Surrey Pilates Studio
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About Us
Veronica McClurg
Veronica's background in movement started at an early age as a dancer and gymnast. Having worked as an aerobics instructor, choreographer/dancer and a certified gymnastics coach Veronica brings over 27 years of experience to her Pilates education. After fully certifying with STOTT PILATES * Veronica went on to graduate from the world renowned PILATES CENTER of Boulder, Colorado, known and respected as one of the most rigorous Pilates training programs. Summer of 2008 she received her Masters Certification from “The Pilates Center” and as of March 2009 she has been lecturing for PILATES FROM THE CENTER in North, Vancouver, BC which is now the only teacher training centre in Canada under the umbrella of “The Pilates Center of Boulder, Co.” www.pilatesfromthecenter.ca. Veronica has also studied with Yamuna Zake, creator of Yamuna Body Rolling and holds a Level 3 certification. To further her commitment Veronica continues her education annually attending several lectures, mostly at the Pilates Center which she considers to be the Pilates laboratory! Veronica is also a current member of The Canadian Pilates Association as well as a Certified member of the Pilates Method Alliance. She is also level one certified in AnitGravity Yoga and Antigravity Yoga Deep.*Trademark or registered trademark of Merrithew Corporation, used under license.
Tracy Dekker
Tracy was introduced to Pilates as a student over 10 years ago. As a dance teacher she fell in love with the classical pilates method of balance of body, mind and spirit. In 2009 she made the plunge into the world of Joseph Pilates, studied under Matilda Christensen and Veronica McClurg, the only 2 teacher trainers of Classical Pilates in Canada, and graduated the Teacher Training Program which is a one year program and requires over 950 hours of intense training. This program is recognized as one the most well respected and thorough programs in the world who’s headquarter are at “The Pilates Centre” in Boulder Colorado. Tracy continues to explore Pilates by taking classes and workshops and believes that there is no end to the depth of the work. She truly believes that Pilates is the best form of exercise and considers it to be life changing not only physically but mentally. Tracy brings both energy and enthusiasm to her classes and enjoys watching clients feel the wonderful benefits of movement done correctly.
Kristen Picketts
After being a student of Pilates for 7 years at Surrey Pilates Studio Kristen decided to dive into the workforce world to become a certified Pilates instructor. She was accepted into the Classical Pilates Teacher Trainer program under the instruction of Matilda Christensen, Pilates from the Center in North Vancouver and Veronica McClurg, Surrey Pilates Studio. After completing over 950 hours of intense training through one of the most respected teacher training programs Kristen completed the program and graduated in September 2010. Kristen not only takes 4 classes a week, but also continues to explore the method at home through practise as well. She believes that the Classical Method of Pilates is the most respected and true form of Pilates and knows that the mind, body and spirit are nourished through the practise of Pilates. Kristen continues to take workshops to enhance her knowledge and gain wisdom from other wonderful Instructors. Kristen is extremely passionate about teaching her clients the lasting benefits of taking Classical Pilates to enhance their overall well being.
Erik McClurg
Veronica's background in movement started at an early age as a dancer and gymnast. Having worked as an aerobics instructor, choreographer/dancer and a certified gymnastics coach Veronica brings over 27 years of experience to her Pilates education. After fully certifying with STOTT PILATES * Veronica went on to graduate from the world renowned PILATES CENTER of Boulder, Colorado, known and respected as one of the most rigorous Pilates training programs. Summer of 2008 she received her Masters Certification from “The Pilates Center” and as of March 2009 she has been lecturing for PILATES FROM THE CENTER in North, Vancouver, BC which is now the only teacher training centre in Canada under the umbrella of “The Pilates Center of Boulder, Co.” www.pilatesfromthecenter.ca. Veronica has also studied with Yamuna Zake, creator of Yamuna Body Rolling and holds a Level 3 certification. To further her commitment Veronica continues her education annually attending several lectures, mostly at the Pilates Center which she considers to be the Pilates laboratory! Veronica is also a current member of The Canadian Pilates Association as well as a Certified member of the Pilates Method Alliance. She is also level one certified in AnitGravity Yoga and Antigravity Yoga Deep.*Trademark or registered trademark of Merrithew Corporation, used under license.
Tracy DekkerTracy was introduced to Pilates as a student over 10 years ago. As a dance teacher she fell in love with the classical pilates method of balance of body, mind and spirit. In 2009 she made the plunge into the world of Joseph Pilates, studied under Matilda Christensen and Veronica McClurg, the only 2 teacher trainers of Classical Pilates in Canada, and graduated the Teacher Training Program which is a one year program and requires over 950 hours of intense training. This program is recognized as one the most well respected and thorough programs in the world who’s headquarter are at “The Pilates Centre” in Boulder Colorado. Tracy continues to explore Pilates by taking classes and workshops and believes that there is no end to the depth of the work. She truly believes that Pilates is the best form of exercise and considers it to be life changing not only physically but mentally. Tracy brings both energy and enthusiasm to her classes and enjoys watching clients feel the wonderful benefits of movement done correctly.
Kristen Picketts After being a student of Pilates for 7 years at Surrey Pilates Studio Kristen decided to dive into the workforce world to become a certified Pilates instructor. She was accepted into the Classical Pilates Teacher Trainer program under the instruction of Matilda Christensen, Pilates from the Center in North Vancouver and Veronica McClurg, Surrey Pilates Studio. After completing over 950 hours of intense training through one of the most respected teacher training programs Kristen completed the program and graduated in September 2010. Kristen not only takes 4 classes a week, but also continues to explore the method at home through practise as well. She believes that the Classical Method of Pilates is the most respected and true form of Pilates and knows that the mind, body and spirit are nourished through the practise of Pilates. Kristen continues to take workshops to enhance her knowledge and gain wisdom from other wonderful Instructors. Kristen is extremely passionate about teaching her clients the lasting benefits of taking Classical Pilates to enhance their overall well being.
Erik McClurgErik was pre-disposed to Pilates and Yamuna
Body Rolling at a young age, and pursued the latter upon his high-school
graduation. Holding a Phase 1 & 2 Certification in Yamuna Body Rolling,
Erik has been teaching classes and leading workshops across the lower-mainland
since 2008. Having a fitness background that encompasses hockey, kickboxing,
wrestling, and fencing, his forte for many years was Gymnastics, in which he
was a national-level competitor. More recently Erik completed his Level 1
Anti-Gravity Yoga certification at the top of his class and has been teaching
and sharing his knowledge with other teachers and aspiring students. Erik also
plays guitar in a touring band called Stella, where he has endorsements from
the likes of Hughes & Kettner and Ernie Ball.
