Club Pilates

Meet our instructor Ellen! Ellen has been a Pilates instructor for 25 years. She has a comprehensive certificate from Personal Best Pilates Teacher Academy and has trained with 2nd generation Pilates instructor, Blossom Leilani Crawford, a protege of Kathy Grant in New York City. Ellen enjoys sharing her love of Pilates with all of her clients. She loves teaching them about their bodies and showing them there is nothing they cannot achieve through hard work, dedication and determination. When not teaching Pilates Ellen enjoys going to the beach and spending time with friends and family.

Adina Pintilie teaches at Club Pilates.

Meet our instructor, Heather! Heather Finlay's passion for Pilates dates back to 2016 when she found herself recovering from a foot surgery. Once she discovered Pilates, she never looked back. During her recovery, Heather found a desire to share with others what Pilates had brought to her. In 2017, she decided to get her certification to become an instructor. She completed her Mat Certification which was then followed up with a concentration in Barre. The enjoyment that she had teaching others led to her completing the 500 hour Comprehensive Certification in Pilates and apparatus instruction through Club Pilates in 2020. Heather continues to advance her knowledge by continuing education to ensure that she can deliver the best experience to all her students. As a Breast Cancer survivor, Heather knows firsthand how much Pilates can help one’s physical and mental health. She truly believes in Pilates and enjoys every second of sharing her knowledge with others. She is excited to be teaching at Club Pilates Wall and hopes to bring to all her students what Pilates has provided her.

Laurie teaches at Club Pilates.

Irene teaches at Club Pilates.

Meet our instructor, Lauren! Lauren discovered mat Pilates in high school and returned to her practice in 2020, finding strength and healing through reformer Pilates after dealing with old sports injuries to her knee and shoulder. As a busy mom of two young children and a longtime middle school teacher, she appreciated Pilates for its ability to deliver a full-body, low-impact workout in every session. After 16 years in education and feeling the effects of burnout, Lauren combined her passion for teaching and movement by becoming a certified Pilates instructor, eager to share the physical and mental benefits of the practice with others.

Meet our instructor, Cheri! Cheri began her Pilates journey as a student at Club Pilates during the pandemic, seeking to enhance her performance as an avid equestrian. She quickly fell in love with the method, finding it invaluable for addressing chronic knee issues and improving strength, balance and connection with her horses. A National Certified Pilates teacher with comprehensive training from Club Pilates, Cheri brings a wealth of experience from her 36-year career as a Registered Nurse and trained massage therapist, and has worked extensively in physical therapy settings. A breast cancer survivor, Cheri credits Pilates as a vital part of her recovery from surgery and treatment. Following a partial knee replacement in 2022, her Pilates practice played a key role in her rehabilitation. Helping her return to the saddle and resume competitive riding on a regular basis. Cheri's goal for each class is to inspire clients to understand how movement can improve function, enhance balance, prevent injury and overall support wellness.

Meet our instructor, Carissa! Movement has always been second nature to her. Carissa started dancing at three and added a tumbling class in middle school, followed by gymnastics in high school. She took her first Pilates Mat class in 2007 and it just made sense. Carissa loves the way Pilates challenges her physically and mentally and is continually amazed at how much stronger, more flexible, and more aware she has become. Pilates feels like a sport: it pushes her, motivates her, and keeps her coming back for more. What Carissa loves most is that Pilates isn’t just about exercise—it’s about connection. With breath, with movement, with yourself. Pilates has helped her increase her core strength, reduce injuries, improve mobility, and just feel better overall.

While graduating in Physical Education in Brazil, Gabriella had her first contact with Pilates and fell in love with the method instantly!! She saw the difference and transformation in her body physically and mentally shortly after taking classes. She decided to become a Pilates instructor which would allow her to help people feel better with themselves both physically and mentally! She has been a Pilates instructor since 2010 and believes it’s really gratifying and motivating for her to be able to help and motivate others to live an active lifestyle!

Kim teaches at Club Pilates.

Cathrin teaches at Club Pilates.

Meet our instructor, Miriam! Miriam has always had a passion for fitness and movement, and she brings that energy into every class she teaches. With Puerto Rican and Spanish roots, her upbeat and fun teaching style shines through—especially in her favorite format, Cardio Sculpt. She loves challenging her members while keeping the atmosphere lively and motivating. Miriam completed the Club Pilates 500-hour Comprehensive Teacher Training Program and is trained across all major Pilates apparatus, including the Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, and Ladder Barrel. She specializes in creating empowering, dynamic workouts that meet every fitness level. A fitness enthusiast for over 25 years, Miriam began her journey with Club Pilates at the front desk of our Wall and Howell locations, where she quickly fell in love with Pilates. Inspired by the impact it had on her own life, she became an instructor to help others discover the same strength and confidence. When she’s not in the studio, you’ll find her spending time with her daughter, Gabby (the Manager at Club Pilates Wall), strength training, or taking Pilates classes herself. For Miriam, the greatest reward as an instructor is seeing her students grow stronger, more confident, and fall in love with Pilates along the way.

Juliana teaches at Club Pilates.

Jamie teaches at Club Pilates.

Patricia teaches at Club Pilates.

Gabby teaches at Club Pilates.

Meet our instructor, Jennifer! From the minute Jennifer took her Intro to Pilates class she knew she was hooked! She promised herself one hour of me time a day, and it became her passion. Between taking classes and private sessions Pilates became a part of her. The mind and body connection that she was able to achieve with Pilates changed her life. Jennifer knew she wanted to be able to help others feel the way Pilates makes her feel. She became an instructor to be able to help those in her classes escape their everyday stressors for one hour and leave feeling better than when they came in!

Meet our instructor, Jill! Jill has been a Pilates devotee for over 25 years. She has seen how Pilates has changed her body and overall health through its emphasis on strengthening, lengthening, flexibility and its restorative approach to conditioning. Jill has taken her love of Pilates to the next level and became a certified Pilates instructor with the goal of helping students achieve their health & fitness goals through a dedicated practice focused on proper form, increasing core strength and optimizing overall mobility. Jill strives to create classes that are unique, effective and challenging for everyone.

Diane teaches at Club Pilates.

Therese teaches at Club Pilates.

Dana teaches at Club Pilates.

Kelli teaches at Club Pilates.

Jackie teaches at Club Pilates.

Nancy teaches at Club Pilates.

Lisa teaches at Club Pilates.

Kayla teaches at Club Pilates.

Carleigh Chirico teaches at Club Pilates.

Alexis teaches at Club Pilates.