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LAURYN SIRES | SUSAN PERRY | TERRY WHITE | JO ANN ELLIS
SUSAN PERRY | return to top
Susan, is a native of Ireland, and mother of two. She received her BS in Exercise Kinesiology and Nutrition from UT Austin. Health and fitness has always been her passion. Being a successful personal trainer for 8 years, Susan seen the growth in mind body health. She was drawn to Pilates, not because of any physical ailment, but because Joseph Pilates’ total integrated system of training made complete sense to her. Her appreciation of human physiology convinced Susan Pilates was the area she needed to explore further.
Susan completed her advanced training through Power Pilates, New York. She enjoys combining her knowledge of strength training, nutrition counseling, and her passion for Pilates to bring a comprehensive approach to fitness to her clients.
She is the proud co-founder of Core and More Pilates.
LAURYN SIRES | return to top
After years of aerobics, Lauryn developed runners knee and was directed toward Pilates. Not only has Pilates eliminated her knee pain and improved her flexibility, it has given her strength and stamina and has her buying clothes in a smaller size! As an aerobics buddy noted, "your body has completely changed." She was hooked.
She completed her advanced certification through internationally recognized Power Pilates and has been teaching since 2004. She has worked with a host of clients of all ages and genders and conditions. Her clients with scoliosis, knee issues as well as athletes and dancers have seen tremendous improvements. It is said that the human musculoskeletal system was designed to last 30-40 years, but Lauryn intends to keep her clients standing tall well beyond that!
Lauryn is the mother of two daughters and holds a B.S. in Zoology and a M.S. in Business. In a previous life she worked in health care finance. Today, she is very happily helping her clients improve their wellness as a proud co-founder of Core and More Pilates.
TERRY WHITE | return to top
Terry, is a Mom of three and has a BS in Advertising from UT, Austin.
Following many years and many miles of running Terry developed plantar fascitis. In order to stay in shape and allow her foot to heal she began doing pilates, Within 6 weeks Terry noticed a significant difference in the way her body looked and in addition to that was amazed at the extra energy she had. One year later at her annual physical she measured 5 feet 6 and 3/4 inches tall ... almost 2 inches taller than she had been 1 year prior. Pilates had transformed her body with longer, leaner muscles, better posture and correct spinal alignment. Terry was hooked. She continues to pursue her love and passion for pilates and has worked under many different teachers and studios all around Austin.
Terry completed her advanced certification through Power Pilates. She is a proud founder of Core and More Pilates, Lakeway.
Terry brings her many years of practical experience as a student to her teaching. She continues to run and teaches her clients the importance and benefits of supplementing any activity with Pilates in order to achieve more flexibility and better performance.
JO ANN ELLIS | return to top
Jo Ann is a certified personal trainer and group instructor. Her passion for helping others achieve a healthy active lifestyle led her to Pilates. She soon discovered the benefits of classical Pilates and how a true systemic approach to the human body could cure her nagging backaches, knee and shoulder pain. JoAnn found the improvement in posture, core strength, stamina and flexibility was helping keep her out of pain.
Having completed her advanced certification, Jo Ann continues to improve her instructor skills and knowledge with continuing education. She is excited to be part of Core and More Pilates, and looks forward to educating clients about the many benefits of Pilates as well as helping each client achieve their ultimate fitness goals.

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