The Pilates Teachers

Cheryl Bedan, MA, LCPC, LCMHC, NCC Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher Polestar Pilates Studio Practitioner Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Cheryl first discovered Pilates in1996 when looking for an exercise program. Having trained as a gymnast since an early age and becoming a competitive team coach, with body awareness and an understanding of anatomy, this form of movement education presented a clear path to health and well being for herself as well as her students and patients.

Cheryl Bedan has worked in the field of mental health since 1999 in various settings and has helped patients across the lifespan. Cheryl believes that our emotions are manifested in our mind, body, and spirit.

Cheryl earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Quinnipiac University and master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling  at Fairfield university. Since then she has completed additional certifications in Craniosacral Therapy, Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy, and Pilates. Her comprehensive Pilates training was with Polestar Pilates. When not working she enjoys time spent with family and friends, hiking, and being by the water.

Contact the studio to schedule with Cheryl: Use the Mindbody App (search for Sakash Health and Wellness)
info@sakashhw.com (603)662-3166

Marcia Baker Comprehensively Trained Pilates Teacher (Kane School)

It was a February special at Sakash Health and Wellness that got me to take the leap into the Pilates world and ironically it was love at first breath.

Learning the connection of alignment and breathing to make movements smoother and stronger had a huge impact on me and is what started my Pilates journey. Leaving that class I knew this was the path for me.

A combination of group and private classes kept me on track and soon I saw improvement in my cycling, skiing, hiking and other outdoor activities. Several years into practicing I decided I wanted to learn more.

I decided the best way to expand my learning was to enroll in a teacher training program. Working with Scarborough Pilates, I completed my comprehensive training with the Kane School. The Kane School training program’s foundation in anatomy has shaped teaching and cueing methods in a way that really connected with me. While the initial plan was to improve my own practice, it was through the training program that I rediscovered my love of teaching and the joy of sharing this modality with others. I look forward to connecting with you to share this practice and help keep us all moving.

Contact Marcia Directly to Schedule:
marcia.b.pilates@gmail.com
www.summitstrengthpilates.com
603-568-5332