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 FACULTY
 G Pelliteri, Owner and Instructor, attended undergraduate and graduate school at Arizona State University and received her degree in Education and Exercise Science. Ms. Pelliteri has an extensive career in various capacities within the fitness field which allows her to offer a unique perspective and creative methods in her teaching and instruction. - After receiving her K-12 teaching certificate following her academic studies, G taught physical education for the Cartwright School District, developing a non-competitive fitness program for 1st through 6th grade school children.
- In 1985 she was hired by the Lincoln Institute for Athletic Medicine on the campus of John C. Lincoln Hospital to create a fitness test protocol for healthy adults. G’s design for the protocol was implemented with great success. In addition, Ms. Pelliteri provided support and aid as an exercise physiologist in the rehabilitation of professional athletes with a number of professional teams.
- She was also contracted by the Greyhound-Dial Corporation as the company’s Corporate Wellness Director. While G was engaged with Greyhound-Dial Corporation, the company was awarded the State of Arizona’s Corporate Wellness Award.
- During a ten year period 1987-1997, several months per year, Ms. Pelliteri served as the Activities and Fitness Director aboard Royal Cruise Line’s M/S Crown Odyssey.
- In the late 1980’s, Ms. Pelliteri was appointed by Arizona Governor Rose Mofford to the Governor’s Council for Health, Physical Fitness and Sports and served for several years on the Board of Directors.
- From 1987 through 2003, G was a part- time physical education faculty member at Glendale Community College teaching Prevention and Treatment of Athletic Injuries class, along with instructing aerobic and fitness classes.
- In 1991, Ms. Pelliteri and her former business partner founded Arizona Sports Physical Therapy. At ASPT she served as the company’s Exercise Physiologist and provided support and aid to the physical therapists in rehabilitating patients. After four knee surgeries and a car accident injuring her back, G began taking Pilates classes and was astounded at the benefits and results she experienced. She performed months of training in New York, San Francisco and Toronto, Canada to perfect the STOTT & POLESTAR Pilates methods and techniques. In 1999, G became certified to teach mat/equipment STOTT Pilates.
- In January 2000, Ms. Pelliteri founded the PILATES INSTITUTE OF SCOTTSDALE and located the 2500 square foot facility in Scottsdale, Arizona. Originally, the core of the curriculum was STOTT Pilates classes.
- In July 2002, she began studying GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® disciplines. After rigorous training and practice, she became certified to teach GYROTONIC® methadology from Juliu Horvath, GYROTONIC Expansion System® Creator/Inventor. GYROTONIC® classes were added to the curriculum expanding the range of offerings for clients. G has since completed both the GYROTONIC® for Golfers workshop along with GYROTONIC® Level 2 pre-training.
In August 2007, G completed the ANATOMY IN CLAY Training with the Zahourek Method. Her increased understanding of anatomy and principles of human movement add an additional dimension to her teaching methodology. She is now certified to teach the ANATOMY IN CLAY course to students and teachers interested in developing their knowledge of anatomy.
In December 2008, G completed her requirements for the Pilates Method Alliance National Pilates Certification and passed the national exam.
In 2009 G and the Pilates Institute will begin offering a Pilates Mat Curriculum course to those who are seeking instructor certification. In addition, she will soon receive continuing education provider status from the AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EXERCISE.
Ms. Pelliteri is a member of the following organizations:
American College of Sports Medicine
Pilates Method Alliance
International Dance Exercise Association
American Council on Exercise
 AMANDA GARDNER
Amanda Gardner graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in Communication and obtained a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education. For several years, she taught fifth grade at a Phoenix elementary school and in her spare time discovered a love for fitness.
She was introduced to Power Pilates, a classical method of pilates training. As she noticed the changes in her body, she became fascinated with this form of exercise. After spending several years improving her own skills and learning more about this method, she decided to transfer her love of teaching over to the fitness industry.
Amanda received her certification through a Power Pilates program in Scottsdale, AZ. She was trained to work with clients of all ages and also with those suffering from pain caused by either injury or muscular imbalances. After witnessing firsthand the way in which pilates could transform, strengthen, and improve the lives of so many, she accepted a job offer at a Power Pilates affiliate training center in Scottsdale and began her career as an instructor.
Over the years, Amanda has received specialized training and continuing education in the following areas:- pregnancy and pilates
- working with individuals with a wide range of special needs (i.e osteoporosis
- and hip, neck, knee, lower back, and shoulder issues)
- advanced work on the mat, tower, and wunda chair
- pilates work on the jumpboard
- pilates bootcamp classes
Now running her own pilates business, Core Conditioning, Amanda operates as an independent contractor here at The Pilates Institute of Scottsdale. She loves going to work everyday to share her knowledge and passion with others!
 DAVID AUTHEMENT
While participating in ballet training in 2004, David discovered Pilates and soon became a dedicated student of the discipline. He began studying Pilates and quickly gained additional knowledge. David continued to develop his skills and expertise becoming a Certified PhysicalMind Institute Pilates Instructor in 2005. He has been a full time instructor since that time and teaches primarily introductory and intermediate students.
David was introduced to Gyrokinesis® in 2006 and through it began training in the Gyrotonic Expansion System® and earned his Certified Level 1 Instructor designation in 2008. David instructs students of varying levels.
David’s goal as an instructor is to help people better understand their bodies and to alleviate the aches and pains associated with poor alignment and/or trauma. He enjoys students who are attentive and eager to absorb information. His favorite students are looking for more than just a workout, who realize that the focus needs to be on restoring the body to optimal postural alignment and who learn to use their bodies in a biomechanically correct form. Once this objective is achieved, a student can focus on “working out”.
David also teaches percussion for the marching band program at Desert Mountain High School in Scottsdale, AZ.
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