Outside of teaching Clare loves spending time with her family & friends, taking fitness classes, and hiking.

What is Clare's greatest athletic achievement?

Climbing Mount Hood.

What is Clare's Training and Experience?

What is Clare's Training and Experience?

Clare Baxter is a Certified Pilates Instructor, and the owner of the West Linn pilates studio, Flourish Pilates ^TM . She received training in Pilates through Bally Total Fitness's B-Fit University, STOTT PILATES, and the American Fitness and Aerobic Association's, AFAA. She has training in Yoga through 24 hour fitness. In addition she holds a Masters Degree from Portland State University. Clare has enjoyed working with students of all ages and fitness levels at Bally Total Fitness since 1999 where she currently teaches cycling, Pilates, and Pilates Reformer classes. Clare has also taught Pilates for Providence Health Systems, the Southwest Community Center, and Portland Community College. Clare's training in STOTT PILATES, which incorporates modern theories of anatomy and physiology, has ensured that she has spent many hours studying, observing, teaching, and practicing Pilates. STOTT PILATES is one of the most well respected Pilates certifications one can have. For more information about STOTT PILATES, click here.

Why does Clare love teaching Pilates?

Clare loves teaching Pilates because she enjoys every thing about the practice of Pilates, and wants to share that with others. Clare is happy to be able to do work that is meaningful and assists people with developing a stronger core, developing a stronger self-image, relieving back pain, improving posture, and improving well-being. Feel free to talk to Clare and let her share her enthusiasm for Pilates with you! She is also pursuing her long-time goal of opening a West Linn pilates studio, with Flourish Pilates ^TM of West Linn.

Is Clare familiar with the needs of special populations?

Clare has experience working with people of all ages and fitness levels, and has taught many Senior classes. As a new mother Clare is also familiar with the needs of pre-natal and post-partum women, and has formal training in this area. An un-planned C-section has given Clare first-hand experience on what is like to recover from abdominal surgery and re-gain core strength. She feels it has made her a better teacher because she can provide advice for people recovering from surgery or people starting Pilates for the first time.

Directions to Flourish Pilates ^TM from:
Lake Oswego | Wilsonville | Tualatin/SW Portland | Oregon City