Our Team

 
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Jen Jansen

Owner / Instructor

Jen was born in Auburn, CA. After graduating from the University of California, Los Angeles, she returned to Auburn and it is here, in this studio, that she discovered Pilates. She quickly fell in love with the Pilates repertoire and its ability to provide an incredible workout to almost anyone.

After receiving her comprehensive Pilates certification through Balanced Body University, she had the opportunity to purchase the studio in 2015.

Jen works to create a challenging workout for her clients each time they enter the studio so they can feel and move better every day.

 
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Sarah Paltridge

Instructor

Sarah received her comprehensive Pilates certification from Power Pilates in the classical Pilates method. Additionally, she is extensively trained in ballet and is a certified TRX instructor.

Sarah loves Pilates as a practice that brings health to the body, improves posture, brings greater mindfulness and strengthens the core.

She enjoys working with adults of all ages, teens and children. She finds satisfaction helping her clients get stronger, increase their flexibility and reduce or eliminate pain.

Kira Regan

Instructor

Kira’s mission is to empower you to learn, explore, and evolve your current fitness routine in a sustainable and healthy direction, all while enhancing your mind-body connection, core strength, and postural alignment.

She regularly provides regressions and progressions in her classes so that students can be challenged safely at their current fitness level. With a deep understanding of technique, common misalignments and the anatomy and physiology of movement, you can feel safe in her hands.​

If you’d like to learn some “movement snacks” and catch a glimpse of her nomadic, plant-powered Pilates lifestyle, please connect with her on Instagram @thepilatesnomads

· BS in Kinesiology, San Jose State University, 2019

· Mat Pilates Certified Instructor, Balanced Body; Comprehensive Teacher Training, Balanced Body

· AFAA Group Fitness Instructor Certified

 

Trinity Minty

Instructor

Trinity completed her comprehensive teacher training through Balanced Body at the Pilates Collective in Sebastopol, CA and has been teaching Pilates since 2012.

Trinity uses a student-centered approach in her teaching to foster the greatest amount of autonomy in her students and is driven to help each person find their fullest potential. Bringing compassion, curiosity, humility and humor to each interaction, Trinity is thrilled to offer this highly-potent form of whole-person conditioning to the experienced practitioner and beginner alike!

Trinity is a PMA (Pilates Method Alliance) certified teacher, a Skillful Teaching Mentor at an international Pilates education company and has completed the Master’s Program of the Science and Psychology of Teaching.

 

Lisa Kaiser

Instructor

Lisa Kaiser is originally from Southern California. She discovered Pilates while working in marketing at a fitness club. Once she began taking classes she fell in love with the workout.

Lisa completed her Stott Pilates training in Long Beach, California. She taught in Sothern California before moving to Auburn in 2019.

She loves working with people and enjoys the variety of exercises and workouts that Pilates offers. Lisa loves helping students develop mobility, strength and balance in their life.

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