OUR TEAM

PeloDog founder/ owner Jen's classes reflect her goal in creating PeloDog.  She loves encouraging people to push beyond their comfort zones, but always from a place of positivity, empowerment and fun.  She blends motivating and precise instruction with creativity and play to create workouts that are effective, authentic and dynamic.  Jen firmly believes that working out should feel great and be a highlight of your day.  Her goal, always, is for you to look forward to your sessions, love them while you’re here, and leave wanting more. 

When not at PeloDog, Jen loves exploring Northern California's wilderness areas on her bike, skis and most recently with her newborn daughter, Kendal.

CERTIFICATIONS

Body Arts and Sciences International (BASI): Comprehensive Pilates Instructor Certification (www.basipilates.com)

BASI: Advanced Certifications in Pilates for Injuries and Pathologies & Pre- and Post-Natal Pilates

Advanced Education: Pilates for Scoliosis, Pilates for Scapular-Humeral Rhythm, Pre-and-Post-Natal Pilates, Pilates for Athletic Performance, and Barre

Cycling Certifications: Schwinn and Stages Indoor Cycling with Power (www.stagesindoorcycling.com); (www.corehandf.com).

Education: UC San Diego (BA); UC Hastings (JD)

When Heather, a native of mid-coast Maine, moved to Tahoe over 15 years ago, she knew instantly that she’d call South Lake Tahoe “home”. Throughout her youth and young adulthood, Heather danced with many prestigious dance companies throughout the New England area, which certainly influenced her passion for teaching group fitness. Heather holds many fitness certifications including: Pilates Reformer, Spin, TRX, Body Pump, Piloxing, and Zumba, as well as being an ACE certified Personal Trainer.  In the Pilates studio, Heather seeks to teach classes that are precise and challenging, yet empower the class to find the joy in movement.  In the cycling room, Heather’s goal is to replicate riding on the road and dirt, but she also takes the importance of the music to motivate riders for a heart-pumping ride. Heather has a degree in Linguistics and Deaf Studies from the University of Southern Maine and works as a case manager at Alta California Regional Center, serving clients with Developmental Disabilities. Outside of the gym, you can find her adventuring with her husband, Tory, and her 2 dogs, Aspen and Anchor. 

CERTIFICATIONS

Modern Pilates Institute: Comprehensive Reformer

Indoor Cycling: Spinning 

Certified Personal Trainer: ACE

Additional certifications: TRX, Body Pump, Piloxing, Zumba

As someone who is very passionate about health and fitness, Anna enjoys a variety of fitness modalities including strength, HIIT, barre and yoga.  Indoor cycling will always be her first love, which drew her to the PeloDog team!  Using great music and challenging drills, her goal is to empower, motivate and push her participants out of their comfort zones so that they get both physically and mentally stronger.  Developing a love for Pilates, Anna pursued her comprehensive reformer training and is psyched to share her creative, athletic Pilates flows with the PeloDog community.  

When note at the studio, Anna can be found enjoying all of the outdoor activities Tahoe has to offer and spending time with her beautiful daughter Talia.

CERTIFICATIONS

Modern Pilates Institute: Comprehensive Reformer

Indoor Cycling: Schwinn

Certified Personal trainer: Ace

Additional certifications: Group Fitness, TRX, Barre Above

 Growing up in Northwest Montana, Tara has an innate appreciation for outdoor activities. It was a natural transition to move to Tahoe to enjoy the mountains and lake. She originally discovered Pilates while living in San Diego and rehabilitating after a car accident. Quickly captivated by the mind/body connection, precise movements, and versatility, she began her instructor training. As an instructor, she values the incredible people that a group class brings together. Tara prides herself on attending various classes and workshops to bring new exercises and techniques to her clients.

CERTIFICATIONS

Balanced Body: Comprehensive Pilates Instructor Certification

Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT)

Additional Certifications: TRX, Barre, Keiser Cycling

Education: University of MT (BA); San Diego State University (MPH)

A native of Oklahoma, transplanted to California many years ago, Candace began her study of the Pilates Method in 2002 at the Studio at Padaro, Carpinteria, California (the birthplace and current home of world-renown Pilates Anytime).   She completed her comprehensive certification with Kristi Cooper, Body Arts and Science International in 2004.  She also has a mat certification with Power Pilates.

During her 15 years instructing at the the Studio at Padaro., Candace had the  

opportunity to participate in numerous workshops and lectures with many highly regarded Pilates teachers from around the world.  She worked with a broad range of clients ranging from their 20s to 70s, and with a variety of injuries, conditions and goals.  

After moving from Santa Barbara back to Oklahoma, she had the opportunity to lead large group reformer/mixed equipment classes at Club Pilates in Tulsa, Oklahoma., broadening her skills as a well-rounded and diverse teacher.  

Returning to her beloved Lake Tahoe, she is thrilled to be back in the studio and meeting the new Pilates community at PeloDog.  In her free time, she loves kayaking, Pickleball, hiking and spending time her her beloved sons and grandchildren who live locally.  

CERTIFICATIONS

Body Arts and Sciences International (BASI): Comprehensive Pilates Instructor Certification (www.basipilates.com)

Power Pilates: Mat Certification.

Megan is a lover of all things cycling and holds indoor cycling certifications through Schwinn as well as Stages Cycling.  She developed a passion for indoor cycling just after college when an injury forced her to explore new types of exercise and she was hooked from the beginning.  Megan loves the energy, vibe, and encouragement that group cycling classes can offer and strives to bring fun, motivating, and intense class profiles that will unleash your inner athlete.  Packing beats from all genres, including alternative, hip hop, EDM and pop music her rides will wake you up faster than that morning cup of coffee.  When she’s not on her stationary bike, you can find Megan crushing it up hills on her mountain bike, hiking with her pup, and enjoying the amazing activities that Tahoe has to offer.  She brings the positive vibes and a judgement-free zone, but expect to leave class a little stronger, happier, and sweatier.  

CERTIFICATIONS

Indoor Cycling: Schwinn & Stages