The Instructors

All instructors have gone through comprehensive training programs requiring at least 500 hours of coursework and practice training hours. At 3cPilates, instructors are encouraged to be creative with their classes and vary their workouts while following the key principles of the Pilates Method.

Heather Atendido

Owner – Heather takes over as owner of 3CPilates in April 2024. She graduated from William Jewell College with a B.S. in Business Administration. She started practicing Pilates in 2000. She quickly saw with benefits of the practice. In 2010 she started her full certification with Balanced Body University, under Karen Sanzo at Pilates Unlimited in Dallas, TX. She has completed her full certification on all Pilates apparatus, over 520 hours of training.

Heather enjoys working with all levels of students ranging from a new client to athletes at all levels. She is currently pursuing her certification through Titleist as a TPI instructor.

“One of the most rewarding things to hear from my clients is after doing Pilates they find themselves moving throughout their daily activities more efficiently and easier. Heather teaches private sessions as well as group equipment classes.”

Jan Berthy

Jan Berthy founded 3CPilates in 2015 and owned it through April of 2024. Jan trained to become an instructor through Balanced Body, Inc., with Karen Sanzo, PT, at Pilates Unlimited in Dallas, TX. Jan has training in Pilates Mat Beginner/Advanced, Pilates Apparatus 1,2, and 3 (tower, chair and barrel), Reformer 1, 2 and 3, and Anatomy along with several continuing education courses. Jan also obtained a B.S. Degree from Louisiana State University in 1986 majoring in Quantitative Business Analysis with a focus on Computer Information Management. She left her Information Technology career in 2000 to be a stay at home mom. Jan discovered a passion for Pilates as a client leading to her certification training with Balanced Body, Inc.

“Pilates helped me personally to eliminate shoulder and back pain, tone my body and has proven to be a great method for dealing with stress. I knew I wanted to share this method with others. My goal when starting 3CPilates was to create a welcoming environment for people of all ages and abilities and we definitely have done that. I look forward to helping you along your journey!”

Arlyane Dahlin

Certified Pilates Instructor- Balanced Body, Inc. – Pilates Unlimited. B.A. Degree Dallas Baptist University majoring in Business and Kinesiology. Arlyane offers 12 years experience instructing any age group or fitness level leading to an enriched quality of movement and a journey of strength, length and muscle tone. Your Pilates commitment will increase your oxygen intake, balance, flexibility, joint mobility and posture creating a strong core for increased energy and stamina. You will find yourself enjoying and committed to the adventure of continuous growth.

Arlyane is an example that Pilates is a sustainable exercise for any age group or any fitness level leading to an enriched quality of life.