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Cher Aslor (Owner, Certified Pilates and Yoga Instructor) began her movement studies as a young child with ballet and jazz. After attending C.U. Boulder for a B.A. in Theater and Dance and Spanish, she moved to Los Angeles in 1995 and received a year Scholarship at Tremaine Dancer Center in North Hollywood. Cher danced professionally while living in the Los Angeles area for ten years, performing in several feature films, music videos, commercials, television shows and cruise lines. It was in Los Angeles that she was certified in the Classic Pilates Method at Whole Body Gallery. Her teachers included Heidi Kling who trained directly under first generation elder Romana Kryzanowska, and Gin Gavran who trained under Michelle Larson. Cher returned to Colorado in 2004 to be closer to family and the mountains. In 2006 Cher was certified in Power Yoga and Yoga Sculpt at Core Power Yoga. You can find Cher teaching yoga at Core Power Yoga and Urban Flow in the Highlands. Cher is currently working on her Forrest Yoga certification, proud to be a Lululemon Ambassador, and stays committed to her continuing education in the health and fitness field. |
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Deanna Chillan received her Pilates Certification and apprenticeship with Master Teacher Laua Kolestar in 2003. She also is certified in Level 1 Gyrotonic and is currently pursuing the advanced repertoire in both Pilates and Gyrotonics. Her wellness philosophy is “in all things, find balance”. Deanna enjoys hiking with her dog Jake, biking, making art, visiting art galleries, and reading. pH7 Pilates is proud to have Deannas patient way of teaching along with her excellent communication skills for you to experience in one of her classes. |
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OZLEM AKDOGAN has been working in the fitness industry for over 11 years teaching group exercises classes of different formats including kickboxing, core, ski conditioning, boot camp, extreme lift, circuit training, and indoor cycling to various populations.
Along the way she had surgeries requiring lengthy rehabilitation. From her struggles through rehab, she realized she wanted to do more to help other individuals recover and get back to their lives. She decided to take the next step and pursue her passion for fitness and health by becoming a personal trainer. She graduated from the National Personal Training Institute in Lakewood, CO. She is an NSCA Certified Personal Trainer and an NASN certified sports nutritionist.She discovered the benefits of Pilates during rehabilitation. To further her education and desire to help others, she pursued a Pilates certification at pH7 to learn the Pilates Classical Method. Her philosophy is all movement and strength is generated from the core. In addition to her personal training business, Pure Energy Fitness, Ozlem teaches mat Pilates and kickboxing classes at the University of Denver. |
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Lei has followed her love of movement and athletics to study under Cher Aslor and receive her Classical Pilates training at pH7 Pilates. A Texas native, she moved to Colorado in 2000 to attend the University of Denver where she earned a BS in Biology (minors in Chemistry and Medical Physics). Following graduation from DU, she immediately began her studies at CU Health Sciences completing her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2007 and is now a licensed PT in the state of CO. Through the years of schooling, Lei has come to find balance using athletics such as figure skating, weight lifting, swimming, running, and yoga. She has always been teacher at heart, serving as a swim coach, figure skating instructor and has now added Pilates to her skills set. She is currently working as the Product Manager of lululemon athletica in Cherry Creek North, enabling individuals to live "happier, healthier, more fun lives" |
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