Deb King
Pilates Instructor

Deb began her Pilates studies as a student of Glen Fargo. She is a West Coast Certified Pilates Instructor through both basic certification and advanced study workshops with Kathy Corey. She is continuing her Pilates education with Stephan Knight of the Vineyard Pilates Center and various teachers at The Pilates Center in Boulder, Colorado. After years of study and practice, Deb began teaching at the Pilates Center of Naples in January 2006. She is a member of Pilates Method Alliance.

Deb's fitness career began as an instructor of aerobics. She taught aerobic dancing in the Boston area for seven years. At that time, she also ran numerous road races, primarily 10K's. Since moving to Naples she has converted to walking and biking for her aerobic activities.

Desire to improve posture and flexibility brought Deb to practice Pilates. The positive changes she has created using the Pilates Method have convinced her to share her knowledge with others.

Previously, Deb earned a B.S. in Biology and an M.B.A. from Penn State. She became a C.P.A. and had a career in financial management and planning before transitioning to encourage investment in fitness, as well as in finances.

Jen Watkins
Pilates Instructor

Originally from the Detroit area, Jennifer was first introduced to Pilates while living in Chicago as a modern dancer. She was immediately drawn to the restorative benefits of Pilates and used the fitness technique to supplement her dance training.

In 2005, Jennifer completed her dance studies with a Bachelors of Art in Dance from Columbia College. After braving the cold for many years, she relocated to sunny Naples where she continued her Pilates studies at the Pilates Center of Naples. Jennifer has received instructor training through Stott Pilates in Miami, FL. In addition to Pilates, Jennifer continues to teach dance locally. She enjoys working with students of all ages and fitness levels and is dedicated to expanding her knowledge to meet her students needs.

Mollie Kahn
Massage Therapist

Mollie was born in Iowa and visited Naples frequently throughout her childhood. She attended Truman State University on a basketball scholarship where she received a Bachelor of Science inexercise physiology. Upon graduation, Mollie moved to Florida and earned her M.B.A. from Lynn University in Boca Raton, FL and began her collegiate coaching career. She coached womens college basketball for seven years at various universities and colleges around the state of Florida.

Mollie is available for massage therapy sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays. Please call #239-659-5252 for 60 or 90 minute appointments.

 

Julie McCullough
Pilates Instructor

Julie was born in Akron, Ohio. After graduating Bradford Junior College she moved to Indianapolis, Indiana graduating from Butler University, Cum Laude with a B.S. in Education.

Julie has worked with Glen Fargo for seven years completing her Pilates Certification in 2006.

Julie was a figure skater, competitive golfer and avid tennis player. The mother of five, she now lives with her husband in Naples, FL.

"Being part of a group that helps students become ther very best is one of the many rewards of working the instructors at the Pilates Center of Naples"

Jillian Norris
Studio Manager/Coordinator

Jill is a Florida Native born in Miami, Florida and has lived in Naples since 2004. She grew up on the east coast of Florida in Cocoa Beach and also outside Fort Lauderdale.

She is a graduate of the University of Florida where she received Bachelor of Art degrees in both Anthropology & Political Science minoring in Classical Mediterranean History and International Relations. In her spare time she enjoys swimming, golfing, watching and attending Gator basketball and football games, cooking, and spending time with her family and dogs.