OUR Team
Combining the science of smart movement with a personal focus on each individual, we'll help you move better, feel less pain, and find more joy in your body.
Deana Blackman
Studio Owner & Trainer
Deana started teaching fitness when she was 16 and has never stopped. At this point, she thinks it’s fair to say it’s her calling. Deana combines the science of smart movement with a focus on fun. She loves to solve puzzles and her favorite type is how someone can move better, with less pain, and with more joy. She cares as much about her clients as she cares about their movement. Many of her students have been with her for decades, and she considers them not just clients or friends, but family. Deana believes in empowering her students to create lasting change and supporting them through their journey. She focuses on how each student’s brain uniquely responds to a movement cue, and from their response, she will tailor the exercise so it works best for them. In the initial sessions, Deana will seek out the sources of your movement struggles or pain and begin to find the quickest path to their idea of success. This approach works for any student with a brain, but she has special training and interest in working with people living with MS, Stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and other neurological illnesses and injuries.
Certifications:
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Master Trainer in Pilates and Core Align with Balanced Body
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Certified Pilates for neurological conditions and completed an advanced level mentorship with the co-founders of the Neuro Studio
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Other Certifications in Power Pilates and Stott Pilates
Pam Herbert, MSPT
Trainer
Pam started working as a physical therapist after college and was first introduced to Pilates through one of her physical therapy internships. After staying home to raise her three children, she decided to combine her love of movement, fitness, and working with others. In 2011, she became certified as an ACE personal trainer and group fitness instructor and started her training with Balanced Body Pilates. She has worked with Deana Blackman at Rhythm and Flow Pilates in Sharon since 2015, training clients on Pilates equipment and CoreAlign™. Pam enjoys working one-on-one with clients to help them reach their goals, as well as teaching fitness and Pilates classes. In her spare time, Pam enjoys reading, traveling, and hiking with her dog, Ellie.
Certifications:
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Licensed Physical Therapist
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ACE Certified Personal Trainer
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ACE Certified Group Exercise Instructor
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Pilates Instructor (Balanced Body Pilates)
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Balanced Body Comprehensive Certification and CoreAlign™
Molly
Studio Dog
Molly is our newest teacher in training. She is working on socializing and getting treats from her clients. Molly is a bit of an introvert. In her spare time at the studio you will find her chewing on her bone or sleeping in her crate.
