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Meet Our Team
Gina Bruno-Dunn
Gina Bruno-Dunn has successfully grown a studio community focused on growth, resilience, and remembering the “big picture” of life. A lifelong mover, Gina quickly fell in love with how Pilates made her body feel. Opening the studio is Gina’s proudest professional achievement and she has dedicated her career to creating a space where everyone - regardless of fitness level - can experience the magic of movement. Gina’s daily inspiration comes from her team of instructors. Her goal for every person who walks through our doors is that they find a movement practice that inspires them to keep showing up for themselves.
Trained in both Balanced Body and BASI Pilates, Gina’s teaching style is classic, strong, and always brings people together - much like her favorite color, Purple.
Trained in both Balanced Body and BASI Pilates, Gina’s teaching style is classic, strong, and always brings people together - much like her favorite color, Purple.
Amy Denney
Amy Denney is a comprehensively trained Pilates instructor with four years of dedicated teaching experience. Motivated by the importance of movement following her own experiences with cancer and motherhood, Amy’s classes are full of joy and appreciation for what our bodies can do!
Amy believes that a great instructor "never stops learning," a philosophy that led to the highlight of her career: assisting in a Balanced Body movement tour. During this experience, Amy had the honor of learning directly from industry icons like Jill Hinson and Joy Puleo. She also had the rare opportunity to spend time with Ken Endelman, the creator of the Balanced Body reformer, absorbing stories of the Pilates movement dating back to the 1970s.
Outside of the studio, Amy is a passionate advocate for Autism awareness and after-cancer care. If you see her at Sonic Happy Hour, she will be ordering a Route 44 Diet Cherry Limeade.
Amy believes that a great instructor "never stops learning," a philosophy that led to the highlight of her career: assisting in a Balanced Body movement tour. During this experience, Amy had the honor of learning directly from industry icons like Jill Hinson and Joy Puleo. She also had the rare opportunity to spend time with Ken Endelman, the creator of the Balanced Body reformer, absorbing stories of the Pilates movement dating back to the 1970s.
Outside of the studio, Amy is a passionate advocate for Autism awareness and after-cancer care. If you see her at Sonic Happy Hour, she will be ordering a Route 44 Diet Cherry Limeade.
Ari Juvelis
Ari is on a mission to normalize fitness that supports the body rather than depletes it. She loves connecting with people and believes that having fun is just as important as the workout itself. Her teaching journey began during a season when she was seeking balance and connection, and it has since evolved into a passion for helping others feel at home in their own bodies. Ari specializes in creating spaces where fitness feels softer and more sustainable, proving that movement can be effective without being intimidating.
With 1.5 years of experience in group and private instruction, Ari offers a diverse range of styles including Vinyasa and Restorative Yoga, Pilates Mat, Barre, and Sculpt & Tone. Her classes emphasize long-term well-being, mobility, and breathwork, always meeting students exactly where they are.
Much like her favorite pasta shape, the Cavatappi, Ari’s teaching style is a little twisty, very fun, and perfectly designed to hold all the good energy of a great class.
With 1.5 years of experience in group and private instruction, Ari offers a diverse range of styles including Vinyasa and Restorative Yoga, Pilates Mat, Barre, and Sculpt & Tone. Her classes emphasize long-term well-being, mobility, and breathwork, always meeting students exactly where they are.
Much like her favorite pasta shape, the Cavatappi, Ari’s teaching style is a little twisty, very fun, and perfectly designed to hold all the good energy of a great class.
Ashley Smith
Ashley Smith brings a wealth of knowledge and over two decades of experience to the studio. A Polestar Pilates and NCPT certified instructor, she is a dedicated Pilates professional who believes deeply that "movement is medicine."
Specializing in evidence-based, contemporary, and athletic Pilates, her approach involves detailed assessments of posture, movement patterns, and breathing, ensuring every session is taught with specific purpose.
Inspired by Dr. Brent Anderson, she strives to integrate Pilates with rehabilitation science and teach evidence based movement with compassion and kindness.
Ashley views movement as medicine. Her teaching style is rooted in evidence-based rehabilitation but delivered with a contemporary, athletic flair. She aims to help every client adapt to their body’s unique needs, preventing injury and building the confidence to move freely through life.
Specializing in evidence-based, contemporary, and athletic Pilates, her approach involves detailed assessments of posture, movement patterns, and breathing, ensuring every session is taught with specific purpose.
Inspired by Dr. Brent Anderson, she strives to integrate Pilates with rehabilitation science and teach evidence based movement with compassion and kindness.
Ashley views movement as medicine. Her teaching style is rooted in evidence-based rehabilitation but delivered with a contemporary, athletic flair. She aims to help every client adapt to their body’s unique needs, preventing injury and building the confidence to move freely through life.
Briana Wernke
Briana Wernke brings a unique combination of artistic grace and practical, life-changing functional movement to the studio. Having trained for over a decade in the rigorous world of classical ballet, she understands the importance of precision and discipline. Today, she applies those principles to Pilates, focusing on increasing mobility and educating her clients on how their bodies work.
The most rewarding part of Briana’s career is witnessing the "unconscious" progress of her clients—the moments when they perform daily tasks without the thought of pain or limitation. Whether you are navigating chronic issues like sciatica or simply looking to improve your functional strength, Briana provides a supportive environment focused on your long-term wellness. If she were a superhero, her power would be to bring everyone peace—an intention she carries into every class she leads.
The most rewarding part of Briana’s career is witnessing the "unconscious" progress of her clients—the moments when they perform daily tasks without the thought of pain or limitation. Whether you are navigating chronic issues like sciatica or simply looking to improve your functional strength, Briana provides a supportive environment focused on your long-term wellness. If she were a superhero, her power would be to bring everyone peace—an intention she carries into every class she leads.
Brittany Gillet
Brittany Gillet’s approach to movement is rooted in the belief that exercise should serve your life, not just your hour in the studio. With 7 years of experience teaching Pilates and a background as a professional ballet dancer, Brittany originally turned to the Pilates method for injury prevention. However, she quickly discovered its power to transform daily life. Now, as she completes her degree to become a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) this May, she brings an advanced understanding of anatomy and physiology to every class.
Brittany’s teaching style is intentionally functional. She leverages her clinical education to plan classes that help clients reach a wide range of goals—from building athletic strength to gaining the mobility needed to pick up children or grandchildren without pain. For Brittany, the most rewarding part of her work is watching her students get stronger, reduce chronic pain, and achieve the milestones that matter most to them. While she is serious about results, she keeps a sense of humor about the work—if she had a superpower, it would be the ability to warp time so a five-minute plank felt like five seconds!
Brittany’s teaching style is intentionally functional. She leverages her clinical education to plan classes that help clients reach a wide range of goals—from building athletic strength to gaining the mobility needed to pick up children or grandchildren without pain. For Brittany, the most rewarding part of her work is watching her students get stronger, reduce chronic pain, and achieve the milestones that matter most to them. While she is serious about results, she keeps a sense of humor about the work—if she had a superpower, it would be the ability to warp time so a five-minute plank felt like five seconds!
Chelsey Ann
Chelsey Ann views movement as an essential part of a broader wellness and beauty philosophy where the mind and body are deeply connected. Trained in Reformer and Mat, she views the Pilates studio as a space for building both physical resilience and mental clarity.
Chelsey’s background in the wellness and beauty industries brings uniqueness to her classes with focus on peeling back the layers. She is inspired by the continuous growth and resilience the Pilates method offers, and nothing is more rewarding to her than witnessing a student "click" with a movement and overcome a physical challenge. Guided by the simple but powerful advice to always be kind, Chelsey creates a welcoming environment where students can build strength from the inside out. In another life, Chelsey thinks she might have been a fish - which might explain why her movement flows so naturally!
Chelsey’s background in the wellness and beauty industries brings uniqueness to her classes with focus on peeling back the layers. She is inspired by the continuous growth and resilience the Pilates method offers, and nothing is more rewarding to her than witnessing a student "click" with a movement and overcome a physical challenge. Guided by the simple but powerful advice to always be kind, Chelsey creates a welcoming environment where students can build strength from the inside out. In another life, Chelsey thinks she might have been a fish - which might explain why her movement flows so naturally!
Jordan Ballard
Jordan Ballard is a powerhouse in the movement industry, blending world-class performance experience with high-level educator credentials. With 16 years of experience in the fitness industry, Jordan Ballard is a global leader in movement and education. Her journey began as a lifelong performer, appearing on Broadway, in film and television, and on national tours with top recording artists. In 2010, Jordan bridged the gap between the stage and the studio, launching her first group fitness certification and eventually developing multiple fitness-based dance programs on a global scale.
Jordan’s impact on the industry is vast; as a former Director of Education and Lead Master Trainer for a global fitness brand, she has personally educated and certified over 5,000 fitness professionals worldwide. In 2024, she shifted her focus toward specialized advocacy, co-founding MECA Mvmt—a program dedicated to movement, education, and advocacy for women navigating the stages of menopause. Jordan holds a degree in Voice Performance from Berklee College of Music, along with comprehensive Pilates and Barre certifications. When she isn't leading a movement revolution, she is likely at home attempting to manage the world’s least behaved dog.
Jordan’s impact on the industry is vast; as a former Director of Education and Lead Master Trainer for a global fitness brand, she has personally educated and certified over 5,000 fitness professionals worldwide. In 2024, she shifted her focus toward specialized advocacy, co-founding MECA Mvmt—a program dedicated to movement, education, and advocacy for women navigating the stages of menopause. Jordan holds a degree in Voice Performance from Berklee College of Music, along with comprehensive Pilates and Barre certifications. When she isn't leading a movement revolution, she is likely at home attempting to manage the world’s least behaved dog.
Karrington Jackson
Karrington took her first Pilates class at Pilates on Western in 2021, where she fell in love with the movement and the community. Inspired by the legacy of Kathy Grant and her own background in dance, Karrington brings a dance-inspired flow to her Pilates Mat classes, blending athleticism with artistry.
She describes Pilates as a powerful tool for both movement and mindfulness, and she invites her students to find that same grounding energy.
Dedicated to women’s empowerment, Karrington is ensuring women of color see themselves represented in the Pilates space and would love to inspire other women of color to pursue their certification. You can’t be what you can’t see!
In a past life, Karrington believes she lived in the ocean - maybe as an orca! In this life, she describes her current personality as a birthday cake pop and a sweet drink.
Join Karrington’s classes for empowerment, strength, and community.
She describes Pilates as a powerful tool for both movement and mindfulness, and she invites her students to find that same grounding energy.
Dedicated to women’s empowerment, Karrington is ensuring women of color see themselves represented in the Pilates space and would love to inspire other women of color to pursue their certification. You can’t be what you can’t see!
In a past life, Karrington believes she lived in the ocean - maybe as an orca! In this life, she describes her current personality as a birthday cake pop and a sweet drink.
Join Karrington’s classes for empowerment, strength, and community.
Kat King
Kat started learning about movement as a child in a yellow tutu and later achieved a master’s degree and a career in sports medicine as an athletic trainer for professional disabled athletes. Her personal Pilates journey first began at Pilates on Western in 2016, where she quickly fell in love with the physical, cognitive, and emotional benefits of the practice. Driven by that connection, Kat began her initial Pilates teacher training in 2018. In 2024, she decided to pursue Pilates full-time, further expanding her expertise by pursuing two additional teacher training programs in 2025.
Kat now uses her deep background in both ballet and anatomy to focus on alignment and technique for her clients. Her goal is to build a community where movement is sustainable and inclusive. She is inspired by one of the laws of physics: “objects in motion stay in motion,” which motivates her to keep her own body moving for longevity.
Outside the studio, Kat values environmentally friendly options like reusable bags and locally sourced food. She uses her time leading Pilates classes to work on her jokes, so please laugh with her when you come to her class!
Kat now uses her deep background in both ballet and anatomy to focus on alignment and technique for her clients. Her goal is to build a community where movement is sustainable and inclusive. She is inspired by one of the laws of physics: “objects in motion stay in motion,” which motivates her to keep her own body moving for longevity.
Outside the studio, Kat values environmentally friendly options like reusable bags and locally sourced food. She uses her time leading Pilates classes to work on her jokes, so please laugh with her when you come to her class!
Laura Foster
Laura has been empowering clients through movement since 2008. Her journey began at the University of Central Oklahoma, where she studied Musical Theater and Dance, leading to a professional dance career in Los Angeles, making her a versatile expert in the studio. Laura has curated a teaching style that honors the history of the method while embracing modern innovation. Her foundation is rooted in a rare pedigree: two of her master trainers were also Physical Therapists and one of her master trainers was directly taught by Romana Kryzanowska.
Laura has taught at Pilates studios in Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, Hawaii, and OKC. She is a certified CoreAlign instructor and a Cancer Exercise Specialist (2016), and has studied under industry luminaries like Blossom Leilani Crawford, Jillian Hessel, Zohreh Ellison, and Courtney Miller. Laura believes that Pilates is the ultimate process to be enjoyed—a practice that can serve as both a therapeutic sanctuary and a rigorous strength-training modality.
Laura has taught at Pilates studios in Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, Hawaii, and OKC. She is a certified CoreAlign instructor and a Cancer Exercise Specialist (2016), and has studied under industry luminaries like Blossom Leilani Crawford, Jillian Hessel, Zohreh Ellison, and Courtney Miller. Laura believes that Pilates is the ultimate process to be enjoyed—a practice that can serve as both a therapeutic sanctuary and a rigorous strength-training modality.
Leigh Shy
With 9 years of experience in Yoga and 11 years in Barre, Leigh is a seasoned guide for those looking to deepen their mind-body connection. Leigh completed her 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher certification with Andrew Eppler through the Ashtanga Yoga Studio’s teacher training program in March of 2016.
Leigh has developed a teaching style that honors both precision and personal agency and she loves watching her students find the freedom to make their practice their own—whether that means ramping up the intensity or finding stillness in a modification.
She views the mat as a sacred space for self-evaluation, self-exploration, and self-realization. Whether she is leading a vigorous Barre session or a breath-centered Yoga flow, Leigh creates an environment where students feel the special connection of moving and breathing together. Her classes are inclusive and supportive, reflecting her personal commitment to causes like women’s rights, LGBTQIA+ advocacy, and mental health awareness. Known for her creative spirit (she’s pretty sure she was Willy Wonka in another life!), Leigh brings a sense of wonder and deep presence to every class she leads.
Leigh has developed a teaching style that honors both precision and personal agency and she loves watching her students find the freedom to make their practice their own—whether that means ramping up the intensity or finding stillness in a modification.
She views the mat as a sacred space for self-evaluation, self-exploration, and self-realization. Whether she is leading a vigorous Barre session or a breath-centered Yoga flow, Leigh creates an environment where students feel the special connection of moving and breathing together. Her classes are inclusive and supportive, reflecting her personal commitment to causes like women’s rights, LGBTQIA+ advocacy, and mental health awareness. Known for her creative spirit (she’s pretty sure she was Willy Wonka in another life!), Leigh brings a sense of wonder and deep presence to every class she leads.
Mandy Cruz
Mandy’s passion for fitness is deeply personal. Her own health journey began at age 35, when she lost 80 pounds and discovered a newfound love for movement. Now, with 12 years of experience and four years of professional certification, Mandy uses her transformation to empower others. Nothing makes her smile bigger than watching a client conquer and love a powerful exercise movement.
While she started as a personal trainer, Mandy quickly fell in love with the energy of group fitness. She is a certified Glute Specialist, Health Coach, and Boot Camp instructor who believes that fitness should be functional, powerful, and—most importantly—rewarding. From helping a 70-year-old client regain mobility to teaching her husband how to master macros, Mandy’s goal is to help Every Body feel better.
Always on-the-move expanding her own knowledge and bringing more classes and opportunities to her clients, 2026 will be even more Mandy!
While she started as a personal trainer, Mandy quickly fell in love with the energy of group fitness. She is a certified Glute Specialist, Health Coach, and Boot Camp instructor who believes that fitness should be functional, powerful, and—most importantly—rewarding. From helping a 70-year-old client regain mobility to teaching her husband how to master macros, Mandy’s goal is to help Every Body feel better.
Always on-the-move expanding her own knowledge and bringing more classes and opportunities to her clients, 2026 will be even more Mandy!
Mark Miller
Mark’s journey into instruction began when yoga and meditation completely reshaped his world. Now, with six years of experience, he brings that life-changing energy to his students through a powerful mix of Hatha Flow, Reiki, and Sound Healing. Mark’s teaching style is rooted in the belief that movement should ignite our inner passion and sharpen our life’s intentions.
Mark provides a space where students can explore the deep connection between their physical and energetic selves. Come join him for a class!
Mark provides a space where students can explore the deep connection between their physical and energetic selves. Come join him for a class!
MARKANNA Wellness
At MARKANNA Wellness, our mission is to help people reconnect with their bodies and inner selves through a curated blend of Yoga, Reiki, and Sound Healing. We view the mat as a place of discovery, where the "moving meditation" of yoga becomes a gateway to holistic healing and renewed energy.
Beyond the studio, we are deeply committed to the heartbeat of our city. We are passionate supporters of the local arts community, championing organizations like Oklahoma Contemporary, Allied Arts, Lyric Theatre, and the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition. For us, wellness and creativity go hand-in-hand. We love connecting with individuals who seek balance, community, and inspiration.
Our vibe is grounded, artistic, and restorative. While we haven't mastered teleportation yet—though we'd love to transport you all to the beach in a heartbeat—we invite you to find the peace and waves of relaxation you need right here in the studio.
Beyond the studio, we are deeply committed to the heartbeat of our city. We are passionate supporters of the local arts community, championing organizations like Oklahoma Contemporary, Allied Arts, Lyric Theatre, and the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition. For us, wellness and creativity go hand-in-hand. We love connecting with individuals who seek balance, community, and inspiration.
Our vibe is grounded, artistic, and restorative. While we haven't mastered teleportation yet—though we'd love to transport you all to the beach in a heartbeat—we invite you to find the peace and waves of relaxation you need right here in the studio.
Mel Bugos
Mel Bugos operates on a powerful philosophy: "Change happens through movement, and movement heals." With five years of experience instructing both Pilates and Yoga, Mel’s teaching style is currently evolving alongside her studies as a Physical Therapist Assistant student. This clinical education allows her to bring fresh, evidence-based knowledge to her class plans.
Mel’s mission is to empower her students to move more functionally and mindfully. She creates a supportive environment where trying—even if it leads to a "fail"—is celebrated as part of the journey.
With her Sonic Route 44 Lemonade in hand, Mel is helping her clients build the strength and mobility needed to navigate the world with ease.
Mel’s mission is to empower her students to move more functionally and mindfully. She creates a supportive environment where trying—even if it leads to a "fail"—is celebrated as part of the journey.
With her Sonic Route 44 Lemonade in hand, Mel is helping her clients build the strength and mobility needed to navigate the world with ease.
Nina Lucien
Nina Lucien is a movement educator who bridges the gap between functional fitness and creative expression. With two years of instructing experience, Nina is a Certified Group Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer with a specialized focus on mobility and joint safety. Her unique background in dance, circus arts, and calisthenics allows her to teach body mechanics through a lens of strength and play.
Whether she is leading a fierce barre session or an ethereal Aerial Sling combo, Nina’s goal is to help her students move with confidence. She empowers her students to be unapologetically true to themselves inside the studio and in life. Nina is a fierce advocate for social justice, supporting causes including Free Palestine, Black Lives Matter, and LGBTQIA+ and Trans rights. When she isn’t in the studio, she’s likely grabbing a Diet Cherry Limeade at Sonic and dreaming up new ways to move.
Nina is deeply inspired by the community of strong women she works alongside and finds her greatest reward in watching her students fall so in love with movement that they begin teaching journeys of their own. When she isn’t in the studio, she’s likely dreaming up new ways to move or making another form of art!
Whether she is leading a fierce barre session or an ethereal Aerial Sling combo, Nina’s goal is to help her students move with confidence. She empowers her students to be unapologetically true to themselves inside the studio and in life. Nina is a fierce advocate for social justice, supporting causes including Free Palestine, Black Lives Matter, and LGBTQIA+ and Trans rights. When she isn’t in the studio, she’s likely grabbing a Diet Cherry Limeade at Sonic and dreaming up new ways to move.
Nina is deeply inspired by the community of strong women she works alongside and finds her greatest reward in watching her students fall so in love with movement that they begin teaching journeys of their own. When she isn’t in the studio, she’s likely dreaming up new ways to move or making another form of art!
Tina Hilbert, C-IAYT
With over two and a half decades of experience, Tina Hilbert’s teaching is rooted in the belief that movement is a path back to ourselves. Her diverse expertise spans from the rhythmic strength of Barre to the deep, meditative layers of Hatha, Yin, Kundalini, and Restorative Yoga.
Tina’s "why" is simple yet profound: she teaches to help people rebuild trust with their bodies. She views every session as an opportunity for students to experience strength and empowerment on their own terms. A specialist in iRest Yoga Nidra and Mindfulness Meditation, Tina’s classes are designed to leave you feeling safer and more capable than when you first walked in. She carries with her the foundational advice once given by a mentor: "Take care of your feet" because this will determine how you move through everything else in life.
Because Tina focuses on restoring choice and reclaiming inner strength, you will leave her class remembering you are already whole and enough.
Tina’s "why" is simple yet profound: she teaches to help people rebuild trust with their bodies. She views every session as an opportunity for students to experience strength and empowerment on their own terms. A specialist in iRest Yoga Nidra and Mindfulness Meditation, Tina’s classes are designed to leave you feeling safer and more capable than when you first walked in. She carries with her the foundational advice once given by a mentor: "Take care of your feet" because this will determine how you move through everything else in life.
Because Tina focuses on restoring choice and reclaiming inner strength, you will leave her class remembering you are already whole and enough.
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