BIO'S

Leslie Baumgartner - Studio Owner and Pilates Instructor

Leslie's journey with Pilates began when she started utilizing Pilates to rehab from chronic injuries that resulted from athletics.  She soon integrated Pilates as a part of her regular training program, and now she can’t imagine her life without it!!  Leslie's Pilates certifications and continuing education have been obtained through NESTA and Balanced Body University.  Leslie graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Business Management from St. Cloud State University.

Coming from an athletic and dance background, Leslie has a very strong passion for exercise and fitness.  She enjoys spending free time researching and staying informed on exercise, fitness and nutrition.  Leslie has learned that Pilates can be an effective part of any exercise program, as its exercises can be modified for almost any ability level or limitation.  This includes someone who has never exercised, an individual rehabilitating from injury, or even a professional athlete!  When not immursed in the world of Pilates, Leslie enjoys spending time with her favorite boys -- her 17 month old son, husband and dog Indy!

Tristen Faith - Yoga Instructor

As an Anusara-Inspired yoga teacher, Tristen (RYT 200) seeks to bring the spiritual, emotional and physical aspects of yoga into harmony during each class.  Whether a beginner’s class, a therapeutics class, or a Multi-level class, Tristen offers more than just the physical practice of asana (the yoga poses themselves) to her students—she brings a strong and empathetic knowledge of the alignment principles and therapeutic applications of yoga as well as a personal experience of intense physical and emotional healing that can occur when one truly lives their yoga.  With over 20 years of yoga study and 8 years teaching experience, Tristen strives to help each and every student reach new levels of personal awareness, growth, and inner strength.

Besides teaching yoga, Tristen is the proud and ever challenged mother of two amazing girls, the wife of an incredibly loving and intelligent man, and the caretaker of numerous chickens, dogs, and cats, and horses.  Her family has recently begun a grand adventure restoring an old farm in the Beulah Valley of Southern Colorado and they all look forward to not only living their yoga, but living a lifestyle that is closely tied to their land and the natural cycles and rhythms of this incredible earth.

Nanette Sarper - Yoga Instructor 

Nanette began her journey in Yoga in 1980 when she started  practicing Transcendental Meditation.  In 1993, she began learning Hatha Yoga  and in 1995 completed a teacher training certification through the Yoga Institute  of Houston.  Since then, she has taught Hatha Yoga in Pueblo , Colorado and Virginia Beach, Virginia.   She continues to deepen her practice and understanding of this ancient practice as it brings joy and balance to her life.  Currently, she is pursuing a lengthy teacher training  in the Iyengar  Tradition of Hatha Yoga through Blue Spruce Yoga and the Iyengar Yoga Center in Denver, Colorado.  She also continues to practice Transcendental Meditation and the advanced TM practice.   Nanette enjoys sharing the  benefits of yoga through teaching. 

Vanessa Laws - Pilates Instructor 

Pat Johnson - Massage Therapist

Pat Johnson has been a Massage Therapist for 9 years, having graduated from the South Dakota School of Massage Therapy in Sioux Falls, SD in 2003.  Previously Pat had worked for 10 years as a Medical Lab Technician after graduating from St. Mary’s Jr. College in Minneapolis, MN.   Recent Continuing Education classes in myofascial release, headache therapy and sciatica relief, have assisted Pat in developing special techniques, which benefit those suffering from headaches and lower back pain.

Pat is a massage therapy provider for Anthem BCBS, Landmark, and Pinnacol Assurance.

Contact Pat at 719 547-8482 or 218 770-2300, pajpaj46@yahoo.com

massageforwellness.massagetherapy.com

Jo Schrubbe - Nutritionist

Jo is the owner of Farm Fresh Market. 

She specializes in bulk buys, co-ops, special orders and ready-prepared meals. 

Place your order using her website and food is delivered to you in the Pueblo Area

•We use only the finest all-natural and organic ingredients.

•Our meals are made from scratch with your health in mind.

•Nutritionist recommended.

•We offer a different variety of soups, entrees, and meats each month

Jo Schrubbe 

Certified Nutritionist 

jo@farmfreshmarketonline.com

www.farmfreshmarketonline.com

719-248-5188