Evolution Pilates Instructors
CATE
VALLONE
Cate is a fully STOTT PILATES®
Certified Instructor and
Instructor Trainer, as well as a personal trainer, certified
by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. She
received her Bachelor of Science degree in Human Movement
Education from Boston University in May 2000. Coursework
included life sciences, kinesiology, education theory,
athletic training, sports psychology, nutrition, exercise
physiology, and movement. Cate has been in private practice
as a personal trainer since September 2000. In addition to
her formal education, she has been doing therapeutic
exercise in a clinical setting since 1998, while working in
chiropractic offices in Cambridge, MA and Hartford, CT.
KELLY SCALLION
Kelly is a STOTT PILATES Certified Instructor. She has
been teaching Pilates since 2006, and dance since 2000.
Kelly holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Dance and Theatre
from Manhattanville College, 2006. Kelly has a deep
kinesthetic understanding of the body and the ways it can
move because of her many years of Modern Dance training.
Kelly is a challenging and energetic instructor who prides
herself in helping clients to reach their individual
potential, while understanding their personal needs and
goals.
PAUL AHERNE
Paul is a STOTT PILATES Certified Instructor
and Personal Trainer qualified through NASM. He has also
been a practicing AIS therapist for over 3 years, having
studied directly with the creator of AIS Aaron Mattes. He
has treated clients with a whole range of physical
dysfunctions from general stiffness to Parkinson's disease,
Back pain, Sports Injuries, Sports preparation and many
other postural problems caused by incorrect length tension
relationship of muscles due to lack of or poor stretching
techniques.
HEIDI BOGGINI
Heidi Boggini is a STOTT PILATES Certified Instructor.
She has been teaching the Pilates Method of Conditioning
since 2001. She found Pilates several years ago after
hurting her back. Being a mom of two small, active boys, she
knew she had to take a different approach to exercising and
Pilates was the answer. Heidi’s devotion to expanding her
knowledge in Pilates comes from her personal passion for the
method and her dedication to helping her clients. Before
becoming a Pilates instructor, Heidi worked for 15 years as
a respiratory therapist. She has extensive knowledge in
breath work as a function of exercise. Heidi specializes in
working with horseback riders, as she is an avid rider
herself.
TONY PULLMAN
Tony been teaching Pilates since 2006, and is also a
personal trainer, certified through the Aerobics and Fitness
Association of America. Tony became a fitness professional
after being a personal training and Pilates client for
years. He competes regularly in triathlons, and loves
challenging both his mind and body through these
events. Tony was so happy with the changes fitness made in
his own life, that he was eager to share his experiences and
work to support other in their quest for a healthier
lifestyle. His clients describe him as motivating,
supportive, and inspiring. In addition to Pilates training,
Tony also specializes in personal training emphasizing
functional fitness. He incorporates TRX Suspension training,
weight lifting, and High Intensity Interval Training with
clients to help them improve their overall fitness level.
ANGELA M. DEMICHELE-SOLAK
Angela DeMichele-Solak has been certified as a fitness
instructor through nationally accredited AFAA for the past
10 years and has worked for various gyms and community
recreation departments in the area teaching step, aerobics,
cardio kickboxing, Zumba, Power Flex and yoga. Angela has
also taken her "show on the road", teaching Pilates and yoga
in various destinations such as Cancun, Bermuda and Aruba as
a visiting instructor. Angela began her studies in Pilates
in 2005 and gained her first certification in June of 2006.
In addition to working at Evolution, she has had the
opportunity to teach Pilates at MCC and East Windsor Adult
Education. Angela’s view of Pilates is that it is a
life-long skill for well being that can be acquired by
anyone at any age.
CHLAKE RAINEAU
Chlake has been working in fitness for over 20 years, with
various specialties such as Core Stability, cardio
kickboxing, and aquatic fitness. In addition to her STOTT
PILATES training in Mat, Reformer, and Injury & Special
Populations, she is an injury and rehab specialist,
Connecticut State Certified Strength Coach, and has a
Certificate in Health Fitness. Her expertise includes
fitness assessments and functional strength training. She
specializes in fitness classes for specific populations. She
teaches a wide variety of mat, apparatus, aerobic and water
classes throughout the state.