Sharon is a certified Pilates Educator with a dance background and a love for movement. She trained with Balanced Body in San Francisco in 2015, then brought her energy to Portland in 2020—where she had the thrill of teaching Cirque du Soleil artists in 2024. Her vibrant classes build strength, mobility, and body awareness—helping clients feel strong, connected, and at home in their bodies; because when we can do what we love more often and with greater ease the whole world looks like a jungle gym.

Kortni came to Pilates through a back injury, finding relief when nothing else was helping. She was quickly hooked and decided to pursue certification. She loves helping people connect through movement and building a supportive, encouraging space — believing that taking time for yourself is an act of self-love. When she's not teaching, you can find her out in nature, taking Pilates classes, or enjoying time with friends and family. She looks forward to building something inclusive, empowering, and supportive with you.

Elizabeth is a contemporary and classically trained Pilates instructor whose dual foundation informs every class she teaches. Drawing on the integrity of the classical method while inhabiting the contemporary landscape. Movement has always been central to Elizabeth's life — first as a competitive freestyle mogul skier, and now as someone who thinks about the body as an instrument, built to carry us through the things we love most. Her Pilates practice is the through line: a way to build functional strength that translates beyond the studio, into sport, into life, into showing up fully in your body for whatever comes next. That's what she wants for her students too.

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With an emphasis on curiosity and a love for anatomy, August sequences movement that is both safe and dynamic, empowering students to listen to the cues of their own unique bodies. Using movement as a form of embodiment, staying present with the breath, and catching the mind in its habitual tracks are the fundamentals of her classes. Besides her pilates training, August is additionally certified in barre and yoga RYT500.

Lauren completed her Pilates certifications in Melbourne, Australia and brings that passion home to Portland. Rooted in traditional Pilates but with a contemporary, evidence-based approach, her classes are invigorating and challenging — and always achievable. Every flow is designed to meet you where you are while encouraging you to explore what your body can do. She loves working with beginners, seasoned movers, and everyone in between. A forever student (currently working toward her NASM certification), Lauren brings that curiosity into every class. Expect thoughtful challenges, occasional bad jokes, and movement that feels empowering and fun.

Joey Beso is a Pilates and movement instructor known for teaching strong, grounding, and thoughtfully structured classes that still leave room for play. Her approach blends classical Pilates principles with contemporary progressions and variations, building strength without aggression or burnout. While her classes explore modern sequencing and functional movement, Joseph Pilates' original work is always present. Joey emphasizes alignment, breath, and internal awareness, helping students move with intention rather than momentum. Her classes are challenging but steady, focused without feeling rushed, and designed to support both physical resilience and nervous system regulation.

Ashley is a certified Pilates instructor and personal trainer with a lifelong love for movement. She grew up playing soccer and has been dedicated to her personal Pilates practice for over a decade. Pilates isn't just about strength, mobility, and core control (though yes, we'll get all of that!) — it's also a powerful tool for calming the mind and connecting to your breath. Ashley is a big believer in breath-led movement, especially when things get challenging — both on the mat, reformer, and in life. Her classes are here to give you that feel-good burn, a sense of calm and clarity, and just the right amount of fun to keep you coming back for more.