Shannon Maixner:  Owner, Physical Therapist, Muscle activation specialist & STOTT Pilates Instructor

Shannon has been practicing physical therapy for 18 years.  She has specialized in orthopedic therapy, sports injury rehabilitation and was a founding member of a women’s health program for a major medical care provider in the Twin Cities.  She first discovered the value of Pilates over ten years ago and has incorporated it into her physical therapy practice.  Her passion for Pilates and fitness motivated her to start FITNESS FOCUS in 2003, bringing Pilates and other wellness services for clients.

Her passions in life are her family, fitness and fueling that passion for fitness in others.

A Favorite Quote:  “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.” ~ The Apostle Paul

JEANNINE BROWN:  CERTIFIED STOTT

PILATES INSTRUCTOR

Jeannine began her fitness career as a

NASM certified personal trainer and an ACE  

group fitness instructor.  After practicing

Pilates at Fitness Focus as a client she

grew to love the combination of strength

training and Pilates. She quickly became

certified as a STOTT Pilates reformer and

matwork instructor.

Her love for fitness and seeing people

reach their goals and potential while

having fun has been her driving force.  

Besides fitness, her other passions in

life are:  loving and caring for her husband

and two children, spending time with family

& friends, and anything outdoors.

 A Favorite Quote: “And what does the LORD require of you?  To act justly

and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”  Micah 6:8 

Nancy CaldErON: Certified YogA Instructor

For over 25 years, Nancy has been practicing yoga.  Her first yoga instructor was an inspiring 75 year old nun at the College of St. Benedict.   Determined to "age gracefully", Nancy enjoys practicing with her students and delights in sharing her enthusiasm for yoga.  Nancy is certified through YogaFit and her class involves linking several poses together to create greater strength, flexibility, endurance and balance.
 
Besides yoga, her passions include: family, friends, traveling, water sports and horseback riding.
 

A Favorite Quote:  "Life is a journey, not a destination.  Enjoy the moments!” 

Stephanie Hauber: certified Personal Trainer & pilates instructor

Stephanie graduated from Winona State University in 2002 with a B.S. in Exercise Science with additional study in Worksite Health Promotion.  Certifications include:  NASM Certified Personal Trainer; NASM Certified Group Trainer; YogaFit (levels 1-3); American Red Cross CPR and First Aid.   

Ever since I can remember I have always been passionate about helping people create a healthier lifestyle for themselves.  By combining that passion and my love fitness I feel that, as a personal trainer, the sky is the limit when it comes to motivating people toward their goals.  My approach is simple:  Be consistent, accountable, do what works for you, and HAVE FUN doing it!  Creating a better body or making ANY lifestyle changes can be very challenging but the rewards are infinite!

A Favorite Quote: “Give of your hands to serve and your hearts to love.”  Mother Teresa

Kamalar Howard: Pilates Instructor

Kamalar Howard graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2006 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance. Following graduation, she continued to follow her passion for movement by studying STOTT Pilates and interning at the SweatShop Health Club in St. Paul. Kamalar has studied STOTT Pilates essential, intermediate, and advanced levels for both the mat and the reformer.

She has also pursued her interests in dance, teaching ballet and jazz classes to children and teenagers in Apple Valley. On the weekends, Kamalar can be found hosting at a downtown Minneapolis steak house. She views Pilates not only as a form of exercise, but also as a powerful tool for rehabilitation.

Marge Iaizzo: Physical therapist                                           

A graduate from the college of St. Scholastica, Duluth MN. She is a Physical Therapist with 26 years of experience in outpatient orthopedic and sportsmedicine clinical practice. She earned her certification in manual therapy of the spine through AAOM and was also a founding member of a Physical Therapy based women's health program specializing in osteoporosis, back pain during pregnancy, and pelvic floor disorders.

 A Favorite Quote:  "Yet a little while longer is the Light with you, walk while you have the Light." John 12 :35

Rhonda L. Jenkin: Certified

Massage Therapist & Body

Worker

Rhonda is a former personal trainer and     

bodybuilder Veteran of the U.S. military

who has used therapeutic massage to

enhance her training, as well as help her

recover from an automobile accident. She

has since dedicated her life to helping

others seek holistic help in health and

wellness by assisting them in bringing

balance and energy into their lives through

massage therapy.  She hopes to success-

fully help her clients seek pain relief

through nonpharmaceutical means and

aid those in training to be more productive.

Rhonda has a degree in Massage Therapy
and Bodywork giving her a wide range of

modalities to offer her clients. She is also a

level II Reiki energy healing practitioner. 

A favorite quotes: "Don’t be afraid to try something new. An amateur built the ark.     

Professionals built the Titanic." Unknown

Cyndi Lamaruccioala:  Certified

personal trainer & Stott

pilates instructor

With a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a

strong focus in Cardiology, Cyndi has worked

with patients as they experience the full

range of the health continuum.  As a STOTT

Pilates instructor and NASM Certified Personal

Trainer, Cyndi enjoys the opportunity to work

with clients who are making positive changes

and taking control of their own health.

Cyndi’s practice is based on a philosophy of

“Performance for Life”; that is, developing a

body that is healthy, strong and fit to enjoy

all life has to offer.  Regardless of age or

current physical condition, clients can take

action to improve their balance, strength,

coordination and cardiovascular health.  It’s

exciting to be a resource, guide and partner

in this process.

A Favorite Quote:  “We can change our whole life and the attitude of people around

us simply by changing ourselves.”  Rudolf Dreikurs      

jessica lokhorst: Stott Pilates

instructor 

The areas of health, wellness, and people

have had my attention for most of my life. 

As a weight loss counselor I enjoyed

working one on one with clients as they

reached their health and weight loss goals.

After practicing Pilates for many years I was

in a group class and looked at the fabulous

instructor and declared, “I could do this!”. 

Now I am trained to be STOTT Pilates Mat

and Reformer instructor. I am so blessed to

be working in a place where one’s best is only

matched by their desire to learn and know

more. A place where people, instructors and

clients alike, truly care for one another!

Taking care of your mind, body and spirit is

a life time commitment and journey; whether

you have traveled down this path for a long

time or have recently decided to join, I love

the opportunity to share in your journey.

Renee mccoy:  Stott pilates instructor

Combining her background in gymnastics and a BS degree in Public Health, Renee began her fitness career as a certified personal trainer and group exercise leader 23 years ago.  She is certified as a STOTT Pilates reformer and matwork instructor, Yamuna Body Rolling, and is currently studying the complementary discipline of Thai Yoga Massage. 

She has spent time in India and enjoys exploring the calm, meditative approach to exercise, where movement becomes graceful as the capacity to stabilize the body without closing it with tension is developed.  She loves passing her knowledge on to students as well as taking care of her parents so they can remain in their home.

A Favorite Quote: “"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."  George Carlin

colleen nATTerstad:  group fitness instructor

Colleen has shared her passion for fitness by instructing group classes for over 25 years.  Certified in barbell strength, step, cycle and core fundamentals; she has brought her diverse talents to Fitness Focus.  Her participation in Pilates reformer classes has fine tuned her techniques in other areas of fitness instruction and has helped balance life.

Passions:  Love life, family, friends, inner and outer beauty ~ love yourself.  True beauty comes form within.

KATHY SCHWARTZ:  REGISTERED & LiCENSED Dietician 

 Kathy has been practicing Dietetic and Nutrition counseling for over 17 years.   Registered with the American Dietetic Association and Licensed with the State of Minnesota to practice dietetics, her approach to working with clients is a blend of experience gained while providing inpatient clinical counseling, elder-care food service management and one-on-one diet counseling.   Kathy certified in Adult Weight Management Certification in 2002.  She developed and is delivering programs for Mahtomedi and St. Jude of the Lake school systems to promote healthy snack habits.  Additionally, she is the nutrition consultant to the White Bear Girls Hockey program.  Both are evidence of her passion for making healthy food choices a priority for our children.

Her passions in life flow from her relationship with Christ, her love for family and friends and the joy that comes from being there for anyone who needs a helping hand.
      

Motto: Live well, laugh often and love much.  Life is good.

Elizabeth Smith:  PHYSICAL THERPIST,

Certified Muscle Activation

Specialist, CSCS, ACSM-HFS,

certified Pilates INSTructor