Our Teachers

Dedicated to our students and practice

Pilates of Marin Owner / PMA Certified Teacher / Tammra Yamamoto

Tammra began practicing Pilates in 2001 and started teaching in 2005, receiving her Comprehensive Pilates teacher training through Balanced Body University’s program at Turning Point Studios in Walnut Creek, CA. In 2014 she completed an additional 116 hours of Classical Pilates training through The Pilates Center of Boulder, CO earning her Master Level Teacher Certification, accredited by the State of Colorado.

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She is Pilates Method Alliance certified and has additional specialties in Movement Medicine through Turning Point Studios with Nora St. John and Prenatal/Postpartum Pilates training through Core Pilates, Sausalito with Brooke Leary.

Continuing education is important and necessary and adds to the breadth of her training yearly with Pilates Elder and Master Teachers. Lolita San Miguel, Mary Bowen, Ron Fletcher, Cara Reeser, Rael Isacowitz, Tom McCook, Elizabeth Larkham and Alicia Ungaro, to mention a few.

Her broad spectrum of training and experience allows her to work with a wide variety of clients. From injured athletes to pregnant or postpartum women to the office worker in need of a strength and movement regimen. She truly believes that movement promotes and maintains health and wellness and Pilates is a great practice to bring physical balance to the body.

A bay area native, when she is not teaching, she enjoys exploring our amazing state and volunteering in her community. Sailing, mountain biking, hiking and skiing are a few of her favorite activities.

Rita Casey

In 2008, Rita began taking classes at Pilates of Marin. Like many, she was motivated by back pain but not sure Pilates would work for her. Not only did she find that Pilates was a great system that eliminated back pain and tension, it helped her gain strength and flexibility without injury. Inspired by her results with Pilates she decided to become a teacher of The Pilates Method and completed the Polestar Pilates Teacher Training in 2012 and received her Pilates Method Alliance Certification in 2015.

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She enjoys sharing the benefits of Pilates and the ways it provides our bodies safe ways to build strength and alignment which in turn supports our mind/ body communications in balance and coordination.

Rita has a special interest in working with those new to movement (at whatever age) or those disappointed or discouraged by typical exercise programs.

Jenna Jones

Jenna is a professional dancer who has taught ballet, contemporary, and jazz dance for over ten years. She discovered Pilates after experiencing several injuries which were due in part to muscular imbalances. With Pilates, Jenna quickly rehabilitated her injuries and learned techniques to prevent them in the future.

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Jenna began teaching Pilates in 2015, and became fully certified in STOTT Pilates in 2016. She also holds a certification in barre fitness. She is excited to share her love for movement, health, and exercise with others through the Pilates method. Jenna is committed to working closely with clients to help them reach their individual fitness goals. She offers dynamic and energetic sessions focused on proper alignment, balance, strength, and stamina. She has experience with a range of clients, from professional dancers, to office workers with limited movement experience.