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"Thank you so much, you guys are definitely doing something right! I love the gym... it is by far the best one I have ever joined."
Jennifer

"I am enjoying the gym so much. I have tried 3 gyms in my adult life and never went more than a handful of times....I am loving the zumba class, tatum's cardio class and the yoga wall. I like that Jenn knows my name when I check in. Thank you for creating a great atmosphere for me to get healthy!"
Nina

"Malisa is the least pretentious yoga instructor I've ever had! I feel so happy to attend her class. Not only is her physical instruction top notch, her instruction on the inner aspects of the practice is relatable and stays with me even when I am not in a class."
Trish Benford

"Thanks for all of your help! Everyone at Castle Hill has been wonderful so far and I'm very happy that I made the switch from Pure! You all make me feel very welcome and not like just part of the crowd."
Jill Welch

"This gym is not merely a place to workout like a gerbil in wheel. Castle Hill encourages you to make health and fitness a lifestyle."
Amy S

"I think you could successfully promote your environmentally conscious gym in advertising. It is so attractive to many Austinites to find a business with that commitment and very unique as well. Thanks for creating such a great space to work out in."
Laura Balla

"I love the gym, how it appeals to young and old and how clean it always feels.  I asked you a few weeks ago to fix the total body gym and was gratified about how quickly you responded."
Jan Dailey

"Your gym is the best! And I am proud of your commitments to your love for health, life and the environment."
Katherine Butler

"I am one of the first clients of Castle Hill and it is truly my home away from home as well.  I can honestly say that I am in better shape and health since faithfully going to this gym.  This well-being makes me a better person toward everyone."
Janet Sullivan

"Fitness is indeed more than lifting weights for body strength - Castle Hill demonstrates this!"
Rich Armington

"As I often tell my children "you have to be different to make a difference"! Castle Hill is different."
Julie Horvath

"I love the little community you've created at Castle Hill... thanks for all your work!"
Lesley Ramsey

"Castle Hill Fitness is an exceptional place.  Thanks for providing such a first class facility and group of people."
Randy Rice

"I don't know that I have ever been associated with a better managed facility. Your very happy client,"
John Mobley

"Thanks for caring about the environment.  I have been very happy at the Castle."
Penny Hobbs

"I'm happy and proud to be part of such an awesome community.  Castle Hill rules!"
Selena Pang

"I'm very proud of you and proud to be a member of Castle Hill!"
Toni Thomasson

"I love your Planet Castle Hill. It has made a huge impact on the health and well-being of both my daughter and me. Keep up the amazing work and spirit!"
Barbara Laing

"I love Castle Hill and the people in it - thanks for all that you do for us!"
Amy Roberts

"I had no idea that the most favorite gym that I've ever used in my life, the one that finally turned around my contempt of exercise by actually making it fun and unintimidating, also was run with the same concern and thoughtfulness for the future of the planet and its inhabitants that I feel.  "
Heather Page

"Castle Hill has totally changed my lifestyle. The teachers are unparalleled. Now I exercise every day and I feel completely different. I hate to miss a day!"
Janis Hydak

"Castle Hill is different from other gyms because of the cool laid back atmosphere and it's not a meat market. What keep me coming back are the instructors. Great gym: clean, cool and just my style."
Melody Thames

"Castle Hill is the most welcoming gym I have ever been a member of. People who work there and who attend are warm and friendly, and focused on fitness and health."
Jenn Lindberg

"Everyone treats me with respect and near admiration for showing up consistently. I have made quite a few new friends."
Steve Jung

"I have had more personal attention from your staff in one month than I did in a year and a half at my old gym."
Joe Wojtowicz

"I must tell you that I have belonged to many gyms and I am in love with working out at Castle Hill… I am 6 pounds lighter today… I feel so much better."
Aimee Deputy

"All three instructors I have taken yoga with have been much better than average: articulate, knowledgeable and attentive to their pupils."
Byron Thomas

"I am truly inspired by your staff and the commitment they have to your patrons and members"
Angie Houtz

"Know that I recognize and deeply value the loving contribution of artistic form + imaginative function = Castle Hill Fitness"
Dianne Graham

"It is almost a family environment, very personal. This is the first time I really stick to a program simply because I truly enjoy the hour I spend at Castle Hill every day."
Peter Burner

"The Castle never lets me down!!! This month is my 3 year anniversary!! I could not ask for a better gym or a more delightful group of dedicated athletes to staff it."
Anna Krachey

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"Stephanie is so funny, that sometimes I'm laughing so hard I can't do the exercises."
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Deborah West
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Deborah West
Years in the Business: 8

Certifications: Glenn Studio/Goodbodies/Peak Pilates Certified

Specialties/Focus in Training:
I love training athletes and sport specific work, love training beginners with a strong commitment to Pilates.
Highlights/Accomplishments: Certifying instructors with Peak Pilates, training high level athletes and one celebrity (who wanted to move me to LA!)

Favorites: Sport: Road Biking; Hobby: Reading (lots and everything); Food: Tex-Mex!

Desi Ray
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Desi Ray
Years in the Business: 11

Certifications: Certified Pilates Instructor Glenn Studio/Goodbodies

Specialties/Focus in Training:
I truly enjoy being a Pilates instructor and being part of the process of creating a stronger and healthier body, and love to work with anybody who is ready to start this process.
Highlights/Accomplishments: I have been dancing my way through life, and my finished my apprenticeship as certified cook with the American Culinary Federation. I am most proud of my beautiful daughters!!

Favorites: Love red wine, good chocolate and life itself

Mel Glouchkova
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Mel Glouchkova
Years in the Business: 9

Certifications: Certified Pilates Instructor: Glenn Studios/GoodBodies

Specialties/Focus in Training:
I enjoy working with all types of people as long as they are focused and truly wanting to learn. I do well with athletes – both men and women – as well as teenagers. I love working with new students, too – bringing awareness to their bodies and minds. I also enjoy working with dancers.
Highlights/Accomplishments: Danced professionally for too many years, still teach ballet in the private sector, participated in the Kirov Ballet's "Glasnost Buddies" – which allowed me to take class with them – awesome!!!! Drank coffee with Robert Joffrey at Denny's in San Antonio, my two beautiful children with my wonderfully nutty hubby, Vlad, and my secondary education certification. Too many things to list!

Favorites: Turquoise blues and greens are my favorite colors, LOVE dance, music of all genres except country, red wine and m&m's and icing with a little cake underneath it. Love to travel, museums, cats – I could be that crazy cat lady, (actually all animals), Mickey, dry humor, reading – anything really – but Nelson Demille is one of my favs., good movies (too many favorites) and of course, Grey's Anatomy and So you think you can dance!!!!

Stephanie Wright
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Stephanie Wright
Years in the Business: 5

Certifications: Certified Stott Pilates: Essential, Intermediate, Advanced Mat work; Essential, Int/Adv Reformer; and Injury and Special Populations; Full Certification by STOTT Pilates International

Specialties/Focus in Training:
I truly enjoy being able to make Pilates more accessible. It is a privilege for me to pull a group of people into a room and make them work together. The experience is different in a great way. Turning what is usually a solo into an ensemble creates infinite possibilities.
Highlights/Accomplishments: Biggest accomplishment is letting go of drinking 52 ounces of coffee a day

Favorites: Color: Fuschia; Loves: My flat iron and coffee
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