❤️ I've been doing Pilates for 23 years and teaching for 21 - I am fortunate to say that Pilates has been a driving force in every part of my life for some time now ❤️
Like many of us, I've done sports my whole life. I was a gymnast from a very young age, then as a teenager and adult, a runner and skier. After the birth of my second son in 2003 I went back to running with the expectation that I would slip quickly back into shape - I was sorely mistaken. I felt tight and weak and very disjointed. It was in an effort to feel better, more balanced and stronger that I tried Pilates. At first, I was very unsure of what it was doing for me, but I knew it felt good. Over time, I could feel my weak parts getting stronger and and my strong parts becoming more supple - I was able to maintain my flexibility while also feeling strong and physically centered - I was hooked!
By 2005 I had entered my first Pilates certification program through The Physicalmind Institute, where I got my mat certification. In 2008 I started my second Pilates certification through Balanced Body University, where I got my apparatus certification. Through the BBU courses, observation hours and practice teaching, I became fully certified. I am a firm believer in continuing education so attend multiple workshops each year to constantly expand my knowledge base. I love to always be learning, and then to apply my new knowledge to challenge my clients in fun and interesting ways (2008 is also when I injured a hip skiing, thank goodness I had Pilates to help me heal and rehab :)!
I feel incredibly fortunate to have found Pilates. Over the years, I have felt the benefits in my own body and observed them in my clients. From seemingly small things like standing with good posture, to big things like coming back from shoulder, hip or knee reconstruction. I have had the honor of working with all kinds of clients; 'regular' people, athletes, pregnant women, people with illnesses and conditions such as Cancer, MS, Parkinson’s and Osteoporosis to name a few. The list is endless because anyone can do Pilates.
One of my goals is to use Pilates as a tool to age gracefully, I want this for myself and my clients. I believe Pilates is one of our avenues to good physical and mental health; it is one of the tools in our arsenal to proceed through life mindfully. Also, as soon as you finish a session you just feel good! I am so grateful that I am able to pass the virtues of this movement experience on to my clients. If you are at all curious, I urge you to give it a try - you will not be sorry!
I first discovered Pilates in my early 20s and found it to be a great compliment to my other exercise passions, running and skiing. After suffering through several ankle injuries from running, I learned firsthand how great Pilates can be for injury prevention and recovery.
However, it is the mind-body connection that Pilates provides that is the reason I decided to become an instructor. I feel my best when my mind and body are working together in coordination, and I want others to have this feeling, too! I find that the focus on coordinated movements and controlled breathing is an excellent way to stay physically and mentally strong.
In September 2025, I started studying with Balanced Body to become a certified mat instructor. I love teaching Pilates because it helps all bodies at all ages be healthier. Whether you are looking to move without back pain, recover from an injury, build deep core strength, or just find an hour of the day that belongs entirely to you, Pilates checks all the boxes. My goal as a teacher is to make Pilates accessible while focusing on form and control, and to leave you feeling capable and standing a little taller when you walk out the door.
We look forward to working with you.