Studio Location: Long Beach, CA

Danielle joined the LiveMetta team in in Longa Beach (formerly John Garey Fitness & Pilates) as a Front Desk Staff member, she took on the roles as Studio Manager, as well as, Education Coordinator over the years she has been with the team. Danielle is now one of the most sought after instructors on our schedule. She is a fully trained Pilates Instructor and a STOTT PILATES® Certified Instructor for Reformer. Danielle teaches amazing Reformer classes and is available for Private Pilates Training.

Jamie is one of our most dynamic instructors and her passion for fitness is obvious. Her classes are packed with devout followers and she brings endless amounts of energy to every class she teaches. Jamie has numerous of certifications and specializes in many styles of fitness including: STOTT PILATES® Certified Instructor, CORE™ Instructor, Certified TRX Instructor, Certified TaeBo Instructor, Certified ACE Instructor and Certified AFAA Instructor. Besides motivating clients and helping them achieve their fitness goals, Jamie is also a Mat and Reformer STOTT PILATES® Instructor Trainer, helping future pilates instructors achieve their goal of teaching. She has over 26 years of experience in the fitness industry and has created and presented fitness programs for 24 Hour Fitness and FTP fitness in Japan.

Sarah’s fitness journey started in 2010 when she found her love of fitness. Sarah has completed her STOTT PILATES® Intensive Reformer Training. She has cycling certifications from Spinning, Real Ryder and Schwinn. Sarah also has an AFAA Group Fitness certification and loves teaching many different formats, including TRX, Trampoline and Strength. Sarah also has a Bachelor’s degree in English from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.

In her spare time, Sarah loves spending time with her 8 year old triplets, 2 dogs and husband. She lives by the motto “fitness should be fun”!

Claudia first became passionate about Pilates when in college at the University of California Santa Cruz. After graduating and working at a museum, Claudia realized that she wanted to complete her Pilates instructor training. Claudia has been a STOTT PILATES® Certified Instructor since 2012.

Claudia is also certified in Total Barre®, has taken the Injuries in Special Populations course and has a degree in German Studies from UCSC.

Claudia has completed many marathons and believes Pilates has helped her prevent injuries. Whether you are an athlete or brand new to working out, Claudia’s enthusiasm for Pilates will make you eager to give it a try.

Debbi graduated from California State University Long Beach with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 1994. In 2001, she discovered her passion was in the fitness industry and became certified through Aerobics & Fitness Association of America teaching Pilates and Yoga in both traditional and corporate settings. In 2006, she became a client at LiveMetta Pilates (formerly John Garey Fitness & Pilates), and then became a STOTT PILATES® Certified Instructor. After a vehicle accident, and subsequent neck and back injuries she has been focused on pursuing specialty tracks in both active aging and rehab to help others achieve their fitness and lifestyle goals. Debbi enjoys teaching reformer classes and is also available for private lessons.

Susan’s background includes experience as a corporate attorney as well as a fundraiser for non-profit organizations. After leaving the law world, Susan became a Pilates enthusiast. Her passion led her to become a STOTT PILATES® Certified Instructor. Susan has completed four specialty tracks and is a certified specialist in Athletic Conditioning, Post Rehabilitation, Active for Life, and Group Mat. Susan will complete her 5th specialty track in Group Equipment in 2018. Susan’s passion is infectious and we know you’ll love working with her.

Eunjoo is a fully-certified STOTT PILATES instructor and found Pilates after suffering from severe back pain for most of her adult life. Now practicing for nearly a decade, she has a passion for teaching to help those like herself, on the path to pain-free living. She is also certified in Total Barre and TRX.

When Eunjoo is not teaching, you can find her surfing, hiking, biking. Prior to becoming an instructor, Eunjoo worked in the fashion world, for luxury brand Prado Milano in both New York and Southern California.

Mary Jo is a STOTT PILATES® Lead Instructor Trainer for LiveMetta Pilates. She has been in the fitness industry for 20+ years helping clients reach balance in their lives. In addition to being a STOTT PILATES® Certified Instructor, she is ACE certified, PMA certified and also has a degree in Microbiology from the University of Wisconsin. Mary Jo teaches STOTT PILATES® courses at LiveMetta Pilates and different hosting sites in Southern California.