Pilates Instructors

The following are the Pilates Instructors at BHC:

  1. Diane Peurach
    Director of Group Exercise at BHC, B.S. in Dietetics from the University of Kentucky, Certified A.C.E. Group Fitness Instructor and A.E.A. Aquatic Fitness Instructor, Certified Johnny G Spinning Instructor, Trained in Stott Pilates Matwork & Pilates Evolution Cadillac & Chair, Certified in the  McEntire Workout Method on the Reformer & Ladder Barrel
  2. Laura Sherman:
    B.A. from University of Michigan, Former owner of 2 Workout Studios in Metro Detroit, Former Health & Fitness Columnist of the Daily Tribune in Royal Oak, Extensive Training in Classical Ballet, Certified A.F.A.A. Group Fitness Instructor, Trained in Stott Pilates Matwork & Pilates Evolution Cadillac & Chair, Certified in the  McEntire Workout Method on the Reformer & Ladder Barrel
  3. Alicia Usiondek:
    Completed Stott Pilates Reformer and, Arc Barrel Training, Nine years of Pilates private training experience
  4. Marleen Aldea:
    B.S. from Eastern Michigan University, Certified as a Pilates Instructor thru Core Dynamics including all apparatus, Trained in Pilates thru PhsysicalMind Institute & Stott Pilates, Taught Private Pilates for over nine years, Coaching background in Swimming, Lacrosse & Field Hockey at the Buffalo Seminary and Cranbrook / Kingswood Schools
  5. Lisa Hakim-Yarberry:
    B.A. from Hillsdale College, Ten years of Pilates experience, Certified in Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Ladder Barrel, Wunda Chair and Spine Corrector thru Studio Surge Inc.
  6. Michele Davis:
    B.S. from Eastern Michigan University, Law Degree from Santa Clara School of Law, Completed Stott Pilates Training in Essential & Intermediate Level for Matwork, Reformer, Cadillac and Jumpboard.
  7. Amy Banta:
    B.A. from St. Mary’s College-Notre Dame, Scholarship athlete in basketball, M.B.A. from Lake Forest Graduate School of Management, Previous job experience includes the Chicago Bears, NFL golf tournaments and as a producer for Fox Sports. Certified Johnny G Spinning Instructor. Completed Stott Pilates Reformer Training.
  8. Michael Rice:
    B.A. from Hope College. Stott Pilates fully Certified in all equipment and mat for nine years. Pilates & Stretching Instructor for the Detroit Loins for three seasons. E-RYT 500 Yoga instructor and anatomy instructor & educator 33 years of practice, 18 years  teaching, Specializing in low back pain & athletic pre-hab (preventative conditioning). NCBTMB (Nat’l Cert. Board Therapeutic Massage & Body) CE Approved Provider