Catherine Hodges, MSPT, DPT
Doctorate of Physical Therapy
Stott International Certified Pilates Instructor
Catherine Hodges is the owner of Embodyment Studio. This studio was founded in her pursuit to transition injured/ill clients to a state of wellness. She recognized there was a missing link between physical therapy and continued wellness. Therefore, her studio embodies both medical and fitness experts that work with clients to meet their health and wellness needs.
Catherine’s educational background is extensive. She received her Bachelors Degree in Human Health Sciences and Masters Degree in Physical Therapy from Clarke College in 2000. In 2003, she attained her Stott International Instructor Pilates Certification. Catherine furthered her formal education and graduated in 2006 with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
Catherine has worked as a physical therapist for nine years in a variety of outpatient orthopedic therapy settings. She has trained extensively in manual therapy, aquatic therapy, women’s health and pilates. She served as the director of a large medical-based gym in Los Angeles and trained private clients for five years in the pilates method. Her pilates experience includes being featured in the pilates video, Fusion Pilates Triple Threat, which is part of the Fusion Pilates Pregnancy Series.
The combination of Catherine’s knowledge and experience in physical therapy and pilates is an asset to ALL her clients. Her areas of significant interest are spinal disorders/dysfunctions, orthopedic injuries, and pre & post-natal care.
Catherine, her husband Bentley and daughter Bryn thoroughly enjoy Denver. The mountain lifestyle facilitates their many outdoor interests: hiking, biking, skiing, golfing and running!
Amy DiRuzzo, DPT
Doctorate of Physical Therapy
Amy grew up in St. Louis playing a variety of sports including volleyball, diving, gymnastics and running. A knee injury in college first introduced her to the physical therapy profession. A successful 
outcome and desire to help others achieve similar results led Amy to pursue a career as a therapist. Amy graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a Bachelors of Science in Physical Therapy in 1999. She continued her education at Regis University attaining her Doctorate in Physical Therapy and is currently working towards a Pilates Rehabilitation Certification. Amy has practiced physical therapy for 10 years in orthopedic rehabilitation settings in Colorado. She has extensive training in manual therapy of the spine and extremities, muscular stabilization and postural re-education. Her clinical expertise is the management of running and sports injuries to the lower back and lower extremities. Amy takes a whole-body approach in order to treat the underlying cause of injury rather than just the symptoms. She combines manual therapy with individualized and specific exercise programs to correct posture and movement dysfunction. Amy strongly advocates functional exercise to promote a quick return to peak performance and avoidance of re-injury. Amy loves all the outdoor activities that Colorado has to offer including road biking, hiking and skiing. She also enjoys competing in triathlons and spending time with her husband Craig, their dog Lucky and cat Stormy.
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Jessica Von Duerring
Certified Pilates Instructor
In 2009, Jessica underwent a 12-level spinal fusion to correct scoliosis. The surgery, which helped straighten out her spine and required a deep dissection of muscles along her back and shoulders, took a tremendous toll on her strength and mobility. As a result, Jessica was eager to turn to Pilates to restore her overall physical functioning. 
Even though she had done Pilates prior to her surgery, it was after her operation that she realized its true power, and was soon inspired to obtain her Pilates certification through Pilates Academy International to show others the benefits. Through Pilates, Jessica has seen her back pain, posture, balance, strength and flexibility improve drastically. Jessica is particularly passionate about using Pilates as a means to help those who are preparing for or recovering from surgery, recuperating from an injury, or just dealing with chronic pain issues. With Pilates, Jessica believes there are modifications for every fitness level, every body type and every physical condition – making it a universal fitness regime to benefit everyone. As a result of Jessica’s personal experiences, she possesses a solid understanding of anatomy, biomechanics and postural issues, and a strong command of the exercise repertoire. She continues to expand her Pilates education through various workshops and courses.
A graduate of the University of Denver, Jessica works in public relations full-time and enjoys snowboarding, hiking with her dog, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends.
Bianca Grosscope
Certified Pilates Instructor
Bianca started dancing at the age of 5 and began teaching young dancers when she entered high school. She attended the University of Northern Colorado, where she majored in dance. She was introduced to Pilates during rehabilitation after a car accident during her senior year in college. After graduating from UNC, Bianca pursued teaching Pilates at the Power Plus studio (now Pilates of the Rockies in Denver, CO). Bianca has studied with Ron Fletcher (one of Joseph H. Pilates original students) and has completed Level 1 of the Ron Fletcher Method. Bianca taught for 2 years at Power Plus and taught at 24 Hour Fitness for 4 years. In addition to teaching Pilates, Bianca is very passionate about staying active through swing dancing and weight lifting.
Lexi Thornton CMT, RYT
Certified Massage Therapist
Yoga Instructor
As a native to Colorado, Lexi & her family love being outdoors. She finds time in everyday to take in what this beautiful state offers whether that's hiking, climbing, riding or even a walk downtown. If she isn't massaging she or teaching yoga she is with her family. Mother to a beautiful little girl, Lhotse & wife to her husband Tad. Lexi is very outgoing 
& loves to be around others. Graduating from USMT 7 years ago, she finished her training & started to massage. After time she noticed a path of self discovery being unveiled to her. Having this love for health & the human body she deepened her practiced & became a certified yoga instructor. Teaching now for 4 years, she is still continuing her education with anything & everything health related. The impact massage & yoga have had on her life has made her a better, more conscious human being. She works for the well being of herself & the well being of others. She loves being around those that feel good about their bodies internally & externally. The way she sees it is that being a massage therapist & yoga instructor or any type of wellness practitioner, is the greatest gift to inspire or to be inspired.
