Momentum Pilates

Dancing since the age of three, Gloria's body was aching and in need of something else. During Aromatherapy training, Pilates was suggested and she was hooked. After certifying as a Stott Pilates Mat Instructor in 2000, Gloria also trained with Colleen Craig and Pilates on the Ball. In 2011, the Melt Method was introduced to her and she was off to New York to begin training with Melt Method creator, Sue Hitzmann, becoming the first instructor in Ontario. In 2015, Gloria and her husband Cliff left Toronto for Gananoque and she is thrilled to introduce more people to this self-treatment that helps alleviate the negative effects of daily living.

About 20 years ago and putting up with nagging back pain, I walked into a local pilates studio to see if this “phenomenon” could help. Over the next months as I attended classes, I enjoyed easier movement, a better understanding of how my body moved in space, and a greater appreciation of the “little muscles” that I had previously ignored.  I was hooked.

Following my retirement from a long career in healthcare, my husband and I moved from Toronto to Kingston in 2015.  Discovering and enrolling in classes at Momentum Pilates re-kindled the pleasure I always experienced practising pilates, as well as exposing me to the knowledgeable and supportive community within the studio.

I believe that pilates can benefit everyone.  For myself, I know that practising pilates will help me stay active and mobile as I age. In my years since my first visit to Momentum Pilates, I have been lucky enough to encounter teachers who instruct with thorough knowledge, positive feedback, and focus on their clients' needs.  Having the opportunity to share my experiences and pass on what I have learned with others is a great gift.

Shannon has been in the fitness industry since becoming a certified Group Fitness Instructor in 1998. In 2000 she became a certified Personal Trainer, and is now in the process of obtaining her Mat and Reformer Instructor certifications through Balanced Body University. She is currently the Office Manager at Momentum Pilates, teaching mat and reformer classes, as well as offering Apprentice sessions on the reformer. Her love of pilates grows everyday, as a result of witnessing and experiencing the benefits pilates brings to the lives of all Momentum Pilates' members!

Susan has been teaching classes for 30 years taking satisfaction from sharing her love of the industry with like-minded people and watching newcomers grow stronger and gain confidence in their own bodies. After dabbling in pilates for a few years and gaining an appreciation of its benefits for all age groups, Susan became certified as a Stott Pilates mat instructor in 2015. She is certified in TRX suspension training and as a fitness instructor with the Canadian Association of Fitness Professionals. In addition to TRX and pilates, she teaches step, weight training and barre.  She is a commercial banker and enjoys travelling and gardening when not in the studio.