About Us

Sonia (Business Owner and instructor) discovered her love for Pilates while trying to find an exercise program that would work with her advanced knee pain.  After practicing Pilates for years, she soon formed a desire to become an instructor and share the joy of Pilates with others. Raised in Germany in a military family, she grew up playing sports competitively & taking and teaching exercises classes. Sonia moved to Colorado in 1997, raised her children and had a successful career in corporate America. Following her dream, she is now a proud owner of Pilates on Broadway.

She sees Pilates as a perfect solution for all levels of fitness and injury rehabilitation.  “Pilates is that hour or two in my day that quiets my mind of all chatter and brings me back to calm”. Sonia’s goal is to reach out to others and share her successes that were achieved via Pilates, she continues grow her Pilates knowledge with continuing education classes & workshops which she brings back to the studio to share with her clients and instructors.

Kirsten, business owner, has a Master’s Degree from the University of Denver in Social Work and grew up in Greenwood Village, Colorado.  Pilates became an outlet to become more physically fit and to provide stress relief.  After pursuing Social Work for 10 years Kirsten wanted to find a career that benefitted people through physical exercise. Pilates is an extension of Kirsten’s desire to have a positive impact on people’s lives.   Kirsten enjoys sharing her knowledge of Pilates and the change that it brings in people lives, physically and mentally.  Kirsten lives in the Baker neighborhood and likes the sense of community this neighborhood offers and feels that Pilates on Broadway offers a safe and welcoming environment that is needed to reach each individual’s goals. 
 
Kirsten previously co-owned Pure Pilates, a home studio in the Baker neighborhood.  Kirsten continues her education in Pilates always striving to better herself and increase her knowledge base.

Laura Stence completed the Pilates Sports Center (PSC) Certification Program in 2011. Prior to teaching Pialtes, Laura worked in finance/accoutning for Deloitte & Touche, LLC & MDC Holdings, Inc. She is excited to be working with clients to reach their personal fitness goals at Pilates on Broadway.

A native to Colorado, began practicing Pilates over ten years ago. After using Pilates as a form of rehab following personal injuries, she decided to deepen her knowledge of the Pilates method, anatomy and physiology and movement therapy and became an instructor. She received her certification from Polestar Pilates in 2006 and became Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) certified in 2011.

Ann graduated in 2011 with a master's degree in Occupational Therapy from Colorado State University. With these experiences, Ann has worked with people of many ages and abilities and enjoys integrating knowledge from both disciplines. One of her areas of interests is rehabilitation following injuries. She also loves to travel the world and is fluent in Spanish.

Fitness has been a lifelong passion for Clare. Clare was first introduced to Pilates after searching for a workout that would build strength while healing a back injury. She quickly saw the benefits of Pilates and how it heals and invigorates the body and mind. After participating in years of boot camps and other training programs, Clare was inspired by the way Pilates trains the body as a whole.  One class a week turned into two, two turned into three and before she knew it, she was practicing daily.

Clare enjoys working with people of all fitness levels. She likes to make each class a challenge and encourages her clients to have fun in class. Clare was trained in PSC (Pilates Sports Center) which taught her a contemporary approach to the classic Pilates method. She also holds a BS in Business Administration and Economics from the University of Nevada, Reno.  

Nadja Tkacikova Counts has been teaching Pilates for almost 6 years. She took her training through Physica mind Institute. Nadja is very passionate about exercise and all that Pilates has to offer and adds a little extra into every Pilates routine. She loves to bring fun and creativity into her workouts.

Ashley added Pilates to her fitness routine in 2005 as a means of building core strength and improving overall muscle balance. As an avid skier, Ashley found that her leg strength was far greater than her upper body strength. Frustrated by a persistent neck injury and looking to gain upper body strength, Ashley discovered Pilates and a new passion at the suggestion of a physical therapist.

In late 2009, Ashley left her career in the business world to become a certified Pilates instructor. In 2010 she earned her Comprehensive Pilates Studio Certification through Polestar Pilates (all equipment). Ashley then went on to receive national certification through the Pilates Method Alliance in 2011.

When Ashley is not practicing Pilates, you will find her skiing, running 1/2 marathons, spending time with family, and walking her Great Dane, Jayda.

Renee (certified spin instructor) began using spin class, not only for to achieve fitness goals, but to find a sense of peace in her busy lifestyle. Renee is a Colorado native and loves all outdoor sports, including hiking, biking, boarding, and running. After injuring both knees during high school basketball and going thru multiple surgeries and rehab, she found spinning and Pilates to be the solution for staying fit. Renee was certified thru Madd Dogg spinning locally in Colorado.  Jump in to one of Renee’s classes for a full hour of positive, engaging energy!

Suzie Frasher is a Certified Pilates Instructor at Pilates Denver. She received her Comprehensive Teacher Training Certification from Body Arts and Science International (BASI Pilates). She also has specialized Pre and Post natal training from the Ellie Herman Studio in San Francisco. She holds a BA in Operations Management from CU Boulder.

Suzie was first introduced to Pilates as a gymnast when she was a young child in Cincinnati, OH. The Pilates mat work was used as a conditioning tool for her gymnastics team. Later, she was re-introduced to Pilates after she had to have abdominal surgery as a college student. Her doctor recommended that she use Pilates to help rehabilitate her abdominal muscles, and after a short period of time, she saw that the physical and mental benefits of Pilates were unbelievable. After realizing that the corporate world was not her calling, she decided to get her teaching certification so that she could help others discover the many perks of a consistent Pilates practice.

As a practitioner and trainer , Suzie is continuously inspired by how pilates re-educates and heals the body. She enjoys working with people of all fitness levels, as well teaching Pilates for rehabilitation. She has experience working with people with MS, adolescents, pre and post natal, as well as athletes looking to gain a competitive edge. Suzie likes to make each class challenging, but also encourages her clients to have fun, and to enjoy pilates and all of its benefits.

Renee Tebon has been an occupational therapist (OT) for over 18 years and owns a private practice in Littleton. Her specialties include certifications in both hand therapy and lymphedema therapy. Renee has practiced Pilates for years as a way to stay healthy and to facilitate continued growth with her leisure activities, particularly with running. Becoming a certified Pilates instructor is the perfect pairing for both athletic training and occupational therapy treatment. Renee completed her Pilates certification through Polestar Pilates in 2007 and is happy to be able to blend her knowledge of Pilates and OT practices in order to help clients achieve optimal health and fitness goals.