ABOUT MOVING STRENGTH SOUTH FLORIDA
PATRICIA RUIZ
Owner, Moving Strength
Patricia's exploration of physical movement began when she came to New York City to dance in 1989. A lifetime dancer, she has performed and toured with some New York City's most renowned dance companies, including Michael Mao and H.T. Chen & Dancers, among others. She also choreographed Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and continues to judge dance competitions throughout the country.
Requiring strength, power and flexibility, dance can be punishing to a body that is improperly trained. Patricia tried all prevailing fitness disciplines, mastered the most effective ones and ultimately opened Moving Strength studios, incorporating her Pilates, yoga and dance training to create a unique boutique studio unlike any other specializing in Pilates.
Certified as Personal Trainer throught the American Council of Exercise (ACE), Patricia holds certifications in Pilates, Power Plate, yoga, Resist-a-Ball and Healthy Moms Perinatal training. She works with not only all of the Pilates Equipment (such as the Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, and Ladder Barrel) but also with weights, resistance bands and balls, tubing, stability boards and rollers - whatever works to get her clients to their "personal best" - long, strong and pain free.
Patricia graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Dance and Pre-Physical therapy from Kansas State University in 1989. She was certified as a personal trainer in 1995 and opened Moving Strength Studio in 2006. Patricia has two girls, Sophia and Izabella, who love to attend the studio with their mother and train in Pilates, TRX, aerial, yoga, among other equipment exercises.
Certified as Personal Trainer throught the American Council of Exercise (ACE), Patricia holds certifications in Pilates, Power Plate, yoga, Resist-a-Ball and Healthy Moms Perinatal training. She works with not only all of the Pilates Equipment (such as the Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, and Ladder Barrel) but also with weights, resistance bands and balls, tubing, stability boards and rollers - whatever works to get her clients to their "personal best" - long, strong and pain free.
Patricia graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Dance and Pre-Physical therapy from Kansas State University in 1989. She was certified as a personal trainer in 1995 and opened Moving Strength Studio in 2006. Patricia has two girls, Sophia and Izabella, who love to attend the studio with their mother and train in Pilates, TRX, aerial, yoga, among other equipment exercises.
Mary E. Wright
Owner, Little Buddhas Yoga
Little Buddhas Yoga began classes in the Spring of 2014. Owner Mary E. Wright taught Children's Yoga classes and has a well-established and successful Fun & Tumble Gymnastics Program for 25 yrs. The Studio has now expanded into Adult, Children, & Family Yoga where we offer Mommy & Me Yoga, unique Family Yoga Private & Group Classes, & varies styles of Yoga (Vinyasa, Restorative, Gentle/Slow, Pre/Postnatal & Yin). Under Moving Strength Pilates Studios of New York City est. 1996, we offer Pilates Mat Classes and Private and/or Semi-Private Lessons using Pilates Reformer & Cadillac in Fort Lauderdale. Fun & Tumble Gymnastics Classes are also offered for all skills levels and ages from the crawler to advanced tumbler. In addition, our studio offers Fitness Classes, "Barre, Butts, & Guts" Classes and has ongoing Courses in Art and CIJ (Creative Insight Journey) for both adults and children.
Little Buddhas Yoga is a unique studio encouraging families to flow together both on and off their mats! Our Boutique atmosphere provides small classes giving individual attention to all students with modifications for all skills level. We offer class for all body types and experiences in yoga, pilates, and more!
Ana Schochet
INSTRUCTOR
Pilates
Pilates
Laurie Stone
INSTRUCTOR
Yoga, CIJ
Yoga, CIJ
James Acce
MASSAGE THERAPIST
Leslie Ann King
INSTRUCTOR
Pilates, Plate Strength
Rachel Lazenby
INSTRUCTOR
Fitness, Plate Strength
Fitness, Plate Strength
Amy McDevitt
INSTRUCTOR
Yoga, Plate Strength
Yoga, Plate Strength