Christine Chitwood
Owner BA, MFA
Pilates Certified
Christine has been an instructor of movement and dance for over 30 years. In 1997 she earned an M.A. in dance from the University of Arizona and in 1995 a B.F.A in dance from the University of Nebraska.
Christine began studying Pilates in 1997 and holds certification as a Pilates instructor from Core Dynamics. Christine is also certified as a Pilates for Golf instructor. She has studied with Pilates masters, including Ron Fletcher and Michele Larsson. Christine continues to be a student of the Pilates work through continuing education.
When not teaching at the studio, Christine enjoys hiking with daughter Sienna and adventuring with her family.
Daniel Chitwood
Owner PT, DPT, LMT, CSCS, NCTMB
Dan formally began his training in 1991 while volunteering at the Downtown YMCA in Tucson, Arizona. Since then, he has been working in the health and fitness industry as a personal trainer and fitness professional. In 1994 he graduated from the Desert Institute of the Healing Arts with a certificate in Massage Therapy with a focus in sports massage and stretching.
Dan enjoys teaching the advanced principles and special techniques of fitness, massage and bodywork. He continues to advance his knowledge and understanding of the human body as it relates to movement and overall health and is a dedicated healthcare professional. Dan received his bachelors of science degree in Physiological Science (Summa Cum Laude) from the University of Arizona and holds a doctorate in Physical Therapy from Northern Arizona University. He has been a self-employed licensed Massage Therapist in Arizona for over 19 years. In July 2016, Dan took over as owner of Physical Therapy Clinics at Flagstaff Athletic Club
Dan enjoys being physically active and teaching daughter Sienna new things. He is an avid mountain biker, hiker and camper. When he is not doing something outdoors, he has fun building bikes and playing with computers in his spare time.