About Us
a combined 50+ years of teaching experience
We aren’t actors or models or boot camp instructors. We’re teachers who want you to learn about your body and how to take care of it, for life!
Aly
I have been dancing since the age of 3 and first found Pilates at a summer dance workshop when I was in college. I remember leaving the class feeling like I had a new awareness of my body and feeling more aligned than ever before. I was hooked and inspired to become a Pilates instructor. I have found Pilates to be life changing for me. I love sharing Pilates to help others discover their movement potential and freedom from physical limitations.
My education includes a BA in Philosophy with a minor in Dance and Political science from The College of Wooster; an MFA in Choreography and Performance from Mills College; various Pilates certifications dating back to 2005, Zumba® Fitness, bootybarre®, Weight Management, and Post Rehabilitative Breast Cancer Exercise certifications. I am a college professor in dance, a dance instructor, a wedding and freelance choreographer, an assistant to a famous choreographer, and the founder of a (now virtual) studio offering one-on-one and group classes in Pilates.
Ali
I came to Pilates because I was seeking to work through some physical limitations that inhibited me from moving as freely as I wanted to. Recognizing the power that lies in understanding movement mechanics and practicing mindful movement was a game changer for me. I was inspired to teach Pilates myself, and I continue to gain enormous satisfaction helping others move more freely in their own lives.
I received a BA in Theater from Stanford University; an MFA in Dance from Mills College; various Pilates certifications dating back to 1997; The Hendrickson Method of Orthopedic Massage; CranioSacral Therapy at the Upledger Institute; and foundational courses in Z-Health, a system of training that focuses on nervous system function. I am a certified Biofield Tuning Practitioner and the co-founder of a strength studio offering one-on-one, biomechanically nuanced strength training for every body.
