Susan’s dance training began with Madame Solange Binda Maclean, Washington Ballet, Joffrey Ballet and scholarships to the Boston Ballet. While receiving her dance degree from SUNY College at Purchase, she studied with Ivan Nagy, Bettijane Sills, Gayle Young and Rosanna Seravalli for Ballet, and Larry Clark, Kazuko Hirabayashi, Mel Wong, Kevin Wynn, Sarah Stackhouse and Eleo Pomare for Modern. She has performed “Les Sylphides”, “Nutcracker”, “The Brood”, “Les Noces” as well as other works. She was also fortunate enough to have Pilates training with Romana Kryzanowska while dancing at Purchase, who was a student of Joseph Pilates.

In 2013, Susan became certified with Peak Pilates and was hired at Johns Creek Pilates before getting certified. She worked at LifeTime Fitness as the Coordinator for years, winning numerous awards, made the 100% club just about every month, almost always bringing goal revenue to the club as well as making top in region multiple times during the years there. She opened her HomePilates studio in 2017, catering to dancers and all clients wanting Pilates in their lives. Susan has certifications in Pilates and ADHD from Laura B. Pilates and Pilates-Based Education for Neurological Conditions by the Neuro Studio and Lauri Nemetz. Workshop trainings include Clare Dillon-Palma, her Master Instructor through Peak, Sandy Shimoda, Shari Berkowitz, PMA and Peak Pilates Summits, and others. She was published in Pilates Glossy Magazine with an article about becoming a teacher later in her life as well as featured in VoyageAtlanta summer series.

Past clients include many dancers who are now professionals, tennis players, soccer players, local dancers, a TV host in Atlanta, and even a Falcons football player. Susan has worked with everyday clientele as well as cancer patients, brain trauma individuals, amputees, cerebral palsy, and many more. She initiated a Coffee Talk program in 2018 that invites Georgia Pilates teachers to collectively meet and discuss successes, problems, post hirings, and generally support one another as a family.

Susan is most comfortable with those who need help, as it is a puzzle and she is endlessly trying to solve this puzzle using Pilates and the equipment. Susan loves working with dancers as she can merge her experience and training with Pilates to keep dancers moving forward for a career in dance.

With several years of front desk client and patient experience, I proudly serve as the first point of contact at Medical Fitness and Wellness Group and Inside Out Chiropractic of Johns Creek, where I help keep the office running smoothly and ensure every patient feels welcome. Whether it’s scheduling appointments or assisting with day-to-day flow, I’m here to help make your visit as easy and comfortable as possible.

With several years of front desk client and patient experience, I proudly serve as the first point of contact at Medical Fitness and Wellness Group and Inside Out Chiropractic, where I help keep the office running smoothly and ensure every patient feels welcome. Whether it’s scheduling appointments or assisting with day-to-day flow, I’m here to help make your visit as easy and comfortable as possible.

Jesse began his journey by marching with the Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps.  After an inspirational two seasons with the professional marching band, he pursued his degree in Exercise Science with a Clinical Background from Georgia Gwinnett College. Under this program, he earned a fundamental understanding of the human body, its capabilities, and a clear pathway in the medical realm. We proudly interned with Jesse, who gained experience in personal training, corrective exercise programming, and fundamental stretching techniques. Jesse is a certified Exercise Physiologist by the American College of Sports Medicine, A certified Human Movement Specialist with the Brookbusg Institute, a certified Redcord Active Trainer, and an outside POET test proctor. He enjoys dancing, ultimate frisbee, weightlifting, Water Polo, and swimming during his leisure time.

In my approach to holistic health, I blend Western and Eastern massage influences with Wellness consulting.  I’m inspired by creating a calm and safe space for those with the goal of pain reduction, stress management, or increasing mobility and quality of life.

I am certified in Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Thai massage therapy, Yoga, and Wellness Consulting.  I have worked with a wide variety of Health and Wellness professionals including chiropractors, physical therapists, naturopaths, and movement therapists. I have distilled my life’s experiences into one main idea~ that when given the proper environment to thrive, the body has an amazing ability to heal and activate its own immune system. I have been shown this consistently.  Maintaining and improving mobility remains one of my greatest passions.

I consider myself lucky to have experienced a few years of living in Japan, where I was profoundly inspired by the healing and martial arts, the sense of calmness and beauty of the culture. I often draw upon these memories in creating a peaceful space.

I feel it is a team collaboration to create a healing space. When I work with a client, I feel I  learn and receive just as much from them as they do from me. I believe we already have everything inside of us needed to move forward into our BEST selves.

How can I best be of service to remind you of this ?

Michelle is a Licensed Massage Therapist and a Certified Fascial Stretch Therapist. Michelle has 15 years of experience, She specializes in Swedish, Trigger Point, Deep Tissue, Myofascial, Hot Stone, and pregnancy massage.

Falyn is our front-desk extraordinaire, a Redcord Active Trainer, and a  has a bachelor’s  degree in Exercise Science.

Laurie has over twenty years of sales and marketing experience working in the medical/dental field. She attended the University of Massachusetts & the University of Florida majoring in Chemistry & Chemical Engineering. She promotes a holistic and healthy lifestyle and has been a Medical Fitness and Wellness client for over 7 years since relocating to Georgia. Her mission is to spread the good word about what Mike & his team at Medical Fitness & Wellness can do for you. If your facility is in need of our services, or if you have any marketing questions please email Laurie at lauriegrayson@exercise4prevention.com

Brandon is a NASM certified personal trainer, a NASM certified Corrective Exercise Specialist, and a certified plant-based nutrition coach.