Synergy Center for Wellness

Owner of Synergy Center for Wellness, Jennifer Lucas. Jennifer is comprehensively certified through BASI Pilates. Originally from the east coast, she first experienced the power of Pilates while living in southern California and carried that dedicated practice with her when she moved to Vail, CO with her husband, Patrick. Jennifer discovered that the mindful movement and core strengthening of Pilates had the power to change her body and the way she carried herself in every-day life. Her clients are women and men of all ages, athletes, tri-athletes, post-rehab, and Pilates apprentices and teachers. Jennifer loves helping clients achieve their personal goals whether it involves aches and pain management, strength, improved ski season readiness, flexibility, weight goals or overall better health. Jennifer's ability to see misalignments in the body and address them through precise verbal and tactile cues is vital in helping clients understand the work in their body. Although she is meticulous on form, Jennifer keeps her sessions fun and energetic. Her sessions are not for the faint-hearted. You can expect her to push and inspire you to make real changes in your own body and mind. If you are currently struggling with an injury or fresh on the recovery from one, she will diligently work to keep you safe and growing steadily to help you remain active during this time and beyond. Jennifer loves that Pilates is a continuous learning process for her clients, herself, and the exceptional instructors at Synergy.

Emily's motivation in teaching Pilates is to guide people toward feeling both strong and lengthened; lithe and supple. She believes Pilates should be so enjoyable and effective, you find yourself craving your next session. While many people have the impression that Pilates isn't “hard,” Emily believes that if a person is ready and willing, Pilates is a phenomenal workout that sculpts and tones the body. While the practice is excellent for those recovering from injury, or simply looking for a non-impact workout, it is also an impressive system of movement for those looking to build enormous strength and control of their entire body.

Emily did her BASI training in 2016, and has been teaching multiple classes per week, ever since. She knows first hand that it's essential to be consistent in her own Pilates practice in order to bring the best to her clients. Thus, you'll see Emily on the equipment, right there with you, taking classes. She very much looks forward to building a new community of students and friends at Synergy. Please join Emily for a unique, playful, uplifting and results driven Pilates Equipment session on Thursdays at 9:00am.

Deb Plath – Synergy Pilates Teacher With a self-professed passion for people and exercise, Deb Plath fell in love with being a personal trainer 25 years ago, which is just about the same amount of time she has been living in the Vail Valley. A southern California girl who describes herself as a ‘city girl’, Deb moved here to start a new relationship – who knew it would lead to being a successful, multi-talented fitness teacher? From aerobics to spin to becoming a Certified Personal Trainer, Deb teaches because she calls it a “gift you can give someone else”. She admits that it takes motivation, but that is one thing she does not lack. After years of teaching a variety of fitness disciplines, Deb gravitated towards Pilates because she recognized the importance of ‘core strength’ in any fitness regimen. She also likes the need for mental strength, precision and focus that Pilates demands. Deb’s Pilates certification was earned in 2003 from Barbara Huttner, who is not only well-known in the Vail Valley Pilates and GYROTONIC® circles, but also a driving force in the establishment of Synergy. In fact, Deb credits Barbara for being the reason that she came to Synergy as a teacher. She adds that she continues to teach at Synergy because of the “energy in the studio” saying, “I feel motivated when I’m there!” Her favorite class to teach? Group Pilates Equipment! Best said in her own words: “It’s invigorating for me to see my clients get it.” She loves seeing her clients transform their bodies and attitudes about being fit. She calls it a “motivating story” to guide students who “think they are in shape” to really being in shape.

Jayme Sare was born in Breckenridge and as a Colorado native, skiing is in her blood. She was introduced to Pilates while living in Vail as suggestion for 'toning up’ prior to a tropical vacation. From that day forward she continued to include Pilates in her workout practice. As a result she gained strength and balance, which was evident the following ski season. Being an athlete her entire life, Jayme began to realize how beneficial Pilates can be. It is not only effective in the world of athletes but also in the everyday physical quality of life. She was inspired and received her Comprehensive Teacher Training Certificate from BASI Pilates in 2009. She holds a BA in Health and Exercise Sciences from the Colorado State University and was recently certified in TRX Training. As a practitioner and trainer, Jayme is continually inspired by how Pilates re-educates and heals the body. She has experience working with clients of all fitness levels, including adolescents, pre and post natal or simply athletes looking to improve in their particular sport. Jayme can also utilize Pilates for rehabilitation. She has helped clients not only recover from a variety of injuries and surgeries, but improve their overall physical condition. Jayme is passionate about creating a challenging workout, but also encourages her clients to have fun and enjoy the benefits of Pilates.

Lindy Yare– Synergy Pilates Teacher Moving to Vail from Varberg, Sweden more than ten years ago, Lindy Johansson’s reason for choosing Vail is somewhat typical – the skiing. Her decision to stay still includes skiing, but she also adds that she likes the cosmopolitan, yet small, feel of the Vail Valley. The lifestyle and variety of activities seem to be a perfect match. Lindy’s introduction to Pilates came when she was helping a friend who was training to be a Pilates teacher. “She needed a guinea pig, and that was me!” Obviously the experience piqued her interest, and soon Lindy found herself enrolling and graduating in a Pilates course taught by Rael Isacowitz at Body Arts & Science International (BASI). And her friend? Her friend also became the reason that Lindy is a Synergy teacher today. Describing her commitment to teaching, Lindy first lists the “great energy coming from different individuals”. Probably for that reason, she enjoys teaching Group Pilates Equipment Classes the most. Like the ongoing process of her own learning, Lindy finds that her students go down a path of “cumulative learning” She says when a student finally has the ‘light bulb’ go on, it is without a doubt the best part of teaching. The other ‘best’ parts come from her feelings about Synergy: “it’s a big old family”! As well, Lindy embraces the Synergy atmosphere and says: “it’s not just Pilates….. it’s all aspects – mind/body/health”.