Instructors

Kacie began her Pilates practice in 2011 to manage her scoliosis and fell in love with the body awareness, mindfulness, and confidence that the Pilates practice sparks. She then quit her corporate career to focus on her new passion for learning about bodies. In 2013, Kacie earned her STOTT Pilates certification. Watching her clients transform from a place of pain and discomfort or a sedentary lifestyle to a place of mobility, stability, and wellness brings her the greatest joy and inspires her to continue on her own path to wellness.

Kacie firmly believes in HAES (health at every size) and that Pilates and movement are for EVERY BODY. Her classes are known to be movement-focused and accessible for all. Kacie specializes in special populations, pre/postnatal, scoliosis, and hypermobility/EDS.

When not on the mat, Kacie can be found outside, reading, playing in the kitchen, or backpacking in the Pacific Northwest.

Emily Jones is a movement educator, bodyworker, and dancer. She holds certifications in STOTT Pilates and Axis Syllabus, and is also a Licensed Massage Therapist. Emily has been teaching Pilates since 2009 and has augmented the STOTT Pilates approach with various other somatic practices and the study of specific pathologies and conditions. Emily specializes in working with acute injury and chronic pain rehabilitation, headaches and migraines caused by tension, pre/postnatal exercise, diastasis recti, back pain, disc pathologies, osteopenia, osteoporosis, hypermobility, and EDS. Additionally, Emily enjoys working with dancers, cyclists, and runners to cross-train and promote resilient movement patterns.

Emily’s teaching emerges from a place of curiosity about the human body and a desire to see people live more embodied and expressive lives. She brings attention to detail and relays specific anatomical information with simplicity and purpose. As an ongoing student of anatomy and functional biomechanics, Emily approaches bodies/minds with an inquisitive and holistic perspective, admiring the uniqueness of each individual. She is committed to cultivating a practice that is antiracist, queer affirming, and divested from ableism within fitness culture.

Hannah began Pilates in her teens as part of her ballet training, and started pursuing her STOTT Pilates Certification during high school. She completed her Pilates certification in 2010, and also has her B.S. in Health Studies with a concentration in Physical Activity and Exercise.

Hannah loves that Pilates can meet everyone where they are in their own health and wellness journey. She prioritizes an attention to proper form during her classes while also ensuring you leave feeling strong and energized. Her favorite moments with clients are when they learn something new about themselves and their bodies

Outside of Pilates, Hannah works full-time as an event manager for conferences, and enjoys spending time with her husband, their mini Goldendoodle, and renovating their new home.

Nellie began her fitness training at a young age, playing any sport available to her while growing up in NE Portland. In high school, she pursued competitive volleyball, which led to an athletic scholarship. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and taught for 24 years.  After college, still drawn to physical activity, she spent many years in the gym as a player, coach, and fan.  Participation in Pilates, yoga, and strength training classes became her method to manage the aches and pains associated with chronic injuries from the repetitive movements of playing volleyball for many years.  Her successful recovery from these injuries inspired her to become a personal trainer, focusing on aging adults wanting to move with less pain and regain strength and stamina.  Nellie completed her Personal Trainer certification in 2021 through the American Council on Exercise.

Nellie designs training sessions to improve mobility, boost strength, and increase flexibility and balance, allowing clients to perform daily tasks with more ease and comfort.  She loves leading older adults toward more vibrant, active, and independent lives.

When not teaching, Nellie enjoys traveling with her husband, attending concerts with friends, and gathering around the table for Sunday dinners with her family.