BETTER BODIES PILATES
WELLNESS TEAM
Becky Suarez, NCPT
Becky discovered Pilates in her early 40's when the toll of scoliosis, a C-section and the challenges of raising two young children developed into chronic low back pain. Pilates became the "miracle" cure, and Becky decided she had to share this with as many people as she could! Now in her early 60's Becky has been teaching Pilates as her full time career since 2008 and is the Founder and President of Better Bodies Pilates, LLC which purchased Personal Best Pilates Studio (est. 1999) in 2018. Becky's original certification was from PBIA where she completed her training and 300 hour apprenticeship. In 2013 she became a Master Pilates Instructor from the Pilates Center of Boulder and passed her PMA exam through the Pilates Method Alliance in 2011 which requires 16 hours of continuing ed every 2 years. Becky has studied under Kristi White and Rael Isacowitz while completing her BASI mat certification; Rachel Taylor Segel and Amy Taylor Alpers while completing her Masters Program.
Stephanie Doering, NCPT
Studio Manager
Pilates Instructor
Lee's Summit and Overland Park
Stephanie Doering was introduced to Pilates as a teenager during a summer Ballet and Modern dance intensive. [See More]
Jacque Maher, NCPT
Pilates Instructor
Lee's Summit
Jacque became a comprehensively trained and certified Pilates Instructor in 2008. [See More]
Rebecca Kopechek-Sampson
Pilates Instructor
Lee's Summit
Rebecca's Pilates journey began 20 years ago at the YMCA in Cleveland, Ohio [See More]
Sally Whitaker
Pilates Instructor
Lee's Summit
Edna Allen, NCPT
Pilates and Wall Yoga Instructor
Lee's Summit
Edna has completed a comprehensive Pilates program with Peak Pilates [See More]
Denise Settle, NCPT
Pilates Instructor
Overland Park
Denise has been an avid fitness enthusiast for over a decade. [See More]
Jo Schrock
Pilates Instructor
Lee's Summit
After her first Pilates class 15 plus years ago, she was hooked. [See More]
Jessica Langdon, NCPT
Pilates Instructor
Overland Park
Karen Staley, NCPT
Pilates Instructor
Overland Park
Karen Staley has been teaching Pilates since 2005 [See More]
Mindy Yowell, NCPT
Pilates Instructor
Overland Park
Mindy has been a loyal Pilates Student since 2007. [See More]
Becky Kenyon
Pilates Instructor
Overland Park
Becky has been involved in the fitness industry for over 21 years. [See More]
Carly Havner
Pilates Instructor
Overland Park
Sally Whitaker has over 15 years in the fitness and health fields. [See More]
Karen Oddo
Pilates Instructor
Overland Park
Jamie Mason
Pilates Mat/Barre Instructor
Lee's Summit
Jamie Mason initially taught fitness classes during the "aerobic dance" era [See More]
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Kelsey Lahue
Barre Instructor
Lee's Summit
In 2015, I discovered and fell in love with Barre classes, prompting me to pursue my Barre Teacher’s certification. [See More]
Amanda Westhues
Pilates Mat Instructor
Lee's Summit
Amanda fell in love with Pilates during her first 50 minute session. [See More]
Wendy Murphy
Pilates Instructor
Lee's Summit and Overland Park
Wendy didn’t take a typical route into the world of Pilates. As a breast cancer survivor. [See More]
Alli Hadden
Pilates Instructor
Overland Park and Lee's Summit
Alli started taking Pilates as a transition to working from home. [See More]
Ann Tillery, LMT
Massage Therapy
Overland Park
Ann has been a massage therapist since 2001 [See More]
Jennie Bui-Leet, LAC
Acupuncture
Overland Park
Jennie received her Masters in Acupuncture in 2006 [See More]