Restorative Therapy Co.

Originally a farm girl from Suffolk, Virginia, Kristin Joseph is a teacher through and through.  She initiated her career path as a teacher at the age of 18, teaching swim lessons at the local YMCA.  While attending the University of Virginia, she decided to grow her teaching from the pool to the classroom. Upon receiving her Masters of Teaching from UVA’s Curry School of Education, she taught 4th grade, 1st grade, and kindergarten in the Virginia Public School System.  Her career as a teacher continued to evolve, and at last, she was able to meld mind and body through teaching the Pilates method as a Romana Certified Pilates Instructor.  She received her comprehensive Pilates certification through True Pilates New York in 2012. In 2013 she obtained her INHC certificate from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.  And most recently she went on to receive certifications in ELDOA levels 1-3 (2018-2019).  She describes herself as a facilitator of change – helping clients improve their mind-body connection.   This former Kindergarten teacher and endurance athlete has the wherewithal to keep things fun and exciting in a group environment while being attentive to each individual’s specific needs. She works with people of all ages; using mindful movement, relaxation techniques, and nourishing foods to help them feel more vibrant and empowered in their daily lives.

Becca Ellis – DPT, PYT-c, RYT-200

Physical Therapy

• Board certified and licensed Physical Therapist (2009-present)
• Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree, Old Dominion University 2009
• 9 years orthopedic, sports, & post-surgical rehab experience
• 3 years experience as a medical yoga therapist for spine & orthopedic care

Yoga

• Professional Yoga Therapy candidate (http://proyogatherapy.org/)
• RYT-200hrs certification (2016)
• Pre-natal yoga-85hrs certification (2016)

Personal

• Division 1 college soccer player at Old Dominion University (2001-2005)
• Becca is a mommy to an awesome little boy, and wife to a very patient and kind man. She love kids, helping people, live music, dogs, physical therapy, yoga, wine, cheese, The Beatles, organizing things, and chocolate!

Found yoga about 15 years ago thanks to her momma Joan.   Katie suffered from
anxiety and knew she needed extra support.   Immediately there was a shift and as
life would have it, the practice became a source of strength and change.    Fast
forward 15 years Katie is how teaching consistently for the past 10 years & has
studied with a handful of knowledgeable teachers locally and a far.    Other hobbies
consist of dancing, running, hiking & swimming in the ocean.   

Tricia grew up in Indiana as a competitive athlete. In 2015 she started to practice
yoga seriously after experiencing multiple injuries through athletics. When she
found the world of yoga something awakened and she learned about the powerful
healing effects of the practice. 

After moving to San Diego in 2016 she immediately
found a home studio and finished a 200 hour teacher training with The House of Yogi
in San Diego, CA. After spending a year immersed in Southern California yoga she has
adopted a vinyasa flow style that truly seeks to connect mind and body. She hopes
that her focus on alignment and form will invite practitioners to experience the joy
of linking breath to movement and flowing in a way that feels best in their own
body. 

Tricia has also completely a restorative yoga training and believes it is the
perfect compliment to any other yoga or wellness practice. 

Brenna started Pilates in 2002 and 9 months later she decided to move to NYC to complete the Romana's Pilates Certification Program. In just 3 months she finished the program and a year later opened her studio in June of 2004.

In 2006 Brenna became a Level 4 Teacher Trainer, and in 2008 she was promoted to a Level 3. Brenna is the only Level 3 Teacher Trainer for Romana’s Pilates in Virginia and the surrounding region. She has helped train several instructors through their apprenticeship including most of the local instructors and several in the neighboring region.

Brenna works hard to continue the growth of instructors’ knowledge and skill level by bringing in master instructors from all over the country. It is her mission to continue to provide her regional area with the highest level of Pilates training not only to the clients, but to the Romana’s Pilates instructors who work at various studios in the local and regional areas. In addition, Brenna travels frequently to other training centers to teach sessions and workshops, as well as, to continue her growth and study with those who share their knowledge from Romana Kryzanowska, protege of Joseph Pilates.

Doe retired from a teaching career after 37 years in elementary education. She first became a Pilates client in 2003 after a back injury made daily life a challenge. It helped her gain muscle strength, balance and control which greatly improved her quality of life. Not content with “retired life” and after having first hand experience how Pilates can help the body, in 2014 Doe decided to become a certified Romana’s Pilates Instructor. She’s very grateful to have found Pilates and enjoys teaching others the benefits of it. Doe also takes regular sessions and participates in workshops to increase her knowledge and continue her growth as an instructor and student of the Pilates Method. 

Loren has loved movement since she was little. She grew up studying all forms of dance, including ballet, tap, lyrical, and jazz.  As an adult, Loren has continued exercise with a love of running. However, a hip injury led her to try new classes such as Barre and Mat Pilates at the local YMCA. Her instructors encouraged her to get a teaching certificate and she started working there. However, Loren felt she was missing a lot of information when it came to pilates. She called around and found Brenna at True Pilates Virginia Beach. Brenna was so encouraging and positive that Loren decided to take a few sessions with her. After a short period of time in the studio, Loren knew that Pilates was for her and wanted to become a certified Romana’s Pilates Instructor. In January 2019 Loren started the certification process with Brenna here at True Pilates Virginia Beach and is loving all of it. As a mom of two young children, Pilates has become a part of life for the whole family.