Meet Sanibel Pilates and Yoga . . . .
Our bright and spacious group room
“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. Each system offers an admirable array of benefits . . . .
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. Sanibel Pilates’ expert instructors are experienced in all Pilates Principals and are available for group, private and semi-private sessions. We also specialize in programs for seniors, youths and children of any age and of any experience level from “newbie” novices to seasoned Pilates practitioners. .
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. Sanibel Pilates’ expert instructors are experienced in all Pilates Principals and are available for group, private and semi-private sessions. We also specialize in programs for seniors, youths and children of any age and of any experience level from “newbie” novices to seasoned Pilates practitioners. .
Our Pilates Reformer Studio
Yoga is one of the oldest wellness systems on the planet, originating over 5,000 years ago. Contemporary Yoga still combines aspects of physical, emotional and spiritual health, with the best instructors (such as we have at Sanibel Pilates and Yoga) remaining current in modern sports medicine, anatomy, kinesiology and psychology.
In addition to the sleek physiques that are the hallmark of Yoga practitioners, Yoga’s
ability to enable an emotional and spiritual sense of well-being is legendary.
What can YOU expect to gain by adding Yoga or Pilates to your lifestyle? Perhaps Pilates’ founder, Joseph Pilates put it best in his definition of physical fitness; "The attainment and maintenance of a uniformly developed body with a sound mind fully capable of naturally, easily and satisfactorily performing our many and varied daily
tasks with spontaneous zest and pleasure. In accomplishing this, one’s sense of
overall well-being is raised dramatically."
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 if you want to schedule a session or class.
Finally, thank you for your interest in Sanibel Pilates and Yoga and for taking the time to visit our website. We look forward to meeting you.
In addition to the sleek physiques that are the hallmark of Yoga practitioners, Yoga’s
ability to enable an emotional and spiritual sense of well-being is legendary.
What can YOU expect to gain by adding Yoga or Pilates to your lifestyle? Perhaps Pilates’ founder, Joseph Pilates put it best in his definition of physical fitness; "The attainment and maintenance of a uniformly developed body with a sound mind fully capable of naturally, easily and satisfactorily performing our many and varied daily
tasks with spontaneous zest and pleasure. In accomplishing this, one’s sense of
overall well-being is raised dramatically."
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 if you want to schedule a session or class.
Finally, thank you for your interest in Sanibel Pilates and Yoga and for taking the time to visit our website. We look forward to meeting you.
Think about how these benefits will positively affect all areas of your life, from the quality of your sleep, diet and relationships.
Owner, Founder, Lead Instructor; Debbie Sheme
Owner Debbie Sheme
Debbie Sheme grew up in Pennsylvania were she began dance training at the age of three, studying at various studios. She has studied ballet, tap, jazz, twirling, modern dance and Pilates. 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, and dance. She performed her first solo ballet performance at the age of eight at Immaculata University in PA. As a young 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 in many states.
Debbie's mom encouraged her to enroll in a women’s self-defense class and after doing so Debbie fell in love with martial arts. She studied and taught martial arts for many years. She received numerous awards and earned her Black Belt in Taekwondo with the American Taekwondo Association. 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.
Ms. Sheme has been sharing her love for Pilates, Dance and Yoga as a teacher for many years. In addition to teaching Pilates and Yoga she has taught and choreographed dance for all ages and levels at studios throughout the states of Pennsylvania and Delaware and is thrilled to now be the founder of Sanibel Pilates and Yoga (as well as Sanibel Dance) right here on Sanibel Island, FL. She was a long-time faculty member, choreographer, and guest dancer for the Delaware Dance Company and was the modern director for Pennsylvania Ballet’s principle dancer Paul Klocke and his Klocke School of Dance. Debbie was also the band front director for baton twirling and flags for Kennett High School. In addition Debbie is a certified health coach and loves educating people on the importance of health, nutrition and alternative medicine.
Recently, Debbie has been a faculty member at The Light Within Yoga studio in West Grove, PA. and has been teaching health and wellness class for the company doTerra in PA and FL. Her love is to inspire, motivate, encourage, educate and enrich lives. Debbie lives on Sanibel Island with her husband Mark and absolutely loves being a mom to their son M.J and loves teaching all of the children at Sanibel Dance and loves empowering her clients with health and wellness at Sanibel Pilates and Yoga. Debbie is E-RYT 200 hour Yoga Alliance instructor in Hatha and Vinyasa, after completing her training in Greece! She is also certified in Ayurveda medicine, Yoga Therapy, SUP Yoga and Aerial Yoga. Debbie is a certified teacher trainer with Yoga Alliance and her studios on Sanibel are registered schools
Debbie's mom encouraged her to enroll in a women’s self-defense class and after doing so Debbie fell in love with martial arts. She studied and taught martial arts for many years. She received numerous awards and earned her Black Belt in Taekwondo with the American Taekwondo Association. 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.
Ms. Sheme has been sharing her love for Pilates, Dance and Yoga as a teacher for many years. In addition to teaching Pilates and Yoga she has taught and choreographed dance for all ages and levels at studios throughout the states of Pennsylvania and Delaware and is thrilled to now be the founder of Sanibel Pilates and Yoga (as well as Sanibel Dance) right here on Sanibel Island, FL. She was a long-time faculty member, choreographer, and guest dancer for the Delaware Dance Company and was the modern director for Pennsylvania Ballet’s principle dancer Paul Klocke and his Klocke School of Dance. Debbie was also the band front director for baton twirling and flags for Kennett High School. In addition Debbie is a certified health coach and loves educating people on the importance of health, nutrition and alternative medicine.
Recently, Debbie has been a faculty member at The Light Within Yoga studio in West Grove, PA. and has been teaching health and wellness class for the company doTerra in PA and FL. Her love is to inspire, motivate, encourage, educate and enrich lives. Debbie lives on Sanibel Island with her husband Mark and absolutely loves being a mom to their son M.J and loves teaching all of the children at Sanibel Dance and loves empowering her clients with health and wellness at Sanibel Pilates and Yoga. Debbie is E-RYT 200 hour Yoga Alliance instructor in Hatha and Vinyasa, after completing her training in Greece! She is also certified in Ayurveda medicine, Yoga Therapy, SUP Yoga and Aerial Yoga. Debbie is a certified teacher trainer with Yoga Alliance and her studios on Sanibel are registered schools
