• Carolyn Watson, M.S.
• Owner, Core Kinetics Pilates

Carolyn has been teaching Pilates in the Pacific Northwest for over 12 years. She is certified by Polestar Pilates, and is a faculty member of Balanced Body University, a teacher training organization affiliated with Balanced Body, Inc. Carolyn holds a Master of Science degree in Human Movement & Performance from Western Washington University, and is passionate researcher on in field of motor control and functional movement. She competed collegiately in track and field, and holds seminars throughout the region on optimizing running form for injury prevention and improved performance. Known for her insatiable curiosity of how the human body moves and why, Carolyn is available at all three Core Kinetics Pilates locations for small-group classes and private consultations. Carolyn can be reached directly at ckinetics@gmail.com

Jenn Perry, M.S.
Manager, Core Kinetics Pilates, Anacortes.

Jenn is a Polestar-certified Pilates practitioner (studio and mat certifications). She has been teaching Pilates for over five years, and is a co-Founder of Core Kinetics Pilates. She received her Master of Science degree in Human Movement and Performance from Western Washington University, where she worked as a teaching assistant in the Biomechanics and Kinesiology laboratories. She is experienced in all aspects of group fitness, post-rehab individual work, and is versed in kinesiology, enabling her to teach movement and strengthen the body in an optimal and efficient manner. She has a passion for movement, and enjoys yoga, dance, and running in addition to Pilates. Jenn can be reached directly at jenpilates@live.com

 

Lise Waugh, M.S.

Lise has worked in the health and fitness industry since 1982 and holds both basic and advanced certification as a Thai Yoga Therapist with Saul David Raye and has been fortunate to assist Saul in trainings since 2001. Lise completed teacher training with Doug Swenson in Ashtanga Yoga and Sadhana Yoga Chi and has studied Yoga with Saul, Bryan Kest, Max Strom, and others. Lise has studied Thai Herbal Massage with Pierce Salguero of Tao Mountain School of Traditional Thai Massage and Herbal Medicine; and studies with Mukunda Stiles in the area of Structural Yoga Therapy since 2001. Prior to completing Graduate studies at Cal State Fullerton in Kinesiology in 1995, she received her Bachelors from Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri in 1982. This AFAA certified Group Exercise Instructor, is also a Certified Personal Trainer and Certified by the Arthritis Foundation. Lise is certified as a Stott Pilates instructor on the Reformer, Chair and more. Most recently, Lise has been receiving training in the ActivCore system of Red Cord- an amazing neuromuscular approach to core strength. She acknowledges the dedication and support of her partner/husband Dennis- as they continue through the journey of life together. Lise is a long time member of the Internation Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT). Lise Waugh is the mother of 3 amazing children- Etosha, Addeson, and Keana. She is a Minister of Healing Arts and has over 25 years teaching experience. Lise can be reached directly at thaiyogatherapy@aol.com