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Jan is a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher who brings her enthusiasm and expertise to Club Pilates South Frederick and Germantown. She’s thrilled to share her love of Pilates with the community and help others feel stronger, more balanced, and empowered. In addition to her national certification, Jan holds a Barre Above with a Pilates Focus & Human Reformer Certifications and is also a Myofascial Release Specialist—bringing a well-rounded and holistic approach to every class she teaches. Originally from Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Jan has called Frederick County home for over 25 years. When she’s not in the studio, you’ll find her enjoying life with her husband, Chuck, and their two children, Kaitlyn and Jonathan. She loves spending time with friends and family, singing, reading, crocheting, and cheering on her favorite sports teams, the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Baltimore Orioles, and the Pittsburgh Penguins!

I have been an Pilates instructor, Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor since 1998. I believe in living a life full of joy, gratitude, and free of judgement. These feelings inform and guide my teaching and practice, which is focused on helping my students better connect to themselves and with their surroundings. My certifications are through Peak Pilates and Balance Bodies on all Pilates apparatus and Mat exercises.

Leigh and I have 4 sons and 2 precious grandbabies! I have been a GFI since 1985 and have taught most types of fitness classes known to mankind! I’m an ACE certified instructor. I began teaching Mat Pilates in 2005 and loved it so much I bought myself a Reformer. I hold my Mat, Reformer, and Anatomy Certification from Balanced Body and plan on finishing Comprehensive Certification through Club Pilates!

KAITLYN teaches at Club Pilates.

After decades of working in the field of health and human services, Winnie discovered a new passion…..Pilates! Over the years Winnie had actively participated in running, Jazzercise, Tai Chi, Yoga, strength training, hiking, and biking. After a knee injury curtailed her physical activity, she stumbled upon the world of exercise through pilates . The practice of pilates improved her balance, flexibility , strength, core development and mental focus. She gained so much from pilates that the next step for her had to be sharing the wonderful discovery with others. She pursued and completed the 500 hour comprehensive certification with club Pilates. In any spare time , she is taking more classes and pursuing other certifications related to pilates. Winnie is committed to encouraging others to overcome obstacles and move forward with their fitness and wellness goals.

I’ve always been someone who loves to stay active, but it wasn’t until I discovered Pilates that I truly understood the transformative power of exercise. When I began practicing Pilates, I saw a remarkable change in my body and my overall well-being, which inspired me to become an instructor. There’s something special about guiding people on their own journeys to wellness and helping them discover the strength and flexibility that Pilates offers. Outside the studio, I’m an artist and proud dog mom. I enjoy hiking, kayaking, and spending time with my dogs and family, which keeps me grounded and connected to life.

Fiona teaches at Club Pilates.

Dawn teaches at Club Pilates.

Born and raised in Maryland, Kim has always had a passion for the performing arts and for helping others. After 14 years of ballet training, Kim was introduced to the Pilates method and the two have been inseparable ever since. Kim’s desire to learn more about the Pilates method resulted in a move to California. After performing over 450 teacher training hours, she took and passed the internationally accredited Pilates Method Alliance exam. Kim has eight years of teaching experience and has completed numerous continuing education courses. She has worked with men and women, ages ranging from 16-86. Kim is excited to be joining the Club Pilates family and share her Pilates experience. Kim is also available for one on one sessions, upon request!

After decades of working with personal trainers, living an active lifestyle, and prioritizing health and fitness, Sharon discovered her passion for Pilates in 2021. Experiencing firsthand the transformative mental and physical benefits of regular practice and drawing on her background in education, she chose to pursue a new career path as a Certified Pilates Instructor. Completing the 500-Hour Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training Program, earning certifications in Reformer, Cadillac, EXO Chair, Springboard, Ladder Barrel, TRX, and Mat. Dedicated to continuous growth, she has since expanded her expertise through numerous continuing education courses, including specialties in shoulder injuries, multi-scoliosis athletics, anatomy, pregnancy and postnatal care, cardio sculpt, advanced TRX training, and many more. She has also completed additional programs through the John Garey Graduate School and multiple Pilates workshops to refine her teaching skills. She is certified to teach all Club Pilates formats and levels, offering clients a supportive, challenging, and safe experience. Her goal is to inspire others to discover the same strength, balance, and resilience Pilates has brought into her own life.

Health and well-being has always been a focus for Michele. She believes that staying physically active impacts both your physical heath as well as your mental well-being. She fell in love with mat Pilates in the 1990's and had quite a collection of VHS workout tapes. As a former elementary school teacher, she is happy to be able to continue teaching. Her and her husband have 4 girls. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, reading, and crocheting.

Morgan began her Pilates journey in 2020 after struggling to find a consistent workout routine that didn’t aggravate her knee injuries from sports. Pilates not only helped relieve her knee pain but also improved her flexibility and overall well-being. Now, as an apprentice Pilates instructor, Morgan is working towards completing her 500 hours of comprehensive certification training through Club Pilates. She is passionate about making Pilates accessible to people from all backgrounds, adding diversity to the community. With a focus on mindful movement, alignment, and personalized instruction, she aims to help clients at every stage of life experience the transformative benefits of Pilates. Outside of Pilates, Morgan works in manufacturing industry as a Data Analyst. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling the world, and trying new food places around the DMV.

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My name is Faland and I am passionate about holistic well-being. I enjoy teaching how Pilates uses mindful movement to create balance, strength, mobility, and overall well-being. The environment of my classes are positive, challenging, and inclusive. When I’m not at the studio, I’m spending time with my family and friends, or planning my next international adventure! Hope to see you soon. - Faland

Ashlyn teaches at Club Pilates.

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LeAnne is a comprehensively trained Pilates Instructor through the CP Teacher Taining Program. LeAnne grew up with Pilates, studying in her ballet class as a teen and during her 30 year career as a professional dancer and choreographer. Her vision is to educate everyone to move efficiently, free of pain, with intentional breathe and balance so they may enjoy a vital energy all the days they walk this Earth. LeAnne is a National Certified Pilates Instructor (2024), AFAA (1998), Peak Pilates Intermediate Mat (2005), and ZUMBA (2010) certified... and especially proud to have been part of the health and wellness community of instructors in the Frederick area for 20 years.

My journey to Pilates stemmed from my love of fitness and overall health since the 7th grade. I saw first-hand how movement and good health decisions impacted the body positively and I was hooked for life. Finding Pilates enhanced a full balanced body work out making me feel stronger in my day to day activities and in other workouts. My golf swing improved, and I felt centered and more balanced. I love how Pilates has the ability to create focus and concentration using breath and thoughtful movement calming the body. Outside the studio I enjoy spending time with my two sons Owen and Chase, family and friends, hiking or running outside in nature, gardening, golfing, cooking or helping a client with an interior design project and of course playing with our puppy Libby.

Dawn C. teaches at Club Pilates.

Kaitlyn is a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher. She is also NASM certified and holds a Barre Above certification. When she's not in the studio she attends Shenandoah University as a graduate student in their Physical Therapy doctoral program. She is also pursuing her Performing Arts Medicine Certification. Outside of school and teaching Kaitlyn loves to sing, dance, roller skate, & go to the theatre!

Fiona Christian teaches at Club Pilates.

I grew up all over the world as a military brat and was a major bookworm. Exercise was not my thing as a child. After finishing graduate school and entering the workforce, I realized my sedentary lifestyle was not going to be good for my overall long-term health. A friend recommended yoga but "clearing my mind" only made me think of all the things on my "to-do" list. I then tried a Pilates mat class and fell in love. The idea of working my body in such an efficient manner appealed to me. Why do one hundred sit ups when the Hundred and the Ab Series can be just as effective? A few years of mat classes led to my first Reformer class and let's be real, who doesn't love feet in straps?? Pilates has allowed me to not only lose weight, get stronger, and grow taller but it has increased my body awareness, balance and mobility---all fantastic things for long-term health. I have been practicing Pilates for 20 years now and was a founding member of Club Pilates South Frederick. After years of "encouragement" by Studio owner Jan, I enrolled in the Club Pilates Teacher Training Program. My goal is to become a comprehensive instructor and share my love of Pilates with clients. When I am not on the Reformer, I pole dance and weight lift..activites made much easier from Pilates. I am still a bookworm and go through a book or two a week. My husband and I love to travel and explore new places, when we are not playing with our two cats, who found us through our neighborhood cat distribution system. We hope to be posted overseas for his work in the near future---where I plan to teach Pilates!

Erin has over 30 years of Pilates experience. She spent over 20 years training and breeding her horses, starting PIlates in the early 1990's to stay in shape for her work with her horses. She is certified through BASI & Polestar Pilates, TRX, Barre Above, Fuse Ladder, a Runity coach and a Nationally Certified Pilates Practitioner. She is a Master Trainer for Club Pilates and enjoys sharing with others how they can become a Pilates professional. She is also a Neuro Studio Level 3 Neurological Specialist, a Pilates Rehabilitation Specialist and a FMT Functional Mobility Specialist and loves working with clients with injuries and conditions that affect their movement since she also has benefitted from rehabilitating her own injuries through Pilates based movements. When Erin isn't doing Pilates she's enjoying spending time with her daughter, their 3 dogs and 2 cats, gardening and refinishing furniture.

Karen Ray joined Club Pilates with the intention of finding a great place to practice pilates, to quickly becoming inspired to be certified as a Comprehensively Trained Instructor at the studio. She is looking forward to continuing her education and growing as an instructor with this wonderful community!