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Meet the Instructors

Denver Pilates Movement

Meet the Dedicated Instructors at Denver Pilates Movement

Whether you're a couch potato, an athlete, or someone with rehab needs, the experienced and dedicated instructors at Denver Pilates Movement are here to help you.


Get in touch with us today to start your transformative Pilates experience.

Dana Shriberg

Owner and Instructor

Dana discovered Pilates in 2000 and was instantly hooked! After completing the prestigious Teacher Training program at The Pilates Center in Boulder, where she studied with a number of 2nd generation Pilates teachers, Dana taught for six years at a prominent Denver studio before opening The Pilates Movement in 2007.


Dana has trained and mentored other Pilates instructors, worked with individuals with specific rehabilitation needs, and trained competitive athletes. She is committed to her own development as an instructor. She has attended Pilates workshops nationwide with Kathleen Stanford Grant, Rael Isacowitz, Michelle Larson, Mary Bowen, Irene Dowd, and other esteemed professionals. Dana is a host advisor for the Pilates Center of Boulder. If you have any questions or comments for Dana, please email her at dana@DenverPilatesMovement.com or stop by The Pilates Movement.

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Brian Hunt

Brian Hunt

Certified Pilates Instructor, Personal Trainer,  and LMT

Brian, a Polestar certified instructor, discovered the power of Pilates while supplementing his strength training routine. Finding that he could gain strength and flexibility without the impact of weights, and seeing the benefit his personal training client found using Pilates, he became an advocate. Brian loves skiing, hiking, climbing 14ers, aerial acrobatics and powering through the city on his bike. Brian has taught Pilates to all ages, abilities, and special needs, teaching his clients—be they athletes or rehab based—how to be more efficient movers.

Jane Heckler

Certified Pilates Instructor

Jane, a lifelong fitness enthusiast, became hooked on Pilates after her 1st class and has been a devoted student for the past 20 years. She began working as the office manager for a DC Pilates studio in 2003 where she observed and studied with the studio’s outstanding trainers before receiving her mat certification in 2018. She followed that up with a comprehensive certification and has been sharing her love of Pilates ever since. Jane is excited to teach at Denver Pilates Movement and to help clients improve their core strength and mobility and achieve their health and fitness goals.

Jane Heckler
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Danielle Cifelli

Certified Pilates Instructor, Certified Personal Trainer

Danielle, a collegiate soccer player, first became a personal trainer in her quest to heal from recurring soccer injuries. But when she felt how Pilates helped her stay healthy and gain strength at the same time, she was a convert! She loves helping and challenging individuals to work towards being the best version of themselves. She truly believes “Change happens through movement and movement heals” - Joseph Pilates.

Jennifer Clayton

Certified Pilates Instructor

Jennifer is a nationally certified Pilates Instructor. She has been practicing Pilates exercises for 24 years and has been teaching Pilates professionally for 10 years. She received her formal education and certification at The Pilates Center in Boulder, Colorado, completing the 950-hour Advanced Teacher Training Program. She continues her education through numerous workshops and certifications which include completing The Heritage Training and learning the work of Kathy Grant.

 

Jennifer believes that Pilates exercises are for everyone and for every body and looks forward to meeting and working with you!

Jennifer Clayton
Dr. Mara O'Keeffe, PT, DPT, OCS

Dr. Mara O'Keeffe, PT, DPT, OCS

Doctor of Physical Therapy 

Dr. Mara O’Keeffe began her movement journey as a child taking ballet lessons. For the next 20 years, she committed to ballet training, eventually landing a job in Denver with Dawson Wallace Dance Project. After her retirement from ballet, she trained at The Pilates Center, receiving her teaching certification in 2014. Mara taught Pilates at Denver Pilates Movement from 2014-2019 when she left to attend PT school.


Dr O’Keeffe graduated from Regis University with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2022. She is a board certified specialist in orthopedics, with certificates in both vestibular and post-concussion rehabilitation. In addition to treating orthopedic conditions, Mara holds certifications in post-concussion syndrome treatment and vestibular rehabilitation therapy, which is the treatment of conditions of the inner ear that can cause dizziness, blurred vision, nausea, vertigo, and balance unsteadiness. She is excited to be rejoining the team at Denver Pilates Movement!

Darlene Hartmann

Darlene became intrigued with the Pilates method in the early 2000s, and obtained a comprehensive certification in classical Pilates from Streamline Bodyworks in 2017. Her journey into Pilates deepened as she focused on her own health, discovering the healing benefits of the method while rethinking posture, alignment, and movement. Darlene integrates these principles into her clients' fitness goals, helping them enhance strength, flexibility, and movement patterns in their daily activities through personalized sessions that promote better movement and overall vitality. Darlene’s additional training includes the Kathy Grant Heritage Training Program, along with courses from renowned instructors such as Cara Reeser, Jeremy Laverdure, DPT, and Irene Dowd. Passionate about continuous learning, Darlene is committed to sharing her knowledge and helping clients achieve their personal wellness goals. 

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Ben Edwards

Ben grew up in the world of dance. He focused on jazz and hip-hop at first, with a transition to ballet and modern in college. While in school for his BFA, Ben progressed through the dance department’s Pilates program, which brought strength and control to his craft, alignment to his daily posture, and a sense of safety to everyday movements. He has been helping others find the same control over their own bodies through group and private instruction for the last 6 years. 

   

When not in the studio, Ben enjoys spending time with friends and family, taking care of his cat and frog, hiking, skiing, and traveling. He credits his personal Pilates practice with providing the strength and range of motion to live his life pain-free. ï»¿

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