Karena Kilcoin LMT

2000 Ohio State Medical Board - Licensed Massage Therapist
2003 Capital University - BA Health and Fitness Management
        Sivananda Ashram - Yoga Teacher Certification
2007 Personal Best Pilates Instructor Academy- mat certification
2008 Personal Best Pilates Instructor Academy - full apparatus certification
        Pilates of Athens - 300 hour apprenticeship

I love my job as a Classical Pilates Instructor.  All of my skills, experience, and knowledge come together in the Pilates studio.   Through my years of experience as a massage therapist, dance and yoga instructor, as well as sports and fitness training, I have fed my desire to learn and understand the body through movement. 

I enjoy sharing my enthusiasm for the Pilates Method and I am delighted time and again about how Pilates gets results!  I feel that it is a priveledge to continue the legacy of Joseph H. Pilates, that was started here in Athens over a decade ago by Marina Walchli.  You can find me teaching beginner and intermediate mat classes at the Athens Rec Center.  Look out for my summer advanced mat class starting June '09 at Pilates of Athens. 

Deb Murphy PT

1993 OU Physical Therapy - PT
2003 Professional Health and Fitness- Full Mat Certification
2008 Power Pilates- Beginner/Intermediate Mat and Apparatus Certification

My personal practice of Pilates Mat classes began with Marina Walchli in 1993 and progressed to work on the apparatus in 1997.  After completing full mat work certificationin 2003, I have instructed various levels of Pilates Mat classes in the Athens area including classes for Village Production Studio in Amesville and Little Cities Studio in Glouster, Pilates and Paddles with Touch the Earth Adventures as well as privately arranged classes.

My expertise as a PT is especially beneficial for adapting the Pilates Method for those who have experienced injuries or have concerns regarding starting a Pilates program.

James Skalsky

2002 Letha Yoga Certification
2004 Gaia Tree Alive, llc. - Gem and Minerals - Owner
2008 Power Pilates- Beginner/Intermediate Mat and Apparatus Certification
2009 Power Pilates- Intermediate/Advanced Mat and Apparatus Certification


I first had the opportunity to experience Pilates in 2005 with Kris Kumfer.   I had not anticipated so much relief by developing balance and core integrity through the Pilates method.  Old injuries and bad habits can be a challenge, Pilates is a large part of my solution.  My journey of the body began around 1997 with various forms of yoga practice.  Letha Yoga's compassionate stretching system gave me a deep understanding of the body.  The Power Pilates training system has expanded this knowledge and given me the necessary tools to share classical Pilates.  I have training and experience teaching semi-private and small group sessions.  I am ready to help you get started today.