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coming January!
Active isolated stretch &
Pilates workshop March 10th
Recent Blog Articles
Circle Studio Blog
Benefits of Active Isolated Stretch for Golfers
Thu, Nov 17, 2011
Circle Studio Client Testimonial: I have worked with Circle Studio instructor Heather Thompson using the Active Isolated Stretching method to assist in rehab for a chronic low back issue. The results were immediate and dramatic - my back...Read more.
Circle Studio is having a 4th Anniversary Open House!
Wed, Oct 19, 2011
Let’s Party Thursday, November 3, from 5:30pm-8pm. We are looking forward to celebrating with our wonderful clients and future clients Gyrotonic and Pilates in the pearl with wine, treats, and giveaways. The open house is a great time to...Read more.
October Special: Free Pilates mat class on Sundays at Circle Studio.
Wed, Oct 19, 2011
For the month of October instructor Vicki Somoya is teaching a mat class open to all levels at noon. We recommend reserving a spot but drop-ins welcome space permitting. We look forward to seeing you! Read more.
certified pilates and gyrotonic instructors
Circle Studio trainers are excellent, fully certified instructors bringing the best Pilates and Gyrotonic to Portland, Oregon.
Heather Thompson
Certified Pilates Trainer, Certified Active Isolated Stretch Therapist
Heather trained as a dancer and performer and is a former teacher of musical theater and dance. Eventually her passionate interest in using movement for increased health and fitness led her to become a student, and then a teacher, of movement therapies.Heather works with clients of all ages and fitness levels and is dedicated to helping her students learn to use Pilates and Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) to gain strength and flexibility, to alleviate pain and prevent injuries, and to have fun.
Heather's interests include cycling, running, rock climbing, and hiking.
Heather earned her BA in Musical Theater from California State University Fullerton. She received her Pilates Trainer Certification from Romana Kryzanowska of Romana's Pilates in New York. In Los Angeles she taught Pilates with Siri Dharma of Live Art Pilates, with Mari Winsor of Winsor Pilates (including performing in Mari Winsor's advanced Pilates videos), and has also taught with Adylia Roman, UCLA Athletic Trainer. She trained with Aaron Mattes for her Certification in Active Isolated Stretching. Heather has completed additional studies in Anatomy, Kinesiology, and Pilates.
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