WHO WE ARE
Linda Tillotson
In 2008, I began Pilates to decrease chronic lower back pain and strengthen my core muscles. A year later, with my lower back issues resolved, my love for Pilates and my enthusiasm for teaching others led me into a training program to become a Certified Pilates Instructor. I was trained extensively in Pilates through the Balanced Body University Program and completed a 500 hour certification with Balanced Body in 2012. I continued my education and received the Pilates Method Alliance certification in 2013. The gift of Pilates has changed my life forever, and I loves sharing the principles of Pilates!
Gina Bruno-Dunn
I was introduced to the Pilates Method in 2005, and quickly developed a passion and true appreciation for the body awareness that this low impact exercise brought into my life. In 2012, I decided to pursue a career as a Pilates instructor, pursuing my training through Balanced Body. Pilates changed my approach to fitness and life so completely, that I left my corporate career behind and in August 2015 made the decision to open my own studio, Pilates On Western. I truly enjoy working with people and passing my knowledge of Pilates and its form. In 2017, I completed my Pilates Reformer NETA certification. In 2018, I bridged to BASI PILATES, including Foundation, and Graduate training.
Haley Wolfe
I was first introduced to Pilates mat work while studying theatre in college, and I fell in love with the method. After graduating with a BA in Theatre Arts, I spent time performing in the Seattle theatre community and looked to continue my Pilates practice. I discovered the Vitality Pilates teacher training program, dove in, and became comprehensively certified in 2009. I have loved teaching inspired movement ever since. I also enjoy spending time with my hubby and 2 precious kids, and I look forward to helping you fall in love with Pilates, too!
Kasey Simms
With my background in Pilates, Xtend Barre, and bootcamp, I will push you into a butt-burning workout. I have always had an active lifestyle and love to share the physical and mental benefits that come with exercising.
As you get to know me, you'll find that I am always up for a challenge. I enjoy running, Pilates, TRX, and any workout that makes me sweat. I can take the pain just as much as I can dish it out…in a great way! My workouts are inventive, playful, and uplifting. My wit and humor not only make my classes fun, but also make the time fly by!
Leigh Shy
Prior to 2010, I found myself in the random yoga class here or there for almost a decade before settling into a practice of my own. In early 2015, a very dear friend and teacher offered to introduce me to Ashtanga yoga. I was instantly captivated with the practice and everything that it has to offer. Soon after, I was accepted into the Ashtanga Yoga Studio’s teacher training program and completed my 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher certification with Andrew Eppler in March of 2016. Moving together is beautiful, and sharing your breath with others is truly something special. Yoga, for me, is a time where one can experience true self-evaluation, self-exploration, and self-realization.
Laura Borkenhagen
To me yoga is a playful, evolving, energizing practice. Yoga has brought consistency, self-realization, and confidence into my life. I teach yoga because I want to share a positive way of meditating and moving. My hope is that yoga will make an impact on your life, whether it be from attending one class, or from a lifetime of classes.
In 2016 I completed my 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training in Bali with the Santosha Yoga Institute. In addition I am certified in prenatal, postnatal, teen, and children’s yoga and have training in yin yoga. I have taught in yoga studios, beer gardens, and regular gardens!
Ella Giboney
In 2016, I began practicing yoga and instantly recognized the numerous healing benefits yoga had to offer. I am honored to teach my students how to set their intentions for how they want to be, live, and show up in the world. I earned my YTT 200 through Soul Yoga specializing in Vinyasa and Restorative Yoga.
"What you think, you become.
What you feel, you attract.
What you imagine, you create."
-Buddha
Devin Wood
I was born and raised in Oklahoma City and have a lifelong love of movement. I received my BFA in Modern Dance Performance from the University of Oklahoma where I was first introduced to Pilates. In 2013, I became certified in Xtend Barre and started my Pilates training. She is comprehensively trained in Pilates through Balanced Body University.
In my spare time, I enjoy running in circles, chasing my toddler son Shepard, saying (yelling) "NO", and day dreaming about mimosas and naps.