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Suzanne Fernandez
FOUNDER, FITNESS TRAINER
Suzanne is a seasoned fitness professional with over 25 years of expertise in Pilates and personal training. As the founder of her own fitness studio, Suzanne's impact reaches far and wide, boasting a diverse clientele that spans from young athletes recovering from injuries to older adults seeking post-surgery rehabilitation.
Notably, Suzanne's resume includes collaborations with prominent figures from the NFL, NBA, and UFC, where her specialized training techniques have been instrumental in enhancing their performance and recovery.
Her dedication to the craft of Pilates is unwavering, underscored by her belief in tailoring workouts to suit the unique needs of each individual. Whether she's working with professional dancers or guiding college and professional athletes, Suzanne's approach is rooted in creating customized and attainable fitness programs that empower her clients to embrace active living.
Certified by nationally recognized institutions such as Balanced Body Pilates and ACE, Suzanne's qualifications speak volumes about her commitment to excellence. She continually enhances her skills through ongoing education with industry leaders like Peak, Stott, and Polestar Pilates, ensuring that she remains at the forefront of fitness innovation.
A true master motivator, Suzanne is not just a trainer but a catalyst for transformation, inspiring her clients to surpass their fitness goals and lead healthier, happier lives.
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Nicole Manriquez
FITNESS TRAINER
Nicole, a Greenville native, made a career of moving her body. She is a Columbia College graduate with a BFA in Dance Performance and Choreography. She was a professional dancer and performed in theater shows along the east coast. After years of performing and then starting a family she found her way to pilates and yoga expanding her knowledge of physical fitness.
Nicole is a certified Balanced Body pilates instructor, a registered Yoga Alliance YRT yoga instructor and a certified group fitness instructor. She has taught dance and a variety of group fitness classes for over 20 years and is passionate about health and wellness, the mind and body connection. Whether its cardio, strength training or "contrology" Nicole will find a way to share her " love" of movement with all.
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Christy Duncan
FITNESS TRAINER
Christy grew up taking dance lessons and continued classes at College of Charleston. There, she fell in love with Pilates. After graduating, she moved to Greenville and began teaching fifth grade As a gym member, Christy began taking Pilates mat and Reformer classes from Suzanne and Nicole. Being a stay-at-home mom led to Christy becoming certified in teaching Pilates and Barre classes in 2018. In 2020, she started teaching Reformer classes after completing Balanced Body training.
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Kristen
FITNESS TRAINER
Kristen didn’t know she would find herself in health and nutrition even though she’d always been passionate about it. Born in NY, and raised in FL, Kristen’s lifelong dream was to be a dancer. After graduating highschool and attending two years of college, she headed off to work inthe theme parks as a performer. She performed for 24 years at Universal Orlando and was a film/TV actor.
She and her family decided to move to Atlanta, GA in 2017 to continue their acting career. Shortly after the move she became certified as a Pilates instructor followed by a certification from the Dr. Sears Wellness Institute as a Health Coach.
A weekend trip to Greenville in 2024 is what convinced Kristen and her husband it was time for a change of scenery. Now that she is a resident in Greer, Kristen is excited to see what opportunities are in store for her. She is diving headfirst into the theater community while also continuing her health passion with more certifications such as endometriosis and holistic nutrition. In the meantime, if you don’t see her on TV, she is hiking with her husband, daughter, and their two pups.
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