ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Meet Sarah
Sarah Shell has had a professional dance career for over 15 years that included world tours, commercials and television productions. Being a dancer, she has always practiced Pilates to stay strong and in shape. As a certified Pilates instructor since 2009, Sarah has been teaching her own style of Pilates that combines components of dance to develop a long, lean, and tones body. In addition to Chelsea Handler, her client list includes Miranda Kerr, Taylor Swift, and Emma Stone among others. She’s committed to helping her clients look and feel her best.
“It’s about first, reconnecting with your body and feeling strong again, then seeing the results! We only get one body, and my goal is to get people to embrace theirs and see what it can do!”
“My passion for dance lead me into Pilates. I am forever intrigued by the way people move and carry themselves. I work with young dancers, older clients, men, women and celebrities. I treat everyone the same and want to push my clients and get them to do things they thought their body could never do. It’s not all about losing weight and getting skinny, although that’s the goal a lot of times. :) It’s about first, reconnecting with your body and feeling strong again, then seeing the results! We only get one body, and my goal is to get people to embrace theirs and see what it can do!”
— Sarah Shell
What People Are Saying.
“I saw more results having private sessions with Sarah than I have in any other workout! She's created the perfect balance of cardio/movement and pilates strength training for results you can actually see. She knows how to push you to reach your fitness goals. Plus, she's so fun and lovely to work with, I actually looked forward to our workout sessions. And the great music and sunny space are an extra motivating bonus.”
-JEN A.
“ Sarah is the best! She has great energy and her Pilates workouts are so fun!! I do her mat classes & reformer classes!”
- NIKKI LONGWILL
“Sarah’s class has become a feel good community for so many amazing women in Ojai. She kicks our butts in the most energetic & fun way. Best music, challenging & always changing routines. A true talent & beautiful inside & out.”
- KATE CIEPLUCH
“Sarah is an amazing instructor and can cater to any level. She makes it fun with great music and her bubbly personality. I have seen such a difference in my muscle definition and strength since I’ve started with her!”
- BRIDGET COOPER
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Meet Andrea
Andrea Tsanas was born and raised in New York City where dance and movement have always been a huge part of her life. A serious car accident left her doctor's predicting her movement would never be the same. However, Andrea's drive and determination, along with major physical therapy and pilates, brought her mobility and strength back! Seeing the results from pilates fired her passion for it and led her to earn her pilates certification from Natural Pilates in Beverly Hills. While continuing her practice, Andrea extended her education with master fitness and pilates instructor, Andie Hecker. Once a resident of Ojai, Andrea is happy to be dividing her time between teaching at Andie's studio and now at Shell Shape.
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