Instructors

BARB CHASE: Barb grew up in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. She began her athletic career training, competing, coaching, then judging gymnastics. She is a certified EMT, Medical Office Assistant, NA, & Chiropractic Assistant, but her heart has always been in fitness. When she discoverd Pilates, she knew this was the path of study for her. She trained and certified with the Physicalmind™ Institute, and Stott Pilates®. Barb has trained acomplished gymnasts as well as elite hockey players helping them to reduce the incidence of injury, gain flexibility, and increase core strength. Barb opened SCS Pilates Connection, Inc. (formerly Core Connection) in September 2003 to offer programs designed to strengthen and balance the body from the inside out.

PATTI PARENTEAU: Patti is a Stott Pilates® certified instructor as well as a certified personal trainer. She is certified in Cardiolates® and loves working with all body types. She has managed excercise programs for the YMCA, and has been teaching for 20+ years.

LAURA TENGLER: Laura is one of our staff trainers. She spent many years practicing Pilates while working as a consultant in the banking industry. In 2009 with the reorganizing of the banking industry, she decided that a career change was in order. She is pursuing her passion for Pilates. It has made a big difference in her life, and she would like to make that difference for others. Laura has completed all coursework and is ready to test for certification.

NORA SMITH: Nora is highly motivated and comes to us holding two certifications with AFAA (Aerobics & Fitness Association of America). She offers 15+ years experience teaching high/low impact aerobics, boot camp, step, kickboxing, circuit, slide, and mat work. Nora is an experienced Personal Fitness Trainer, as well as an accomplished Group Exercise Instructor.

JAMI BAUER-LOCRICCHIO: A longtime health and fitness enthusiast, Jami has been studying Pilates for nearly a decade. While participating as a client in group Reformer classes, she was inspired to begin teaching the mind-body method of Joseph Pilates. Jami spent the first eight years of her career, as a valued Pilates instructor at several studios in the Palm Beach, Florida area. She has worked with healthy bodies as well as with clients who suffered from chronic conditions and injuries. Before leaving Florida, she spent the last four years at Pulse Pilates Studio, where she was the Studio Director, Master Instructor and Educator. Jami is X-tend barre certified.

MELISSA KERN: Melissa is a Stott Pilates staff trainer and certified in the Synergy Barre Technique. She practiced Stott Pilates in Chicago for several years prior to moving to Michigan in 2011. She so loved Pilates she has chosen to share her positive experience and passion for Pilates with others. Melissa has two young boys and specializes in helping clients get their bodies back to pre-baby shape. Melissa is a welcomed addition to our SCS Pilates Family. Melissa grew up in Algonac, Michigan.