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ABOUT US
Our Instructors Are Certified In Pilates, Barre, Personal Training, And Are Physical Therapists.
How we got here: Started by a Doctor of Physical Therapy who is one of four Spine Specialists in the area and wanted to provide health and wellness training while providing medical education to be as strong and healthy as you can be. Comprehensively Trained and Certified through Peak Pilates where Classical Pilates is provided with professionalism.
Perfect Powerhouse Pilates was founded in 2020 in Merritt Island, FL in order to support and foster the sense of mindfulness and peace in the surrounding community. We offer a variety of approaches to achieve and maintain your optimal health. Whether you are experiencing pain or simply want to improve your physical and mental wellbeing, Perfect Powerhouse Pilates provides a healing and friendly environment to do so.
Dr. Terry Shepherd
Doctor of Physical Therapy, PhD in Health Sciences, Comprehensively Trained and Certified in Classical Pilates through Peak Pilates, Certified in Functional Pilates, Contemporary Pilates, Barre, Barre Above, Personal Training, Certified Tabata Instructor and Certified Nutritionist
Whether you’re looking for a new workout or simply want to consult with an experienced, Medical Professional and Certified Nutritionist, Dr. Shepherd is our go-to person for all your wellness needs. She is a Certified Spine Specialist through McKenzie Institute in Mechanical Diagnosis Therapy (Cert.MDT), with multiple other certifications to include Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and Lymphedema .
Sharon Smeenk, Certified Pilates Instructor - CPI
Certified Pilates Instructor through Balanced Body with additional Certification in Group Fitness Instructor through the American Council on Exercise. Sharon has experience in teaching Pilates Chair, Mat, Reformer, Tower, Cadillac and other apparatuses. She is currently taking new clients for private sessions as well.
Sharon has avidly been practicing Pilates for nearly 20 years and enjoys sharing her passion for Pilates with others through group classes and private sessions.
Jessica Epps, COTA, CPT, CPI
Jess is a Certified Personal Trainer specializing in Functional Strength Training, Weight/Fat Loss & Body Sculpting. She is a Group Fitness Instructor, Yoga Instructor, Barre Instructor, Primary - Beginner Pilates Instructor and is Trained in Myofascial Release using Foam Roller.
Jess is a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant with over 8 years experience in rehabilitation, 2 years experience in outpatient orthopedics, Certified in use of modalities to include Estim, Diathermy and Ultrasound. She is trained in the use of Kinesiotaping. She also has experience in: neck and shoulder pain, Migraines/headaches, low back pain, shoulder disorders and dysfunctions, Carpal Tunnel Release and wrist treatments, Mindfulness techniques for anxiety, depression and PTSD/Trauma, Integrative Healing, Diet for peak performance, Psychopharmacology, Immune balance and the brain: Autoimmune, allergies and inflammatory conditions.
