Katherin Lopez, Studio Owner
kathy.studiobeventura@gmail.com
Always active and athletic, fitness has been a constant and guiding force throughout Kathy’s life. Her inherent drive for health has naturally translated into helping guide others to achieve strength, balance and wellness.
Kathy got started as a personal trainer but soon discovered Pilates and was immediately hooked. She earned her first Pilates Instructor certification in 2003 studying under Rael Isacowitz, a leader in the contemporary Pilates movement and founder of Body Arts & Science International (BASI). Since then, Kathy has gone on to deepen her expertise, studying both the classical foundational work and contemporary expressions that make up the broad world of Pilates today from iconic instructors such as Ron Fletcher, Lolita San Miguel, and Kathy Grant, Alycea Ungaro, Brooke Silar, Mari Winsor, and MeJo Wiggin.
An avid Yogi, Kathy is a certified yoga teacher, studying Iyengar Yoga with venerable teachers Aadil Pakilvala, Jehingir Pakilvala and Bryan Legere. Kathy also studied directly with Carmen Curtis to become one of the first generation AIReal® Yoga instructors.
Kathy emphasizes correct form and proper biomechanics during her classes and sessions to help her clients understand the connection between concentration and the building of a sound mind and body.
"I love teaching and inspiring our clients. With the powerful combination of love, focus and hard work, anything is possible." Kathy proves this to be true everyday passionately teaching, training and running two successful studios in Ventura, Studio Be and V-Fit. When she's not working or traveling, she’s practicing Yoga, hiking or enjoying the California beach town lifestyle with her family and two dogs.
Certifications:
Pilates: Body Arts and Sciences International (BASI), Power Pilates
Yoga: AIReal®, Iyengar
Personal Training: National Academy of Sports Medicine Personal Training (NASM PT), National Academy of Sports Medicine Corrective Exercise Specialist (NASM CES)
Fitness: TRX Suspension Training ®, TRX RIP Training ®, Booty Barre ®
Pamela Franco
www.pilatesandpossibility.co
Pamela Franco is a classically trained Pilates instructor and has practiced and taught the Authentic Pilates Method for over a decade. Pamela apprenticed and received her certification with Master Teacher Romana Kryzanowska, (protege of Joseph Pilates).
Pamela has a long history with movement and a deep love for it. Beginning young with ballet lessons which progressed throughout her life to various styles of dance, then providing personal training in the fitness industry, and teacher training for instruction in weight equipment and aerobic classes.
In 2000, Pamela experienced Pilates as a superior physical practice—a mind and body discipline of integrated movements that felt deeply fulfilling and empowering. Her purpose for teaching is to provide a safe, comprehensive, and enjoyable exercise experience for her client to gain access to their greater potentials and higher states of well-being.
Pamela has a long history with movement and a deep love for it. Beginning young with ballet lessons which progressed throughout her life to various styles of dance, then providing personal training in the fitness industry, and teacher training for instruction in weight equipment and aerobic classes.
In 2000, Pamela experienced Pilates as a superior physical practice—a mind and body discipline of integrated movements that felt deeply fulfilling and empowering. Her purpose for teaching is to provide a safe, comprehensive, and enjoyable exercise experience for her client to gain access to their greater potentials and higher states of well-being.
Kirby Slavin
Kirby has been teaching Pilates in Ojai and Ventura for 20 years. She is passionate about creating a positive and supportive space for people to empower themselves through movement. She has studied Pilates, yoga, foundation training, functional movement, mediation and is certified Check Holistic Lifestyle Coach. Combining these methods and others, she has created a practice to align and activate the physical body, which allows you to feel at home in yourself.
Andrea Arriaga
Andrea has been a yoga instructor and personal health coach for over 20 years. She teaches vinyasa and healing arts courses that are deeply influenced by years of studying shadow yoga and various forms of Hatha yoga and meditation which she blends with modern and traditional science and wisdom. She specializes in Ayurvedic nutrition and various holistic healing arts modalities. She has lived and worked internationally and in the US leading retreats, workshops and classes and has ongoing online and public courses for self-care. She is a 500Hr YTA. Along with apprenticing under yoga and Ayurvedic mentors Andrea holds professional certifications and experience in personal training, pilates and Thai massage therapy. She had BA from UC San Diego in Biological Anthropology and has a MA in Asian Studies from the University of Hawai'i where she focused on the links between ecological, personal, spiritual and social health. For more information visit her website www.pacificprana.com and www.andreaarriaga.com
Roger Gonzalez Hibner
Roger Gonzalez Hibner began studying Pilates with Romana Kryzanowsca in 1995 and continues his studies with Jay Grimes. He received his comprehensive training from the Pilates Studio, NYC, and is PMA Gold certified. He is currently teaching comprehensive and continuing education courses with Core Conditioning as a faculty member for Balanced Body University under the tutelage of Nora St. John. Roger has taught master classes at Universities, PMA conferences (in 2005 by invitation) and summer workshops. He has taught Nationally and Internationally, most recently visiting Bogota, Colombia. You can find him in the original series of Winsor Pilates DVDs. Roger moved to LA in 1991 to work with the Lewitzky Dance Company after having lived in New York and performing with the Solomons Company/Dance and the Milton Myers Dance Company. He graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BFA in Dance from the University of Texas in Austin. Before moving to Texas he lived in Mexico, where he was raised.
Rebekha Wolf
Rebekha is an intuitive guide and Reiki Master, also certified in Prenatal Yoga. She is currently completing her Yoga Therapist training. She leads therapeutic and trauma aware yoga classes, along with Melt Method, meditation and Yin Yoga. Rebekha is very gifted with holding space for clients on the their journey, and creating meaningful connections for all yoga students. She genuinely cares about her communities wellbeing. She thrives in sharing her gifts and tools to assist and support her students. She loves to make sure everyone is supported an empowered, and free to be their most authentic self with the freedom to be raw, vulnerable, heart centered and balanced self.
Jeffy Pellman
Jeffy has been a dancer her entire life. After an injury left her seeking a new career she discovered Pilates in 2002. She loves Pilates for its accessibly and input it provides for the mind and body.
Her Certifications:
BA in Dance, The College of Wooster.
MFA in Dance, University of California Irvine Comprehensive
Pilates Certification, Core Pilates NYC.
TRX Suspension Training
Christina Simental
Born and raised in Ventura County, Christina grew up in athletics and has always enjoyed all sports.
Then she discovered TRX during a San Francisco visit. She walked into the TRX headquarters and fell in love.
"I think they had me at hello! I was hooked after that."
In 2010 Christina met Kathy Lopez and began training with her and taking her TRX classes. Motivated and inspired by working with Kathy she decided to take her passion a step further and start teaching. In 2014 Christina received her TRX certification.
Her passion for fitness and her love for TRX is reflected in every class!
Then she discovered TRX during a San Francisco visit. She walked into the TRX headquarters and fell in love.
"I think they had me at hello! I was hooked after that."
In 2010 Christina met Kathy Lopez and began training with her and taking her TRX classes. Motivated and inspired by working with Kathy she decided to take her passion a step further and start teaching. In 2014 Christina received her TRX certification.
Her passion for fitness and her love for TRX is reflected in every class!
Jessica Beckner
Jessica Beckner
