Sara Kellog - Certified Instructor
Sarah Treadway - Certified Instructor
Missi Campbell- Studio Owner/Instructor
Sarah is classically trained and certified through U.S. Pilates under second-generation Brett Howard, gaining more than 600 hours of comprehensive practice in both movement and anatomy. She also has a background in sports medicine and training in clinical anatomy. Sarah cherishes movement and the positive effects it has on the body and the mind. She believe everyone can benefit from the principles of Pilates. She has unique insight combining her background with her understanding of the Pilates method to create a thoughtful approach to each session with her clients.
Sara has been with Sestina since it's inception She is a mother, grandmother, and late Pilates bloomer. Her goal is to inspire women to move and become stronger as they age. After years of teaching, she is still finding new ways of integrating movement into her client's daily life.
Missi's Veterinary Medicine background shines through with her clever cueing and fun communication. She embraces each client with enthusiasm and doesn't miss an opportunity to celebrate the gift of movement within the studio and beyond.
Missi is Classically trained and certified through U.S. Pilates, LLC and NCPC. She strives for excellence in instruction and studio ownership and believes the best instructors are always students. She continues her education through her mentors all over the world.
"Movement is life. Life is a process. Improve the quality of the process and you improve the quality of life itself."
- Moshe' Feldenkrais
What is Pilates?
What is a Sestina?
Pilates is a system of exercises developed as "Contrology" By Joseph Pilates in the 1920's.
Pilates' main focus is on deepening core strength which makes it ideal for chronic conditions like back pain, hip pain, and overall stiffness.
With it's clever design, it works the entire body so you can expect to see strength in your core, arms, and legs.
It requires concentration and control of breath which your instructor will guide you to understand. Because it is a low-impact form of exercise, it is available to be practiced by every body type. There is no too old, too inflexible, too this, or too that.
While some Pilates is done on the Mat, we also use equipment (and some spring tension) to increase your awareness and connection to your movement.
The Sestina is a form of poetry that uses a method of repeating words at the end of each line. It has 6 stanzas of 6 lines each, with an envoy (or tercet) of three lines to conclude the poem. Similarly Pilates has six basic principles: concentration, control, centering, precision, flow, and breath. Pilates also follows a basic structure for the duration of the workout.
Pilates Sestina was created on a road trip by our beloved Kylie Bonne. Kylie passed away unexpectedly several years ago and as our studio evolves, we continue to honor Kylie by instructing our Pilates with Love and Kindness.
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Fast facts. . .
Original Mat Exercises
34
number of people that regret showing up
0
Professionally trained instructors
5
percent of people that get back pain relief
99
We're obsessed with . . .
We are continually educating ourselves. We take lessons from each other, our mentors in other states and countries, and host workshops for local instructors and clients.
Learning
Our equipment is the cream of the crop. We perform in depth maintenance several times a year to ensure proper function. Every screw, hook, spring, wheel, and strap gets inspected and replaced if needed.
QUality and Safety
We go above and beyond to make sure our clients feel safe, get results, and have fun
Client Satisfaction
Tree on the mat
Sara
Spine Twist
Sarah
Pull Up- Wunda Chair
Missi
Our favorite Pilates Exercise
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"A shout out to Maggie for the outstanding Monday Mat Class!" - Wendy B
"I have been so happy with Pilates Sestina- all of the instructors are excellent."
"Missi is incredibly knowledgeable, focused 100% on helping you reach your goals, and tailors her approach on the fly for what you need that day.
Amanda K.
"The studio is in a great location and the equipment is excellent!"
"My core strength and back articulation have improved significantly. Missi is an exceptional skilled Pilates coach. She tailors each session to your needs and will do absolutely anything to help you." — Teri H.
"It is the best investment I have made for myself"
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The benefits of the Contrology system go beyond the ability to move better. You will have less stress, more confidence, and improved energy
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