MEET LISA
Movement has been my passion and freedom since childhood. Movement has the power to heal, and I’ve dedicated my life to helping others transform and reach their fullest potential!
My first mat Pilates experience was in 1993 with the Afro-American Dance Company, where it strengthened, empowered, and focused me as a dancer. I fell in love with the practice that fueled my confidence and invigorated my soul!
Years later, a reformer class reignited my love for Pilates and inspired me to become a teacher. Sharing the experience of connection and transformation regardless of body shape or age became my purpose!
After 13 years as a Master Instructor educating clients and facilitating teacher trainings, I opened INHALE EXHALE, my in-home and virtual Pilates studio, in 2022. My best clients that currently range from 16 to 72 years old are curious, open-minded, committed, and have a great sense of humor (and must love dogs—my rescue pit boxer, Boss, is the best therapy companion)
Once transformation takes place, it’s like a ripple effect changing the world one body at a time.
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My Pilates practice brings me home to myself—a place of freedom, confidence, strength, and focus. It silences the monkey chatter in my brain, empowering me to reconnect, explore, and heal from the inside out.
I blend traditional Pilates with a creative contemporary flare along with other movement techniques to create sessions that are unique, effective, and always fun! My motto? Connection, Not Perfection—I guide you to trust your body, not fixate on what’s "wrong." (is there a way, we can put this in a random section
My toolbox includes breathwork, anatomy and body mechanics education, nervous system regulation exercises, meditation, mindful practices, self-myofascial release therapy, and even free weights.
Obsessed with all animals, especially my rescue pit boxer, Boss!
Dance is my heart, and music is my soul. My playlists cover everything: classical, classic rock, hip hop, 80s vibes—you name it!
I traded mortgage brokering for Pilates in 2009, looking for real passion and purpose.
Halloween is my favorite holiday!
Teaching superpowers: intuitive, playful, adaptable, motivational, creative—and making clients feel at home from day one.
Favorite quote: “Be open to everything and attached to nothing.” —Wayne Dyer
Jeep and motorcycle babe all the way!
A few favorite things: sleeping with a fan on, sugar skulls, angel wings, hot sauce, crispy tater tots, crystals, real connection, scaring and pranking my friends, games, laughter, spontaneous adventures.
Nature hikes fill my soul!