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Yoav Nagar D.C., CCSP. Dr. Nagar graduated cum laude from Cleveland Chiropractic College in 1997. He continued his post-graduate studies and became certified as a specialist in the prevention and treatment of sports injuries. As he developed and grew his practice, Dr. Nagar noted that most of his patients came to him with a common complaint: they were forced to return to other doctors for multiple visits and repeat adjustments, none of which truly alleviated their pain for a substantial period of time. In contrast, Dr. Nagar wanted to create a system that would shift the focus of patient care to rehabilitation – in essence, to locate and address the weakness that creates instability in the body. “..Traditional rehabilitation focuses on movement within a single plane. Pilates, in contrast, offers an effective method of restructuring and rebalancing the body and incorporates movement in three planes that teach the body to work as a single unit,..” explains Dr. Nagar. “..This is a much more functional approach to rehabilitation..” Pilates has typically been reserved for Hollywood celebrities, but Dr. Nagar wanted to find a way to make his classes affordable, in order to allow anyone the opportunity to benefit from improved health and balance. The result was his breakthrough reformer class – the first truly affordable semi-private Pilates session with highly-trained instructors. Dr. Nagar’s technique blends several different philosophies to create a system that is highly effective in providing patients with long-term pain relief and improved health, but the short-term benefits are also easy to observe. Most patients enjoy dramatic improvement in as little as six weeks. Dr. Nagar plays an actie role in overseeing the studio’s daily operation. He continues to hone and refine his techniques while still seeing patients regularly. He is a member of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians and the author of several articles on Pilates training techniques. |
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Greg Cruz Pilates Instructor. Greg is a certified pilates instructor trained at "A Body Prepared" pilates studio in Los Angeles, CA. where he began his work as a trainer in 2000. Familiar with the vibrant feeling of optimum health Greg tests fitness theories and techniques on himself in his search for better health and fitness innovations. Greg became familiar with the importance of proper breathing and core body strengthening in his teens through practicing martial arts, he is a certified black belt karate instructor. Greg found Pilates "Contrology" along a parallel line with what he was looking for "functional exercise". Greg is a professional working actor (s.a.g./ a.f.t.r.a./ equity) and became familiar with Joseph Pilates "Contrology" through his acquaintances in the film industry, Marita DeLara in particular. Greg is working with Dr. Yoav Nagar D.C. a strong advocate of functional exercise, and has worked with Dr. Aviraham Erez D.C., Dr. Doran Hendelman D.C., Dr. Orit Chavoinik D.C. (she is also his client) and Sigal Meyuhaus L. Ac. Every client has their own distinct health needs and my ultimate goal is to help guide them to their Optimum Health. "Optimum health improves life that's the bottom line". |
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Brian Humphries Pilates Instructor. Brian obtained his Pilates certification through the Pilates Studio of Los Angeles. Brian became involved with Pilates to enhance his sports and athletic performance, a well improving coordination, balance, and motor control. As Brian pursued a degree in Sports Medicine at the California State University, Northridge, he became interested in Pilates for rehabilitation as well as conditioning for elite level athletes. Pilates has given Brian a well-rounded approach to fitness. He believes that Pilates can benefit individuals from various fitness backgrounds with different ability levels. Brian feels that “The balance, motor control, core strength, and neuro-muscular coordination that you get from Pilates is essential to peak athletic performance.” |
 
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Rebecca J. Hansen Pilates Instructor. Rebecca has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Utah in modern dance, where she received several scholarships in performance and choreography. Throughout college she studied and fell in love with pilates. After studying dance and choreography all over the country, she moved to California. Rebecca acquired various certifications in pilates and massage therapy. She has assisted in rehabilitating injured clients on specialized pilates equipment as a physical therapy aide. As a pilates instructor in mat and private classes, her mission is to bring the client’s body back to their natural alignment by increasing flexibility and strength. She believes people can benefit from pilates at any fitness level. |
 
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Cynthia Jo Logsdon Pilates Instructor. Cyndi has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Dance from California Institute of the Arts where she was first introduced to Pilates eighteen years ago. At the end of her first semester, a major car accident left her unable to bend or straighten her right knee completely. Her Ballet Instructor, Clair Duncan sent her to Pilates and she has been practicing ever since. In 1999 Cyndi left a seven-year career at Knott’s Berry Farm to become a Certified Pilates Instructor. She studied the traditional east-coast style Romana Kryzanowska teaches. Cyndi strongly believes in the healing benefits that Pilates brings to peoples lives as well as the health benefits and piece of mind when getting into shape. Cyndi is also a 35/70-mm film projectionist for celebrity homes on the weekends, a family tradition. |