Alyse
Farkas
Owner
As a master Pilates instructor since 2008, Alyse Farkas has worked with thousands of clients, helping them look and feel better. Her customized classes, which have been sold out for 13+ years, are a testimony to her knowledge of the body, her motivational techniques and her goal-oriented client support that sets her apart as one of the premier Pilates instructors in Southern California.
Alyse is renowned for challenging her clients to push harder in her rigorous classes leaving practitioners initially exhausted, but then renewed and replenished with energy. She focuses on the whole body helping clients strengthen all their muscle groups, especially their core, which wraps the skeleton for perfect posture and impacts the back and joints.
As the founder of Reformacore, Alyse is fiercely dedicated to not only helping her clients get into shape, but also live pain free, a world that was very familiar to her when she was in her early twenties. Too often, she found herself suffering with excruciating back pain. X-rays confirmed scoliosis, a curvature of the spine. Her orthopedic surgeon recommended physical therapy, including Pilates exercises, which strengthened the core muscles around her spine to help with alignment and correct posture. Thrilled with the relief from periodic back pain and from weeks in bed every few months, Alyse decided to dedicate herself to helping others. She threw herself into becoming an expert at Pilates and took a rigorous physical and written exam to become a certified Stott Pilates instructor. “I’m passionate about Pilates,” said Alyse, who has not had debilitating back pain since she started Pilates training in 2005.
MCKENNA
THORNLOW
Instructor
Originally from Colorado Springs, CO, McKenna played volleyball for over 12 years and competed in NCAA Women’s Division 1 Volleyball at Colorado State University. After spending years doing weight and agility training, she began searching for a safer, more effective way to work out. She found Pilates and fell in love with the results.
Her passion for fitness drove her to become an instructor in order to begin assisting others in transforming their lives. Whether she’s working with longtime athletes or Pilates newcomers, she believes everyone has the ability to go beyond their perceived limitations in order to achieve the health goals set for themselves.
McKenna trained with STOTT Pilates, where she received her comprehensive Pilates Reformer certification with a focus on Cadillac and Chair apparatuses.
SABRINA
JANKOVIC
INSTRUCTOR
Sabrina’s passion for working with others started from a young age. While attending high school, she volunteered at a non-profit organization serving children experiencing poverty. As a result of her experience, she knew that she wanted a career helping others. Although born and raised in Los Angeles, Sabrina fell in love with Pilates while living in Denver, Colorado. After attending Mat and Reformer classes at a small boutique studio, she noticed the impact her own personal Pilates practice had on her physical and mental health. Once she graduated from the University of Colorado, Sabrina decided to follow a path that would allow her to combine her passion for Pilates with her desire to help better the lives of those within her community.
Sabrina earned a full comprehensive Pilates certification in Mat, Reformer, Cadillac and Stability Chair. She loves to work with people of all levels and takes great pride in helping her clients achieve their goals.
CARINA MERHI
INSTRUCTOR
