Owner and Master Instructor
Lori began practicing Pilates 17 years ago when she was pregnant with her second child. She felt noticeable changes in her body and especially felt the benefit of Pilates when she gave birth to her son. Lori is an avid runner, having run several marathons. Pilates has improved her running by increasing core strength, as well as balancing strength and flexibility in her upper and lower body.
Lori completed extensive training and teaching courses in 2008 through Body Arts and Science International, which is headquartered in Los Angeles. During her training, she logged over 500 hours of teaching and observation. Lori recently completed an 18-month program and received her Masters in Pilates Training through Nancy Hurd's Discover * Move * Inspire Program. Additionally, Lori has completed CEC courses on Wunda Chair Progressions, Functional Anatomy, and Pilates for Men.
As an athlete, Lori likes a challenging workout, as well as the therapeutic benefits of Pilates. Lori is sensitive to the needs of each individual client and tailors each session to her client's goals and bodies, while still making it a fun workout.
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Stephanie H.
Instructor
Stephanie recently received her Comprehensive Certification through the Balanced Body Pilates program because wellness and fitness have always been an important part of her life. The saying “Life happens, Pilates helps” led Stephanie to the world of Pilates where she found that to be true firsthand. Stephanie hopes to share that same experience with others in a fun, challenging, and empowering way.
Emmi Chen
Instructor
Emmi is a nationally certified Pilates teacher with a lifelong background in dance and various
movement modalities. She discovered Pilates while recovering from an injury that left her with
limited options for fitness and movement. Since then, Pilates has become an essential part of
her life, bringing lasting strength, healing, and positive change to her own body.
Drawing from her personal experience, Emmi hopes to inspire others to discover the benefits of
Pilates, helping them build strength, improve mobility, and enhance their everyday lives.
Outside the studio, you’ll find Emmi painting, writing songs, walking her dog, hitting the gym,
or occasionally cutting up a rug on a dance floor.
Erica R.
Instructor
Erica is a passionate Pilates teacher certified through Balanced Body. Her drive as an instructor is to share the magic of the Pilates repertoire and its unmatched mind/body benefits. What drew her to Pilates originally was the precise and intelligent nature of the practice as well as its way of creating a strong, confident, “fine-tuned” body system. Originally from York, Pennsylvania, she has been enjoying life in Austin for 7 years now. Outside of Pilates, she is a nature lover, art enthusiast and proud cat mom.
Tara H.
Instructor
Tara took her first Pilates class in 2017, and immediately fell in love with the practice, particularly the emphasis on finding the connection between mind & body.
After experiencing first hand the power of finding mental clarity & stillness through movement, she decided to pursue a new career as a Pilates instructor. In 2024 Tara completed her comprehensive certification through Balanced Body under the mentorship of Brooke Bowersock in Austin, TX.
Tara’s favorite thing about teaching is connecting with clients & helping them achieve their movement goals. Joseph Pilates said it best, “Change happens through movement and movement heals.”
When she isn’t teaching you can find her walking the trail at Town Lake with her labradoodle Boris, swimming at Barton Springs or two-stepping at a local honky tonk.
Tara W.
Instructor
Tara is a Balanced Body–certified Pilates instructor who enjoys challenging clients to move with more strength, control, and confidence. Her work is detail oriented and intentional, focused on helping people build body awareness and trust through clear effective movement.
She teaches group classes and privates on Saturdays.
Outside the studio she is usually on long walks with her dog, swimming with friends at Barton Springs, or in her garden.
Lauren L.
Instructor
Hello, I'm Lauren Lee. I began practicing Pilates three years ago and quickly fell in love with it. I earned my comprehensive certification with Polestar Pilates.
Pilates has profoundly enhanced my physical and mental well-being, and I am passionate about helping others experience the same benefits through mindful movement.
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Mascot/Studio Princess
Though she may not be classically trained in Pilates she is trained in smiles and love!