864 East Lake St
Wayzata 55391
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"Pilates MN has improved my posture, flattened my abs, reduced body pain and given me more energy. The class
schedule is very flexible and the staff is fantastic. Having Pilates MN in the Wayzata Community is as
vital as our beautiful lake, coffee shops and great restaurants."
Stan B.
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"For the past 20 years I have tried every known health club and program but could never stick with anything
until I came to your studio. I feel so much better and my balance and flexibility have improved over the
summer. I recently went horseback riding and in the past I could count on a few days to recover after a long
ride. This time I didn't have a twinge of soreness."
"Thank you for a warm and welcoming program where I have been successful and have seen rewards."
Karen F.
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Our Staff
Pamela Hasselbring
Brent Hasselbring
Martha Eckerline
Renee Keller
Sonia Berglund
Julie Odermann
Shawn Marquis, MPT
Brenda Skolnick
Sally Wahlberg
Jen Dugan
Kristin Callin
Owner & Certified Pilates Instructor
Pamela Hasselbring has worked in the fitness business for over 31 years. She has provided private and group Pilates instruction to
hundreds of clients by operating Personal Pilates out of her home for the last three years.
Pam worked for the Northwest Athletic Clubs (now Lifetime) for 20 years. She has been a popular energetic instructor for
group fitness classes (Pilates, spin, step, high and low impact, funk, strength etc.). While at Northwest, she successfully
coordinated classes for children’s fitness and the adult's Pilates Program.
Pamela combines her passion for children and love of fitness into a business she owned and operated for 12 years
called Fitastic Kids. She presented nationwide and sold her children’s programs and products worldwide.
Early in her career, Pamela owned a fitness studio in Kansas City, MO. She
danced professionally for the Kansas City Chiefs and Minnesota Timberwolves.
She attended the University of Missouri for four years. Her fitness certifications include Cooper Clinic in TX and NETA (National Exercise Trainers Association).
She has Pilates certifications through Polestar Education and PhysicalMind. Pamela is also a member of the PMA (Pilates Method Alliance).
Owner
Brent was born and raised in Minneapolis. After his years at Southwest High School, he went on to college and graduated with degrees in commercial art and business management.
Prior to joining Pamela in the fitness industry, Brent owned and operated a local HVAC company. After 25 plus years in the wholesale industry, Brent and Pamela thought it would be fun, challenging and exciting to work together in owning and operating a top notch Pilates studio in the Wayzata area. With their combined fitness and business experience, this seemed to be a natural fit.
Brent’s been a member of the local health clubs since the early 1970’s. He grew up playing sports and continues to enjoy tennis, basketball, golf, water and snow skiing.
Brent and Pamela are raising two fantastic children along with the family golden retriever.
Certified Pilates Instructor
Martha Eckerline has been teaching in the fitness industry since 1988 when she received her ACE certification. Her
background includes a BA from the University of St. Thomas, 18 years in fitness and management with NW Athletic Clubs
(now Lifetime Fitness), personalized one-on-one training and small group exercise instruction. Martha has been a
dedicated Pilates participant for the past seven years after giving birth to her third child. She has scoliosis (curvature of
the spine) and wore a Milwaukee back brace for 18 months during puberty. She credits her current active lifestyle
and freedom of movement to her commitment to health and fitness, and Pilates training. She attained her Pilates Mat
certification from the Physical Mind Institute and completed her Pilates certification through Balanced Body University.
She is currently teaching fitness and Pilates classes as well as reformer sessions in her home and for Pilates MN.
Certified Pilates Instructor
Renee Keller has been actively, passionately involved in fitness for 26 years. She has been using Pilates as her means to
strengthen, tone, and stretch her body for the last three years. Renee is a marathon runner, a long distance biker, and cross
country skier. Renee has found Pilates to be the perfect cross train regime for her body as well as for her mind. She is mat certified
through PhysicalMind and equipment certified through Balanced Body University. Renee is excited to work at Pilates MN to share
her love of Pilates and health with others so that they may feel the same.
Renee graduated from the University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management, with a B.S. in Management and an emphasis in
Information Technology. She has been working with Target (formerly Dayton Hudson Corporation) as an employee/consultant for the past 17 years.
Certified Pilates Instructor & Level 1 Gyrotonic Trainer
Sonia Berglund has worked in the fitness industry for 18 years. She began her career as a group fitness instructor and then
attained her personal training certification. In 2003 she began her pursuit of Pilates, becoming certified in Pilates Mat and Pilates
Apparatus through the PhysicalMind Institute. She most recently attained her certification as a Level 1 Gyrotonic Trainer, and is
now pursuing Gyrokinesis. Sonia graduated from the University of Minnesota, College of Human Ecology, with a B.S. in Food Science and
Nutrition.
Certified Pilates Instructor & Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology
Julie Odermann is a certified Pilates instructor through Align Pilates teacher certification program 2007. She also
holds a current certification through the Pilates Method Alliance.
Julie has a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology from Ohio University. Along with 8 years or experience as a Physical
Therapy Aid with chronic pain due to spinal disorders. Julie incorporates her experience with her passion for helping
individuals increase their quality of life. Through the practice of Pilates she finds balance to be the component, which can
lead to a stress free life.
Physical training has been a constant part of her life as she has been a physical trainer since 1991. Julie has been an athlete all her
life competing at the college level in swimming. She continues to compete during the summer months on Lake Minnetonka in the J22 racing fleet.
M.S.P.T & Certified Pilates Instructor
Shawn has been a physical therapist since 1996. Prior to a career in physical therapy she was a professional dancer, both in NYC and at Walt Disney World. She graduated with a Masters of Science Degree in Physical Therapy from Mercy College. Her first PT job was in New York City with Performing Arts Physical Therapy working with professional dancers, singers, actors and musicians. She also worked in conjunction with the Pilates Studio and their instructors. That was her first encounter with Pilates and the passion to seek out further training has been her quest. She has been Stott trained taking the Mat and Reformer beginner and intermediate training. Currently she is enrolled in Polestar training and will be completing the rehab track in the next year. As a Physical Therapist for Pilates MN she transitions patients coming off injuries and uses Pilates exercises for Rehabilitation purposes. Shawn will use some regular therapy and manual therapy when needed. She can also help clients with chronic
injuries like back pain, shoulder or knee issues, hip replacements, Scliosis and much more! She believes that rehabilitation and Pilates are the perfect marriage of disciplines.
Certified Pilates Instructor
Brenda has been physically active her whole life. She was a gymnast from childhood through high school. She also taught gymnastics to grade school children. Brenda enjoys fitness of all kinds. She started Pilates 3 years ago and loved it so much so that completed the Polestar training program to become certified through Polestar Education. Brenda is a member of the Pilates Method Alliance. She enjoys teaching classes and privates!
Certified Pilates Instructor
Sally Wahlberg is fascinated by how the body is designed to work and how movement and overall health is reinforced by Pilates. An enthusiast for 8 years, she decided to take the next step to further develop her understanding and application of Pilates. Inspired to share her knowledge of Pilates through teaching, Sally achieved Polestar Certification in 2011.
Sally provided personal service to her clients as a self-employed hair stylist for 30 years. Her passion for delivering unique service to each person resulted in client retention that spanned decades and grew her practice through referrals by clients to family members and friends.
Sally has been motivated and committed to exercise and personal well-being throughout her life. Her experience and reputation for delivering a high level of personal service supports her goal to offer one-to-one Pilates instruction and coaching. Her commitment to listen to clients and creativity to design individualized programs allows her to work with all types of students, from the beginner exploring Pilates to the more experienced students.
Certified Pilates Instructor
"Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness" is a quote from Joseph Pilates that Jennifer lives by. She has participated in a variety of physical activities from marathons and triathlons to boot camps in the last 30 years.
Jennifer started her pilates journey 10 years ago. Since then, she has kept pilates a top priority in her life because it has always made her feel energized, fluid and overall fabulous. Jen is very proud to be a Polestar Certified Instructor and a member of PMA.
Jen is a Wayzata High School and University of St. Thomas graduate. She also feels blessed to be happily married and a mother to 4 awesome children.
Certified Pilates Instructor
Kristin first discovered and fell in love with Pilates 7 years ago through Lifetime Fitness. Despite growing up a dancer and staying active throughout her life in a myriad of exercise/fitness activities, she will testify that Pilates has challenged her both mentally and physically more than any other activity. After finding Pilates MN 2 1/2 years ago, she knew that she wanted Pilates to be more a part of her life than just what she did to stay fit. She really embraced the philosophy and teachings at Pilates MN - so much so in fact that she enrolled in the Polestar Instructor Training course in 2010. She is now a Polestar Certified Instructor. Kristin is teaching evenings and weekends – excited to be doing something she is passionate about.
Kristin graduated from Gustavus Adolphus with a BA in Art History. She has worked for LOGIS, a government information technology consortium, for the past 9 years as a Network Administrator and Procurement/Licensing Specialist.
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