About Harmony Pilates Studio Hawaii
Harmony Pilates & Physical Therapy offers both a full service physical therapy clinic and Pilates studio. Our services include: Physical Therapy covered by insurance, private and semi-private Pilates sessions and a variety of Pilates equipment classes ranging from gentle, restorative and therapeutic to athletic based Pilates training. We also provide prenatal Pilates, Barre classes, Pilates mat classes and can provide your team, group of friends or co-workers with private Pilates classes.
Harmony Pilates & Physical Therapy strives to create an environment of encouragement, enthusiasm and professionalism to empower people and help them reach their highest potential in health and life. We promote integrity and excellence in the fields of Pilates and Physical Therapy, while working to stay at the forefront of these fast-growing industries.
We maintain a team of only the best health care and fitness professionals, who display initiative, creativity, dedication and passion in their fields.
Finally, Harmony supports our local, national and international Pilates & PT communities through the sharing of ideas, open communication and charitable giving. We will evolve as our clients’ needs and tools in the industry evolve, while always maintaining focus on our core values and guiding principles. Harmony is not one location or person…it is a way of life.
Shirley Dumaw
Owner of Harmony Pilates and Physical Therapy, is a seasoned Certified Pilates Instructor (500 training hours) and instructed in numerous prestigious Pilates studios in southern California for over three years before purchasing two Harmony Pilates and Physical Therapy studios in Oahu, Hawaii, April 2016. She brings her Pilates skills and training to Harmony, along with over 25 years of office management experience from the corporate world: The Upjohn Company, now Pfizer, in Michigan; ADAPT Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services in Indiana; Ed Rose and Sons Property Management (managing 400+ units at a time); Westpeak Investment Services out of Boulder, CO – just to name a few; as well as co-managing two Veterinary Services in Michigan with her husband for 17 years. She was groomed with finishing touches in the business arena from Western Michigan University and is thrilled to blend both her expertise in Business and in Pilates & Fitness together to help bring excellent Pilates and Physical Therapy services to the beautiful island of Oahu.
Physical Therapists & Instructors
All of our physical therapists are licensed in the state of Hawaii and have experience with a variety of conditions, including sports injuries, post-surgical protocols, soft tissue injuries, back and neck problems, chronic pain, balance issues, women’s health, prenatal and postpartum conditions.
All of our Pilates instructors are certified, insured and have experience working with various types of clients such as those coming out of a physical therapy program, those recovering from an injury or competitive athletes. Instructors are able to modify a Pilates program to meet individual needs. Find out why Pilates is such an effective form of physical restoration and how it enhances performance.
Karen Sebastian
Karen earned her Masters Degree in Physical Therapy from Boston University in 1996 and then completed her Pilates training under Marie-Jose Blom in 2001. She has experience in many areas of rehabilitation, including neurological, acute care and orthopedics, and she has a special interest in women's pelvic floor issues such as incontinence and postpartum rehab. She works in partnership with her patients using a "whole-body" approach to help you meet your fitness and rehabilitation goals.
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Anna Liza grew up in the Philippines, where she received her physical therapy degree. She moved to New York and practiced as a PT for 16 years before moving to Hawaii. She has experience working in orthopedic, pediatric, geriatric, home health and manual therapy settings. Anna Liza is also a Registered Nurse, and believes being a PT and RN compliment each other and allow her to more comprehensively treat her patients. She received her Pilates mat training in 2012, and enjoys dancing, yoga, hiking and being in the sunny outdoors.
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Tara has been active all her life, starting with snowboarding in the mountains of of the western United States. She received her degree in Physiotherapy in Southern Australia in 2002, and moved to Hawaii shortly thereafter. She worked in various orthopedic outpatient settings before finding Pilates in 2010. She loves bringing her physical therapy background, knowledge and love for people together with Pilates concepts. She received her Pilates Mat Teacher Training through Harmony Pilates in 2011 and has recently completely her Pilates Equipment Teacher Training with us. She enjoys surfing and getting to the beach as much as possible.
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Leona Lin, MPT grew up in Honolulu, Hawaii, and received her Masters in Physical Therapy from the University of North Dakota in 1996. She has experience working in pediatrics, acute care, outpatient orthopedics, home-based PT and pool therapy. She has extensive training in Stott Pilates mat and reformer. She enjoys nature walks, hikes, traveling, and snorkeling with her husband.
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Kathy was born in Wisconsin and raised in northern Minnesota. She began her college education at the University of Minnesota Duluth and then transferred to Valdosta State University in Georgia where she graduated with a BS degree in Sports Medicine in 1988. She continued her education at VSU receiving her BS degree in Physical Education in 1992. After working for several years in a physical therapy clinic she moved to Aberdeen Scotland to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a Physical Therapist. She completed her Physiotherapy degree from Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, Scotland in 1998. She has been living in Hawaii since 2002.
Kathy has been working as a physical therapist in outpatient settings for over 20 years and specializes in manual therapy. She is also a certified Pilates instructor and incorporates Pilates into her rehabilitation protocols, when appropriate.
Currently Kathy is in her fifth year of a Doctor of Science program in physical therapy with an emphasis on manual therapy at Andrews University and plans to graduate May 2017.
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Jen received her Masters in Physical Therapy from the University of Toronto in 2006. She has been a PMA certified Pilates instructor since 2012 and received her training through Polestar Pilates. Jen worked in orthopedic settings in British Columbia, Nevada, and Colorado before settling on Oahu with her husband 2 years ago. Jen has completed numerous orthopedic continuing education courses and has extensive experience treating shoulder, knee and spine injuries. She also enjoys working with both pregnant and post-partum clients. Jen combines her manual therapy techniques with Pilates exercises to ensure a comprehensive rehabilitation experience. In her spare time, she loves hiking, surfing, beach walks, and swimming with her baby girl.
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Moon spent many of her formative years doing gymnastics, and as a result significantly injured her knee and low back. Her rehabilitation experiences inspired her to pursue a career in physical therapy, and she received her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Southern California in 2003. She discovered Pilates around the same time, and it was instrumental in the healing process for her low back. After a decade of practicing Pilates, she completed the Harmony Mat and Equipment Teacher Training Program in 2012.
More On MoonTiffany Petty
Tiffany was first introduced to Pilates through an acute injury and was immediately drawn to how Pilates can completely reshape and strengthen the body in a unique way. She trained for many years in the classical method of Pilates, and was trained as a teacher with STOTT Pilates in 2012. Tiffany loves to create a dynamic class that is both fun and challenging and allows students to achieve the mind body connection. She feels there isn't anyone who can't benefit from Pilates! Tiffany is a marathon runner, former dancer and lover of people.
More On TiffanyYasha Siemienski
Yasha has always enjoyed being physically active - from kickboxing and yoga to golf and paddleboarding. She tried Pilates in 2007 and was hooked. She loved how it synthesized elements she had enjoyed in different types of exercise. As she learned more, she became passionate about Pilates' long-term benefits, and now considers Pilates crucial to improving and extending people's quality of life. Yasha trained as a teacher in the Stott Method of Pilates in 2008. Her training includes Mat, Reformer, Cadillac and Stability Chair, and she specializes in the senior, runner and prenatal populations. She aspires to help people create balance and energy in mind, body and spirit through beautifully trained movement!
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Asa grew up in Washington state and Idaho and has been active in sports and fitness for most of his life including snowboarding as a teenager, collegiate rugby, and his ongoing passions for martial arts and surfing. In addition to the benefits of sports training, he has witnessed and personally experienced various sports injuries, which led him to earn his Bachelors Degree in Health Sciences from the University of Miami in 2009 and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from the University of Miami in 2012. There, as a student of Dr. Brent Anderson, he discovered Pilates and became a certified Pilates instructor with an emphasis on rehabilitation through Polestar Pilates. He went on to work at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA where he completed a residency in orthopedic physical therapy and became a board-certified orthopedic specialist (OCS). Dr. Mills has experience and expertise in manual therapy, strength training, injury prevention, joint mobilization, neural mobilization, and post-surgical rehabilitation. His wholistic treatment approach focuses on improving the overall wellness of his patients. When he is not treating patients or teaching Pilates, Dr. Mills enjoys surfing, diving, hiking, sailing, travel, muay thai, and playing music.
More On AsaSamantha T. Reed
Samantha has a Bachelor of Physical and Health Education and completed graduate studies in Biomechanics from the University of Toronto. She played basketball for U of T and the Canadian Jr. national team. She went on to study mat, equipment and therapeutic Pilates with Stott and Body Matrix, which is affiliated with Body Harmonics. She enjoys the great outdoors by hiking, snowboarding, bicycling, playing Ultimate, swimming and now surfing. I have studied and practiced Pilates since 1999 and I feel it is an integral part of my fitness and wellness.
More On SamanthaTara Tannenholz
Tara has been active all her life, starting with snowboarding in the mountains of of the western United States. She received her degree in Physiotherapy in Southern Australia in 2002, and moved to Hawaii shortly thereafter. She worked in various orthopedic outpatient settings before finding Pilates in 2010. She loves bringing her physical therapy background, knowledge and love for people together with Pilates concepts. She received her Pilates Mat Teacher Training through Harmony Pilates in 2011 and has recently completely her Pilates Equipment Teacher Training with us. She enjoys surfing and getting to the beach as much as possible.
More On TaraJessica Howard Chapman
Jessica is originally from Colorado but has grown roots here on Oahu over the past 12 years. Having always been active; snowboarding, surfing, dancing, running, yoga, she has found movement to be incredibly healing both physically and mentally. Since being introduced to Pilates in 2011, it has become her passion. Fully certified in mat and equipment from Body Balance along with pre/post-natal and neuromuscular rehabilatation Pilates, she has years of private and group class-based experience, dedicating herself to teaching others this method and helping them achieve their goals. As she get older, she is more and more about finding fulfillment in what she does. She believes to live a life full of passion and joy is the best service of all.
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Matt is a life-long athlete and loves to live a clean and healthy lifestyle. The last five years he has been living on the North Shore, teaching people from all around the world how to surf and stand up paddle on some of the most famous surf breaks in the world. He also trains Brazilian Jujitsu as well as training for triathlons and loves spending his off time enjoying outdoor activities. Matt's active lifestyle led him to Pilates through a serious back injury. He quickly fell in love with Pilates as it allowed him to live the lifestyle he always lived while dealing with his injury. He now is sharing his love for Pilates as a certified Pilates Instructor, and enjoys helping all people strengthen and make the most of their body-mind-spirit connection on the planet.
More On MattAmanda Zwedberg
Amanda is very committed to her teaching journey as a Certified Pilates Instructor at Harmony Pilates and Physical Therapy. Her goal is to help others heal their bodies and become stronger and more healthy and flexible one class at a time. She has a keen background in dance, and loved the stage by the age of 5 years. Amanda was going full force for a career in dance through teaching and practicing herself, when suddenly some feet and knee issues put a damper on her direction. Shortly thereafter, Amanda left Sweden where she's originally from to travel and explore the world. She landed on the North Shore of Oahu where she has lived the past five years, teaching surf lessons and indulging in Pilates classes and practice. She quickly fell in love with Pilates as she experienced great help with her feet and knee issues through the Pilates practices. Although Certified now, she plans to continue growing and learning more daily in the amazing art of Pilates through Continuing Educational Classes and Seminars offered around the Island/Country/World. Amanda is thrilled with her new direction and purpose in life for sharing Pilates with others.
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Amanda Millin is a classically-trained Pilates instructor who trained under Jill Cassidy, a Romana protégé. A competitive swimmer, beach volleyball player, and surfer, she turned to Pilates for rehab after tearing her rotator cuff for a second time. Having years of first-hand experience with sports injuries, Amanda believes strongly in the traditional approach to Pilates, and the power of movement to heal and strengthen. Amanda Millin is also an environmental journalist focusing on marine environments.
More On AmandaMoon Moniot
Moon spent many of her formative years doing gymnastics, and as a result significantly injured her knee and low back. Her rehabilitation experiences inspired her to pursue a career in physical therapy, and she received her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Southern California in 2003. She discovered Pilates around the same time, and it was instrumental in the healing process for her low back. After a decade of practicing Pilates, she completed the Harmony Mat and Equipment Teacher Training Program in 2012.
Moon has 15 years of orthopedic physical therapy experience and specializes in manual therapy, movement reeducation, and therapeutic exercise. She has worked in a variety of clinics in California, Hawaii, Washington, Bali and Tokyo. Moon is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Graston Technique Provider. She enjoys integrating all of these specialties to help patients achieve their health and lifestyle goals. In her free time, she has a love for all things ocean to include swimming, scuba and free diving and surfing.
More On MoonLaura Foster
Laura Foster received her Pilates Certification in 2008 from Core Conditioning Physical Therapy and Pilates thru Balanced Body University. As well as continuing education with Blossom Leilani Crawford and Courtney Miller. She has taught and worked with a wide array of clientele at studios throughout Los Angeles and Pittsburgh, PA.
Laura studied Musical Theater and Dance at the University of Central Oklahoma before relocating to Los Angeles to dance, perform, and teach professionally. She was a principal dancer and rehearsal director for Winifred R. Harris’ Between Lines Contemporary Dance Co. touring America and abroad. Laura has as well taught ballet, and classical modern techniques for studios, non-profits, and dance companies including the Regina Klenjoski Dance Co, Joseph Allen Decker Dance Co, and the Music Center of Los Angeles. She has also appeared in regional commercials and film.
After dancing professionally Laura found Pilates helped her recover from injuries, moving, and strong. Now here she is on this beautiful island, where she will continue teaching everything she has learned in a supportive and joyful environment.
More On LauraShirley Dumaw
Owner of Harmony Pilates and Physical Therapy, is a seasoned Certified Pilates Instructor (500 training hours) and instructed in numerous prestigious Pilates studios in southern California for over three years before purchasing two Harmony Pilates and Physical Therapy studios in Oahu, Hawaii, April 2016.
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