:: CORY BUFKIN
Cory is a classically trained ballet dancer and has spent the last 16 years intensely studying and perfecting her craft. She began her career as a company member of Central West Ballet in Modesto, California and continued her education with various other ballet schools such as American Ballet Theater. After graduating high school, she lived in New York while attending the New School University and performed with the Joffrey Ballet School. The Joffrey Ballet School was where she was first introduced to mat Pilates. Eventually moving to Orange County, Cory performed with Inland Pacific Ballet as well as Ballet Pacifica. She graduated from the University of California Irvine and now holds her BFA in Dance/Performance. At UC Irvine Cory studied Pilates under Diane Diefenderfer. She continued her education and received her certification through Diane's studio, Studio du Corps. Cory is excited about sharing her knowledge of dance and Pilates as a Shape-Up Pilates instructor!

:: TIFFANY JONES
Tiffany is a Certified Pilates instructor who brings more than 20 years of training in Classical dance and 10 years of Pilates experience to center. Born in Long Beach, Tiffanny began ballet training at a very young age with the Los Angeles Classical Ballet and was exposed to Pilates at the age of 10. She has trained in every genre of dance and furthered her formal studies by training with world-renowned teachers such as Ms. Tania Lichine, David Allen, and Rebecca Wright.
Tiffany began her dance career as an apprentice with Ballet Pacifica then accepted a full contract with Columbia City Ballet where she toured and performed in numerous ballets across the country. Upon her return, she taught Classical ballet to students of all ages and submerged herself in Pilates training with Rael Isacowitz. Tiffany received her Pilates Certification from AMFPT and continues to study under the Joseph Pilates method while remaining a tireless advocate for tenacity, hope and discipline. Along with her schedule at Shape-Up, Tiffany teaches to senior citizens. Her signature "cool down," teaches clients to love their body by learning to release stress and relax in the process. She brings to class an extensive knowledge of the body, which helps the client to fully understand core strength, flexibility and agility, alleviate back pain, and other chronic ailments.

:: MARY JANE MARISOL
Mary Jane became interested in posture and alignment after working in a chiropractic office for many years. She received her Pilates certificate from Long Beach Dance and Conditioning in 2005. Mary Jane brings a pleasant and caring touch to Shape-Up. Her quiet demeanor is misleading by her demand for strict form and body awareness. Mary Jane also teaches mat classes, spreading her experience to the masses. Other things that interest her are traveling, snowboarding, drawing and painting.

:: MARYANN THOMSON
Born and raised in southern California, this mother of two is passionate about exercise. Maryann, a former professional dancer with the Christenson Dance Company of Los Angeles, has studied modern and ballet at The California Institute of the Arts. It was there that she was introduced to Pilates. “I love the effect working out has on your mind and body, it can solve so many of our emotional/physical problems!” She is currently at O.C.C. working on her Certification to teach Pilates.

Maryann has taught painting for 12 years and enjoys stitching treasures out of vintage textiles. She also helps her community by volunteering her time to help raise money for her son’s school and families in need.

A fitness advocate, Maryann is excited to become an ambassador of the Pilates method, and share her passion with others.