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.
Jami Klein
Mar De Carlo is a talented Entrepreneur, Artist, Educator, Author, Life & Business Coach, Ballroom Dancer and Mother with a multitude of certifications, training, management under her belt and over twenty-four years’ experience. She is known for her creative, unconventional, cutting edge integrative approach connecting and bridging many systems and approaches in a variety of industries that have touched thousands of lives throughout forty-six countries around the world. She founded:International Maternity & Parenting Institute
Association of Professional Sleep Consultants
International Academy of Baby Planner Professionals
Business Sanctuary Physical Awakening Most recently she co-founded:
Montecito Ballroom Dance Academy and serves as the company’s business advisor, academy director and curriculum developer.
Her creativity and zest for learning and growth led her to successfully develop a variety of international professional online training certification programs in the pregnancy, parenting, health, business yoga and dance industries that integrate all aspects of life and holistic living. She has overcome countless challenges throughout her life; using each as stepping stones to not only form the person she today but to also help others overcome their challenges in the most practical, holistic, sustainable, inspirational and transformative way.
Mar has been interviewed and published in a number of publications such as US News & World Report, has made a variety of television appearances including Good Morning America. She has also served as an SBDC small business adviser and a board member of the Fairfax Chamber of Commerce. She enjoys advising and coaching businesses and entrepreneurs, expressing herself through a variety of artistic avenues and developing top notch curriculum programs providing the ultimate learning experience including a powerful gateway for personal, spiritual and social growth.
Association of Professional Sleep Consultants
International Academy of Baby Planner Professionals
Business Sanctuary Physical Awakening Most recently she co-founded:
Montecito Ballroom Dance Academy and serves as the company’s business advisor, academy director and curriculum developer.
Her creativity and zest for learning and growth led her to successfully develop a variety of international professional online training certification programs in the pregnancy, parenting, health, business yoga and dance industries that integrate all aspects of life and holistic living. She has overcome countless challenges throughout her life; using each as stepping stones to not only form the person she today but to also help others overcome their challenges in the most practical, holistic, sustainable, inspirational and transformative way.
Mar has been interviewed and published in a number of publications such as US News & World Report, has made a variety of television appearances including Good Morning America. She has also served as an SBDC small business adviser and a board member of the Fairfax Chamber of Commerce. She enjoys advising and coaching businesses and entrepreneurs, expressing herself through a variety of artistic avenues and developing top notch curriculum programs providing the ultimate learning experience including a powerful gateway for personal, spiritual and social growth.
Credentials
Personal Trainer Certifications
American College of Sports Medicine
National Academy of Sports Medicine
American Council on Exercise
National Strength and Conditioning Association
Aerobics and Fitness Association of America
American Aerobic Association International
Group Exercise Certifications
Aerobics and Fitness Association of America
American Aerobic Association International Cycling
Johnny G Cycling
Nutrition Certifications
Ann Wigmore: The Living Foods Lifestyle
Nutrition Psychology Coach
Yoga Instructor Certifications
7 Centers Yoga Arts 200 Hour Hatha/Tantra/Ayurveda
Be Yoga 8 Hour Restorative Yoga
Fitness Resource Associates 100 Hour Vini Yoga
AAAI Yoga Instructor Level I 20 Hour Hatha Yoga
YogaFit Level I 40 Hour Hatha Yoga
Somatic Yoga Therapy
Yoga Therapy
Yin Yoga
Chakra Yoga
Personal Trainer Certifications
American College of Sports Medicine
National Academy of Sports Medicine
American Council on Exercise
National Strength and Conditioning Association
Aerobics and Fitness Association of America
American Aerobic Association International
Group Exercise Certifications
Aerobics and Fitness Association of America
American Aerobic Association International Cycling
Johnny G Cycling
Nutrition Certifications
Ann Wigmore: The Living Foods Lifestyle
Nutrition Psychology Coach
Yoga Instructor Certifications
7 Centers Yoga Arts 200 Hour Hatha/Tantra/Ayurveda
Be Yoga 8 Hour Restorative Yoga
Fitness Resource Associates 100 Hour Vini Yoga
AAAI Yoga Instructor Level I 20 Hour Hatha Yoga
YogaFit Level I 40 Hour Hatha Yoga
Somatic Yoga Therapy
Yoga Therapy
Yin Yoga
Chakra Yoga
Claire Henning
Claire Henning is a Certified Pilates Instructor and Senior Fitness Specialist. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of California Davis in Biological Sciences with an emphasis in Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior. She has been teaching group fitness since 2006 and has a background working one on one with patients in physical therapy clinics.
Claire’s real passion is helping the limited body reach its full potential. Her love for healing and her background in Physical Therapy causes her to be very detail oriented and place great emphasis on proper form. She excels at teaching bodies with current or prior injuries, limitations and/or post-op clients of all fitness levels.
When she is not teaching, Claire loves to swim, cook and spend time with her husband outdoors.
Certifications:
Body Arts and Science International (BASI) Pilates Certified
Advanced Certification in Pilates for Injuries and Pathologies
The Center for Women’s Fitness Pre/Postnatal Pilates Certified
NASM Senior Fitness Specialist
AIReal Yoga Instructor
Spinning Certified
Claire’s real passion is helping the limited body reach its full potential. Her love for healing and her background in Physical Therapy causes her to be very detail oriented and place great emphasis on proper form. She excels at teaching bodies with current or prior injuries, limitations and/or post-op clients of all fitness levels.
When she is not teaching, Claire loves to swim, cook and spend time with her husband outdoors.
Certifications:
Body Arts and Science International (BASI) Pilates Certified
Advanced Certification in Pilates for Injuries and Pathologies
The Center for Women’s Fitness Pre/Postnatal Pilates Certified
NASM Senior Fitness Specialist
AIReal Yoga Instructor
Spinning Certified
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!
Jami Klein
Before Jami began her career in the fitness industry, she was an Account Executive in the corporate world working 60-80 hours a week. She loved her job, however, the stress and long hours took a toll on her body and working out didn't even seem like a possibility, much less a priority. She had not yet learned how to find balance in her life and her health suffered.
Eventually, Jami made her way into a group fitness class that was fun and challenging, and kept her coming back. Soon she met new friends and began really looking forward to her personal workout time. And then she discovered Yoga, which was the beginning of a new path for Jami.
Jami has always had a deep affinity for helping others. As her body and mind grew stronger and more connected, she realized she wanted to share her experience and help others achieve a higher level of fitness and wellness. She first started her new career as a personal trainer (CPT NASM) and quickly followed with a yoga teacher certification with Yogafit. In 2016, Jami achieved a comprehensive Pilates teaching certification through Power Pilates.
"I love helping clients reach their fitness goals while supporting and encouraging a healthy, sustainable lifestyle. I constantly reinforce a mind-body connection in all aspects of my teaching to help clients develop a better mind-body connection... to understand and listen to their bodies."
Jami developed Power Hour, a circuit-style, total-body training class at V-Fit Studio that has many of the benefits of one-on-one training, combined with the energy of a group training class that got her hooked on exercise. She also has certifications and teaches TRX® Suspension Training, TRX® Rip Training, Booty Barre®, AIReal® Yoga.
In her spare time, Jami loves spending quality time with her family and friends whether it's relaxing at the beach, camping or hiking, or simply sitting down for a nice home-cooked, healthy meal. She, and her two cats, Chuckie and Isabel, are avid Chicago Cubs and Bears Fans.
Certifications:
National Academy of Sports Medicine (CPT NASM), National Academy of Sports Medicine Corrective Exercise Specialist (NASM CES)
TRX® Suspension Training, TRX® Rip Training
Booty Barre®
YogaFit, AIReal® Yoga.
Pilates (Power Pilates)
Eventually, Jami made her way into a group fitness class that was fun and challenging, and kept her coming back. Soon she met new friends and began really looking forward to her personal workout time. And then she discovered Yoga, which was the beginning of a new path for Jami.
Jami has always had a deep affinity for helping others. As her body and mind grew stronger and more connected, she realized she wanted to share her experience and help others achieve a higher level of fitness and wellness. She first started her new career as a personal trainer (CPT NASM) and quickly followed with a yoga teacher certification with Yogafit. In 2016, Jami achieved a comprehensive Pilates teaching certification through Power Pilates.
"I love helping clients reach their fitness goals while supporting and encouraging a healthy, sustainable lifestyle. I constantly reinforce a mind-body connection in all aspects of my teaching to help clients develop a better mind-body connection... to understand and listen to their bodies."
Jami developed Power Hour, a circuit-style, total-body training class at V-Fit Studio that has many of the benefits of one-on-one training, combined with the energy of a group training class that got her hooked on exercise. She also has certifications and teaches TRX® Suspension Training, TRX® Rip Training, Booty Barre®, AIReal® Yoga.
In her spare time, Jami loves spending quality time with her family and friends whether it's relaxing at the beach, camping or hiking, or simply sitting down for a nice home-cooked, healthy meal. She, and her two cats, Chuckie and Isabel, are avid Chicago Cubs and Bears Fans.
Certifications:
National Academy of Sports Medicine (CPT NASM), National Academy of Sports Medicine Corrective Exercise Specialist (NASM CES)
TRX® Suspension Training, TRX® Rip Training
Booty Barre®
YogaFit, AIReal® Yoga.
Pilates (Power Pilates)
