Rebecca Pagdan, MPT, CHT Physical Therapist, Certified Hand Therapist, Certified
Romana's Pilates Instructor,
Certified Pink Ribbon Instructor
Rebecca Pagdan has been involved in San Diego health and fitness
professions for over twenty years. While still an undergraduate
at UCSD, she held exercise instruction certifications through the
American Council on Exercise (ACE) and the International Dance Exercise
Association (IDEA). After receiving her Bachelor’s Degree
in Bioengineering, Rebecca went on to design and implement land
and aquatic exercise programs for several facilities including La
Costa Spa, UCSD Campus Recreation, and other San Diego health clubs.
She then moved to Philadelphia, PA where she graduated from Hahnemann
University Graduate School with a Master’s Degree in Physical
Therapy. Upon returning to San Diego, Rebecca has since developed,
and trained other therapists and instructors, in special populations
programs at medical facilities such as Scripps Clinic and San Diego
Rehabilitation Institute. These programs included land and aquatic
classes for spine, pre-natal, arthritis, and Parkinson’s Disease
populations. Rebecca is certified as a specialist in hand rehabilitation,
and most recently was certified by the Pink Ribbon Program, offering
strength, self-esteem and quality of life to breast cancer survivors.
Rebecca is certified by Romana's Pilates having studied at training
centers in Los Angeles and New York City. Among her notable teachers
are Sari Pace and Romana Kryzanowska. Rebecca continues to enrich
her pilates studies by taking Romana's continuing education courses,
including the first Romana's Pilates International Conference in
Paris, France August, 2005, and courses taught by Pilates Elders
such as Lolita San Miguel and Jay Grimes. Rebecca's experience in
Pilates instruction includes work with notable professional athletes
and performers from the NFL, WNBA, and more. Rebecca has also worked
and studied with Mari Winsor, of Winsor Pilates.
Pilates Instruction and
Physical Therapy available in La Mesa.
Anthea Fane
Certified Romana's Pilates Instructor, Certified Pink Ribbon Instructor
Anthea Fane was certified in New York classical Pilates under the
supervision of Romana Kryzanowska in 1999. She also received her
certification in strength training from the National Council of
Strength and Fitness in 2003, Advanced Teacher Training with Alycea
Ungaro in 2009 and TRX suspension training in 2010. Her experience
working with people living with cancer inspired her to become certified
in the Pink Ribbon Program for postoperative rehabilitation. She
has taught Pilates in New York, San Francisco, Austin Texas and
Tokyo, Japan.
Anthea first discovered Pilates as a way to balance her own scoliosis
after having spinal fusion surgery. She loves working with people
who are trying to overcome similar challenges and has a background
working with all ages and all levels of physical conditioning from
people recovering from a stroke to professional athletes. She also
has extensive training in martial arts and movement for the actor.
Anthea has developed a reputation for giving a merciless workout
“sweetly.” She truly believes you can change your body
with this work and if you are ready to work hard and commit to your
training you will see incredible results.
Visit her at http://newyorkcomestosandiego.blogspot.com/
Junghee Kallander, M.A., Ph.D.
Certified Classical Pilates Instructor
Junghee was certified in 1999 by Romana Kryzanowska of The Pilates
Studio and was a Teacher Trainer for Power Pilates from 2003-2010.
Originally a professional dancer from Seoul, Junghee came to the
United States in 1992 to attend New York University. While receiving
her degree she studied many courses about movement and alignment,
like Labanotation, and learned about the Pilates method. However,
it wasn't until going to Drago's Gymnasium that she became inspired.
Junghee was immediately fascinated by the 70-year old clientèle
that moved like gymnasts and circus acrobats.
Working alongside Romana, the Pilates "elder" and protégé
of the late Joseph Pilates, was a priceless learning experience.
Not only was Junghee able to witness Romana's technique and infallible
knowledge, but Junghee took a weekly, private lesson with Romana
for 4-years.
In 2001, Junghee was asked to model for Dr. Peter Fiasca's “Classical
Pilates Technique” DVD series. She worked alongside Peter,
Bob Liekens, and Alycea Ungaro. The DVDs were a huge success and
are still used as a reference for instructors today. In 2003, Junghee
joined Power Pilates as a Teacher Trainer and co-founded and directed
the first Pilates studios in Korea - Pilates Korea and Classic Pilates.
These two studios were among the first international Affiliate Teacher
Training Centers for Power Pilates where she certified 17 instructors
over 2-years.
Junghee has an M.A. in Dance Education from New York University
and a Ph.D. in Performing Arts from Kyung-Hee University. Her published
research papers include “The Effect of The Pilates Method
on Dancers’ Cognitive Style and Body Awareness”, “A
Qualitative Approach to the Effects of Pilates Exercise”,
and “An Inquiry of Philosophy and Principles of The Pilates
Method”.
Julia Hilleary
Julia Hilleary is a Pilates Guild Certified Instructor and an alumni
of George Balanchine's School of American Ballet. She has appeared
as a featured ballerina in two national television commercials,
and danced with the Virginia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Stuttgart
Ballets. Julia began teaching in New York City under the guidance
of Romana Krizanowska, Melissa Hayden, and the teachers at the School
of American Ballet.
She has taught the arts of the Authentic Pilates method and classical
ballet for Elizabeth Arden Salon in Beverly Hills, the Pilates Studio
in Los Angeles, the Beverly Hills Recreation and Parks Department,
Westside School of Ballet, Marlborough School, City Hearts, Pacific
Repertory Ballet, Palomar College and Black Mountain Dance Center.
Julia has been teaching the Authentic Pilates Method both privately
and in mat classes since 1982, sharing the techniques and traditions
of Joseph H. Pilates to enhance and balance today's lifestyle.
Instruction available in
Rancho Penasquitos and Carmel Mountain.
Contact Information:
Julia Hilleary Romana's Pilates Certified Instructor, Classical Ballet Teacher
& Choreographer Eventones Pilates Arts
Phone: (858) 780-2928
Rebecca Pagdan has been involved in San Diego health and fitness
professions for over twenty years. While still an undergraduate
at UCSD, she held exercise instruction certifications through the
American Council on Exercise (ACE) and the International Dance Exercise
Association (IDEA). After receiving her Bachelor’s Degree
in Bioengineering, Rebecca went on to design and implement land
and aquatic exercise programs for several facilities including La
Costa Spa, UCSD Campus Recreation, and other San Diego health clubs.
She then moved to Philadelphia, PA where she graduated from Hahnemann
University Graduate School with a Master’s Degree in Physical
Therapy. Upon returning to San Diego, Rebecca has since developed,
and trained other therapists and instructors, in special populations
programs at medical facilities such as Scripps Clinic and San Diego
Rehabilitation Institute. These programs included land and aquatic
classes for spine, pre-natal, arthritis, and Parkinson’s Disease
populations. Rebecca is certified as a specialist in hand rehabilitation,
and most recently was certified by the Pink Ribbon Program, offering
strength, self-esteem and quality of life to breast cancer survivors.
Julia Hilleary is a Pilates Guild Certified Instructor and an alumni
of George Balanchine's School of American Ballet. She has appeared
as a featured ballerina in two national television commercials,
and danced with the Virginia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Stuttgart
Ballets. Julia began teaching in New York City under the guidance
of Romana Krizanowska, Melissa Hayden, and the teachers at the School
of American Ballet.