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About Angella
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Angella Hamilton
*Insured * Certified Personal Trainer * Pilates Instructor
480.323.5280 angella@thepilateslounge.com
My love affair with Pilates started in 2005 after several debilitating back injuries left me seeing the Doctor more in one year than I had in the last 10 years. I had been a Ballroom dance instructor, but had no clue about good posture ( hint: it's not just about sticking your chest out and sucking your gut in!)
A colleague of mine once told me, " I started Pilates for my own practice, but once I found out I could actually help someone else, I was hooked on teaching. " And so it is for me. I love the flow, the synergy, the strength of movement when I am doing Pilates myself. It's a beautiful practice. But, there are times when I show someone a totally different way to move, and I secretly wish they will remember it forever.
The history of my Pilates career paints the picture of my life. Starting as a student, learning from acclaimed Pilates Instructors in the industry. Teaching in a studio that had the wide variety of professional athletes to 88 year old men. It taught me the vast modalities of Pilates.
Branching out and spreading my wings a little I designed several programs for the community. I initiated and created part of a Wellness Program at John C. Lincoln Hospital, Trilogy Communities and several others through out Arizona.
I made my first attempt at an ebook called "Banish Your Back Pain from Sitting at Your Desk." great little ebook, but too long of a name- especially if you want to do anything on the internet. So, I waited and totally redesigned the book into Office Pilates. Great, simple, effective exercises you can do EVERY day.
I am incredibly grateful to work in world class Resorts around the Valley doing something I adore. Most days it's like a fairy tale- until I have to do some paperwork and billing. Then I am reminded this is my profession.
I love speaking with groups about health related topics, how posture can crush your internal organs, making you tired and oxygen deficient. Every time I see a big group or convention that comes in to the hotel I think to myself " They need someone to come in during their breaks and lead a stretch/pilates break."
So, conference planners and event coordinators, please contact me! Your attendees will forever thank you !
When my kids got older, I wanted a new sport I could do with my husband, so I picked up my golf clubs again after many, many years. This time, I had an advantage! I knew about Pilates and WOW! my husband was jealous. He could still wack it off the tee, but I just hit it consistent and straight all the time. I took a specialized Pilates Golf certification and taught several Pilates for Golf Workshops at some of the most prestigious courses in Arizona.
Some time after that, I was diagnosed with breast cancer - so, my priorities switched from golf to working with cancer patients. The amazing difference I felt I could make working with these women led me to start the Inner Tough Girls. Pilates saved my life throughout 8 rounds of chemotherapy and 6 surgeries. I used Joe Pilates Principles to heal my body and my psyche.
Now, I continue to teach at the Camelback Inn Resort and more recently, found a new Pilates home at Tanner Chiropractic in North Scottsdale . I continue to provide in home programs and lead the Inner Tough Girls in their life after cancer. Teaching Pilates and the gifts it has given me reminds me I have a life of purpose. I am grateful and blessed.
As for the rest of the house keeping issues. I am certified through Performance Pilates taught by Angela Sunderg at Bodscapes Studio in Scottsdale. I also hold an ACE Certification for Personal Training and several 'follow up' certifications such a 'working with seniors' , 'using alternative treatments for illness ' 'Pilates for Golf' 'Pilates for Breast Cancer' 'Pilates for the Office' and The Pilates Stick Technique'. I am committed to continuous learning as my hobby in life. I am fascinated by people, their strength, their abilities to heal and honored to be a part of their journey in health.
Thank you for stopping by and visiting ~
In Health and Happiness,
Angella M. Hamilton
"Angella Hamilton has a passion for Pilates, she's sincere and always with a smile."
-Cynthia Buenaventura
Pilates Instructor
