Meet Sanibel Pilates and Yoga . . . .
“Empowering Your Health and Wellness” is more than just a saying to us. We are committed to helping every one of our students to achieve that goal. And we have found no better way of doing that than by providing world-class instruction and training in the time-honored disciplines of Pilates and Yoga. Our teachers are knowledgeable and approachable, ensuring you an emotionally and physically rewarding experience. Pilates is your perfect fitness and wellness solution, combining the all-important elements of flexibility, strength and conditioning. Top fitness professionals recognize the importance of all three elements in an effective and comprehensive physical training program. We specialize in virtual classes, yoga and pilates teacher training certifications and women’s health and wellness retreats. What can YOU expect to gain by adding Yoga or Pilates to your lifestyle? A new a better you! With a wellness and fitness history going back to the 1990s, Sanibel Pilates and Yoga has the experience needed to give you the confidence and the experitise needed to embrace a dynamic and health-filled lifestyle, whether you chose to pursue Pilates or Yoga. We invite you to give us a call if you have any questions or health concerns needs
Meet the Owner
Debbie Sheme grew up in Pennsylvania were she began dance training at the age of three, studying at various ballet companies. Her love for the arts started at Carousel Performing Arts in Kennett Square, PA. The owner of the studio also owned Carousel Health Food Store. At Carousel, they stressed the importance of exercise and healthy living. This is where Debbie’s love and passion grew for nutrition, fitness, holistic healing, Pilates and Yoga. As a dancer she studied with The Brandywine Ballet Company under numerous teachers who were from Pennsylvania Ballet, Harrisburg Ballet and Joffrey Ballet. Her modern dance and Pilates background is in Martha Graham, Lester Horton, Ron Fletcher and she trained under teachers Holly Winje, Pat Thomas, Roni Koresh, Faye Snow who are professional dancers and teachers from University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA. Debbie was fortunate to travel and perform professional in the United States. Her modern dance background and Pilates teaching grew at the University of Arts in concentration in dance and choreography. As an educator, Ms. Sheme draws on years of experience to develop her own unique style of Pilates, focusing on fluid expressive styles of movement. Debbie’s desire is to serve and support the discipline of Pilates as fitness and art form in its fullest expression and to enhance the public interest in it. Recently, Debbie has opened a wellness center the Pilates Yoga Loft in Saint Augustine FL. The Pilates Yoga Loft is a holistic wellness center located in downtown historical district in Saint Augustine. Offer Pilates, Yoga, Acupuncture, massage and more. The Debbie lived on Sanibel fir 10 yrs but in 2018 she moved to Saint Augustine FL. She visits Sanibel Island with her husband Mark seasonal and offers wellness retreats.
