Our Business
Endurance Pilates and Yoga is a studio dedicated to the practice of mind-body exercise and control of the body through the practice of pilates. We are interested in working with all levels of students, but please note that Authentic Pilates and Vinyasa forms of yoga are challenging exercise regimens. Our workouts are vigorous and produce results. Our group classes are designed for the healthy student and are not appropriate for students with injuries, chronic conditions that would preclude them from a group class, or new to exercise pregnant students that do not already have a regular pilates or yoga practice. Our policy is for your safety.
Please contact us at julie@endurancepilates.com with questions about options if you are injured or pregnant and wish to pursue a practice at Endurance. We are trained in working with special populations and injuries and are certified pre and post natal instructors. We have strenthened post- rehab shoulders, knees and hips and have worked with many students throughout all forty weeks of their pregnancies!
You will be a stronger person, but please know that the Authentic Pilates method taught at Endurance Pilates and Yoga is meant to challenge you physically and mentally even at the Basic level. If you are transferring from another pilates studio, please plan on observing prior to attending so that you are able to choose the proper class level. Most students- even those with a regular pilates practice at a gym or other studios and even instructors trained in other pilates methods- need to begin with our Basics classes in order to understand our method properly. Our classes are significantly more challenging than most and our results prove that the hard work is worth it! All of our Intermediate and Advanced Pilates Mat, Barre Boston and Reformer classes are reserved for advanced students and require permission to attend.
Please contact us at julie@endurancepilates.com with questions about options if you are injured or pregnant and wish to pursue a practice at Endurance. We are trained in working with special populations and injuries and are certified pre and post natal instructors. We have strenthened post- rehab shoulders, knees and hips and have worked with many students throughout all forty weeks of their pregnancies!
You will be a stronger person, but please know that the Authentic Pilates method taught at Endurance Pilates and Yoga is meant to challenge you physically and mentally even at the Basic level. If you are transferring from another pilates studio, please plan on observing prior to attending so that you are able to choose the proper class level. Most students- even those with a regular pilates practice at a gym or other studios and even instructors trained in other pilates methods- need to begin with our Basics classes in order to understand our method properly. Our classes are significantly more challenging than most and our results prove that the hard work is worth it! All of our Intermediate and Advanced Pilates Mat, Barre Boston and Reformer classes are reserved for advanced students and require permission to attend.
Julie Erickson, RYT, PMA® CPT
Julie holds a BA in English from Tufts University and an MBA (Magna Cum Laude) from Babson College.
Julie is one of very few instructors in the US to have earned the distinction of PMA (Pilates Method Alliance) certified Pilates Instructor. Julie was the sole pilates instructor selected to train the spectacular Artists of the Cirque du Soleil from the cast of TOTEM during their performances in Boston over the summer of 2012 and has worked with several other professional athletes, performers and dancers in Boston and NYC. Julie was also honored to be selected in the fall of 2011 to attend Brooke Siler's prestigious re:AB bridge program for certified instructors in NYC and studies under 2nd generation instructors, Brooke Siler and Cary Regan. She is also a NFHS certified high school coach and enjoys sharing her love of movement with all ages! She will be completing her ACSM Personal Training certification and Precision Nutrition Counselor Certification in early 2013. She is Internationally Certified by Stott and Balanced Body Pilates systems. Julie believes that workouts should be fun and safe, yet challenging. An avid runner, she has run 11 marathons and her first ultra-marathon 50K in 2012. Julie completed over 2,000 training and racing miles in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012- while building a business, raising a child, coaching high school girls and mentoring new instructors. Julie was featured in the March 2012 edition of Runners World magazine discussing pilates mat exercises for serious runners and is a popular contributor to several media outlets including Glamour Magazine, FitSugar, MSN. Boston Magazine and Hella Wella. Julie brings this love of fitness and challenge to her students and friends at Endurance Pilates and Yoga.
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Julie's Pilates Certifications:
Pilates Method Alliance- PMA CPT Stott Level 2 Advanced Comprehensive Certification Balanced Body Comprehensive Certification PhysicalMind Mat Peak MVE Chair Power Pilates Mat and Reformer Currently pursuing Authentic pilates certification with 2nd Generation instructor 
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Julie's Yoga Certifications:
Yoga Alliance- 200hr RYT YogaFit Prenatal, Kids, and Seniors Yoqua- Water Yoga |
Additional Certifications and Trainings:
RRCA Certified Running Coach NFHS Certified Coach Gyrotonic Level One Training AFAA Group Exercise AFAA Pre and Post Natal Exercise ACE Personal Trainer Dragon Door HKC Kettlebell TRX Group Step, Group Power Resist-a-Ball Thomas the Promise Kickbox ZENGA |
Experienced Staff
We are different from other studios and gym pilates and won't waste your precious training time with exercises that don't work or dangerous pilates teaching methods. Our well-trained instructors have training in Authentic classical systems through the Romana lineage, Power and Peak Pilates and contemporary pilates systems such as Stott and Balanced Body. We use our knowledge in all of these realms to create the most beneficial workout for your body. We would never allow instructors to teach after just a weekend course. Our instructors complete a very comprehensive program including written and practical exams preparing them to take the Pilates Method Alliance exam and are continuously updating their knowledge with continuing education. You are in good hands at Endurance!
Our students are very serious about their workouts and are upset when others disrupt an intermediate or advanced class with an untrained body and mind- please don't take a class that you cannot handle. We have plenty of intro and basic classes on the schedule to start you out with!! You won't find a more experienced and qualified instructor team in Boston. Remember, there is no race to the advanced class, it is about the journey and learning about your body and its unique strengths and challenges. Our instructors are talented enough to teach a Basics class that can challenge the advanced student, yet be appropriate for a new student.
We are different from other studios and gym pilates and won't waste your precious training time with exercises that don't work or dangerous pilates teaching methods. Our well-trained instructors have training in Authentic classical systems through the Romana lineage, Power and Peak Pilates and contemporary pilates systems such as Stott and Balanced Body. We use our knowledge in all of these realms to create the most beneficial workout for your body. We would never allow instructors to teach after just a weekend course. Our instructors complete a very comprehensive program including written and practical exams preparing them to take the Pilates Method Alliance exam and are continuously updating their knowledge with continuing education. You are in good hands at Endurance!
Our students are very serious about their workouts and are upset when others disrupt an intermediate or advanced class with an untrained body and mind- please don't take a class that you cannot handle. We have plenty of intro and basic classes on the schedule to start you out with!! You won't find a more experienced and qualified instructor team in Boston. Remember, there is no race to the advanced class, it is about the journey and learning about your body and its unique strengths and challenges. Our instructors are talented enough to teach a Basics class that can challenge the advanced student, yet be appropriate for a new student.
Lisa Hillengas
Lisa Hillengas is fascinated by the human body. She explores the subject through her passions: art and fitness. She has a BFA in Sculpture from the Rhode Island School of Design and all of her artwork relates to the body. Lisa’s interest in exercise began with figure skating as a child. Today, she not only continues to skate, but also teaches at several rinks in the Boston area. Lisa began practicing Pilates at RISD in 2005, and it has improved her skating and overall fitness tremendously. In 2008, she joined the BodyAccess apprentice instructor program with the goal of teaching Pilates as well. Lisa now teaches and continues her Pilates education at Endurance.
Tina Tricomi
Tina has always had a passion for fitness and various forms of exercise. Over the past ten years Pilates has become a major part of her daily fitness regimen.
Though working full-time and raising four children, Tina has found that exercise, especially Pilates is a great way to balance a very busy life. Tina has been an employee at Lahey Clinic in Burlington for over 15 years. She spent 13 years as a Unit Coordinator in the SICU and is currently a Medical Assistant in the Department of Neurology.
Tina received her pilates training through Balanced Body University and is studying to take the PMA exam.
Though working full-time and raising four children, Tina has found that exercise, especially Pilates is a great way to balance a very busy life. Tina has been an employee at Lahey Clinic in Burlington for over 15 years. She spent 13 years as a Unit Coordinator in the SICU and is currently a Medical Assistant in the Department of Neurology.
Tina received her pilates training through Balanced Body University and is studying to take the PMA exam.
Nikki Stalling
Nikki's love of Pilates started 6 years ago when experimenting with it as a substitute to a bulky gym workout. From that day on, Pilates has not only become her source of exercise but also her mind and body connection. Inner peace with a strong core to support all other movements of the body is crucial to lengthening, elongating, and trimming. Nikki was Power Pilates certified for Beginner and Intermediate Mat, and has also been trained in Balanced Body Pilates Mat I, Mat 2, tower, and reformer certification. She works with all levels of students, but intends to challenge your body whether you are a beginner in need of modifications, or an advanced student who wants to go deeper into their workout.
Kristin Khederian RYT
Kristin started practicing yoga several years ago because she was bored and uninspired with her current gym routine and wanted something that challenged her physically but also offered a mental release from the stresses of everyday life. After just one class, Kristin knew that Yoga was what she was looking for. Hooked ever since, Kristin believes that her days are not complete until she has been on her mat. She feels that Yoga is truly so much more than just a physical practice, but rather a sacred time to work her body and mind in ways that she never thought possible.
Kristin teaches a powerful Vinyasa Flow class that is influenced by many styles of Yoga including Power Yoga, Shiva Rea’s Prana Flow, and Smart Sequence Flow. Her classes are fun and energetic and encourage freedom and expression through movement, while still emphasizing safe alignment techniques. You will sweat, laugh, flow to some great tunes and will certainly leave with a sense of renewed energy and clarity that will radiate throughout the rest of your day. Kristin believes that Yoga is for every body and if you commit to your practice, the results can be life changing.
Kristin teaches a powerful Vinyasa Flow class that is influenced by many styles of Yoga including Power Yoga, Shiva Rea’s Prana Flow, and Smart Sequence Flow. Her classes are fun and energetic and encourage freedom and expression through movement, while still emphasizing safe alignment techniques. You will sweat, laugh, flow to some great tunes and will certainly leave with a sense of renewed energy and clarity that will radiate throughout the rest of your day. Kristin believes that Yoga is for every body and if you commit to your practice, the results can be life changing.
Ann Hodson RYT
Ann is an Occupational Therapist who currently works in the area of
special needs with children and young adults. Ann has taught yoga to children
with cerebral palsy and other neuromuscular challenges with the belief that yoga
truly is for everybody.Ann began practicing yoga in early 2000 and received her 200 hour
certification in Raja Ashtanga Yoga in July of 2002.
Since then, Ann has done workshops with such noted instructors as Rodney Yee, David Magone, and Rolf Gates.
Ann received her ACSM Personal Training Certification in February of 2006, is certified to teach Pilates Mat level one, and has completed Pilates Fit training through Yoga Fit Training Systems. Ann has studied therapeutic pilates through the Australian Physiotherapy Pilates Institute, and has completed their Level one training. Ann has taken workshops such as: Integrating the Feldenkrais Method with Orthopedic Therapy and Exercise Rehabilitation programs; Designing Home Exercise Programs for Persons with Disabilities; The Pilates Method for Use as Therapeutic and Corrective Exercise.
Ann is extremely grateful to Julie Erickson for introducing her to pilates several years ago, and the opportunity to teach yoga in her beautiful studio.
special needs with children and young adults. Ann has taught yoga to children
with cerebral palsy and other neuromuscular challenges with the belief that yoga
truly is for everybody.Ann began practicing yoga in early 2000 and received her 200 hour
certification in Raja Ashtanga Yoga in July of 2002.
Since then, Ann has done workshops with such noted instructors as Rodney Yee, David Magone, and Rolf Gates.
Ann received her ACSM Personal Training Certification in February of 2006, is certified to teach Pilates Mat level one, and has completed Pilates Fit training through Yoga Fit Training Systems. Ann has studied therapeutic pilates through the Australian Physiotherapy Pilates Institute, and has completed their Level one training. Ann has taken workshops such as: Integrating the Feldenkrais Method with Orthopedic Therapy and Exercise Rehabilitation programs; Designing Home Exercise Programs for Persons with Disabilities; The Pilates Method for Use as Therapeutic and Corrective Exercise.
Ann is extremely grateful to Julie Erickson for introducing her to pilates several years ago, and the opportunity to teach yoga in her beautiful studio.
Denise Carlton
Denise discovered Pilates after her first child was born in
2004. She had terrible back pain due to weak abdominals, nursing and carrying
him around everywhere in the baby carrier. She was excited to discover that
regular Pilates sessions not only alleviated her back pain and made her
stronger, it also reshaped her body in a way that years of running and gym
workouts had not. She quickly became addicted and wanted to find a way to share
her newfound passion for Pilates with others.
She completed the Balanced Body comprehensive training program
at Turning Point Studios in Walnut Creek, CA under the instruction of Nora St
John and Naomi Leserson. After completing the training, she worked with new
mothers by incorporating Pilates exercises in a boot camp class.
Since returning to the East Coast four years ago, she completed a Pilates
apprenticeship, has worked with private clients and recently joined the
Endurance team.
Denise has a BA from University of Massachusetts Amherst. Before
becoming a mom, she spent ten years working in marketing for three different
software companies. She loves to run and has completed three marathons, loves
biking and being active with her family and friends. She lives in Concord, MA
with her husband and three children.
Courtney Saia
Courtney has been practicing Pilates for ten years as a way to
enhance her health both mentally and physically. Her interest in health and
wellness has led her to continue her education by pursuing a career in
Nutrition. Courtney studied Nutrition and Dietetics at Simmons College and is
currently working towards her Masters in the same field. She will be going on to
apply for her Dietetic Internship in the Winter of 2013, which is a requirement
in order for her to become a Registered Dietitian. Recently, Courtney decided to
take her practice in Pilates one step further by training to become a Pilates
instructor. She completed Reformer 1 training through Balanced Body University
and continues her instructor education through Endurance Pilates and
Yoga
enhance her health both mentally and physically. Her interest in health and
wellness has led her to continue her education by pursuing a career in
Nutrition. Courtney studied Nutrition and Dietetics at Simmons College and is
currently working towards her Masters in the same field. She will be going on to
apply for her Dietetic Internship in the Winter of 2013, which is a requirement
in order for her to become a Registered Dietitian. Recently, Courtney decided to
take her practice in Pilates one step further by training to become a Pilates
instructor. She completed Reformer 1 training through Balanced Body University
and continues her instructor education through Endurance Pilates and
Yoga
Laura Ganat
Laura found Pilates six years ago and immediately fell for its discipline, challenge and benefits. She felt it was a great complementary exercise to group cycling. While practicing at Endurance and with encouragement from Julie, Laura started her Pilates instructor training and is studying for the PMA exam. Laura is a life-long Arlington resident, who returned after earning her BA at Hofstra University. She has studied dance since childhood and continues to take classes in ballet and ballroom, regularly. She currently teaches Barre Boston classes at the studio and enjoys combining ballet barre work with Pilates. Laura is also a certified Spinning Instructor and teaches group cycling classes. Laura’s love of fitness motivates her to work with others as they pursue great health through enjoyable activity.
Tonia Egan
Tonia grew up in New
Hampshire, where she attended the University of New Hampshire, earning her B.A.
in communications. She worked in
radio promotions for seven years before moving onto other Marketing and Sales
positions. She currently works
part time in the family owned business.
Her full time job is mom to two year old twins.
Tonia first found Pilates 12 years ago looking for something more
than just another aerobics class and found exactly what she wanted.
Tonia quickly fell in love with Pilates and its full mind, body methods
and benefits. Pilates is the one
exercise regimen she has stuck with over the years even through a herniated disc
and pregnancy, “I really enjoy the challenge and how it makes me feel alive
after a workout.”
During her time as a “stay –at-home mom” Julie mentioned
teaching. Today, Tonia is an
apprentice and student at Endurance Pilates and Yoga. She has put in several
hours of seminars, self practice, observation, studying, reading as well as
teaching beginners and multi-level students. She continues to learn as much as
possible about the Pilates method so she can pass it on.
Tonia has said, “I could not teach such a comprehensive regimen had it
not been for my own previous experience in pilates.” Tonia has this to say about
teaching, “I get excited when I see students learn something new or do something
they hadn’t been able to do before, and I enjoy sharing my love of Pilates with
others.”
Hampshire, where she attended the University of New Hampshire, earning her B.A.
in communications. She worked in
radio promotions for seven years before moving onto other Marketing and Sales
positions. She currently works
part time in the family owned business.
Her full time job is mom to two year old twins.
Tonia first found Pilates 12 years ago looking for something more
than just another aerobics class and found exactly what she wanted.
Tonia quickly fell in love with Pilates and its full mind, body methods
and benefits. Pilates is the one
exercise regimen she has stuck with over the years even through a herniated disc
and pregnancy, “I really enjoy the challenge and how it makes me feel alive
after a workout.”
During her time as a “stay –at-home mom” Julie mentioned
teaching. Today, Tonia is an
apprentice and student at Endurance Pilates and Yoga. She has put in several
hours of seminars, self practice, observation, studying, reading as well as
teaching beginners and multi-level students. She continues to learn as much as
possible about the Pilates method so she can pass it on.
Tonia has said, “I could not teach such a comprehensive regimen had it
not been for my own previous experience in pilates.” Tonia has this to say about
teaching, “I get excited when I see students learn something new or do something
they hadn’t been able to do before, and I enjoy sharing my love of Pilates with
others.”
Danielle Poole
Danielle grew up in Atlanta, Georgia where she attended school
and received her BA in English. She moved to Boston in 2006 for a job in
Financial Services. It was then that she attended her first yoga class and has
never looked back. After several injuries from weight training and running,
yoga offered a workout that was physically and mentally challenging, athletic,
yet calming and therapeutic. Interested in sharing her practice with others,
she joined a RYT 200 Certification and Children's Yoga teacher training program
in 2010 and 2011, and since becoming a mom she has decided to leave the
corporate world and pursue yoga exclusively.
and received her BA in English. She moved to Boston in 2006 for a job in
Financial Services. It was then that she attended her first yoga class and has
never looked back. After several injuries from weight training and running,
yoga offered a workout that was physically and mentally challenging, athletic,
yet calming and therapeutic. Interested in sharing her practice with others,
she joined a RYT 200 Certification and Children's Yoga teacher training program
in 2010 and 2011, and since becoming a mom she has decided to leave the
corporate world and pursue yoga exclusively.
Alyssa Dedrick
Alyssa started her journey with Pilates 10 years ago when she
was a competitive figure skater. Pilates
gave her the core strength to center her spins, the endurance to skate faster
and longer, and the strength to jump higher than before. Alyssa began to study Pilates instruction in
2006 and continues to do so. Alyssa is
BodyAccess Certified in both Pilates Mat and Reformer. She also recently
completed Endurance Mat I, II, and III trainings as a part of furthering her
personal and professional Pilates practice.
Alyssa has a BA in Psychology and currently is the Director of a Family
Resource center at Beverly’s Northshore Education Consortium. She hopes to assist any individual that is
looking to better themselves by way of mind and body.
Sarela Bliman-Cohen
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