Profile
I am a high energy and self motivated fitness instructor. With emphasis placed on alignment and accepting our individuality both on and off the mat, I use humor and positive reinforcement to encourage everyone to work to their potential without self judgment. Many people have experienced an injury and they need encouragement to continue moving forward with their workouts, I do this through modifications and mindful instruction. I feel my particular style of teaching can lead safely through a lifelong yoga or Pilates practice while keeping it lighthearted and fun. Helping students to be strong, flexible and lean with good posture is my goal.
Areas of expertise:
Hatha/Vinyasa Yoga Instructor, Mat Pilates Instructor, Barre Certified, Aqua Fit Certified, Cardio-Fit Pilates Instructor.
Owner @ YES with Angela (Yoga/pilates Exercise for Strength/stability. I also work with stroke/brain injury patients through Stanford Hospital Rehabilitation Department. I have had many years experience working with the public and have a very open and honest nature which I have found to be greatly appreciated. My love of Yoga and Pilates translates in my teaching style to a positive, nurturing experience for my students.
Current Locations:
Symantek Headquarters Mountain View, Stanford University, Visa Headquarters Foster City, La Rinconada Country Club Los Altos, Del Monte Headquarters San Francisco, P.C.C. Redwood City, Texas Instruments, Sunnyvale. Regular Sub at: Silver Creek Country Club San Jose, Gilead Sciences, Foster City, Foster City Athletic Club. Private clients include: Pilates, Adapted Pilates/Yoga for Brain Trauma
Professional Experience
2012-Present Stanford Univerist Jerrie Thurman, MA
Senior Health Promotion Manager,
Group Fitness Program Manager
2011 - Present Bay Sport,
987 University Ave. Suite. 12, Los Gatos, CA.
Krista Skarbek, Director of Human Resources
Pilates/Yoga Instructor
Client: Symantek, Visa Corporation, La Rinconada Country Club
2009 – 2011 Peninsula Community Center
3623 Jefferson Ave., Redwood city, CA. 94062
Anthony Mejia – Director of Human Resources
Pilates/Yoga Instructor
2011 – Present Stanford Hospital Rehabilitation Services
300 Pasteur Drive, H3124 Stanford CA 94305
"Dougherty, Margaret" <[email protected]>
Yoga/Pilates Therapy for Stroke/brain injury
2009- Present Various private mat pilates and adaptive yoga/pilates for stroke
clients throughout the Peninsula Referred by: Stanford Hospital,
Palo Alto, CA. Occupational Therapy Dept.
Any information required prior to 2005 with be supplied upon request.
Dual Canadian/American citizen