The Movement Studio
Instructors at Pegasus
Jennifer Van Deausen has always had a life of fitness. Growing up was filled with horses, ski slopes, swimming, running, and gymnastics. She took her first fitness job at the age of 18 in 1987 at Mariner Square Athletic Club. First working at the front desk, but eventually showing clients how to use the fitness equipment. During college she majored in Nursing and Nutrition. Realizing that Nursing and Nutrition in a hospital setting at the time were not as holistic as she would have hoped she returned to fitness. Working as a fitness therapist in 1993 in Orange County she discovered how rewarding it was to truly help people discover how good they could feel. Her path has taken her through the UCSD Personal Trainer Extension program back in 1996. Then led her through massage therapy school at IPSB in 2000, and finally to Pilates. Jennifer Van Deausen received her STOTT PILATES certification in 2002, and opened up what is now Pegasus Pilates in 2003.
Affa certified group instructor
ISSA Certified Fitness Therapy Instructor
CPR certified
IPSB Massage Therapy Trained
Cal State San Bernadino Nursing Major
Cal State San Bernadino Nutrition Minor
USCD Personal Trainer Extension Program
Specializing in:
Pregnancy Pilates
Pilates for the Equestrian Rider
Pilates for Back Care
Pilates for Body Sculpting
Pilates for Breast Cancer
Jumpboard interval training
Rebecca Raiza
Pilates Instructor
Rebecca’s life long passion for fitness, movement and creativity led her into a Pilates mat class in 2000. Loving the philosophy, method and benefits, she continued practicing and studying Pilates through the years. After successful careers in various fields including special education, travel and biotech marketing, a job layoff opened the door for a golden opportunity to make the move from the student to the instructor, a dream she had since her first Pilates class. In November 2011, Rebecca entered the Comprehensive Teacher Training Course with Body Arts and Sciences International, a Pilates educational program highly skilled, dedicated and deeply committed to the Pilates ethos. Currently a candidate for certification, she is excited to share the deep desire to help others, through Pilates, achieve well being and balance to their life. Recognizing the learning process, she looks forward to each clients’ role in her own development and growth as a instructor. A native of Texas, currently living in Cardiff, Ca, Rebecca enjoys all things creative: art, music, cooking, travel and spending time with her chef boyfriend and their dog, Casper.
Michele Celie’ grew up in France and has a BS and MS in Computer Engineering. Sports are an important part of her life. She grew up exercising a lot: gymnastics, ballet, as well as contemporary dance, tennis, jogging, and swimming. She started swimming at age 5 and never really stopped. She feels strongly that in sports, a little everyday is the best way to get fit and feel great. Balance in everything is key. Singing, playing the piano, reading, and her family are also big parts of her life. After 20 years in the corporate world, working in the Wireless industry, she decided to change careers and work closely with actual people, not machines. The many years in management make Michele a natural leader and teacher. Her warm and nurturing teaching style helps make clients feel comfortable and confident. She currently owns and manages Synergy HomeCare of San Diego. She started out at Pegasus Pilates as a client. She soon fell in love with Pilates, believing that it helped her maintain her strength, balance, and prevent injury. With the expansion of Pegasus Pilates she soon fell in love with the new programs that Jennifer Van Deausen was able to implement. She became the first instructor to complete the Pegasus Barre Fusion Certification and has completed her OC Pole Fitness Certification. Her passion and drive and made her one of the lead Aerial Pole Fitness Instructors (and future Pegasus Barre Fusion Instructor Trainer) at Pegasus Pilates. Currently Jennifer and Michele are looking for a second location to dedicate to just Aerial Pole Fitness.
Michelle Celie'
Certified Pegasus Barre Fusion Instructor
Certified OC Pole Fitness Instructor
Nicollette Mullen
Certified PMA Pilates Instructor
Nikki took her first Pilates class over 8 years ago and was immediately hooked. With a background in yoga, running, and plyometric training, she finds Pilates to be the perfect balance between strength, coordination and flexibility.
Nikki completed her BA in Communications and Marketing. She worked as a fashion developer for several companies such as Pac Sun, Charlotte Russe, and Quicksilver. After years of personal practice and training, she finally decided to make her passion into a career. She completed her 500 hour Pilates Mat and Apparatus certification through a PMA studio in San Diego. Nikki went on to work for some elitie studios in La Jolla and Encinitas.
Growing up with an athletic background, Nikki believes in taking a well rounded approach to fitness. She believes that people of any age or physical ability level can benefit from Pilates. Wether it’s through a cardio circuit class or a traditional reformer session, Nikki enjoys helping people reach their fitness goals and feel good from the inside out!
