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The Pro Corner
The following Pros are members of Highland Skating Club. Click on their name to send them an e-mail:
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U.S.F.S. Gold Medalist in Figures and Freestyle
U.S.F.S. National Medalist
P.S.A. Freestyle Certified - Level V, Pole HarnessOff Ice Harness, and Dartfish Software Equipped
Grassroots to Champions (G2C) Coach
Teaching - Regional Champions, Jr. National Finalists, 2011 National Medalist & 2007 2x Jr. Grand Prix Champion.
B.A. George Mason University in Communication
I trained with G2C Olympic Coach Audrey Weisiger, Master Rated Coach Kenneth Class and U.S. World Competitor Juli McKinstry. I believe figure skating teaches life lessons, such as time allocation, goal setting, and discpline. I believe in a positive approach to learning, which requires a respectful attitude from my students. I believe it takes a team approach to produce quality skaters and that parents play an integral supportive role in a non-coaching capacity.
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Spin Specialist
Seattle Ice Theater Choreographer
International Show Skater
Pre-certified in Gyro tonics
5X International, National, Jr. National, and Sectional Choreographer
Bachelor degree in Psychology & Minor in Theatre, University of Washington
My passion is developing skaters from the ground up. It is most rewarding watching each student accomplish their personal goals. When choreographing a program, it is a unique experience to each student. I nurture their natural style and bring the joy they have for skating out in their programs. While teaching spins, I focus on correct body alignment for a great center. It is also paramount for all elements of skating that each student reaches and maintains their maximum flexibility. To foster this, I instruct a weekly stretch class that incorporates a gyro tonic approach in which all levels of skaters can participate.
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USFS Double Gold Medalist
US Open Champion
Artistic Director of Seattle Ice Theatre
National and International Coach/Choreographer
B.A. University of Utah
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PSA, ISI, USFS professional member
ISI Silver Judge
Coach of 2007, 2008, and 2009 NWP Regional Gold, Bronze, and Pewter medalists
Coach of 2009 State Games of America Juvenile Girls Gold Medalist
8yrs coaching experience
PSA Written Exam accredited
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Sectional Competitor
Member of USFSA and PSA
Disciplines: Freestyle, Figures, Moves in the Field
B.A. University of Washington, English/Writing
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Mia Munroe - Conditioning Class
During my professional career in classical ballet, I discovered GYROKINESIS® and GYROTONIC® exercise methods while it was being developed in New York City by it's original creator, Juliu Horvath. Now, as a Gyrokinesis Master Trainer, I enjoy transferring her experiences with injury management and recovery and applying Gyrokinesis technique directly to young skaters. Skating is as uniquely intense as classical ballet. I am always striving to give them skills to better themselves with independent training off ice, not only to benefit their skating but also their overall development, using basic Gyrokinesis principles.
GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® are registered trademarks of
Gyrotonic Sales Corp and are used with their permission.
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My appreciation of the body’s ability to perform began by participating in school sports such as baseball and football at an early age. I realized that in order for the body to really achieve new heights, I needed to learn how to make my mind and body work together. My introduction to karate, judo, and other martial arts opened my eyes to achieving better mind and body coordination. These arts showed me how to not just go through the physical motions of exercise, but to create synergy of mind and body.
After a terrible knee injury, I was afraid the ensuing months of inactivity would cause me to lose all that I had worked so hard to learn and achieve. Fortunately, I was able to work with physical therapists that not only aided my recovery, but motivated me to never quit. Their encouragement helped direct me to research and study improved physical strengthening, nutrition, human anatomy, and positive thinking. This injury was the catalyst to dedicating myself to a healthy active lifestyle that I will maintain for the rest of my life. By putting into practice all that I have learned, I realized that I could not only improve my athletic ability and physical appearance, but my everyday life as well.
Whether in college, at work, at the gym, through sports, or living abroad, I have continually come into contact with people who are looking for a way to set and attain physical and mental goals. My ability to share knowledge and experiences with them has aided in their drive towards their own goals. My desire to educate and instruct others to a healthier lifestyle change that is long-term, safe and efficient has inspired me to create Shadow Fitness.
Experience
I have been actively involved in the fitness industry since 1997 and lucky enough to train all over the world in martial arts. I have spent the last ten years in Seattle as a personal trainer, strength coach and karate instructor. Within this time I have developed and implemented strength and conditioning programs for hundreds of athletes and individuals through presentations, seminars, workshops and private training sessions.
- Member of the Seihoku Budokai since 1993
- Instructor of the Seihoku Ryu Budokai
- Member of the Japan Karate Association, (JKA) since 2002
- Gold’s Gym ~ 2002-2004, Personal Trainer, accumulated over 3000 hours of client training/Awarded 2003 Trainer of the Year and 2003 Top Trainer North Seattle Gold’s Gym.
- Studio 112 ~ 2004-2005, Strength Coach
- Seattle Skating Club ~ 2005-20011, Strength Coach
- Highland Ice Arena ~ 2010- Current
- Shadow Fitness ~ 2006-Current, Owner & Founder
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