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. Upon discovering 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 and gain flexibility and 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 which is Pilates. It has made a big difference in her life, and she would like to make that difference for others. Laura has completed all course work and is ready to test for certification.

MIC WHITE: Michelle has completed all of her course work now and has graduated from an Apprentice Level to a Staff Level Trainer. She is planning to test this summer. Mic has been actively teaching for over a year and has been with SCS Pilates Connection for 3+ years practicing Pilates herself. Mic's passion for Pilates and desire to become a certified instructor is near completion.

NIKKI STEPHENS: Nikki is our newest apprentice trainer. She has completed her training in Mat, and is currently taking her Reformer course work. She has finished her Anatomy requirement and plans to continue with CCB in the spring. Nikki is certified in the Xtend Barre technique.

NORA SMITH: Nora is highly motivated and comes to us holing 2 certification 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.