S.T.A.R. Pilates Studio Staff
Gini Murphy
- STOTT PILATES® Post- Rehabilitation Conditioning Specialist
- Certified Post-Rehabilitative Breast Cancer Exercise Specialist
- Former Instructor Trainer Pilates Academy International
- Bachelor of Fine Arts, Dance
Gini Murphy, Founder of S.T.A.R. Pilates has been a passionate teacher of movement for over 30 years. Her initial training in traditional Pilates, along with completing two certifications in contemporary Pilates, coupled with her years of teaching dance has enabled her to empower each individual client with the knowledge and tools to care for their body by teaching them that how you move is of utmost importance.
Gini trains people of all ages and fitness levels whether novice or experienced. Her specialty is instructing those with injuries and chronic conditions due to her extensive Pilates teaching in physical therapy clinics where she was engaged in sports rehabilitation, post-operative rehabilitation and aging populations.
Her objective is to is to have her clients gain strength, flexibility and knowledge of proper biomechanics so that it can be applied to everyday life in conjunction with the understanding needed to manage, maintain and improve the health of their body.
Gini attends yearly continuing education courses. She has completed STOTT Pilates Zen*Ga, STOTT Pilates Total Barre, STOTT Pilates Fascial Movement Instructor Course, Certified CARDIOLATES® Instructor and is also a MELT Certified Hand and Foot Instructor.
Christine Purdy
- Certified MELT Method Instructor
- Certified Pilates Instructor, Pilates Academy International
- Certified Personal Trainer
- TRX Certified
- Reiki Master in the Usui Tradition
Christine has been teaching MELT for 14 years and was the first person to bring it to Florida. She has taught at Physical Therapy clinics and has taught MELT Intensives throughout Florida. Christine helps to relieve her clients discomfort through Private MELT sessions as well as MELT classes.
She has been a Pilates Instructor and Personal Trainer for over 20 years and brings a wealth of knowledge to her students. Continuing education is an integral part of Christine’s lifestyle. She has taken many STOTT Pilates courses, Cranial Unwinding, Pilates for MS, Anatomy Trains (Tom Myers) courses, STOTT Pilates Fascial Movement Instructor Course, and numerous MELT courses.
Christine is an avid runner, training marathoner and tri-athletes alike. She utilizes her knowledge of different modalities to create balance and strength in her clients and classes.
Adrian Goodfellow
Adrian enjoyed a twenty year career in show business and since retiring from performing in 2006 he has worked as a Dance Teacher, a Personal Trainer in the Fitness Industry and as a Fully Certified STOTT Pilates Instructor.
Having had one hip re-surfaced, the other totally replaced and having experienced a lifetime of the stresses and strains put on a dancer’s body, Adrian’s training focus is very much on keeping one’s body moving functionally, pain free and feeling younger for longer!
Adrian comes to STAR Pilates Studio with fifteen years experience teaching Pilates in the London area including work in a Physio Clinic, in several Pilates studios conducting group classes in Matwork, Reformer, Tower and Stability Chair; also one to one sessions on all equipment with abilities ranging from professional dancers and athletic conditioning to Prehab/Rehab hip and knee replacements.
For his last eight years in London he has been the personal Pilates coach to Dame Emma Thompson (also her friends and family) and completed a six month contract teaching group classes and one to one sessions at The Chelsea Football Club Gym and Spa at Stamford Bridge Stadium, London before coming to America.
Adrian arrived in the USA 5th September 2019 and has been teaching Pilates on Zoom during lockdown and in Studios in Rockville and Bethesda MD and in the Washington DC Metro area during this time.
Colleen Fox
Colleen is a highly experienced Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor with more than 20 years in the fitness industry. In recent years, she has focused her practice on Pilates Reformer and Mat. She has completed Balanced Body training in Reformer Levels 1-3, Chair, Anatomy & Movement Principles, and Mat Levels 1-3. She also holds multiple specialty certifications, including Arthritis Foundation Training, NASM Integrated Balance Training, and Senior Fitness Consultant.
Committed to lifelong learning, Colleen continues to pursue advanced education and specialized training to expand her expertise and provide the highest level of instruction to her clients. Her approach for each client is personalized with emphasis on improving strength, mobility, balance, flexibility and confidence for everyday life.
Colleen’s passion is helping each individual move with greater strength, confidence, and freedom, so they can continue living life to the fullest.
Makenzie Loveday
Makenzie has recently started her journey to become a Pilates instructor through Balanced Body. Growing up in the dance world, she has been doing Pilates as cross-training for many years. She saw how Pilates not only helped her become a better and stronger dancer but also assisted her in her daily life as well.
As she continues her career as a professional dancer, she wants to bring movement to others. Her goal is to help others find their mind/body connection and move freely through all stages of life.
Jennifer Cancio, Ph.D.
- PMA Certified Pilates Teacher
- Certified in Pilates for Pathologies and Injuries
- Certified Post-Rehabilitative Breast Cancer Exercise Specialist
- IIN Certified Health Coach
Pilates Education and Inspiration
Jennifer Cancio, Ph.D., has been teaching Pilates for over 15 years as a means of helping others acquire personal fitness and improve overall body
conditioning and prevent injury. Jennifer’s interest in Pilates began after sports
related knee and back injuries led her to seek rehabilitation through Pilates.
After trying various methods to heal from her injuries, she quickly discovered the benefits of the Pilates method to condition her body and prevent injury. Jennifer’s enthusiasm for this method motivated her to learn more about Pilates and eventually seek training and certification in Pilates.
In 2002, Jennifer completed her mat certification through the Physical Mind Institute under the instruction of Maria Leone in Beverly Hills, CA
(Bodylinela.com) and pursued a second certification in Standing Series Pilates. In 2004 she earned her teacher training certification through the legendary Long Beach Dance Conditioning in which she completed over 500
hours of Pilates training including apprentice work. Jennifer is PMA certified
which means she is certified under the Pilates Method Alliance – the largest
internationally recognized Pilates certification organization. She is an active
member of the PMA.
Experience and Style
From 2005 – 2011 Jennifer lived and worked in Tokyo, Japan where she taught the Pilates method to a variety of clients ranging from those
recovering from injury, to university swimmers and professional dancers and
rotational sports. She speaks Japanese fluently.
Jennifer moved to Vero Beach, Florida from Japan in 2011. Prior to joining S.T.A.R. Pilates, Jennifer had been working in a clinical physical
therapy setting in Vero Beach at Back in Form Physical Therapy, and has experience with sports related injuries and pathologies.
Jennifer has an extensive background in anatomy, body biomechanics and muscle system. She specializes in customizing and designing individual exercise programs for clients recovering from injury or surgery as well as for
the well-seasoned athlete who wishes to enhance sports performance. Jennifer prides herself on her meticulous eye, attention to detail and creating exercise programs for people at all fitness levels. She is certified under the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) and continues to enhance her professional expertise by regularly attending training workshops throughout the year.
She earned her certification as an IIN Health Coach in 2012 and is passionate about coaching others about health, wellness and disease prevention. Favorite quote? “If you do not make time for health and wellness now, you will have to make time for disease and injury later.”
Moorey-Margaret Myers
- Medical & Corrective Exercise: Medical Fitness Specialist (Exercise as Medicine); Certified Personal Trainer with specialty certifications in Corrective Exercise, Conditioning for Golfers, TRX, Warrior Sculpt, Schwinn Cycling, Group Exercise, and Core Pilates.
- Pilates: Breathe Comprehensive Pilates (specialties in pre-natal/post-natal, pain, and injury management).
- Yoga & Mindfulness: Yoga Alliance E-RYT 500, YACEP. Advanced specialty certifications in Aerial Yoga, Aerial Yin, Yahweh Yoga, YogaFit, Yogi Flight School Arm Balance and Inversion Training, Yoga Philosophy, Sound Healing, and Advanced Restorative.
- Dance & Academic: Graduate of the Ballet Magnificat Instructor Intensive Training Program; Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy with a Biology minor and a concentration in Ethics and Ballet from the Honors Program at Siena Heights University (Adrian, Michigan); Ronald E. McNair Scholar.
Moorey-Margaret is a Medical Fitness Specialist and movement expert with over 30 years of training and coaching experience. For the past seven years, she has practiced as a Medical Fitness Therapist, Yoga, and Pilates Specialist at the Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo, Florida. Over her career, she has coached and rehabilitated clients of all ages and abilities—ranging from children and nonagenarians to professional athletes, aspiring Olympians, and individuals managing terminal illnesses or chronic conditions. She specializes in chronic pain management, injury and surgery rehabilitation, and knee and back care.
A retired professional dancer (classical ballet and modern dance), former Artistic Director of the Exodus Dance Company, collegiate track athlete, accomplished water woman, and cancer survivor, Moorey-Margaret brings a unique artist-and-athlete perspective to human movement that is woven with dignity and humor.
Philosophy
“Meet people where they are, honoring the body they have today. Educate and empower them to work with their bodies, then guide them toward their goals in a way that fosters a genuine appreciation for the process and supports long-term, sustainable lifestyle changes.“
“Fitness should be fun and humor can be a great way to help people through plateaus.” — M3
