Meet The Team

Studio Owner and Instructor

Theresa Ruggles

Theresa has been teaching fitness classes since 2011. She's certified in Pilates, TRX, Barre, and Yoga. Her Comprehensive Pilates certification is through Balanced Body, but she also has other certifications through CAYA New York and Barre Intensity. As an E-RYT 500 Yoga Alliance instructor, Theresa has a multitude of yoga certifications including vinyasa, children’s, teen, trauma-informed, restorative, and chair yoga. She is also certified in the Pilates Suspension Method. 

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Theresa emphasizes the importance of the mind-body connection, choreographing movement with breath. In her personal practice, she has always found movement to be meditative and she enjoys guiding students towards the meditation aspect of movement in their practice too. Theresa looks forward to showing you how Pilates can be strengthening, but can also be so much more than just a workout. 

Pilates Instructor

Ashley Kornobis

Ashley has always been passionate about movement and helping others feel strong and confident in their bodies. Before becoming a Pilates instructor, she earned her Master’s degree in Education and worked as a physical education teacher and coach. She discovered Pilates over six years ago and was drawn to its intentional approach to movement, focus on control, and connection between the mind and body. Inspired by the impact Pilates had on her own strength, movement, and overall well-being, Ashley completed a 600-hour Comprehensive Teacher Training Program through Power Pilates and is also trained in pre- and postnatal Pilates.

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Ashley brings an encouraging and intentional approach to every session, emphasizing strong fundamentals, mindful movement, and proper form. She strives to create a welcoming environment where clients feel supported while being appropriately challenged. Her goal is to help each client build strength, improve the way they move, and develop confidence that extends beyond the studio.

Pilates Instructor

Genie Quinn

I'm a comprehensively certified Pilates Instructor, Certified Personal Trainer, and Certified Group Fitness Instructor. After retiring from a career in healthcare, I’m excited to continue doing what I truly love—helping others feel stronger, healthier, and more confident through movement and fitness.

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As a lifelong fitness enthusiast, I have a genuine passion for helping people achieve their individual goals. I believe fitness should be attainable and welcoming to everyone, regardless of age, ability, or where they are in their journey. My goal is to create classes where everyone feels supported, challenged, and successful.

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Having personally experienced health and orthopedic challenges, I understand that getting stronger, recovering from an injury, or simply getting back to feeling like yourself can be a very personal journey. This perspective has made it especially important to me that each person feels a sense of accomplishment and progress, no matter how big or small the milestone.

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I want every client to leave my classes feeling inspired, motivated, accomplished, and proud of what they have achieved. My hope is that together, we can make fitness not only something you do, but something that helps you feel good about yourself and your journey toward a healthier, stronger, and more confident life.

Pilates Instructor

Marianela Casas

Marianela is comprehensively trained in all Pilates apparatuses with over 450 certification hours. Marianela has a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and has a deep love for serving others with a compassion to coach them through obstacles they face. She also holds a Masters Degree in Management from NYU. 

Marianela has personally lived the wonderful transformation Pilates cultivates in our physical wellness, our mind, and our everyday life. She began her Pilates journey 15 years ago and it resonated with her deeply beyond the physical benefits. She has found that consistently practicing Pilates transfers mental clarity, awareness, well-being, and strength into our daily lives. She wants to share what she has learned to help others find more lasting confidence, mental wellness, and renewed strength. 

Marianela has supplemented her training with numerous hours visiting expert classical and contemporary studios on the east coast to deepen her knowledge and teaching methods. She enjoys offering an insightful approach that works with every level of student. She especially enjoys introducing this method to complete beginners and supporting their learning as they discover new ways to cultivate strength and the wondrous movement that can heal, strengthen, and rebuild. 

In her previous roles, Marianela has mentored others to cultivate their personal, professional, and spiritual development in various capacities. She has had over two decades of helping people in various roles in her career in the public sector, community based programs for vulnerable populations, mental health, programs for the aging, trauma informed care, skills for parents, and therapeutic programs for children.

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Stephanie Guzman

Movement and fitness have been a big part of my life since high school. I’ve been weightlifting for over 20 years, but eventually I wanted to find a gentler way to challenge and move my body. That’s what led me to Pilates, and I fell in love with it over six years ago.

Pilates taught me to move with more intention, become more aware of my body, and appreciate the connection between strength, breath, and mobility. One of my favorite Pilates principles comes from Joseph Pilates himself: “You are only as young as your spine is flexible.” I love this because it reminds us that staying strong, mobile, and connected to our bodies is something we can work on at every stage of life.

As a nurse, I have a strong understanding of anatomy, muscles, bones, and how the body works together. I love bringing that knowledge into my teaching while helping clients feel stronger, more connected, and more confident in their movement.

I truly believe Pilates is for every body. There is no age, shape, or fitness level that should limit what you can achieve. My goal is to help you meet your body where it is, challenge it, and leave feeling better than when you walked in. Pilates is my passion, and it’s my pleasure to help others discover the strength, joy, and freedom that movement can bring.

Pilates Instructor

Sarah Eidelman

Sarah is a certified Mat and Reformer Pilates Instructor as well as a half marathon runner. Her love for fitness started at just 10 years old during her first year of competitive gymnastics. Her goal is to inspire daily movement and encourage her clients to reach their full potential, leaving each class feeling stronger and more motivated than when they arrived.

One phrase you’ll hear often in Sarah’s classes? “You’re not here for long.” And she means it! Sarah’s classes move with purpose, but while you’re there, you’re going to feel every second of it. Come ready to work, have fun, and discover what your body is capable of. 

Pilates Instructor

Rhonda Bastien

Rhonda’s love for Pilates began as a client, where she discovered the physical and mental benefits of the practice and the connection between mind and body. Inspired by how Pilates made her feel, she decided to pursue teaching so she could share that same love for the practice with others.

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As a comprehensively certified Pilates instructor with over 500 hours of training, Rhonda teaches using a range of Pilates equipment and brings a versatile, welcoming approach to her classes. She strives to create an environment where clients feel supported, challenged, and encouraged in their practice. What she loves most about teaching is watching her clients grow stronger, gain confidence, and develop a deeper connection with their bodies.

Pilates Instructor

Terehas Nelson

Terehas is comprehensively certified over 500 hours of training and 1,000+ classes taught. She has experience guiding groups from first-timers to seasoned movers. She knows every body is different, and she teaches with that in mind. Her clear cues and eye for detail help you understand not just what to do, but how it should feel in your body.

Before teaching, Terehas spent over a decade in compliance at a global financial institution, where precision and accountability were the job. She left corporate life to pursue her passion for wellness through Pilates, bringing that same discipline and eye for detail to every class.

Patient and always ready with modifications, she makes sure everyone leaves class feeling successful, strong, and supported.

Terehas is also certified in the Pilates Suspension Method (PSM).

Pilates Instructor

Jodi Clark

Jodi has been practicing Pilates for over 25 years and is comprehensively certified with over 500 hours of training in mat, reformer, tower, and chair. Her teaching style brings an athletic approach to Pilates, combining strength, control, and fluid movement with the occasional cardio burst to keep things interesting.

She enjoys creating a workout that feels challenging in the best way, with options for all levels and a focus on moving well, building strength, and getting the most out of every session. Expect good energy, intentional movement, and maybe a few moments where you wonder if there’s one more rep left. Jodi wants you to leave feeling stronger, more confident, and ready to come back for more.

Pilates Instructor

Laverne Glover

Laverne is a comprehensively certified Pilates instructor with over 500 hours of training. She is certified to teach reformer, tower, chair, and mat Pilates. Laverne has over 40 years of experience in the fitness industry and is also a NASM Certified Personal trained and an ACE CertifiedGRoup Fitness Instructor.  She has quite an impressive array of fitness trainings and certifications including, but not limited to: Yoga Alliance RYT 200 Yoga Certification, Les Mills Body Pump and Body Balance Certification, and TRX Suspension Certification. She is also a published author and a US Air Force Veteran.