Club Pilates

Alison has always led an active lifestyle. She danced from an early age and has a minor in Dance from Penn State. She has also played various sports throughout her life. During her career as a traveling software consultant, she started exploring yoga and other mind-body practices to combat stress. At that time she was also an avid runner, and a dance related knee injury left her feeling increasingly imbalanced. Having danced, she had always heard of Pilates, so she decided to give it a try. Within a short period of time she felt stronger, more balanced, and became hooked. In 2005 she completed her Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Mat training in Annapolis, MD through Power Pilates, a classical training program. The following year she completed her comprehensive equipment training and began teaching around the Washington, DC area. In the years since she has also taught barre and various core fusion style classes. She hopes to help her students achieve greater body awareness, improve strength, and realize their bodies' fullest potential! When not teaching she is busy with her husband, three children and beagle.

Teacher trainer teaches at Club Pilates.

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Erin loves Pilates because it gives her the strength to pursue her passions. It’s been about 10 years since she decided to start Irish dancing again. Most dancers will retire in their late teens or early 20s because of the toll it takes on their bodies. Since starting Pilates, Erin has found that she is able to push herself further than before and experiences less aches afterwards. Recently, Erin had great success at the Mid Atlantic Oireachtas, the regional championships of Irish dancers from Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and Delaware. She placed 18th in the 25 and older solo competition and her team placed first. She is training to complete at the North American National Championships which will be held in Montreal in 2022. Outside of Pilates and dance, Erin likes to read, kayak, and play trivia. She has 2 cats and a dog.

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Dina Perreault is returning to her group fitness roots. In college, she played NCAA Volleyball and Softball and was certified by the National Dance Exercise Instructor Training Association (NDEITA) teaching aerobics and working as a personal trainer. Upon graduation, she joined the US Army as a PATRIOT missile officer. She has completed several marathons and triathlons and has jumped out of perfectly good airplanes. She is also a 3rd degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and continues to train and teach in that martial art. Decades of fitness adventures resulted in a knee replacement and brought her to Club Pilates to rebuild strength and balance to allow her to continue her adventures with her husband, their 3 children and their granddaughter. While she continues to work full-time as a Human Resources Executive, she is excited to share her love of fitness and movement with others.

Amy found Pilates and fell in love with the strength, stretch, and mind body connection. She knew this would be a practice she would enjoy for years and completed her Pilates Certification with the Pilates Body Center. As a teacher she has especially loved meeting people and the wide range of ages and fitness backgrounds that come to classes. Amy and her husband raise their 3 children and split their time between PA and FL where they own a moving and storage company. Amy stays busy with volunteer work, managing real estate, and running a newly formed non-profit, Mosaic Place which is a gathering place for young adults with special needs, their families, friends, and the community to engage in activities and learn from and about each other. Relaxing is reading, beach time, watching baseball, a long walk, or hanging out on the couch with the two dogs.

Meg grew up loving ballet and later adopted other dance styles as well. She went on to dance in college and grew to appreciate the importance of body and movement. Meg has experience with yoga and aerial yoga and discovered how crucial focus on meditation and mindful movements can impact your life. She has endured a lifelong battle with migraines caused by muscle tension and anxiety. She found Pilates at a time when tension was constant and after starting Pilates saw an immediate positive impact on her life. She hopes to help others appreciate the mindfulness and flexibility combined with strength and stability that Pilates provides.

Mary Beth started Pilates in 2015 to start toning after losing weight. She really enjoyed the practice and its benefits. Pilates was also instrumental in helping her recover from spinal surgery in 2021. Having a background in nursing, she enjoys helping people and hopes to continue that while teaching Pilates. She believes it’s never too late to start taking care of yourself and she likes how Pilates has movements and benefits for all levels of fitness capabilities. In her free time Mary Beth enjoys traveling, reading and playing pickleball.

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I'm thrilled to embark on this Pilates journey with you as your instructor, whether it's your first class or your 100th. I'm dedicated to helping you achieve your goals and experience the transformative benefits that Pilates offers. Together, we'll work towards improving your core strength, enhancing flexibility, relieving stress, and simply enjoying the process of moving your body in a mindful way.

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Alexis began practicing Pilates in 2007 after spending her life as a competitive gymnast. She suffered a severe hip injury after running a half marathon, and was only able to rehab completely by doing Pilates. After understanding and appreciating how it changed her health, she became a regular student with a passion to understand every aspect of it. Alexis relocated to Dallas from California with her husband and since has had two children. She practiced Pilates during both pregnancies and was able to bounce right back because of it. After realizing how it had changed her life, she decided to go from student to teacher...and is now a comprehensively certified STOTT Pilates instructor.

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Fitness has been a huge passion of Katie's for 15 years. Growing up, She played three sports and was a collegiate swimmer; her training only consisted of weight lifting and cardio (which was a little boring). Katie has been through many injuries, consisting of tearing multiple ligaments in her knee and also multiple fractures. While Katie recovered she started to realize that recovery is not only physical, but an emotional rollercoaster. The biggest key to success is to stay positive and active! Katie has coached Field Hockey and Swimming; her biggest accomplishment has been to motivate her players, and watch her athletes abilities improve. Katie is a mom to her six year old son, which was not going to be an excuse to not stay in shape! In the last 4 years, Katie has been competing in Sprint Triathlons, fun runs, hiking and finding ways to cross train with Pilates, TRX and HIIT workouts. Katie looks for new ways to combine physical fitness, and fun ways to connect your mind and body together!  What has brought me to Club Pilates is that we are a team that has the same passion, to improve everyone that walks through our door and to help achieve their goals! Not one person is the same and Club Pilates gives people the opportunity

Meghan's introduction to the Pilates Method began in 1993 while doing physical therapy for a dance injury. Recognizing the magic of the method, and with no studios yet in the area, Meghan practiced the mat work with her dance partner Luis Bravo, whose teacher was an original student of Joseph Pilates. In 1996 she discovered Body Precision Pilates where she would begin her journey to become an instructor. Meghan has over 25 years experience teaching movement. Along with a 12 year career in classical ballet, Meghan holds a Master's Degree in Dance/Movement Therapy from Hahnemann University, received her comprehensive certification in Pilates from Body Precision Pilates in 2001 and her 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training from Dhyana Yoga in 2014. She opened her own studio in 2001. Meghan's experience in watching how the body moves has enabled her to work with a wide variety of clients including professional athletes, post rehabilitative clients, and those with Multiple Sclerosis, Fibromyalgia, and other movement challenges.

In December 2008, Ruby graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from West Chester University. During her time as a student she began teaching young children’s dance classes. While teaching these classes, Ruby discovered her true passion, became a Certified Pilates Instructor, and decided to make a career from the things she enjoys. She received Pilates Mat Certification from Pilates Body Center in October 2009 and Pilates Equipment Certification in February 2012. Ruby teaches Pilates mat and equipment classes at many local area studios. When Ruby isn't teaching, she is most likely cooking or hiking with her husband!

Kristin first discovered Pilates during her career as a professional ballet dancer. In addition to the benefits of Pilates for her health and fitness, the Pilates method has also been imperative in her rehabilitation of two hip replacements and lumbar spine surgery. Kristin has a degree in Sports Medicine, was a nationally certified Athletic Trainer, and brings 30 years of teaching experience in dance and movement. She taught ballet technique, and anatomy and kinesiology for the dance majors as a faculty member of Eastern University and The University of the Arts. In 2012 Kristin became a teacher in the Dance for Parkinson’s Disease® program and taught weekly movement classes for people with Parkinson’s and their caregivers.

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Brenda started her Pilates practice after she suffered from a back injury. She quickly realized the benefit Pilates had in her recovery and this led her to becoming an instructor. Brenda enrolled in the Bod-e-Motion Pilates certification, based on Body Precision coursework. She began teaching Pilates in 2007 and has worked in the fitness industry for over 25 years. She teaches a wide array of fitness classes including Barre, Spin, Boot Camp, & Kickboxing. She is a graduate of Georgetown University & holds a master's degree in Human Resources from Marquette University.

Elizabeth Morrissey is a Pilates instructor with over 23 years experience. She holds certifications with Pilates Method Alliance, PhysicalMind and PHI Pilates. In addition she has multiple certifications as an exercise physiologist ACSM, personal trainer ACE, Melt Instructor MELT METHOD, Yoga instructor YOGAFIT, holistic fitness instructor AHF, balance and mobility instructor FALL PROOF and reiki instructor USU SHIKI. She has a BS degree in business from the University of Pittsburgh, and a MEd degree in health education, Penn State University. Elizabeth is a marathoner, triathlete, scuba diver and cyclist. She actively participates in cycling, sailing, pickleball, tennis and skiing. Since physical well-being is key to Elizabeth’s life, she is dedicated to helping others achieve this richness from a healthy, active lifestyle. “You can have all the resources in the world, but if you aren’t being well, you really don’t have much.” Exercise is truly the fountain of youth.

Dorian has long been passionate about health and nutrition, gardening, cooking, fine arts, and travel. She began practicing Pilates to develop strength, balance, and flexibility, while protecting her low back. Within only a few sessions, she felt taller, and quickly noticed improvement in her posture and balance. Her body felt great after each session. Soon, she began taking classes almost every day. What began as a journey back to fitness, developed into a new career. Dorian completed her Pilates training program with over 800 hours of training. Additionally, Dorian has a degree in Fine Arts from the University of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, with a particular devotion to painting, sculpture, and photography. As an instructor, Dorian’s inspiration comes from sharing her enthusiasm for Pilates movement, with concise cuing, motivation, and encouragement.

Francine fell into Pilates over 20 years ago, after battling a bad back for years. Working with incredible instructors and mentors, she experienced the methodology in many forms, including reformer, chair, tower and mat as well as variations such as Gyrotonic and Gyrokenesis. Focusing on the exercise and movement allowed Francine to learn the breath and its importance. Consistency with Pilates fundamentals became as important as the exercise itself. As the years ticked away, she realized her back issues became less of an annoyance, and she migrated into the athletic aspect of Pilates too. Her love for Pilates never faded. Teaching Pilates became the next logical step. When she is not in the studio, Francine is a wife, caretaker for her mother, and a dog mom to her pups JJ and Rosie.