Our Pilates Team
Our team has Ceritified Power Pilates Instructors. We help our clients see results, stay motivated and are committed to the original work of Joseph Pilates while keeping up with new techniques.
Gretchen Johnson
Gretchen Johnson, certified Authentic Pilates instructor, has actualized her dreams. Born in Nashville, Gretchen has always had a love for exercise and competitive sports. She started gymnastics and moved to competitive cheerleading in high school. After graduating from UT Knoxville, Gretchen ventured to New York City to study Pilates at The Pilates Studio of New York, the most famous Pilates school, following the teaching of Joseph Pilates, the founder of this exercise movement. Gretchen devoted herself to hundreds of hours of school, private lessons, practice hours and testing to become a certified Authentic Pilates teacher.
Gretchen came back to her hometown to open Absolute Pilates in Brentwood, Tennessee. Her love for this method of exercise keeps her motivated and her clients see the results in her classes and in their bodies. Gretchen recently added to her training by completing her Power Pilates Certification in January of 2007.
Mary Ann Stuart-Durham
Mary Ann Durham began her study and practice of classical Pilates over a decade ago, quickly realizing its powerful effects on her body and overall health. Power Pilates certified in 2004, Mary Ann now enjoys a lively clientele of all ages and levels of skill. " I love being able to share my experience and understanding of what Pilates is all about. I get a big thrill when students begin to 'get it' and initiate their own process of change through movement. PIlates is beautifully holistic, so there is something to be gained for anyone who will be consistent in their practice". Although Mary Ann teaches beginner to advanced Pilates, she has devoted much time and study to the needs of clients with chronic pain and injuries.
Kelly Meece Rogers
Kelly Meece Rogers began taking Pilates after being introduced to the method in dance class. She was drawn to the low impact aspect of Pilates, as well as its focus on core strength. After taking her first private session with Gretchen Johnson in 2003 Kelly was hooked, and after a few years of training, decided to become a certified instructor. Upon completing her certification from Power Pilates, Kelly began working at Absolute Pilates, and now is a full-time instructor. Kelly loves her job, and is very thankful for the opportunity to work in such an encouraging atmosphere. Out of the studio, Kelly loves to use her talents as a singer, dancer and actress to honor the Lord as well as spend time with her wonderful, beautiful, amazing husband Nick!