 2012 GYROKINISES Method Training Level 1 2001 Dance Masters of America 2019 CPR/AED
Degree: 1997 BA Communications, University of Massachusetts
Areas of Specialty: Anybody that is wanting to improve their alignment, posture and core strength through athletic conditioning and cardio training; from beginner to professional athlete.
What Is Your Teaching Style: It’s important for me to be flexible in my teaching style. To have patience , especially with beginners. I instruct with compassion and a clear understanding of what motivates my clients. All of these aid in achieving their fitness goals. Positive encouragement creates a fun and open atmosphere for learning and growth.
Why Did You Start Practicing and Decide To Teach: As a former professional dancer my background consists of ice skating, gymnastics, swimming and sports; with the majority of my dance strength training being yoga based. My sister introduced me to Pilates, I took a class and fell in love. My body felt so good; strong, balanced and limber. I knew this was to be my next journey. I took all necessary classes and became a certified level 2 Stott Pilates instructor. I’m currently working towards a designation of specialist in Stott specialty tracks.
Three Words That Describe Yourself: Passionate, Driven and Grounded.
Philosophy For Training: Training Pilates is much like personal training. It takes time and effort. I want to know a clients reason for wanting to do Pilates, what motivates them and their fitness goals. A clear mindset is fundamental to success. This is a journey to feeling and looking great! With an increased body awareness; a mind, body spirit and emotional connection will all come into alignment. It creates balance in your daily activities so clients can continue being the best version of themselves.
Your Mission As A Trainer: My mission is to know where you are first, in order to go forward. As a trainer it’s important to have clients set a goal and have direction. Once they make the committed decision to achieve a goal; I can support them in every way possible to achieve success.
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JUSTIN SHANHOLTZER-Instructor
Justin is the former owner of the Reforming Pilates studio in Miami Beach. He has 20 years experience in the fitness business and specializes in group Reformer classes that are safe and results oriented.
Certifications: API American Pilates Institute IM=X Reformer and Mat AFAA Personal Trainer YMCA Group Exercise Hatha Yoga UK Mat Pilates UK POWER Self Defense
Areas of Specialty: Group Reformer Classes that are safe, challenging and provide great results.
What is your teaching Style: High volume, results oriented classes focusing on safety and form.
Why did you start practicing and decide to teach: After working in all aspects of the fitness business, I discovered the Pilates Reformer to be the best piece of equipment. Since then, I began focusing my energy on sharing the benefits of this amazing machine with as many people as possible.
Three words that describe yourself: Calm, Happy and Confident.
Philosophy for Training: Straight forward exercises that maximize class time
Your mission as a trainer: To give clients a thorough and enjoyable class with the best results possible.
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