Instructors

Kerry Bouthot Peak Pilates Systems Comprehensively Certified Instructor (500hrs) Principle Instructor Kerry is a Peak PilateSystem Level III certified Instructor with a specialty in working with athletes and older students. A seasoned instructor with over 480 hours of training, Kerry has also completed the Peak Pilates Chair I and Barrel I courses, and has qualified with both the Peak Pilates MVe Instructor Chair and Group Reformer educational programs. Kerry’s expertise working with groups ensures that her classes are fun and inspiring and she keeps up to date through personal mentoring, workshops, and continuing education courses. A dedicated student who has intensely focused on developing the stability, strength, stamina, and flexibility to do the advanced work, she has seen many positive changes in her body and life. A long time tennis players, Kerry transformed her game through Pilates and enjoys helping others do the same. Kerry holds a BA from St Michael’s College. She volunteers at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center in the Art Reach Program and has coached high school girls tennis.	"It is never too late to be what you might have been." -- George Eliot
Christa Ludovichi Peak Pilates Systems Level II Certified Instructor (300 hrs) Studio Instructor Christa Ludovichi began Pilates wanting to get fitter, shape up, and feel better. She quickly became hooked as she saw the changes it made in how she looked and performed. After years of private and group lessons, Christa took the plunge and underwent the rigors of Peak PilateSystems Level I Instructor Training where she passed with flying colors.	"You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars. In the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul." - Max Ehrmann
Sheila Morton, MSc Peak Pilates Systems Comprehensively Certified Instructor (500 hrs) Principle Instructor Sheila became interested in Classical Pilates to address chronic low back pain, and add strength and flexibility to her fitness routine. Through consistent practice at the InnerSpace Studio her body began a complete transformation. As a devotee of the Pilates System, Sheila wanted to share her passion helping other to make healthy changes and feel good. Sheila has lived and worked internationally in Germany, Austria, and most recently Japan. Her three years in Japan gave her a sense of peace and an inner connection with herself. Having transitioned from a corporate career, she is now a PPS-III level certified instructor with over 480 hours of training. She continues to deepen her understanding of the Pilates method and enhances her own teaching skills by participating in mentoring sessions, regular workshops, and continuing education courses. Sheila holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Central Washington University, and a Master of Science degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.	"Don't go through life, grow through life." - Eric Butterworth
Mary Therese Royal Comprehensive Certified Pilates Instructor (500hr) Studio Instructor Mary Therese has been practicing the Pilates for several years. While in Indiana she discovered a dedicated studio with equipment and began reformer classes and immediately began to notice a change for the better in her body. She wanted to share her enthusiasm for Pilates and decided to become a certified instructor. She completed her 600 hour comprehensive training at the Lotus Pilates Studio in Bloomington, IN. She has been studying Pilates at the InnerSpace which has given her strength and confidence she never knew was possible.	"You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream." -CS Lewis
Erik Harris Certified Qi Gong Practitioner Erik Harris is a certified Qi Gong practitioner and energy healer. He has been studying under Dr. Ming Wu for many years and is certified through the Wu Healing Center. Erik holds a B.S. in Psychology from Springfield College in Springfield, MA. He applies what he learned about the mind and body connection to his practice. Additionally he has professional certifications in Medicinal Aromatherapy, Tui Na technique, Auricular therapy, and Tong Ren Therapy and has been learning Chinese Herbology and studying to be certified as an Asian Body Therapist through the NCCAOM.	"Simplicity, patience, compassion. These are your greatest treasures. Simple in actions and in thoughts, you return to the source of being. Patient with both friends and enemies, you accord with the way things are. Compassionate toward yourself, you reconcile all beings in the world." - Excerpt from the Tao Tao Te Ching by Lao-Tzu
Rebecca Totti Certified Yoga Teacher Rebecca is a certified 200 hour yoga teacher, a student of yoga for 15 years, and recent transplant to the Farmington Valley. A Los Angeles native, she received her training at the storied Liberation Yoga studio where she had been a student for over ten years. It was at Liberation that she met Jeanne Korn, a well know teacher who became her mentor and inspiration in Restorative Yoga. Having completed a lengthy internship in Restorative Yoga under Jeanne, Rebecca continues to be in awe of the comfort and stress relief that this style of yoga brings to her students. She continues to teach this much loved style in addition to teaching Vinyasa Flow.
Stephanie Pritchett Certified Yoga Teacher Stephanie bagan exploring a variety of yoga styles, including Bikram, Iyengar, Hatha and Vinyasa while living in San Francisco. After a time in my life when I was faced with a number of life challenging events including a company layoff and the loss of my sister to cancer, I realized I had drifted away from my yoga practice, and I decided to dedicate more time to my mat. Through this process I discovered the true power of yoga. I started to practice every day, and yoga helped me heal. During this journey of healing, self discovery and uncovering the beauty of yoga I decided that I wanted to become a certified yoga teacher and in the summer of 2010 I completed the 200-Hour Hatha Teacher Training program at Yoga Yoga in Austin, TX. I immediately began sharing the gift of yoga through teaching Vinyasa and Gentle/Restorative yoga classes and opened a yoga studio in Texas. When we develop a regular yoga practice, we develop a better understanding of our bodies – we become more aware of what our body needs. In our chaotic daily lives, we often spend time in our heads, losing touch with the needs of the body and losing the connection between the body and the mind. One of the many gifts of yoga is the beauty of connecting the mind, body and breath as one again. I am honored to share the gift of yoga with others as I continue my personal journey along the way at the InnerSpace.
Alex Tyson Certified Yoga Teacher Alex is a Kripalu Yoga Certified Instructor (RYT-200 Hour) and has been teaching yoga since 2008. Alex started doing yoga while still in high school and quickly noticed how it helped with managing stress, creating flexibility of mind and body, and developing acceptance of the body. A graduate from Scripps College with a B.A. in Psychology, Alex is a life long learner and interested in exploring all yoga disciplines and is disciplined in staying up-to-date on Kripalu Yoga through continuing education classes. Her basic yoga classes will help you create a solid foundation and help you find rejuvenation and relaxation.