VICTORIA JEANNETTE TOBIA Studio Owner and Head Certified Pilates Instructor
Vicki has been a fitness professional for 27 years (since 1983). She
grew up in Northern Michigan and received her BFA in Dance from the
University of Michigan. While dancing in New York City she worked as a
personal trainer and eventually started her own in-home training
business, VJT Fitness. Vicki discovered Pilates while in
rehabilitation for a chronic hamstring strain and consequently added
Pilates to the services she offered. She was first certified in Stott
Pilates and
began teaching mat work in 1999. She completed all of her equipment
certifications in 2005. She received her Advanced Mat Certification
from Power Pilates this year in addition to all of her other
certifications. Vicki attends continuing education conferences in New
York City on a regular basis. She is also a certified Health/Fitness
Instructor through the American College of Sports Medicine.
Vicki lives in Ivoryton with her husband Sean Sunkel and their two
young boys, Liam and Aidan.
CAROLYN AGEE
NORA ANDERSON
JANET BROWN CONNOLLY Certified Pilates Instructor
Janet is Power Pilates®
certified. Janet has been practicing and teaching Pilates for 3 years.
Janet’s point of view: “Pilates is movement from the inside out, and
the strength, balance and flexibility I have personally achieved has
improved every aspect of my life. I am eager to share my knowledge to
help others do the same.” Janet teaches Basics Beginner and Beginner 1
level mat classes. Janet lives with her husband Gerry in Madison.
CELESTE ETLINGER Certified Pilates Instructor
Celeste has been studying and practicing Pilates for over four years and is certified by Stott Pilates® and Power Pilates®.
Like all Essex Pilates instructors, Celeste teaches the classical mat
techniques of Joseph Pilates using the highest standards of educational
practices and a commitment to safety and excellence. She also has a
strong knowledge of human anatomy, a certification in CPR, and a
bachelor’s degree in adult education. Celeste teaches Beginner through
Intermediate level mat classes. Celeste lives in Norwich with her
husband Shawn.
JOSEPH FAY
KATE NOVACK
Kate is a WITS Certified Personal Trainer and "Sierra Bender Wholistic Yoga Therapy" Instructor. Relating to the Kripalu master lineage, Kate has studied with Cynthia Conlon, Jeff Migdow, Amrit & Kamini Desai and assists Sierra Bender. Spiritually, Kate is a humble student of The Condor Eagle union. She is attuned with and respects traditions of the elders of North American and South American natives. She brings a light, open heart to the mat.
NICOLE POLLOCK Certified Pilates and Yoga Instructor Nicole discovered the many benefits of Pilates and Yoga over 10 years ago. As a dancer and a dance teacher, she was always looking for complementary forms and styles of movement to condition, strengthen and balance the body. She loves sharing the benefits of conscious movement and therapeutic alignment with her students. Nicole studied with and attained her Pilates certification through Stott Pilates and with Peak Pilates in Connecticut and in Utah. She recently completed 250 hours of Anusara hatha yoga training at Kula Yoga studio in Salt Lake City, Utah. Nicole has a very strong background in anatomy, physiology and kinesiology. In 2003, Nicole graduated with a BFA in Ballet with an emphasis on performing and teaching from the University of Utah.
NICOLE POLLOCK
Certified Pilates and Yoga Instructor
Nicole discovered the many benefits of Pilates and Yoga over
10 years ago. As a dancer and a dance teacher, she was always looking
for complementary forms and styles of movement to condition, strengthen and balance the body. She loves sharing
the benefits of conscious movement and therapeutic alignment with her
students. Nicole studied with and attained her Pilates certification through Stott Pilates and with Peak
Pilates in Connecticut and in Utah. She recently completed 250 hours of Anusara
hatha yoga training at Kula Yoga studio in Salt Lake
City, Utah. Nicole has a very strong background in anatomy, physiology
and kinesiology. In 2003, Nicole graduated with a BFA
in Ballet with an emphasis on performing and
teaching from the University of Utah.
RUTHANNE ROTHMAN Pilates Instructor
Ruthanne began working out at Pilates on Main in Old Saybrook when it first opened in the Fall of 2004. She completed her STOTT PILATES Training in Essential and Intermediate Mat in November 2005 and then
taught at Pure Body Pilates in Old Saybrook until it closed in March 2010. Over the years Ruthanne has taken many STOTT workshops, including the Advanced Mat Training in May 2008. Ruthanne hopes the add to her teaching expertise by completing the training on the Cadillac, Chair, and Barrels this year. She also completed 24 hours of training in the Active Isolated Stretching Method in January 2008.
