My love of fitness grew out of a dance background from a very young age. I have always enjoyed movement and find sitting still very difficult.There is so much movement in Pilates it is a natural fit for me and so many others.

I became a certified group fitness instructor in 1993 while studying Exercise Physiology at Virginia Tech.I started teaching step aerobics, hi/lo, and body sculpting classes.After achieving my masters degree in Exercise Physiology from Adelphi University and becoming an American College of Medicine (ACSM) Health Fitness Instructor, I worked at the Human Performance Laboratory at East Carolina University.In addition, to evaluating an individual’s risk of developing heart disease based on their fitness levels and risk factors, I continued to teach group fitness in the Greenville community.  I continued on with ACSM and the Exercise Specialist certification and Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist. 

In 2000, my husband, Mark’s job took us to Harrisonburg, VA, Asheville, NC and Las Vegas, NV.  During that time we were blessed with two wonderful children, Thomas and Allison.  In 2003, I pursued a pilates mat and pilates advanced mat certification to expand my group fitness instruction.  Pilates has been an amazing addition to my workout routine.  I have so many participants tell me how they feel taller, look sleeker, and feel stronger after just a few classes.  Pilates focuses on the powerhouse or core and everyone needs a strong powerhouse from performing your daily activities to your challenging athletic adventure.  It is a joint-friendly group of exercises that can be modified to meet anyone’s needs. 

In addition to traditional land and water classes, I have taught mom and me stroller classes and mom and me pilates classes.  In fact, my children believe that they teach pilates too and would be happy to show you their moves.

In 2006, we were blessed to come back to Greenville and raise our family here.  I had taken reformer classes in Las Vegas and Asheville and was so happy to hear that there was a pilates studio on the horizon in Eastern NC.  Michelle and Christie are wonderful to work with and care deeply about each client.  I am excited to be a part of this team and teaching and encouraging clients as you  achieve your fitness goals.  You can do anything with a strong powerhouse!  Come and try a class, you’ll love it too!