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Sports + Spinal Physical Therapy
The decision to pursue physical therapy as a career seemed to be a natural decision for Robert, given both his upbringing by parents who were actively involved in healthcare, and formative years that were spent primarily in swimming pools, on soccer fields, or falling off bikes. Robert believes the role of the physical therapist is part teacher, part caregiver, part expert, and maybe even part stand-up comedian. For him, the act of helping people with a big smile on his face does not grow old. Robert has learned to view himself as a mechanic for the body. Good physical therapy is about keeping things simple — finding out why the machine is breaking down, and then teaching the client how to take an active role in fixing the problem. Physical therapy is a partnership in that way. Most... Read the profile >>
Originally from Houston, TX, Chris moved to the DC area to play lacrosse for Marymount University. As a three year captain of the team, leadership came naturally & he worked to make the team competitive. In the process, Chris discovered a love for fitness and educating others of its benefits. After a successful undergraduate career as a player and a Health Sciences major, he decided to pursue a Master’s degree in Health Promotion Management and gain a better understanding of behavior change. As a graduate student, Chris obtained his CrossFit Level 1 Certification which opened up a new world of fitness. Over the past two years he has worked as the Strength and Conditioning- and Assistant Men’s Lacrosse coach for Marymount University. This position inspired him to pursue other... Read the profile >>
A native of DC, Emma grew up taking summer ballet at the Washington School, attending the local University of MD, and moving into Dupont in her early 20’s. Most of her 20’s was spent working in a real estate office as a developers assistant, and cocktail waitressing at night. Emma’s “work hard, play hard” mantra kept her busy with a full social life, but also resulted in an unbalanced and unhealthy lifestyle. A friend suggested yoga, and at that moment, her love affair with the practice began. Choosing quickly to register for the Yogaworks 200-hr intensive. Next, she was introduced to Budokon, followed by Pilates and Barre. Most recently, Emma opened Epic Yoga in Dupont Circle. (epicyogadc.com). Life is about evolution and transition, and how we respond. To open this... Read the profile >>
Kathy Pugh lives and runs in Washington, DC. Her passion for running developed after giving birth to her daughter Ava. Looking for a way to lose the baby weight and keep her sanity, she decided to train for the Marine Corps Marathon with little Ava in tow. Since then she has run numerous 5K's, 10K's, 10-milers, half-marathons, and marathons - much to the amazement of her husband Drew who likes to remind her that she doesn't like to sweat! Kathy is a NESTA and RRCA certified running coach. She is the owner and coach of EZ8DC (www.ez8dc.com), the women’s running boot camp and home of the eight minute mile. Her formal education includes a BA in English from Binghamton University, and an MBA from The University of Nevada Las Vegas. Read the profile >>
Kelly came to her first Pilates class in 2007, tired of her usual routine of cardio and weights at the gym. She was instantly hooked. A short three years later, Kelly has opened her own Pilates studio, fulfilling her dream of getting out from behind a computer and creating a space where people can challenge themselves physically and mentally, yet are still able to laugh and enjoy themselves. Kelly’s classes are energetic and fun, yet challenging. She’ll work you out hard while cheering you on. Kelly truly believes that if you do one push-up today, you’ll do two the next; she uses this philosophy to encourage her students to push themselves, work hard, and be a stronger version of themselves tomorrow. Kelly received her initial pilates mat certification from Power Pilates of... Read the profile >>
Athletics has always been a huge part of Kelly's life. At age 6, she started what would become a long relationship with movement. At first, it was swimming. By age 12 she was swimming for three teams. It was at this point that Kelly was turned on to yoga when one of her swim coaches suggested she work on her flexibility. She started with Rodney Yee home videos and kept up with a relatively regular practice up through high school. At Penn State University, Kinesiology seemed like a perfect fit for a girl who had developed such a love for athletics and movement, and Kelly loved learning everything she could about the human body. From being a TA for a human anatomy class to joining the PSU crew team. During her time on the team, she used her developing knowledge about athletics to... Read the profile >>
Kevin Waldorf-Cruz - MSW, LICSW, ERYT - encourages his students to tap into their individual brilliance, strength, vitality, creativity, and awakened wisdom on spirit. He holds a combined master’s degree in social work with a focus on clinical therapeutic practice and welfare policy. Kevin also is a licensed massage therapist. He began teaching in 2002 and is currently the director of teacher training at Tranquil Space. Kevin has studied with inspired teachers like Cyndi Lee, Darren Main, Baron Baptiste, Shiva Rea, and Ana Forrest. He has great appreciation for his students and teacher-trainees who continually awaken his spirit. Currently, Kevin also counsels HIV+ adults, struggling with mental illness and chemical dependency. Class Schedule: Yoga 2- Tuesday 7pm @ Tranquil... Read the profile >>
Shawn was introduced to Ashtanga's primary series at 12 years old, and has been a devoted student of yoga ever since. After countless namaskars over the years, Shawn embodies the spirit of practice – she has logged well over 500 hours of teacher training, teaches private and public classes regularly, practices shambala meditation daily, travels to India every chance she gets, and is ever-deepening in exploration of asana, meditation, and philosophy. Today, Shawn anchors her yogic journey with the Prana Flow global collective, guided by world-renowned teacher Shiva Rea. She works as a communications specialist for the United Nations Foundation, and studies the dialogue between modern psychology and eastern philosophy as a masters student at Naropa University. Shawn is also a catalyst... Read the profile >>
In the spring of 2008, tanO took his very first yoga class on the same day that he was hired at lululemon athletica. He eventually took classes at a variety of studios, including Down Dog Yoga, but as his practice grew steadily over time, he developed a strong connection to the physical practice and an interest in the principles of yoga. With a solid background in various sports and general fitness, overall, tanO developed a strength training regimen that centered on using his own body weight and natural resistance. He began to incorporate yoga into his weekly routine of running, biking and strength training and immediately began to see a transformation take place. Not only was he becoming stronger physically, but also mentally and even spiritually. tanO completed several... Read the profile >>
