Sheri Myers – Owner, Certified Pilates Instructor, Master Trainer DK Body Balancing Method.

After years of playing competitive sports including volleyball, tennis and golf, Sheri found herself suffering from chronic knee and back pain.  Her Physical Therapist suggested a month of Pilates to aid in rehabilitation and prevention of future injury.  The month evolved into a year and before long, she was certified to teach Pilates through DK Body Balancing Method.  Nearly a decade later, she is the proprietor of a successful Pilates studio. Sheri still finds herself thrilled at instructing a method of movements that she feels not only enriches her life and physical well being but yields impressive results in people of all ages and physical condition

smyers@fokuspilatesstudio.com

Patricia Sitton - MSPT- licensed Physical Therapist, Certified Pilates Instructor, Structural Integration Practitioner

Patricia has been an instructor at Fokus Pilates since early 2006. She has a Masters in Physical Therapy from U.C. San Francisco School of Medicine, a Bachelor’s in Physiology from U.C. Santa Barbara and a Comprehensive Pilates Certification through Body Arts and Science International (taught by Rael Isacowitz). Currently she is completing her training as a Structural Integration practitioner. Patricia became interested in physical therapy after a serious knee incurred while playing collegiate volleyball. While working in sports medicine and orthopedic physical therapy settings, Patricia was introduced to Pilates apparatus and method.  As a physical therapist, she appreciates Pilates emphasis on core strengthening as well as its emphasis on training muscles through their full range, outside of Cartesian planes (in spirals and diagonals). After experiencing the effectiveness of Pilates as a rehabilitative tool, Patricia knew she wanted to study Pilates and integrate it into her practice. In the past year Patricia has further expanded her scope of practice by becoming a Structural Integration practitioner.

Amy Ryan – Certified Pilates Instructor

Amy has been in the health and fitness field for a number of years in many different capacities from health and nutrition, to coaching and personal training. Sher began studying Pilates in 2003, while living in Atlanta, GA.   After relocating back to Orange County in 2006, she was ready for a career change that was both challenging and exciting.  Always amazed at the positive results and impact Pilates had in my life, Amy decided to get certified through D.K. Body Balancing, and joined Fokus Pilates studio in 2008. 

Lori Burri – Certified Pilates Instructor

Lori developed a passion for Pilates over the past 8 years and recognized the tremendous changes in her own body. As a marathon runner, she found that the flexibility and strength she achieved through Pilates took her running to the next level. Recognizing the benefits to her own body, she felt driven to teach others and obtained her comprehensive Pilates certification through Body Arts and Science International, taught by Rael Isacowitz, Lori’s goal as an instructor is to provide her clients desired results through carefully structured programs focused on correct exercise and movement.