It’s true, this is a beautiful building with an array of amazing equipment. However, what truly makes us special is the quality Pilates instructors who work here.
Our Pilates Instructors
Kathy Anderson
Kathy’s experience in business ownership, management and dance have prepared Kathy in manifesting her vision expressed through her “world class” Pilates studio. She holds certifications in Pilates, Advanced BarreAmped, GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS®. Fully Stott trained and a certified Pilates Golf instructor, Kathy is committed to bringing an integrative approach to well-being through Pilates, BarreAmped, GYROTONIC® exercise and movement techniques. Kathy continues to expand her knowledge by working as a Rossiter Coach helping clients resolve pain issues through deep tissue stretching. It is a studio to nurture the balance of mind, body and spirit thus creating overall positive physical benefits. It’s also an environment where programs and services are presented by experienced, credentialed and committed instructors. As her mother said to her shortly before her death, “Find something you love to do and the rest will fall into place.” What a wise woman she was!
Meet Our Pilates Instructors – please click name for full bio
Peri Akers
Peri has a Bachelor of Science degree in natural health. She is a Stott-certified Pilates instructor after completing their Pilates training program in 2006. She also has completed Stott’s advanced Pilates training, taught mat Pilates and yoga classes since 1999. Peri continues to expand her knowledge as a Rossiter Coach, helping clients resolve pain issues […]
Kim Anderson
As a Registered Respiratory therapist for over fifteen years, Kim has a strong knowledge base of the musculoskeletal structure and function of the human body. In addition to that, Kim has always maintained fitness and good nutrition as an integral part of her life. Through Stott Pilates, Kim had discovered the most safe and effective way in […]
Summer Bair
Summer worked in a corporate environment for 22 years and found Pilates as a way to balance the physical debilitation of a “desk” job. She has been an enthusiastic Pilates client since 2006. Summer originally trained as a classical Ballerina and danced professionally. She has taught dance at Sinclair College and worked with various youth and […]
Shari Bowman
Shari Bowman is a Registered Yoga Instructor, teaching in the Dayton area for over 10 years. Shari has studied extensively with John Friend, and is listed on his website as an Anusara-inspired teacher. Most recently, she completed a week long training with John Friend in Yoga Therapeutics. Shari has also studied with many well known […]
Bill Brandewie
We are excited to introduce Bill Brandewie. He will be teaching a yoga class with a specialty in back care. Bill’s intro to yoga was physical therapy as a result of two broken vertebra, L4 & L5. Struggling with back pain for years, through a physical therapist with back expertise, he learned that the positions […]
Kim Chadwell
Kim is a Licensed Managing Esthetician and Manicurist, and a Licensed Medical Massage Therapist. She graduated from the University of Dayton in 2002 before completing the Spa-Esthiology program at the Aveda Fredric’s Institute in 2006 and later graduating from SHI Integrative Medical Massage School in 2015. She spent two years working as a skin care specialist […]
Rebecca Combs
A fitness enthusiast since youth, Becky decided to leave her job as a TV reporter in 2005 and embark on a career in fitness. She started by leading group exercise classes at a local gym. A knee injury from running led to therapy which is where she discovered Pilates on the reformer. She was thrilled to […]
Tamara Devine-Rinehart
Along with her Bachelors of Arts, Tamara also has a Masters from Wayne State University in Secondary Education with an emphasis on Physical Education through the Kinesiology, Health, and Sports Studies Department. She worked in this department through the College of Education and the research assistant, studying and designing workout programs and materials for youth […]
Donna Gambino
Donna Gambino is a licensed physical therapist and certified Pilates instructor from Michigan with over 30 years of experience. Donna specializes in orthopedic and sports medicine physical therapy and is owner of Infinity Health, LLC, providing Pilates classes, personal training, and professional workshops. Donna’s expertise in adapting exercises for any clients personal […]
Stacey Gossett
Stacey Gossett has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise Science from Urbana University and she is a certified Personal Trainer through NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) since 2003. Stacey has 13 years of experience working with clients helping them achieve their health and wellness goals. She continues to love every minute of this passion […]
Becky Hartzell
Becky is a Stott certified instructor with a passion for sharing the art of movement to build strength and stability. Her experience includes 12+ years Pilates practice and 14+ years of martial arts practice and instruction. Both activities, in movement and principals, reinforce a strong mind and body connection. Becky graduated from the University of […]
Stephanie Hatchel
Stephanie has over 7 years of teaching experience and completed Stott Pilates training in 2018. Due to back injury, she turned to Pilates as a way to regain ease of functional movement. After experiencing how quickly it positively impacted her life, she decided to become an instructor so she could help others. She believes that […]
Jamie Hodge
Jamie Hodge began her pilates journey in 2012 while taking pilates mat classes for her dance major Chicago. Jamie always had a love for movement and the human body. She grew up in Buffalo, NY where she often spent her time in the dance studio as a company member on a competitive dance team. After […]
Mady Hollon
Growing up Mady was always active. Mady danced competitively as well as played softball for her high school & a select ball team. Now, she trains in mixed martial arts & still plays competitive softball. Mady has genetic issues with her spine and while in high school, she separated her shoulder. After taking some time […]
Chris Lockamy
Chris grew up in a military family & was born in Puerto Rico. He later moved to Ohio where he studied dance at Wright State University then off to New York City to perform. Chris traveled with several Broadway tours, worked for Disney, the Radio City Rockettes & enjoyed a tour through Europe as a […]
Jill Monsour
Jill is trained in Stott Pilates and has been a client at My Pilates studio since 2008. She started Pilates with her daughter, who wanted to improve her core strength for dance, and fell in love with the benefits of Pilates herself. Having completed three half marathons and numerous ski and golf seasons she understands […]
Bronwen Owsley
Bronwen Owsley is thrilled to be teaching Pilates after competing the Stott Pilates intensive training at My Pilates Studio. As a lifelong dancer and performer, she is passionate about the mind and body results that come from a regular Pilates practice working on the Reformer & other Pilates apparatus. Bronwen is also an award winning […]
Chari Russell
Chari’s passion for Pilates is a direct result of the positive impact it has had on her own body. In 2011, after the birth of her third child, she was in chronic back, shoulder and neck pain when a friend recommended Pilates. Chari knew immediately after her first class that Pilates is life changing, and […]
Mary Sarah
Mary Sarah is known for her authentic, non-judgmental teaching style and compassion-centered philosophy. She encourages a holistic approach to health and movement, drawing inspiration from Pilates, dance, yoga and functional anatomy. An Irish dancer growing up, Mary Sarah’s passion for movement began young. With a bachelor’s in Exercise Physiology and over 10 years of teaching […]
Lily Seitter
Lily is professional ballet dancer, dance teacher and choreographer. She graduated with High Honors from Butler University, with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Performance, and a French Minor. Lily has danced professionally with the Richmond Ballet in Virginia, and in New York City. She has taught ballet and movement classes to students of all […]
Gabrielle Sharp
Gabrielle Sharp has been teaching for 10 years and is now the co-Director of Dayton Ballet II, the pre-professional company affiliated with Dayton Ballet. She has been formally trained in ballet, tap, modern and jazz and started her professional dancing career with the Dayton Ballet at age 17. She is also an American Rhythm ballroom champion […]
