Club Pilates

Caitlin has been a student of Pilates since 2008, and became an instructor in 2021, comprehensively certified through Club Pilates. She originally fell in love with Pilates as a workout due to its focus on core strength, flexibility and building long lean muscle! After trying several cardio-based, high-impact workouts, Caitlin was searching for a low impact workout that would still help her build muscle and strength - she fell in love not only with the physical benefits of Pilates, but the mental benefits as well. She loves the healing aspect that Pilates can offer to people, and how accessible the workout is to all different body types, ages and fitness levels. She truly believes it is a workout that is never too late to start in life, and one that you can (and should) do at any age - Pilates will keep you young! Outside of the Pilates world, Caitlin loves to try new restaurants around Columbus with her husband, try new wine places, walk around her home neighborhood of German Village, and spend time with her family - especially her niece and nephew! Fun fact - Caitlin is our studio owner!

Ellen is originally from Columbus, but has lived in Chicago, New York, and most recently (before moving back to the ‘bus in 2019) in Los Angeles where she worked in Corporate/Hospitality Marketing & Operations for years. When her sister, Caitlin, decided to open Club Pilates in April of 2019, Caitlin approached Ellen about moving back to help her run the studios and instruct. So, though she had never done Pilates prior, Ellen received her comprehensive certification while still living out in LA through Club Pilates and happily moved back a few months later to start teaching and managing. Being plus size, Pilates is one of the only exercise modalities that she has ever felt truly successful with because it gave her confidence in her body she had never experienced before in other workouts - she didn’t leave classes feeling like she couldn’t do a move or like she was competing with the person next to her; she left feeling empowered and stronger every time. It truly is a workout that is body positive and great for all bodies of ages, shapes, and sizes. Outside of Pilates, Ellen is married, with 2 of the cutest kids ever (like, seriously, the cutest… you may have even seen them working in the studios a few times here and there) and one day hopefully a 3rd if she can convince her husband. She enjoys her weekly trips to Target ALONE and watching Ohio State win their games, and she dislikes long lines at Starbucks when she has to be somewhere on time.

Mary discovered Pilates in 2012, after a back injury led her to explore new ways to heal and move. What began as recovery, quickly became a passion. Now a Nationally Certified Pilates Trainer, (NCPT), and Master Trainer with Club Pilates, she also holds certifications in TRX, Barre and BOSU. A former marathon runner and lifelong athlete, Mary blends discipline with creativity in every class. She’s a mom of five daughters, an avid hiker, KC Chiefs fan, and wine enthusiast. Catch her teaching at Club Pilates in Powell, Dublin, Hilliard and Worthington—just be ready for some unexpected “hundreds” variations!

A former athlete, Kelly was introduced to Pilates after the birth of her third child. Having had long term back problems, she found that within six weeks of Pilates classes, it was gone. Not only was her back pain gone, but her legs were leaner, posture improved, waist slimmer, and golf game got better. After noticing the changes that Pilates made to her body, Kelly pursued her Pilates certification through STOTT and completed it after 2 years of training including advanced mat, reformer and special populations. She has been teaching Pilates for over 15 years and joined the Club Pilates team as an instructor in 2019. Kelly holds over 30 health and wellness certifications! These include but are not limited to NASM PT, SDSU PT, Pilates Suspension Method 1 and 2, Pilates for Golf and Tennis, TRX, Barre, Yoga, group fitness, corrective exercise, sports performance, senior fitness, special populations, precision nutrition coach, and bodywork. She is working towards a Functional Movement Specialist certification. Given her extensive experience and expertise, Kelly has worked with professional athletes (basketball, football, hockey and Olympic), The Real Housewives of New Jersey (Melissa Gorga and Kathy Wakile) and special populations with knee and hip replacements, back injuries and incomplete paraplegics. When Kelly isn’t teaching, you can find her with her husband Mark, five kids, granddaughter, and three dogs traveling, reading, getting her dance on, playing games, and of course, exercising and more.

Taylor, originally from Cincinnati, has been working in the fitness space since 2015. She found Pilates after years of back pain from several car accidents as it helped her improve her pain and continue to move her body. After moving to Columbus, Taylor initially joined the Club Pilates sales team in 2020. She enrolled in the Club Pilates Teacher Training Program achieving her comprehensive certification and started teaching in 2021. In addition to that, Taylor holds certifications in ACE personal training, Precision Nutrition and Assisted Stretching. When not in the studio, Taylor also enjoyed Crossfit, Powerlifting and snuggling her three cats. Taylor loves Pilates because it accommodates all body types and fitness abilities. You can find her at all of our studios, both in group classes and private training!

Kelly was born and raised in Dublin, OH where her home studio is located. She grew up dancing so Pilates felt like a natural transition as she got older given it implements the same form and techniques. She has taken and taught just about every type of fitness class (you might find some surprises from other styles in her class formats) but wanted to invest in a form of exercise that was beneficial for her mind and body and could continue doing throughout her lifetime; insert: Pilates! Kelly has been teaching mat Pilates since 2016 and added her comprehensive certification through the Club Pilates Teacher Training in 2021. Shortly after that, she joined the Club Pilates team as an instructor. Furthermore, she holds ACE Group Fitness and ‘Oh Baby Fitness’ Pre and Postnatal Training certifications and completed trainings in Barre Above with Pilates Focus, American Barre Technique and Zumba. When she isn’t teaching her clients anything and everything on the Wunda Chair or being kept busy by her three kids, she enjoys reading, hiking, wine, and eating good food.

Maria or Shipe (answers to both) is a life-long soccer player including playing in college and for the Philippine Women’s National Team in Bangladesh for qualifying for the 2015 World Cup. It was a fun, great experience but ultimately fell short losing to Thailand. Maria had her son, Dawson, during COVID and struggled to lose the baby weight until she discovered reformer Pilates. She started taking classes daily, lost the baby weight and noticed her soccer injuries were not bothering her anymore. When Club Pilates New Albany opened in 2020, she joined the team as Sales Rep and then was promoted to Studio Manager. Maria loved practicing and working in Pilates so much that she enrolled in Club Pilates Teacher Training to become a comprehensively certified instructor in 2023. She is so happy she did it and looks forward to helping members reach their fitness goals, gain strength, confidence and peace of mind! She loves her job! Previously, she was a CPT in Chicago before coming to Columbus. Maria worked with various clients with different fitness goals specializing in weight loss, strength training for marathon runners, soccer players, and athletes, post-rehabilitation. When not at Club Pilates, Maria spends time with her family, biking, hiking and exploring new parks and playing indoor soccer. She coaches soccer ranging from toddlers to high school kids for Team Chicago, Wilmette Wings FC, Lil' Kickers and Whitehall High school.

Anja moved to Columbus 5 years ago and has been working as a Pilates Instructor since 2019. She was born and raised near Munich, Germany where she studied and practiced physical therapy for seven years before moving to the United States. Upon moving to the USA, she gained her STOTT Pilates certification and worked for several years at another Pilates studio before joining the Club Pilates team in 2022. Anja's background in physical therapy provides her with a deep understanding of human movement that she translates into her Pilates classes and private training to help clients get the most out of their practice. Outside of work, Anja enjoys spending time with her husband Travis, son Ben, son Samuel and their four-legged children. Anja is an avid baker and is always trying new recipes; she's always open to suggestions if you have a good one! She loves to travel and explore new places (once even spending 6 months in India volunteering as part of a physical therapy outreach program).

Originally hailing from the vibrant city of London UK, Sabina has lived in three different countries enriching her perspective on life and movement. Seeking a fun way to get out of the house when she moved to the US, she stumbled upon Pilates—and has not looked back since! She started taking classes at Club Pilates Grandview and later joined the team as a Sales Rep in 2022. Sabina enrolled in the Club Pilates Teacher Training Program achieving her apprentice certification and began teaching in Nov 2023 to share the joy of movement with others. What she loves most about Pilates is its incredible adaptability; it’s a practice that can be tailored to meet everyone’s unique abilities. Whether you’re looking for a fun workout, a deep stretch, or an intense challenge, she can help you find the right approach that suits your needs, even if you're dealing with injuries. Beyond Pilates, Sabina has been a long-time UK attorney. She thrives on problem-solving and attention to detail, skills that translate seamlessly into her Pilates classes. When she’s not on the reformer, you can find her hitting the trail for long-distance runs, where she finds her own rhythm and inspiration. Sabina is an avid traveler exploring over 45 countries across the globe. Excitingly, she is about to visit her seventh continent with a trip to Antarctica in February 2025—complete a bucket list item! At home, she is a proud cat parent to two mischievous companions—Lady Thor and Sir Loki—who keep life entertaining! Join her on this journey of movement, strength, and fun, and let’s discover the amazing benefits of Pilates together!

Karien lived most of her adult life in Colorado and is a self-proclaimed “Colorado girl! In 2017, she and her husband relocated to Columbus to be closer to her daughters living in OH and new arrival of their first grandchild. Unfortunately, she became a widow and was in a bad place. A friend took Karien to an intro class at Club Pilates Powell in 2020 which is where her Pilates journey started. In 2022, Karien jumped in with both feet by enrolling and completing the Club Pilates Teacher Training program. Shortly after that, she joined the Club Pilates team as an instructor. In addition to her CP certification, she holds certifications in Pilates Suspension Method and Barre Above Method. Fast forward to now, Karien feels like she is stronger and in the best shape since the 1990s. She feels that Club Pilates saved her life and she wants the chance to empower others, spread the benefits of Pilates and watch members’ mind and body transformations. We are not just a team; we are a family!

Brittany was born and raised in Springfield, Ohio and began her Pilates journey in High School. Once she started, she never looked back given the amazing transformation of her body and how great she felt. With her results, plan to continue practicing for many years to come and enjoyment in helping others, she made the decision to become a Pilates instructor through the Club Pilates Teacher Training program. She has loved the journey working with other instructors and helping all the awesome clients. Brittany has been instructing with Club Pilates since 2022 and is continuing to expand her knowledge of Pilates and nutrition.

Jessica started her Pilates practice in 2022 while living in Boynton Beach, Florida. Given her competitive dance background, she instantly fell in love with it and the opportunity to meet new people. In 2023, she moved to Columbus and joined the Club Pilates team as a Sales Rep. Jessica enrolled in the Club Pilates Teacher Training program, completed the 500-hour comprehensive certification and starting teaching in 2024. You can find her on the schedule at the NW Dublin, Hilliard, Powell, and Worthington studios! In addition to being a Pilates instructor, Jessica is a certified barre instructor. Overall, she loves making a positive impact on our members by being a part of their day pushing them to get stronger. When she is not teaching, she reads, takes classes, travels and hang out with her animals: Darla, Sushi, and Orange Cat!

Lisa came from a background of heavy lifting & sports resulting in serious knees and back issues at the age of 22. Her mother is an Olympian and father ran the Boston Marathon multiple times, so fitness has always been large part of her life. Therefore, she started looking for alternative and low impact workouts and found Pilates. She moved to Columbus in 2023 joining Club Pilates Grandview as a member. Shortly after, she joined the Club Pilates team as a Sales Rep and enrolled in the Club Pilates Teach Training program. Lisa became an instructor in 2024 she loves the benefits of Pilates and wants to help people. Growing up, she wanted to be a nurse but does not do well when it comes to blood. The physical and mental transformation that comes from Pilates has made her feel like she is make difference in her clients lives. Lisa is huge into thrifting and loves creating a good cocktail and cooking! Her maximum watermelon consumption in a single sitting is 2 whole seedless melons. Also, She has never met a potato she didn’t like being Irish!

Juliann, like many, spent time online during COVID lockdown and this is where she first learned about Pilates. She took an intro class at Club Pilates and the rest is history! She loves Pilates because it truly is for everyBODY. It’s a low impact workout that gets the job done, no matter what an individual’s goals may be. With this new found passion, Juliann got certified through Club Pilates Teacher Training program in Mar 2024. Outside of Pilates, Juliann graduated from Miami University of Ohio and works full-time in the software industry. She was born and raised in Dublin, OH and loves to cook and host, spend time with her big family and relax on the couch with her dogs watching reality TV.

Stephanie is a lifelong health and wellness advocate who believes in a holistic approach to life by creating wellness, strength, mobility, resiliency and joy inside and out. She strongly believes issues are in our tissues and movement can help the mind to enhance movement! After being a former soccer player and avid runner, numerous injuries led her to Pilates and yoga and been practicing Pilates since the 1980s. In 2004, Stephanie obtained her mat and apparatus Pilates certification from Polestar. She joined Club Pilates as an instructor in 2023 and has an empowering teaching style offering options to modify throughout her classes and loves watching people grow in their practice! Stephanie has taught Lagree since 2013 and holds other certifications in Power Plate, Spin, Barre, Sport Yoga, Zumba and Ayurveda. Additionally, she has been a longtime Transcendental Meditation practitioner since 2009, Trance Dance practitioner since 2017 and working on learning qigong/taichi. When Stephanie is not teaching or taking classes, you can find her hanging out with her son and his fiancée or doing real estate. Even on vacation…she misses Pilates and takes classes if offered! A true movement addict currently obsessed with myofascial releases and the lymphatic system! Her favorite Pilates exercise is pike on the chair for the deep core, inversion and whole-body activation! Teaching for Club Pilates is her true happy place!

Arianna is a Pilates instructor and former professional dancer with a passion for helping people move stronger, healthier, and with confidence. She earned her BFA in Dance Performance from Butler University and discovered Pilates while freelancing in Chicago, training in the Romana method. She later expanded her practice through Stott Pilates in St. Louis. Returning home to Powell, Ohio, she found the Club Pilates in Powell and was instantly hooked. Arianna went through Teacher Training in November 2024 and brings a thoughtful, precise, and supportive approach to every class. She loves helping clients rehabilitate injuries, improve mobility, and feel their best. Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in January 2024, Arianna has a personal understanding of how movement supports wellness—and plans to become a Diabetes Educator to help others lead healthier, empowered lives. Her classes combine technique, mindfulness, and practical strength-building to help every client move with confidence—one intentional movement at a time.

Before Pilates, Paige was doing HIIT workouts but found them exhausting and hard on her body. She was looking something different and starting seeing Pilates all over social media. In 2022, she joined Club Pilates Grandview as a member and has taking 300+ classes. Paige loves how Pilates is for everyBODY, you can make adjustments for anyone and feel so refreshed and energetic afterwards. She wanted to spread the benefits of Pilates to other, so she enrolled in the Club Pilates Teacher Training Program and became a comprehensive certified instructor in 2024. Her full-time job is a corporate retail merchandise planner where she crunches numbers all day. Teaching Pilates is something fun and brings her joy after long days at the office. Paige is a huge reader who loves talking about book. She absolutely loves the Cincinnati Bengals - WHO DEY and has a miniature schnauzer, Jaeger, she is obsessed with!

Julia got into Pilates with a newly refreshed focus on my self-care and a desire to be a stronger runner. When Club Pilates Worthington opened in Dec 2022, she joined as a member and quickly liked it and felt the benefits. To further her Pilates passion, she enrolled in the Club Pilates Teacher Training program and earned her comprehensive certification in Jan 2025. Julia loves the sense of community at the Pilates studios and the way everyone encourages each other. Also, she enjoys watching clients meet their goals and focus on their fitness. Julia works full-time in healthcare technology and runs, swims, travels and does outdoor adventures in addition to Pilates.

Julie started practicing Pilates 17 years ago as a way to diversify her workout routine. She loves group fitness and has been through many fads over the years- step aerobics, Zumba, kickboxing, Spinning, etc. Through it all, Pilates has remained constant as her main passion taking several classes a week and finding out something new about her body each class. Julie joined the Club Pilates Teacher Training program in 2024 and became comprehensively certified in July, 2025. She believes Pilates is for everybody - young and old, athletes, people rehabbing injuries, men and women alike. Don’t underestimate your mind/body connection as you grow in your Pilates practice! Club Pilates has so many great instructors and class options (formats and levels). Outside of teaching Pilates, she is a Court Appointed Special Advocate for abused and neglected children in Franklin County working with families involved in the child welfare system ensuring the children have a voice in court and that all of their basic needs are being met by their parents or foster families. Julie enjoys cooking, reading fiction novels and cheering for Cleveland sports teams and OSU. I have 2 grown children: Nick is a freshman at WVU and Caroline is a junior at Ohio State. My husband, Matt, runs a medical device company and we have a Bernedoodle named Bandit.

Alissa grew up in Buffalo, NY, graduating with dual degrees from the University of Rochester, followed with an MBA. She came to Columbus in 1995 and considers herself a die-hard Buckeye fan as well as a life-long Buffalo Bills fan. Following 3 battles with Breast Cancer and undergoing a radical mastectomy in 2015, she used Pilates as a means to recovery and never looked back. After years of Pilates and Barre classes and some half marathons in between, she became an instructor in 2021 through the intensive Club Pilates Teacher Training Program. Alissa has a full-time job doing International Real Estate but loves teaching and helping her students have fun while making their bodies stronger. She lives in German Village with her husband and 2 dogs. When she is not traveling around the world or teaching Pilates at Grandview and Powell, she is spending time shopping (yes - it's a hobby), doing photography, stand up paddle boarding, or drinking really good wine with friends.

Hannah first took Pilates during her undergraduate program in dance. After the first semester, she was hooked! It changed her dancing entirely as she had a whole new relationship with her core and a precise ability to control her long limbs! Hannah received her certification through Cornish College of the Arts for mat and Vitality Pilates in Seattle for full apparatus in 2018. There are so many things that Hannah loves about Pilates, but primarily she is passionate about how it can help people access new possibilities within their own body. She enjoys seeing more mature in age populations feel confident in their walking, athletes recovering from injuries, desk-workers finding pain relief. The process of gaining autonomy over your own body is so powerful and can be done through Pilates. For the last four years, Hannah has made a priority for PIlates to be her main source of professional work. It is more than just a side hustle for her - it's a way of being in the world. Plus, at the moment, she is a full-time student at OSU pursuing her Master’s Degree. In addition to Pilates, Hannah enjoys reading, writing poetry, running, swimming, hiking and bike touring/commuting. Fun fact: she is also a handmade papermaking hobbyist!

Suzi grew up in the Sunbury/Westerville area, and then spent 10 years in the San Francisco Bay area adventuring on the west coast. She started her fitness journey running cross country and Track &Field at Kent State University where she earned her bachelors in Exercise Science. After graduation she was introduced to CrossFit, where she made it to the CrossFit Games in 2013 in the team division! Suzi ended up getting into Pilates after all of this because she wanted to find a way to exercise that was more gentle on her body, and Pilates was an excellent fit. Suzi was certified through Club Pilates in California in June, 2025. She loves that Pilates provides a foundation of strength and community to all bodies. In her spare time, Suzi enjoys hiking mountains, playing pickleball, and taking art classes - she especially loves to use water color paints.

Brittany teaches at Club Pilates.

Janine teaches at Club Pilates.

As a trained and competitive Ballet dancer, Kristie’s introduction to Pilates began at an early age. Dancing sometimes twenty hours a week, she started each day with Pilates and saw how it helped to improve her flexibility and strength. Kristie continued with her Ballet training at Meredith College where she graduated with majors in Dance, Psychology and Communications. After the birth of her two girls Kristie wanted the strength and energy to keep up with her busy family. She began running and was then introduced to Pilates on the reformer were she quickly saw changes in her physical and mental well-being. Pilates eased the aches and pains of taking care of small children and gave her a way to focus and relax during busy stressful days. Those changes reignited her passion for fitness. She had a desire to show others how Pilates could change their quality of life and decided to become an instructor. Kristie makes personal connections with her students in her classes so the she gets to know their challenges and their strengths. She enjoys seeing a student’s progress and hearing how classes have changed the way they feel and the way they move in their daily activities. She holds certifications in Pilates as well as Barre and has worked with pre and postnatal clients, clients with injuries to their knees, shoulders and backs, as well as breast cancer survivors. When Kristie isn’t in the studio teaching she is spending time with her husband watching their two girls as they pursue their passions for ballet and gymnastics.

Kerry teaches at Club Pilates.

Teacher teaches at Club Pilates.

Sydney obtained her Pilates Certification through Club Pilates Comprehensive Program in 2025. Sydney has been teaching with Club Pilates since April! Originally from Monroe, MI now residing in Worthington, OH. Sydney was drawn to Club Pilates because it is such a welcoming community! "It's empowering to help clients build confidence, strength, and control from the inside out! Pilates meets you exactly where you are -- whether you're recovering from an injury, building strength, or just wanting to feel more connected with your body." When not in the studio teaching, Sydney enjoys: staying active outdoors, anything Ohio State, traveling and being a dog mom to her Shih Tzu, Bella. She is also currently training for Pelotonia in August, a major cycling and fundraising event in Columbus, Ohio dedicated to advancing cancer research. In addition, she is a recent grad from The Ohio State University! Go Bucks!

Marie’s Pilates journey started with her best friend inviting her to an intro class at Club Pilates New Albany in 2021. From that first class, she was hooked on Pilates and joined as an unlimited member. In Fall of 2022, Marie enrolled in the Club Pilates Teacher Training. She obtained her certification and became a Club Pilates Instructor in May 2023. Marie’s special interest in Pilates involves helping each person feel their best by using Pilates movements to decrease pain and increase the ease of everyday movements. Prior to Pilates, Marie grew up in Northeast Ohio and moved to Columbus in 2001 to attend The Ohio State University where she was member of the OSU Marching Band and graduated with her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 2009. She now resides in Westerville, Ohio with her husband, their 2 dogs and 2 cats. They enjoy cycling, OSU football and traveling. Marie looks forward to developing her Pilates passion and knowledge while improving the lives of her clients one session at a time.

Cindy started her fitness journey practicing yoga and became a Yoga instructor. After 5 years, she endured a SI joint injury doing yoga and started to look for another workout. She found Pilates and never looked back. After practicing Pilates, Cindy obtained her comprehensive Pilates certification through Power Pilates. She originally joined the Club Pilates team as one of the original instructors at Grandview location (1st location in Columbus) in 2019. Always looking to increase her Pilates practice, Cindy is currently pursuing her master teacher certification via Boston Body Pilates. Prior to teaching Pilates, Cindy worked as an engineer, actuary, and data scientist for over twenty years. She attended seminary at the Methodist theological school in Delaware for a few years in her mid-thirties. Her love of teaching Pilates and helping clients move better and feel better pushed her to transition from Corporate America to full-time Pilates instructor. She is thankful to not be behind a computer anymore. Outside of the studio, I love being outside in nature, especially hiking and spending time with her children, siblings (9 of them) and friends. A longtime dog owner who recently lost her latest best buddy, but who will eventually look to adopt another great dog.

Susie Kramer teaches at Club Pilates.

Sadie originally got into Pilates in 2021 when the NW Dublin studio opened with her mom and her becoming founding members. She fell in love with Pilates’s therapeutic movement and connections made with members and staff. Sadie is excited to continue her pilates journey as an instructor who completed Club Pilates Comprehensive Training Program (500+ hours) and got certified in May 2025. She truly believes Pilates for EVERYONE no matter your fitness level, goals, or physical limitations. Pilates can be adapted to what each individual is looking for so everyone can leave feeling successful and strong. Prior to instructing Pilates, Sadie earned a degree in Exercise Science with a Psychology minor from Capital University. Additionally, she is a certified barre instructor through barre3 and Barre Above with Pilates Focus! Outside of Club Pilates, Sadie loves to find new adventures, be in the sunshine, be active trying different types of workouts and spend quality time with friends and family. Fun fact: she has a background in dance, and I think that’s the reason I love Pilates so much.