Energize Studios Staff

Kelly Salazar - Owner, Pilates Instructor, Spray-On Tans

Having been married for 20 years, Kelly and Gabe met at a local gym in their home town of Los Gatos, California in 1982, where Kelly taught gymnastics, aerobics and weight training. They built their first home in the Santa Cruz Mountains, which they still own today. They have two daughters: Patricia Jeanne who is 20 and studying in California and Kathleen Mae who is 16 and a Junior at Douglas High School.

Kelly has been into fitness since age 5 when she was a gymnast at West Valley Gymnastics School in Campbell, California. Following that, she moved on to softball and soccer, and became an all around athlete at Los Gatos High School. Kelly has always found ways to stay fit ie: jogging, workout videos, and every diet plan available.

After working at the gym in which she met Gabe, she worked at First Lady Spa where she was a diet and fitness instructor, eventually coming to work for an Attorney in Saratoga California for 7 years. After the birth of Kathleen, she decided to stay home with the girls and took up the art of Landscaping, starting her own business: Kelly Jeanne Yard Maintenance – a Lady's Touch.

In the late '90s, Kelly and Gabe had an opportunity to build in Tahoe Donner, California. Kelly sold her business and the family moved in 1997-2000. They were introduced to Gardnerville, Nevada, fell in love with the wide open spaces, surrounding mountains, outdoor activities and small town atmosphere and bought a 10 acre ranch. The family has enjoyed Jr. Rodeo and Kelly loves Barrel Racing, competing in the American West 4-D World Finals in 2004. Kelly and Gabe love fishing, camping and Potluck BBQ's with great friends.

Having been introduced to the Pilates Method by a friend who owned Pilates Power, Kelly has been hooked on the exercise ever since. She was certified through PHI Pilates and Christine Ramani-Ruby, a Master Trainer who has numerous videos and books that she has written. PowerHouse Pilates also endorses the Balanced Body Allegro Machines. Kelly has not only been an instructor to her clients for the last 3 years but has built many friendships with them that will last a lifetime.

Kelly and Gabe are excited to bring Energize Pilates and Massage to Minden, Nevada, and welcome you to stop on in and see the facilities firsthand!

Tasha McCann - Pilates Instructor, Massage Therapist

Tasha is a third generation Nevadan, who was an all-around athlete at DHS. She has coached recreational leagues for 5 years: pop Warner Cheer and C.V.G.S.A. (Carson Valley Girls Softball Association). Tasha loves kids, fitness and the outdoors.

After high school, Tasha went to Baum Healing Art Center in Carson City and started her own business shortly after turning 19. Tasha began her massage business out of a Pilates studio in Minden and has been around the Pilates method for five years. Since then, she has built her clientele and was recently voted The Valley's Best Massage Therapist.

Her most memorable 3 years have been spent working on famous race car drivers, one being NASCAR's own favorite, Jimmie Johnson.

Her parents, Lamont and Trudy McCann, are high school sweethearts and have been married for 25 years. They both are very involved in the community and have spent many years coaching. Her brother Monte is a well-traveled student who just got back from Italy and is currently studying for his masters degree in Liberal Artts at UNR.

Tasha has expanded her certifications in Infant Massage and has most recently gotten certified in teaching the Pilates Method and MVe Chair.