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Angelie Melzer (USA)(English)
Angelie is the CEO of TEAM Pilates® and Ascend Mentoring, a Principle Educator for Balanced Body Education and an International presenter. She is an NCPT® through the National Pilates Certification Program, Pilates Method Alliance and a licensed GYROTONIC® , GYROKINESIS® with over thirty years in the industry. Angelie enjoys spreading the love of Pilates and movement worldwide, certifying and educating new instructors on how to work with specialty clients, run a new business, stay focused, and avoid burnout. Making others successful and maintaining a high-quality of standard for the industry is her passion!
Angelie began studying Pilates back in 1988 due to severe Scoliosis. As a result of her practice, she had a successful career as a professional Ballet dancer, hired at the age of 14 as a company member with Colorado Ballet, she continues to perform today, and is still surgery-free! Angelie has performed and taught with numerous professional ballet companies throughout the United States including Colorado Ballet, Milwaukee Ballet, Aspen/Santa Fe Ballet, New Mexico Ballet Company, Dayton Ballet, and Kansas City Ballet.
Angelie was awarded Woman Of the Year by the YWCA in 2004 and has been featured in PilatesStyle Magazine. She has co-created and written several courses, manuals and DVDs, to include Balanced Body Continuing Education courses, Scoliosis Mentoring programs, a Pre and Post Natal Pilates DVD and Movement Therapy for Children Course Manual. She worked as an adjunct professor for the University of Missouri and University of New Mexico, as well as guest faculty at Texas A&M.
Angelie is a second-generation teacher, studying under Romana Kyrzanowska as a young dancer in NYC. She was one of the first individuals to sit for the PMA National Certification and obtain the NCPT status. She was originally certified by the PhysicalMind Institute in New York City in 1999 and became a Certifying Instructor/Teacher Trainer for them in the spring of 2003, certifying numerous Pilates practitioners throughout the World. In addition, she has completed multiple Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Trainings with Core Dynamics under the tutelage of Michelle Larssen and Balanced Body Education. She is the owner/founder of Team Pilates®. Team Pilates® offers numerous continuing education courses in the Pilates Method, Pilates Movement Therapy for Children, Bosates® and other important topics in the industry. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resource Management and holds additional certifications as a Strain Counter Strain Practitioner, Personal Trainer from ACE, Aerobics and Fitness Association of America and NASM.
Yasmin Karachiwala (INDIA)(English/Korean/Japanese/Hindi)
With an impressive career in the fitness industry spanning over three decades, Yasmin Karachiwala stands tall as a trailblazing expert, beaming head and shoulders above all competition.
As the driving force behind the introduction of the 'Pilates' physical fitness system in India, Yasmin has earned unparalleled recognition as the foremost celebrity fitness trainer. Her clientele include some of Bollywood's most iconic stars and luminaries from other fields too.
Katrina Kaif, Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Kriti Sanon, Hrithik Roshan, Ananya Pandey, Preity Zinta, Bipasha Basu, Nora Fatehi, Vaani Kapoor, Sophie Choudry, and Hardik Pandya, among others, rank among the beneficiaries of her expertise and experience.
Yasmin Karachiwala is not just a fitness instructor; she is the guiding force that inspires her clients to maintain unwavering dedication to their fitness routines and embrace a healthier, happier lifestyle.
As the first BASI certified Pilates instructor in India, she introduced this concept to the country, single-handedly transforming it from a virtually unknown practice to a thriving discipline with ‘train-the-trainer’ programmes.
Leveraging her extensive knowledge and experience,
Yasmin Karachiwala co-authored the book ‘Sculpt and Shape: The Pilates Way’, providing insights into Pilates and its transformative impact on posture and life outlook.
Notably, she is the first Balanced Body Master Pilates Instructor and Fletcher Pilates instructor in India.
Her remarkable accolades include:
'Best Fitness Instructor' at Vogue Fashion Awards 2013
'Best Fitness Expert' at Elle Beauty Awards 2015
Giants Awards 2015 recognition
‘Rotary Award 2015’ for significant contributions to fitness and wellness
‘World Women Leadership Award 2016’ for excellence in Health, Wellness, and Fitness
‘Super Woman Award 2015’ by 94.3 Radio One
‘Business Icon for Fitness 2019’ by ET Business
‘Fitness Innovator of the Year 2019’ by Jaslok Hospital
Agi Falenta (SCOTLAND)(English)
As a former show-jumper and horse-riding instructor, Pilates teacher Agi developed her unique way to share her knowledge and passion for both Pilates and horse-riding. Throughout her career, she has created her own brand of Functional Pilates with small props and has presented and taught these at may events including Pilates Teacher Training in Turkey, Poland, Scotland, India, Italy The Pilates Gathering and Dubai. She has also created many interactive manuals and Pilates e-books for her own company. As a former show-jumper and horse-riding instructor, Pilates teacher Agi developed her unique way to share her knowledge and passion for both Pilates and horse-riding. Throughout her career, she has created her own brand of Functional Pilates with small props and has presented and taught these at may events including Pilates Teacher Training in Turkey, Poland, Scotland, India, Italy The Pilates Gathering and Dubai. She has also created many interactive manuals and Pilates e-books for her own company.
A few years ago Agi had a total hip replacement surgery and has since used her training and Pilates to get her body back to full function in no time. This experience has given her the passion to share her experience and new goal to help others who are struggling with hip, knee & back problems. Agi also certified in KCR - Kinetic Chain Release and CTR - Connective Tissue Release to offer clients a holistic approach to getting their body back to full health.
Nancy Castiglioni (PANAMA)(English and Español)
Nancy Castiglioni is a Pilates Instructor and International Presenter who has taught classes and workshops to instructors in the US, England, Korea, Qatar, Italy, Panama, Argentina, Paraguay, Dubai, and India.
She is a Founding Presenter of "It's a Pilates Party" annually in Boston. She has also been a presenter at Momentum Fest in Denver, Colorado, and Pilates Festival India twice and is scheduled to present again in February 2024. She has been featured in Pilates Style Magazine, Pilates TV, and several other major Instagram pages.
She has been a ballet dancer and a gymnast and now shares her passion for Pilates through her platform www.NancyCastiglioni.com, her Instagram page @nancycastiglioni, and at Classic Pilates Studio in Panama City, Panama, where she currently resides, and around the world through her workshops and master classes. She is Balanced Body Mat certified, has a Classical Mat certification through IRPA Internacional, and is certified as a Full Studio Classical Pilates Instructor through L'arte International / Mariano Dolagaray.
Shaazia Qureishi Kanchwala (Dubai) (English/Hindi)
Coming soon: Pre and Post Natal Pilates.