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Michelle's Story

Michelle Galbraith is a STOTT PILATES® Instructor Trainer and movement educator with a passion for intelligent, intentional movement. She supports clients and instructors in building strength, confidence, and clarity in their movement through energizing classes that foster longevity, fun and a deeper connection to the body.

She discovered Pilates while training as a contemporary ballet dancer, initially using it as cross-training to support the demands of her dance career. What began as a practical side quest quickly became a true passion—one that reshaped her relationship with movement and ultimately led her to complete her full STOTT PILATES® certification in 2016. Despite being a self-described introvert, Michelle truly found her voice through teaching. Pilates became not only a physical practice, but a way to build confidence and find meaningful connection with others—qualities that now define her approach as an instructor and mentor.

Michelle has taught group classes and private clients full time in countless high-end studios and brings that experience & hands on expertise to the Real Good Pilates app. Her teaching style is intelligent, approachable, and thoughtfully progressive—rooted in the Pilates principles while honoring modern movement science. Michelle is known for creating workouts that feel supportive yet challenging, encouraging students to move better, feel stronger, and trust their bodies.

Through Real Good Pilates, Michelle’s mission is to make high-quality Pilates education accessible to movers everywhere—offering thoughtful, well-designed workouts that can be practiced from home, on your own schedule, without sacrificing substance or integrity.

As well as deeply committed to supporting Pilates instructors by providing the kind of ongoing guidance, structure, and real-world teaching support she wished existed when she was first starting out. Real Good Pilates exists to bridge the gap between teacher training & practical real life application. Empowering instructors to find their voice, and provide tools that support their personal movement journeys and sustaining long-term, satisfying careers.

📱How the RGP app was born

In 2022 Real Good Pilates began as a YouTube channel, a space where Michelle shared free Mat & Reformer Pilates classes. Her creative & intentional workouts & signature style quickly gained notoriety and a cult following.

In 2023 she expanded to her first independent on-demand platform and in 2024 took the leap and created the Real Good Pilates app.

Today, the Real Good Pilates app is the preeminent online space for Pilates classes, inspiration, community & education serving members across the globe.

The Real Good Pilates Approach

Real Good Pilates was built from more than a decade of hands on teaching experience on the studio floor—working with real bodies, real personalities, real injuries, and real expectations. I’ve spent years on the front lines, learning what actually keeps clients engaged, coming back, and seeing meaningful results over time.

That experience shapes every class in the app. Each class—and each movement within it—is intentional. There is a clear why behind what you’re doing, when you’re doing it, and how it’s layered into the big picture of the class as a whole. There’s no thoughtless programming or flashy choreography just to follow the latest trend—only purposeful movement designed to support strength, mobility, and long-term health in body and mind.

Our teaching style is encouraging, positive, and light-hearted, because Pilates doesn't have to feel heavy or serious to be effective. When classes are fun & enjoyable, people stick with them, and consistency is what ultimately yields lasting results.

Instructors—Real Good Pilates works for YOU, so you can reclaim precious free time and spend less of it planning your classes. Our class programs and resources are battle-tested through years of real in-studio teaching, refined through client feedback, and built to help instructors teach successful classes their clients genuinely love—while making planning easier and teaching more sustainable.

This is Pilates with HEART. Shaped by experience, intention, and a belief that REAL GOOD movement—and good teaching—should make life easier, and more joyful.

Testimonials

"I just love this Pilates app! Michelle has been instrumental to learn from as a Pilates instructor and I love the variety of classes available on the app. She really pours her heart & soul into new & fresh classes like reformer, sculpt, mat classes, & tower plus instructor tips too. There is so much to choose from. You can work out for a short period of time or longer classes in different intensities all easily spelled out in the app. Michelle has a cheery personality that makes it fun to workout with her. You won't be disappointed signing up! She's the bomb 💕💣👏"

Tracey P.

APP MEMBER

"I am so happy I found you! You have been such a blessing in my life and in my house! During the pandemic I had to quit going to the Pilates studio. I missed it so much. I decided to buy a reformer then I found you after searching and searching for someone who taught how I liked!! Thank u thank u thank u!! I just love you, and sometimes you totally crack me up. You are such a sweet spirit and I'm sure glad the path led me to you ♥️ Thank u for all your great videos!!!"

Jill Y.

APP MEMBER

"Last year, I decided to get back into Pilates for my mental health. I saved up and bought my own at home reformer machine. I immediately went to YouTube and discovered RGP! After following her videos for a few months, I discovered her app and instantly fell in loooove with the workouts. I was going through a real tough time mentally. Losing friends, family members and pregnancy loss. My goal was never to become fit, but simply distract my mind and heal my body. AND girrrrrl, RGP did exactly that for me. I tell everyone I know about this app. Thank you RGP and Michelle for saving me and making me better."

Kiki F.

APP MEMBER

"Stop searching. Just subscribe. The ap makes it easy to find, save and try a huge range of workouts. Best instructor out there! Michelle offers new classes regularly with a great amount go variety that challenge you with perfectly paced instruction. So happy to have found her!"

Anne A.

APP MEMBER

"When I heard that Michelle was expanding to her very own app I knew it would be the BEST of the BEST Pilates apps there are!!!!!!!!! You get exactly what the name says, Real Good Pilates! Michelle is very knowledgable & always super fun! She offers creative classes & gives the best options that will work for any body. I could never say enough words to share just how much I LOVE this app & all Michelle offers! Give it a try you'll be incredibly happy you do & hooked for life just as I am!"

Cindy S.

APP MEMBER

"Michelle is the best online instructor!! Love her! She will challenge you, but her cues will always put you in the best positions not to be compromised. I'm so happy I signed up for her membership and look so forward to her classes ♥️👏"

Janet M.

APP MEMBER