Hometown: Estherville, Iowa

College attended and degree earned: Iowa State University

Years teaching Pilates: since 2024

Years taking Pilates: since 2011

Trained by:  Kellee Stooks through Balanced Body

Hobbies: Art and volunteering at my kids’ schools

Philosophy statement: I look forward to helping clients of all ages and fitness levels achieve their goals. Whether they practice Pilates for strength, mobility, flexibility, good posture or stress relief, we will work towards cultivating functional movement and a mind-body connection.

Favorite Pilates exercise and why: Pilates (of course!), dancing, hiking

How Pilates helped me: It has helped correct my lordosis, alleviating lower back pain. It also reduces stress through breathing and mind body connection.

Why I enjoy teaching Pilates: I look forward to helping people find control and balance in their bodies, so that they can transfer better alignment and movement in their everyday activities