My initial experiences in movement were always based around my love for playing sports. I only had one speed no matter which sport I played and as a result I would often end up injured. I luckily stumbled into the Brazilian dance/fight called Capoeira, in 2001 at Ohio State University, which was one of the first things to steer me down a path of learning to feel better through movement. I became more focused on body control and balance  after viewing older Mestre's (Master's) of Capoeira in their 70s and 80s still able to move in such beautiful ways. 

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It was only by chance that I was introduced to Pilates in 2006.  I was reluctant at first but when I added Pilates to my practice I found myself able to do more difficult movements with ease. Some of the moves had previously been very forced or even inaccessible to me. I was drawn in because Pilates helped me be a better athlete, but after getting an opportunity, I started to teach Pilates classes. Along the way I uncovered a real passion for learning how the body works and have been happily teaching and learning Pilates since.

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After 16 years of teaching regularly, I have developed an eye for teaching and such a better understanding of some very basic principles that build a great foundation for any mover or athlete.  Classes are based on a Classical Pilates routine with the focus on how each individual can appropriately build a balance of strength and flexibility through a connected core and breathing.