InstructorsOur staff has had extensive training in the classical Pilates method and are certified instructors. Hope Petrine – Pilates Instructor/Co-owner Deborah Cassel – Pilates Instructor/Co-owner Clara GelattClara grew up in LaCrosse, Wisconsin and completed her BA in International Affairs and French at the University of Colorado. Shortly after college she and her husband relocated to Washington DC where she worked in international economic development until the birth of her first child. She was introduced to Pilates after he son was born as a way to strengthen her core and get back in to shape. She quickly fell in love with Pilates and upon moving back to Colorado enrolled in the training program at Pilates of Cherry Creek with Hope Petrine. Having experienced firsthand the transformative benefits of Pilates, she delights in teaching Pilates to others. She continued practicing Pilates throughout her second pregnancy and has insight into pre- and post-natal Pilates. She has worked with a range of clients and believes that Pilates is a wonderful form of exercise for everyone no matter their current physical abilities. Jennifer Graban Brooke HammanBrooke grew up outside of Cleveland, Ohio and attended Bucknell University in Pennsylvania for her undergraduate degree in Sociology and Spanish. She then continued on to get her graduate degree in Social Work at the University of Chicago. Brooke was first introduced to Pilates in high school when she started taking classes with her mother. She immediately recognized the mind and body benefits of Pilates and continued to finesse her techniques while in school. After moving to Denver, Brooke wanted to be able to share her positive Pilates experience with others and began the teacher certification program at Pilates of Cherry Creek. She enjoys introducing new clients to Pilates and helping more experienced clients further develop their skills in hopes that they will discover her same passion for Pilates. Hannah McElwaneyHannah McElwaney received her certification from Body Arts and Science International (BASI Pilates) and is a member of the Pilates Method Alliance. She holds specialized certifications in Pilates for Fybromyalgia, Pilates for Shoulder Injuries, and Pre- and Post-Natal Training from The Center for Women’s Fitness. Hannah holds a BA in Art History and Design from UCLA. She first found Pilates as a figure skater when she was a young child where it was used as a form of conditioning and rehab. Hannah was re-introduced to Pilates as an adult due to a back injury; amazed by the results of her Pilates-based rehab she began delving deeper into the Pilates methodology. As her studies progressed, Hannah began to realize the corporate world was not for her. She found Pilates to be the perfect mind body discipline, and strove to bring her enthusiasm for its amazing benefits to others. Hannah enjoys teaching Pilates for rehabilitation as well as teaching clients of various fitness levels and abilities. She strives to educate her clients in all aspects of fitness - from the proper execution and purpose of each exercise to the importance of rest and rehabilitation. Sharon Oh-Willeke
Early career interests took Sharon into the corporate world where she worked for Leo Burnett, a worldwide advertising agency in Chicago. She later switched gears to become an Admission Counselor and International Student Advisor at Mesa State College. While successful at both endeavors, Sharon developed repetitive motion injuries from spending many hours sitting in front of computers. She began to have shoulder and wrist pains and weakness. Pilates helped Sharon overcome these health issues. She has trained extensively with Deborah Cassel and Hope Petrine at Pilates of Cherry Creek. By dealing with her own difficulties and by teaching others with knee, shoulder, back and hip problems, Sharon has seen firsthand how Pilates can improve health and well-being. She finds working with clients to help them progress towards being stronger, more energetic, leaner and more limber to be very rewarding. As with horseback riding, Sharon thrives on sharing movement techniques with others that she herself practices and adores. Sharon still swims regularly, runs, bikes and lifts weights. She has a BA in English from Oberlin College and a Master’s Degree in American Studies at the State University of New York/Buffalo. Shannon Pascoe – Physical Therapist/Pilates Instructor
Kerri Reynolds Elizabeth Leaneagh – CMTWith more than 13 years as a licensed massage therapist, Elizabeth enjoys connecting with her clients through a creative and collaborative approach and blends her own natural massage cream. She excels at the investigative work of her specialties; neuromuscular techniques, injury, posture and pain management. Elizabeth has also developed and taught many courses in the Denver area. |
After 48 years of teaching dance, Hope Petrine found Pilates to be the answer to a career change. She struggled with sciatica off and on for 35 years before being introduced to Pilates in 1996. Since then, her sciatica has been kept in complete remission by practicing Pilates and keeping her core strong. Because Hope was so impressed with how Pilates helped her and wanted to share it with other people, she decided to become a certified teacher. She received her certification in 1998 from 
Deborah Cassel, originally from New York, was certified by Polestar Pilates and PhysicalMind Institute in 2004 and is a member of the Pilates Method Alliance. She has over 25 years of dance experience and currently teaches Pilates and dance from youth to adult. Teaching Pilates to clients with a wide range of abilities and various injuries has inspired Deborah to pursue a degree in physical therapy. Currently she is finishing her degree in biology at University of Colorado and is looking forward to studying physical therapy, something she feels will deepen her understanding and expand her skills as a Pilates instructor.
Jennifer graduated in 2000 with a Bachelors of Philosophy from Boucher College in Baltimore, MD. What originally drew her to Pilates was her background in ballet and modern dance and the desire to challenge her mind and body in a new way. Jennifer has found that her other activities including yoga, hiking, and running have a more solid foundation than they did before she experienced Pilates. She earned her Pilates certification in 2006 from Excel Movement Studios in Washington, DC under Lesa McLaughlin and Kerry DeVivo, who trained with Romana Kryzanowska and The Pilates Center in Boulder. Jennifer graduated from the Massage Therapy Institute of Colorado in September 2008 and began her practice as a certified massage therapist. 
Sharon has been actively learning and participating in athletic activities all her life. Growing up in Buffalo, NY, Sharon ice skated and skied. On the competitive level, she also swam and rode horses in the hunter/jumper category. While teaching kids to ride, she saw that she could successfully teach people something she knew how to do well and loved to do.
Shannon Pascoe has her doctorate in Physical Therapy from Oakland University in Michigan. She incorporates her Physical Therapy knowledge including treatment of athletic injuries, spinal instability, postural deviations and specialization in breast cancer rehabilitation into her Pilates instruction. Shannon enjoys creating individualized Pilates programs for people of all levels and is a strong advocate for the need of Pilates to build strength, mobility, balance and stability for individuals of all levels. Shannon enjoys maintaining her healthy lifestyle by soaking up the Colorado sun while cycling, trail running, and playing soccer in her free time. 
Kerri Reynolds, originally from Summit County, CA, graduated in 2002 from Trinity International University with a BA in history. Kerri has been a personal trainer, spinning instructor, and college volleyball coach. Her interest in sports, fitness and overall conditioning of the body led her to the PhysicalMind Pilates Institute where she received her certification in 2003. She also has certifications in rehabilitative Pilates and Pilates for pregnancy. Kerri’s athletic background has a great influence on her teaching style. Her teaching integrates the influence of her sports training with the precision of Pilates movements. In addition to practicing Pilates, Kerri enjoys snowboarding, biking, and hiking.