Stephen has a BS in physical education and health and an MS, CAS in Psychophysical Movement (a unique discipline that combines psychology and exercise science), both from Springfield College. Steve spent three years at the Fisher Island School, where he wore numerous hats (including that of Athletic Director, Department Head of Physical Education, Department Head of Health, and Coach). In 1985 he moved to Portland, and worked as the city’s wellness coordinator for seven years. In 1992 he became a personal trainer and worked out of a local health club. Anderson opened The Body Architect personal training studio in 1997. And in 2004 he created The Body Architect fitness studio, his ideal facility for helping others reach peak health and fitness. “I consider what I teach to be a practice, like yoga or qi gong. It’s actually a synthesis of many Eastern and Western practices. The environment needs to be compatible to the practice. In the new Body Architect my goal was to create a space that fosters and nurtures my clients’ practice.”
Antonia was born in Italy, with an innate Italian design sense. She began a career as an accessories buyer, in London, for major UK brands. She moved on from buying to her own designs out of frustration over the shortage of original ideas. She designed accessories for Barney’s, Laura Ashley, and Timberland, traveling to many Asian countries for inspiration. In 1990, Antonia was recruited by Cole Haan, where she worked as Accessories Designer for five years. Followed by an appointment at Timberland, where she was responsible for the look and feel of worldwide licensed products. Designing the interior of The Body Architect came naturally, following a vision for a serene uncluttered space that would be a refuge for members—a noticeable Eastern influence, tempered by Italian minimalism. “What’s pleasing to the eye contributes to a person’s well being, whether they are conscious of it or not.” In her next life Antonia Anderson wouldn’t mind trying her hand at architecture.
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