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About Us
So...what are we like?!
Well, we've got big voices and big hearts. And we're all about you. Getting to know you and supporting you.
We're passionate about our workouts and love sharing that with you! But we also leave a lot of space for you to personalize the workout in a way that's best for you. We give lots of options and variations, and cheer you on every step of the way. We hold a firm stance that 'fit' has no look. And we focus on how exercise helps our bodies feel and perform.
Meet Dana
Owner, Instructor
An instructor and studio owner for over 10 years, Dana teaches clients how to connect to each movement, and strengthen in new ways!
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After an early career in marketing and sales, Dana traded in her Fortune 50 corporate job to teach aerobics (AFAA), and became a pilates instructor soon after (Balanced Body).
Inspired by a long personal history of back pain from disc degeneration, Dana has a strong focus on anatomy and the biomechanics of movement. She's passionate about continuing education, and has taken courses like Pilates for Back Pain, the Pink Ribbon Program, Kinesiology & The Biomechanics of Movement, Correcting Alignment of the Legs, and more.
You'll find Dana's workouts are focused on building fitness skills that mimic real life, and bringing balanced strength to the body. She combines the classic and creative, teaches fun sequences and variations, and celebrates every moment of class!
Teaching & Studio Awards:
Philadelphia Magazine Best New Studio 2023 & Best At-Home Workout 2021 | ClassPass Best Philadelphia Instructor 2016 & 2017 | New Jersey Monthly Magazine Best Pilates Studio 2011 & 2012​ | Asbury Park Press Best of Ocean County 2009-2012
Meet Kelsie
Instructor
Kelsie has been teaching fitness for 30 years, from NYC to LA. She began her fitness career while in college in South Carolina where she became an instructor starring in her first (of many!) fitness video for The Firm. Kelsie continued on to host her own series of television shows on ESPN2 for Crunch Fitness, and was named one of the top personal trainers in NYC by Allure magazine.
Kelsie is certified in Spinning®, kickboxing, barre, is a NASM certified personal trainer and has completed her 200 hour yoga teacher training. Every day of the week you can find Kelsie teaching high-energy classes at studios in Philadelphia and South Jersey. Her dynamic and energizing classes are legendary...and guaranteed to make you smile!
Meet Annette
Instructor
Annette is a professional actor, voice over artist and fitness professional. She began teaching in 2013 and has taught a wide range group fitness classes in studios across Philadelphia over the past 10 years. From bootcamps and circuit training, to dance cardio, rebounding, and pilates...Annette brings her incredible experience to each class and client, making every workout unique and fun!
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Annette is an NASM-certified personal trainer and pilates reformer instructor (Balanced Body).