Qualifications:
STOTT Pilates fully Certified Instructor
•mat, reformer, cadillac, chair, barrels, injuries & special populations
stott pilates instructor trainer
• Mat, Reformer, CADILLAC, CHAIR, BARRELS
National Pilates Certification Program • NATIONALLY CERTIFIED PILATES TEACHER
Additional education
• Pre/postnatal pilates & athletic conditioning
I'm Michelle, your new Pilates BFF.
My Pilates Journey
Hey, I'm Michelle. I initially fell into Pilates as cross-training for my professional dance career and from my very first class I was hooked. It was truly love at first feet in straps. But to be honest, at first I NEVER considered becoming an instructor. As an introvert & someone who had major anxiety speaking in front of a crowd, the thought of teaching was incredibly intimidating. 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.
In 2016 I began my journey to become fully certified through STOTT Pilates, have been teaching group classes & private clients in high end studios ever since. In 2022 I was promoted to the prestigious role of STOTT Pilates Instructor Trainer for the world renowned Pilates institution Merrithew, and have the honor of mentoring the instructors of tomorrow.
When not doing Pilates you'll often find me moving my body in other ways, I LOVE weightlifting & trail running. Or traveling the world with my honey in search of the best coffee & croissants. My favorite country in the world is JAPAN, favorite music 90's HIP HOP, favorite animal DOG, favorite treat is anything covered in SPRINKLES.
get the app
There I was, going to work in the studio each day happily teaching my packed schedule of classes to my eager students, until as I'm sure we all remember - 2020 brought the world to a screeching halt. All of my in person classes disappeared & suddenly I was thrust into teaching virtually for the first time in my life. That's when my wheels started turning about the possibility of reaching far more people than I ever thought possible, beyond my immediate community.
I got curious about what was out there as far as online Pilates workouts & after doing some digging I found it was pretty disappointing and frankly utterly lacking. What I saw was nowhere near the caliber of what I was used to, & thought "Why should REAL GOOD PILATES be gatekept and only accessible inside a studio?" So I decided to create what I didn't see - professional, fun, safe, effective instruction from a friendly face who's passionate about bringing the life-changing benefits of Pilates to any & everyone.
March 2022 I started my 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 resonated with what I had to share. I quickly gained a strong following and June 2023 I created my first on-demand platform & 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 for many years to cpme. I would LOVE for you to join the RGP movement & come along for the ride!
🌴Why I Created Real Good Pilates
