Instructors
Instructor: Jamie Ramey
Jamie graduated from Austin College with a B.A. in Psychology and History. She first discovered pilates 15 years ago at Ability Physical Therapy with Dr. Colleen Grafa. From that day forward, a consistent Pilates practice has helped her manage scoliosis and back pain. Jamie believes Pilates leads to a stronger body and healthier posture that improves one’s quality of life outside the studio. Jamie completed her Pilates training to become an instructor through Balanced Body with Karen Sanzo and Shelley Estes. She has a passion to help people heal and live a pain free life.
Instructor: Nicki Cunliffe
Nicki is an overall health enthusiast. She discovered Pilates in 2016 through physical therapy with Dr. Colleen Grafa and Jamie Ramey. Nicki Struggled with cervical vertigo for 2 years brought on by poor posture, and other factors. With physical therapy, intensive dry needling sessions, and being introduced to Pilates the vertigo stopped. Nicki immediately fell in love realizing it improved her overall quality of life. She quickly began her instructor training in the Balanced Body program with Karen Sanzo and Shelly Estes. Nicki has developed a true passion for the rehabilitation of the body. Nicki loves to see her clients recognize the overall improvement to their own bodies. She feels one of the most rewarding things is seeing a smile on her clients face while guiding them through their own journey of movement, form, and strength.
Instructor: Teri Carlo
Teri began the journey of yoga just for physical exercise, not aware of all the benefits that yoga can provide. Practicing now for over 13 years and becoming an instructor (500 hour-Registered with Yoga Alliance), she started a thriving studio in Allen, and recently moved to the Sherman area. Her experience, along with her passion for sharing yoga, creates an atmosphere that allows each participant to grow, learn how to bring more awareness to their mind, bodies and spirits, and find more relaxation and inner peace. She believes that yoga is for everyBODY, enabling the light that is in each of us to shine!
Instructor: Vickie Wilkins
Vickie Wilkins came to Ability Pilates in the fall of 2020. She is a twenty-five year student of Pilates and began her career as an instructor by entering teacher training with Club Pilates and Balanced Body. Vickie brings a wealth of experience and education to our team.
She began her training with Club Pilates with Cara Bonney, her mentor and Master Trainer, a certified instructor by Stott Pilates and Master Trainer with Club Pilates. Her Balanced Body training was under Karen Sanzo, MS, PT, and Master Trainer for Balanced Body. Karen Sanzo conducts Pilates certification workshops throughout the US and is based in Dallas.
She has also obtained certifications in Trigger Point, TRX, BOSU, FSM and Barre Above with Pilates Focus. She has also trained under Erika Quest, Balanced Body Master Trainer, in CPE chasses in Advanced Exo Chair, and advanced reformer. She has additional training in Neuroplasticity for Active Agers. She is currently studying for the National Pilates Certification Exam.
Vickie’s love for helping others and passion for other’s overall health speaks volumes about her training and the way she teaches. She teaches with passion, kindness, and an overall sense of acceptance of everyone in her class. She strives to make each class challenging, rewarding, fun and therapeutic. Beneficiaries of her classes include those of all ages, collegiate and professional athletes, and those with neurological and other degenerative diseases.
Instructor: Lerin Madole
Lerin RYT-200, TIYT-II has been practicing yoga personally since 2007. Certified in Tulsa in 2019, she specializes in working with corporate audiences (both remote and in-person) and working professionals who sit often, such as at the computer. She is passionate about making yoga concepts interesting, approachable, and accessible to all bodies and experience levels. Her trauma-informed approach incorporates invitational language and autonomous exploration of tools for regulating the nervous system. Come meet her, and bring your curiosity!