STOTT Pilates fully Certified Instructor
•mat, reformer, cadillac, chair, barrels & isp
stott pilates instructor trainer
• Mat, Reformer
National Pilates Certification Program
• NATIONALLY CERTIFIED PILATES TEACHER
Additional education
• injuries & special populations,
Pre/postnatal pilates & athletic conditioning
I'm Michelle, your new Pilates BFF.
My Pilates Journey
Who even am I? Great question! I'm a fully certified STOTT Pilates Instructor & Instructor Trainer, which means I'm lucky enough to mentor the next generation of Pilates instructors and I really know my stuff. I've been teaching clients of all kinds in high end, boutique Pilates studios for nearly a decade. I've pretty much seen it all.
Before finding Pilates I was a professional dancer and dance teacher but was totally burnt out & working retail to make ends meet. A huge perk of my retail job was that I got a stipend for fitness classes, so I spent every Sunday morning (& any spare minute I got) in reformer Pilates classes which I would never have been able to afford any other way. I was hooked. It was love at first feet in straps.
To be honest, I NEVER considered becoming an instructor. Ever. It just didn't occur to me. But one day at work while folding yoga pants, my coworker mentioned she signed up for Pilates teacher training, and on a whim I decided to join her. If she could do it, so could I, right? As an introvert & someone with major social anxiety it was a struggle. But I did it. And through Pilates I found my voice, now I spend my days talking my clients ears off without a second thought & wouldn't have it any other way.
I went on to get fully certified through STOTT Pilates, have taught for nearly a decade in high end studios and am now in the prestigious role of STOTT Pilates Instructor Trainer mentoring the next generation of teachers.
When not doing Pilates you'll often find me weightlifting in my garage or out for a trail run. Or traveling the world with my honey in search of the best coffee roastery & croissants. Or jamming out to a good 90's hip hop playlist, highly recommend Hip Hop BBQ (thanks Mal). Or at home in my comfies watching an entire season or two of a Netflix show in one night.
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Over the years I gained a loyal following in the studio with full classes and packed waitlists for months in advance. It got to the point that no new clients could get in to see me, I was completely maxed out, I couldn't even invite a friend to class - there was just no room. It made me think there had to be a way for me to extend my reach beyond the four walls of the studio.
I heard whisperings from those who had reformers in their homes, it was always the same story, “I have my own reformer but I NEVER use it.” “Even though I've done Pilates for years I'm lost at home without a teacher to follow.” “I would kill to have my own reformer but I don't know enough to use it properly.” Upon doing some research on what was available online, I found it was pretty disappointing and utterly lacking. It was nowhere near the caliber of what I was teaching in the studio. So I took the leap, and created what I didn't see - intelligent, fun safe, effective instruction from a friendly teacher with years of hands on experience.
March 2022 I started a YouTube channel to share my classes & never looked back. YouTube helped me to build my confidence, hone the craft of teaching on camera, and find movers from around the world who loved what I had to share. I quickly gained a following and June 2023 I created my first on-demand library & April 2024 I went all in and created my very own APP!
Creating Real Good Pilates was the best decision I ever made and I can't wait to see our community continue to grow & thrive. I would LOVE for you to join the RGP movement & come along for the ride!
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