Instructors
HOLLY PRUELL LEUN
HOLLY PRUELL LEUN
HOLLY PRUELL LEUN
Owner/Director and Regional Director for Atlanta of Romana's Pilates International Certification Program.
Originally from Boston, Holly danced with Nicola Hawkins Dance Company and Fusionworks Dance Company. She received her B.A. in Dance/Performance at Roger Williams University. Her first experience with pilates was in 1997, and she de
Owner/Director and Regional Director for Atlanta of Romana's Pilates International Certification Program.
Originally from Boston, Holly danced with Nicola Hawkins Dance Company and Fusionworks Dance Company. She received her B.A. in Dance/Performance at Roger Williams University. Her first experience with pilates was in 1997, and she decided to move to Atlanta to become a certified instructor under Romana Kryzanowska and her daughter Sari Mejia Santo. Holly opened Pilates of Dunwoody in 2002. She advanced her education by attending seminars and continuing education workshops nationwide and became a teach of teachers in 2004. Pilates of Dunwoody has been the Certifying Center for Romana's Pilates in Atlanta since 2005. Pilates of Dunwoody hosts numerous workshops, seminars and CPE's every year. The studio has hosted Master instructors Sari Mejia Santo, Juanita Lopez, Marjorie Oron, and Cynthia Lochard, Level II instructors Anthony Rabara, Micheal Levy, Jerome Weinberg, Daria Pace, Rhonda Celenza, and Roxanne Huang.
Holly is currently the only level III instructor in the Atlanta area.
MICHAEL LEUN
HOLLY PRUELL LEUN
HOLLY PRUELL LEUN
Originally from Pennsylvania, Mike came to Atlanta to advance his career in the sales industry. He first became interested in serious fitness as a member of the U.S. Army Paratroopers. After leaving the military, Mike continued to maintain his fitness by training for and competing in triathlons. He first learned about Pilates in 2000 a
Originally from Pennsylvania, Mike came to Atlanta to advance his career in the sales industry. He first became interested in serious fitness as a member of the U.S. Army Paratroopers. After leaving the military, Mike continued to maintain his fitness by training for and competing in triathlons. He first learned about Pilates in 2000 and with the encouragement of his friend and future wife Holly Pruell, decided to add Pilates to his training regimen. The new training worked, and in 2002, Mike qualified for and competed in the Hawaii Ironman Triathlon World Championships. It was about this time that Mike decided to take his love for fitness to the next level and make it his career. Mike was certified in Romana's Pilates in 2004. As a Pilates instructor and certified personal trainer, Mike continues to love his job helping others to achieve optimum health through physical fitness. Mike became a level IV instructor in 2016, and he is currently getting his nursing degree at Georgia State University.
CRISTINA WILLIAMS
HOLLY PRUELL LEUN
CRISTINA WILLIAMS
Cristina began her dance training at the age of four in ballet, jazz and tap. Dance was her passion and main form of fitness throughout adolescence, and she was first introduced to Pilates as a pre-teen while taking dance classes at the Atlanta Ballet. After receiving her B.S. in International Affairs at Georgia Tech, Cristina worked in t
Cristina began her dance training at the age of four in ballet, jazz and tap. Dance was her passion and main form of fitness throughout adolescence, and she was first introduced to Pilates as a pre-teen while taking dance classes at the Atlanta Ballet. After receiving her B.S. in International Affairs at Georgia Tech, Cristina worked in the software industry for five years and came back to the fitness world in 1997 after giving birth to her son. She was trained and certified in 1999 by Romana Kryzanowski a will as Sari Mejia Santo. Cristina is currently a level 10+ instructor and Senior Instructor at Pilates of Dunwoody. She is also a martial arts practitioner and an Ortho-Bionomist, a form of neuromuscular re-education. Cristina is the author of My Cafe' Cubano.
JENN LOFTIN
Jenn was first introduced to Pilates in college through dance. A dancer since the age of four, Jenn loved Pilates from the beginning for its structure and ability to connect the mind and body through systematic movement. After ten years of exploring other fitness disciplines, Jenn found Pilates of Dunwoody and returned to the method in
Jenn was first introduced to Pilates in college through dance. A dancer since the age of four, Jenn loved Pilates from the beginning for its structure and ability to connect the mind and body through systematic movement. After ten years of exploring other fitness disciplines, Jenn found Pilates of Dunwoody and returned to the method in 2008. Now truly addicted, Jenn is thrilled to be able to share this passion with others through teaching. Jenn received her B.S. in Business Admin/Marketing, and she is a former marketing professional. Jenn was certified under Holly Pruell Leun and Juanita Lopez in 2010.
LILLIE POZATEK
LILLIE POZATEK
LILLIE POZATEK
Lillie is a life long leaner and wellness enthusiast. Originally from NYC, she spent her teenage years in Naples, Florida, where she was very active in competitive cheerleading and dance. Upon graduating from the University of Central Florida, Lillie became a high school teacher and a coach for several years before embarking on a 15 year
Lillie is a life long leaner and wellness enthusiast. Originally from NYC, she spent her teenage years in Naples, Florida, where she was very active in competitive cheerleading and dance. Upon graduating from the University of Central Florida, Lillie became a high school teacher and a coach for several years before embarking on a 15 year career in corporate sales, training and management.
She discovered Pilates as a way to help relieve back pain and discomfort in her neck, shoulders, and back. Realizing that her body was not responding to her old ways of training and seeing that her body was not aging the way she wanted it to, she decided to try Pilates. The results were incredible and beyond what she expected. Increased flexibility and much-needed back and core strength through a committed Pilates practice took back years of pain and degeneration. She felt like she was turning back time. As a result. Lillie decided to become certified a an instructor to help others reap the benefits of Pilates.
Once her two daughters were old enough for mom to "of back to school" she decided to commit herself to a year-long apprenticeship under Holly Pruell Leun, Regional Director of Romana's Pilates in Atlanta. She has completed over 700 hours of written and practical study at Pilates Of Dunwoody. She was certified under Holly Pruell Leun, Marjorie Oron, and Juanita Lopez.
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JIMIN BEAK
LILLIE POZATEK
LILLIE POZATEK
Born in 1994 in Daegu, South Korea.
After graduation high school , Jimin trained and worked as a makeup artist for Chanel. In 2018, she came to the USA to join her family. She began taking pilates in 2021 at Pilates of Dunwoody. She enrolled in the Romana's Pilates instructor certification program in 2022, and started her new career jo
Born in 1994 in Daegu, South Korea.
After graduation high school , Jimin trained and worked as a makeup artist for Chanel. In 2018, she came to the USA to join her family. She began taking pilates in 2021 at Pilates of Dunwoody. She enrolled in the Romana's Pilates instructor certification program in 2022, and started her new career journey. While working multiple jobs and studying the english language, she puts most of her time and energy studying and training the Romana's Pilates Method. Although she is in an early stage of her new career path, she will continue to improve and build her knowledge with passion and her willpower. She is devoted to teaching, training, and helping her clients reach their health goals together.