About Us

Sheri Cutter New Owner of Core Movement Center

Sheri has been a physical therapist since 1991, when she was introduced to Pilates exercise.  She has incorporated Pilates and therapy with incredible success for her clients.    Sheri’s training includes craniosacral, myofascial release, acupressure, lymph drainage, visceral manipulation as well as being certified in the Franklin Method of movement training.    Sheri has done both Polestar and ITT Pilates education.   Sheri combines her work in one on one and small class settings bringing a personalized, dynamic approach to her teaching. Sheri is now offering physical therapy through Sierra Spine and Fitness located next door to Core Movement Center.   With access to a full gym and Pilates studio, comprehensive rehabilitation and expert hands-on care is available.  Insurances accepted and billed for you.   Call 530 470-8500.

Kim Arnett

Kimberly Arnett, P.T.A., is a certified Pilates practitioner with training through Polestar Pilates. She is also a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant, practicing since 1991. She is skilled in a wide range of therapies including sports and orthopedics, myofascial release, muscle-energy work, neuro-rehabilitation, strain and counter strain technique, and craniosacral therapy. Kimberly brings a variety of workshops and classes to Core Movement Center, focusing on balance, coordination, strength and agility.

Cheree Simmons

Cheree Simmons’ passion for athletic training began in early childhood.  Growing up as a dancer and a competitive swimmer in the Sacramento area she learned early on the importance of balancing strength and flexibility.  Today she continues to be very active in a variety of outdoor athletic activities including: running, hiking, cross-country skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, kayaking and sailing.  Cheree discovered Pilates over 10 years ago and instantly fell in love with its mind-body principles of concentration, balance, flow, centering, control and precision.  Cheree studied and was certified through the BASI Pilates® Comprehensive Teacher Training Course in Aptos, California.  She is also a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant working in both the hospital and orthopedics out-patient settings in Nevada County . Cheree is experienced with teaching clients of all ages and experience levels, both in group fitness classes and private settings.  With her background in therapy, she is also skilled in safely modifying the work to accommodate any number of physical limitations and she often incorporates the Pilates methods into her patient’s rehabilitation programs.  She continues to practice and teach Pilates daily and strives to carry the Pilates principals out of the studio and into her everyday life.

Matty Behr

Matty Behr has been a body worker in Nevada County for over 12 years being certified in massage therapy in 1998, specializing in sports and Swedish massage. Matty suffered a back injury in 2008 that took her down a path that led to Pilates. Using Pilates as physical therapy she made a full recovery and was inspired to become an instructor to help others down their path to recovery. Matty went to school in Aptos California through the BASI Pilates Comprehensive Teacher Training Course. She also had the opportunity to get further training shadowing Kim Arnett, P.T.A. and certified Pilates instructor. Matty teaches group mat and reformer classes as well as one on one instruction. Matty’s understanding of the body from years of hands on work translates fluidly with Pilates and her enthusiasm shows in every class from  her cueing of each exercise to her individual attention to each clients needs.

Linda Burquez

Linda Burquez is a Doctoral Candiate in the field of Medical Qigong, Instructor for the International Institute of Medical Qigong,  Inner Radiance Qigong Teacher Trainer, and Daoist Priest.  Her passion for movement and transformation inspires her and she is committed to sharing practices that empower others in their self-healing process.   Her work is also energized by her experience as a Nia Black Belt & 5 Stages Instructor,  Pilates Trainer, Trance Dance facilitator, Polarity Therapist, and C.M.T.  Linda offers Trainings, Retreats and Workshops that are both practical and inspirational.  www.lindaburquez.com(530) 613-8817

Aimee Retzler

Aimee loves watching people discover the practice of Nia.  Aimee began her Nia practice in August 2007 and received her blue belt in April 2011.  Other joys in her life are her husband and three young children who like to explore the outdoors, create family meals together, and enjoy listening to all kinds of music.  She volunteers for the Nevada City School District on the community relations team and is President of Live Healthy Nevada County Food & Nutrition Action Committee.  Professionally, she consults with businesses and nonprofits to develop and implement strategic business and marketing plans.

Allison Rivers Samson

Allison has been practicing Nia enthusiastically since 2007, when her daughter was 9 months old. “I started dancing formally at age 5 and stopped at 15. When I became a Mama many years later, I quickly realized that I needed an expressive outlet. Discovering Nia reminded me of who I am and has reawakened my entire being, benefiting both myself and my family. In addition to a fabulous physical workout, Nia expands my emotional, spiritual and mental bodies through an invitation to explore and play. Come experience the Joy of Movement!”

Kristin Fredricks

Kristin has been practicing Pilates for years, and has her own Pilates studio in Montana.

Devorah Bry

Dev has been deeply involved in matters of movement, mind, and embodiment for over 20 years.  Dance, Psychology, Spirituality, and Relationship (and where these worlds meet) have been her passions and her medicine from the very beginning.  Devorah received an ordination from the IM School of Healing Arts in 2004 and completed her formal studies in Somatic Psychology at CIIS in 2007.  She has trained extensively in the Hakomi method, Continuum movement, and a variety of bodywork methods.  Dev teaches movement classes, sees individuals and couples as an embodiment counselor, and relaxes on warm river rocks in Nevada City, CA.

Tessa Ely

After thrashing her body running Cross Country and Track in High School, Tessa was always searching for a more fun and holistic form of athleticism. She found that and more in Nia and has spent the last two years growing into herself as a dancer. When not in the studio, she loves the outdoors and considers thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail her greatest accomplishment to date.

Airakah Bottelfson