Club Pilates

Sarah's journey into health and wellness began at the age of five with competitive swimming, later advancing to water polo. Her lifelong passion for an active lifestyle inspired her to share it with others. Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Health and Exercise Science at the University of Hawaii Manoa, Sarah joined Club Pilates Honolulu to deepen her understanding of mobility, flexibility, and posture, quickly developing a passion for Pilates. She achieved her 500-hour comprehensive certification through their Teacher Training program and has obtained her personal training certification. Additionally, Sarah pursued certification in applied stretching and theory, further enhancing her expertise. Beyond fitness, Sarah enjoys beach outings and experimenting with culinary creations.

After completing Club Pilates comprehensive teacher training, Sam is passionate about using Pilates to help others heal and strengthen their bodies. Inspired by her own recovery from back issues following hip surgery, she is dedicated to helping others improve the quality of their lives through better posture, flexibility, and strength. In her free time, Sam enjoys golfing, going to the beach, cooking, traveling and spending time with her boyfriend and dog. Sam believes that movement is medicine and is looking forward to providing tailored instruction and personalized workouts that help meet your fitness needs!

Jayde brings a compassionate and welcoming approach to Pilates, combining her background in healthcare and social work with a passion for mindful movement. She discovered Pilates during her postpartum journey, where it became a powerful tool for rebuilding strength, balance, and connection. She is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Pilates Reformer-trained instructor who completed the Club Pilates Comprehensive Teacher Training program. Her classes focus on intentional movement, functional strength, and creating a supportive environment for clients of all fitness levels. As a mom of two, Jayde understands the importance of movement that supports both body and lifestyle. She is passionate about helping members feel strong, confident, and empowered through every stage of their wellness journey.

Kuaihelani Burgess, who goes by Kuai for short, was born in Maunalua, O‘ahu, raised in Kunia, O‘ahu, and currently resides in Mililani, O‘ahu. Growing up, Kuai played volleyball and ran long distance in cross country and track. She first became interested in Pilates after college while working remotely and looking for ways to keep her body healthy without the structure of organized sports. She began with at-home Pilates workouts on YouTube before exploring different studios and styles of Pilates, while also getting into strength training. Kuai later entered the Club Pilates Teacher Training program which allowed her to become fully immersed in Pilates. Outside of Pilates, she also works full-time in the energy efficiency field. She continues to strength train, dives often for shells, line dances every weekend, surfs occasionally, and sings karaoke anytime she can convince people to listen.

Sanoe Burgess was born in Hilo, Hawai‘i, and raised in Maunalua, O‘ahu. Growing up, she spent much of her time climbing trees at Koko Head Baseball Park, surfing and throwing net at Sandy’s, and riding bike through Kamiloiki Valley. Sanoe continued her active lifestyle throughout childhood, participating in basketball, track, water polo, and swimming. As an adult, she has added jiu jitsu, weight lifting, and now Pilates to her movement practice. After injuring her knee while playing basketball in 2020, Sanoe’s physical therapist, Miwa, taught her the importance of the mind-body connection. Her recovery challenged everything she thought she knew about fitness and her own body. For Sanoe, Pilates is a fun way to reinforce those same principles while helping her stay healthy for jiu jitsu and surfing, and continue getting stronger in weight lifting. Outside of Pilates, Sanoe is currently a PhD student, dog mom, and self-proclaimed super-cool aunty.

Ashley De Paz believes Pilates is more than fitness—it is something she truly loves. She is passionate about creating classes that are high-energy, fun, challenging, and full of good vibes. Ashley sees her clients like family, and nothing makes her happier than helping members feel stronger, more confident, and empowered. She is certified in Mat, Cadillac, Traditional Pilates, and TRX, and loves helping members improve their form, push past limits, and reach their goals. Whether members are there to sweat, strengthen, or simply feel their best, Ashley is there to cheer them on every step of the way. Ashley can’t wait to move with members and be part of their fitness journey.

Carey is a group fitness instructor and National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach. Her background is in healthcare and public health, with an emphasis on chronic disease prevention and management. As a coach and instructor, Carey’s goal is to help clients discover their healthiest, happiest selves through movement, nutrition, and improved overall well-being. Carey has been coaching and teaching boot camp, HIIT, and cardio-kickboxing classes since 2017. She discovered Pilates while recovering from a back injury and hopes to help others find the same joy and healing that Pilates has offered her. Born and raised in Arkansas, Carey has spent the past 14 years moving around the country as a military spouse. She has lived on both coasts, including California, Washington, Connecticut, and Maryland. Carey is happy to be back in Hawai‘i, to be part of the Club Pilates Mililani ‘ohana, and looks forward to meeting everyone in the studio.

Holly Gilbert began her Pilates, Gyrotonic® and Gyrokinesis® training in 2000 following back surgery. Still experiencing pain after surgery, she searched for an alternative path that would help her live a pain-free life. After two years as a student, Holly felt that teacher training was the next step. She began Gyrotonic® training in 2002 and completed her Pilates mat and reformer certification in 2003. In 2005, she completed her Gyrotonic® and Gyrokinesis® teacher training. Having personally used Pilates and the Gyrotonic® Method for rehabilitation, Holly has focused her training on the rehabilitative aspects of both practices. She loves helping others move out of pain and live life to the fullest. She has also worked extensively with pre- and postnatal protocols and put that knowledge to use after having her own children. Holly is a military spouse, and O‘ahu is her family’s tenth location since 2009. Her family loves the outdoors and enjoys traveling. Holly also enjoys a variety of physical activities, including running, lifting, and hiking. She is excited to be part of the Club Pilates family.

Min was born and raised in Seoul, South Korea. She began studying the violin at the age of seven and pursued music as her major for many years, also developing strong piano performance skills. During her university years, a serious car accident left her with injuries to her left shoulder, arm, and hand, forcing her to step away from her dream of becoming a professional musician. Determined to begin a new chapter, she later immigrated to the United States with her family. Min is bilingual in Korean and English and enjoys connecting with a diverse community of clients. Outside the studio, she loves listening to music and attending Broadway musicals and opera performances. She completed the Comprehensive 500-hour Pilates Teacher Training program at Club Pilates and she has continued to deepen her Pilates knowledge through many additional hours of advanced training . Min’s connection to Pilates is deeply personal. About ten years ago, complications from back surgery left her relying on a wheelchair. After being introduced to Pilates, she gradually rebuilt her strength, mobility, and confidence through consistent practice. Experiencing the transformative power of Pilates inspired her to dedicate herself to the method and to helping others experience the same benefits. Because of her own journey with injury, surgeries, and rehabilitation, Min brings deep empathy and understanding to her teaching. She is especially passionate about helping clients manage pain, improve posture, and develop healthier movement patterns through Pilates. She also has a special passion for working with older adults, helping them regain strength, stability, and confidence through safe and mindful Pilates practice. For Min, Pilates is more than exercise—it is a powerful practice that supports both physical and mental well-being while improving overall quality of life. She is passionate about sharing the life-changing benefits of Pilates and helping her clients move better, feel stronger, and live healthier, more vibrant lives.