ABOUT
Gazelle Pilates is located in Sherman Oaks, specializing in personalized private training programs that meet your wellness goals. We have recently relocated to a larger facility of 1600 sq feet with a brand new hvac system, socially distanced equipment, equipped with medical grade air purifiers. We are one of the only Pilates studios in the area with a full suite of traditional Pilates equipment, including 3 Universal Reformers, 2 Custom Spring Board Wall Units, Swedish Bars, Ladder Barrel, Cadillac and 2 Pilates Wunda Chairs all carefully crafted by Balanced Body.
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Gazelle Pilates mission is to bring balance to your daily life, by connecting your mind and body, and inspiring you to live your healthiest sense of self. Personal services include private Pilates lessons and a new partnership with Sweet Relief Physical Therapy. For more information about Sweet Relief Physical Therapy, please inquire within.
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Gazelle Pilates is where classical and contemporary Pilates collaborate, meaning we teach as Joseph Pilates did and how Pilates was meant to evolve with the times. Joe Pilates was the inventor of all exercises and equipment. All our instructors are certified in the Pilates method.
SARAH KATHRYN MANUEL
Certified Pilates Instructor/Owner
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Gazelle Pilates was founded in 2015 by Sarah Kathryn Manuel, a dancer/choreographer and certified Pilates instructor. Sarah takes pride in teaching Pilates by artfully guiding her clients through the process of “getting into their bodies”.
Combining a classical approach with a contemporary eye, Sarah is gentle in her delivery and passionate about getting results. She encourages students to take ownership of their bodies, and make crucial changes toward a healthier mind and attitude.
Sarah works with people of all ages, range of abilities, and skill sets. So whether you’re taking your first step toward a new you, or need some encouragement on your current journey -- Sarah will help motivate you to be the absolute best version of YOU.
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Sarah holds a BFA in Dance in emphasis in Performance and Choreography. She earned her certification from Pilates Seattle International in 2012 and studied in Australia with Cynthia Lochard’s Pilates Method. Prior to opening Gazelle Pilates, Sarah taught classes and individual clients at Pilates Al Dente and Pilates Seattle International in Seattle, Washington. She’s helped hundreds of people just like YOU achieve real, and visible, results.
ABOUT OUR TEACHERS
ANDREA SEPAND
Certified Pilates Instructor
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Available: Mon & Wed 9a-2pm, Fri 10a-2p
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Andrea has been practicing Pilates for 13 years and is certified through Pilates Sports Center. She loves helping clients discover the strength of their own bodies, while being mindful that every body moves differently. She tailors each session to you and your fitness goals. Andrea encourages her clients to challenge themselves to connect to their mind and body with every movement.
RYAN MANUEL
Certified Pilates Instructor/ Personal Trainer
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Available: Mon, Wed & Fri 7a-7p​
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Ryan has been weight training for nearly 20 years and has experience with various physical training techniques. His passion for fitness and exercise has followed him from his teenage years to middle age, and he specializes in resistance training. Ryan has a certification in Personal Training and Pilates from the National Personal Training Association. Ryan also has a green belt in Tae Kwon Do and Aikido and has trained in other martial art disciplines. Ryan is passionate about fitness and health, and is always finding new ways to improve. He can't wait to share his passion and knowledge with you, as he lives by the motto , "the effect you have on others is the most valuable currency there is."
SUZANNAH BREMNER
Certified Pilates Instructor
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Available: Wed 10a-2p, Fri 9a-1p, Sat 10-12pm
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Suzannah hails from Manchester, England! Suzannah worked as a professional dancer in London and LA and has danced with household names such as JLo and Meghan Trainor, and on hit shows like Dancing With the Stars and The Voice. She earned her Pilates Certification from the Pilates Sports Center and emerged with a newfound knowledge of the mind and body and feeling stronger than ever before. She set out as a Trainer to improve lives and create healthy bodies in order to prevent injury and pain. Her extensive dance background gives her an eye for good form and technique and a bias for athletic movement.
JULIA RUST
Certified Pilates Instructor
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Available: Mon 7am-2pm, Tues & Thurs 7a-1p & Sat 7am-2pm
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Julia is a certified instructor in STOTT Pilates and Yogaworks, and initially drew from Pilates to complement her dance training at the Boston Ballet and St. Louis Ballet Company. Holding a BFA in Performance from Emerson College, she has also explored the Feldenkreis and Alexander Technique in her instruction. Julia continually draws inspiration from her ongoing education in movement and drives to create a profound connection to the body through breath, intent and careful alignment with each client.
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