Meet The Instructors

Meet the super-mom, boss babe and CEO... Liz! You can find her on the Ladder Barrel or finding ways to improve her studios. TBH, there’s nothing she can’t tackle. Liz is happiest under the sun + on an adventure. She always getting stuff done and keeps this place running like a well-oiled machine! Strengths: loving on her team, her loyalty + work ethic.

Certifications + Qualifications:
Teacher Trainer (Classical Pilates Education), Comprehensively Trained Pilates Instructor (600 Hour Program x2: Classical Pilates Education [Boca Raton, FL] + Power Pilates [NYC], Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT), Certified Instructor for Barre + Group Fitness (Vault Fitness)

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Meet our Operations Manager, Shannon! She has good vibes and the best energy. You can’t help but have FUN around her. Want to see something impressive? Check out her Front Splits on the Reformer. She radiates confidence, has the best music playlists + could always go for a bubble bath. Strengths: she is bold, kind + practical.

Certifications + Qualifications:
600 Hour Pilates Comprehensive Certification + ACE Group Fitness

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Meet our Teacher Trainer, Kathleen! This girl can go, go, go. She’s crazy about learning, growing + exploring. But, one thing she absolutely loves is lazy mornings with her husband, son, daughter and dog. You can find her happiest cooking, traveling and taking walks with her family. Strengths: she’s outgoing, she’s confident and she has an eagerness to continually grow.

Certifications + Qualifications:
Teacher Trainer (Classical Pilates Education), Comprehensively Trained Pilates Instructor (Classical Pilates Education, 600 hour); Certified instructor for Barre and TRX (Vault Fitness), Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT) + Registered Dietitian (Kansas State University)

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This is our other Teacher Trainer, Steph! She is an all-around athlete. You can find her at the lake, hanging with her husband, trying new restaurants and binge-watching TV shows! Her High Bridge on the Reformer is like no other! If you want to see her happiest, it’d be over a meal with loved ones. Strengths: her confidence, creativity + tie dying.

Certifications + Qualifications:
Teacher Trainer (Classical Pilates Education), Comprehensively Trained Pilates Instructor (600 Hour Program: Classical Pilates Education), Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT) + Certified Instructor for Barre, TRX & Group Fitness (Vault Fitness)

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Meet Debbie! She loves learning, various genres/styles of music and (of course) teaching the wonderful clients at PKC! Besides being a dedicated Pilates instructor, Debbie has extensive experience as a dance educator. She has taught all ages and levels, from beginner to professional. Debbie’s in-depth understanding of movement and postural alignment allows her to truly teach to the body in front of her. You can find Debbie loving on all animals. She has the biggest heart. Her go-to exercise at PKC is the Russian splits. Strengths: her diligence, intuition + loyalty.

Certifications + Qualifications:
Comprehensively Trained Pilates Instructor (600 Hour Program: Classical Pilates Education), Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT) + Contemporary Pilates Certification (University of Nevada, Las Vegas D.K. Body Balancing Method)

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Meet our Social + Digital Coordinator, Diana! You can find Diana dancing, spending time with family + friends or trying new recipes. Her favorite Pilates exercise is the Front Splits on the Reformer! One day, Diana will design her own clothing line where you can probably pick up something pink!!! Strengths: her passion, her kindness and her determination.

Certifications + Qualifications:
Comprehensively Trained Pilates Instructor (600 Hour Program: Classical Pilates Education) + BFA in Performance and Choreography (UMKC)

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Meet our SEO Strategist + Marketing Queen, Bre! She keeps us fresh + hip with her insights to all the latest trends, lingo + music. She is small, but mighty and rooted in creativity. In her free time, she is writing music and working on whatever new artsy project sparks her interest. Her passion within Pilates is to help people find strength through mindful movement and we love that! Strengths: her drive, passion + personality!!!

Certifications + Qualifications:
Comprehensively Trained Pilates Instructor (600 Hour Program: Classical Pilates Education), Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT) + Certified Instructor for Barre (Barre Intensity)

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Meet Emily! She’s your go-to girl for coffee shop and restaurant recs in KC. For fun, you can find her enjoying a good hike or a good book. A little thing that makes her happy is carving out time for a morning coffee before her Saturday AM classes... preparing her mind and body for the day ahead. Strengths: her drive, her empathy + her go-with-the-flow nature.

Certifications + Qualifications: Comprehensively Trained Pilates Instructor (600 Hour Program: Classical Pilates Education) + BFA in Performance and Choreography (UMKC)

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Meet Lauren! In her role as our Client + Membership Coordinator at PKC, Lauren not only offers reliable assistance to our members but also keeps the studio alive with laughter through her contagious energy! Lauren's favorite Pilates exercise is the Short Spine. Outside the studio, she finds joy in life's simple pleasures, including dancing, crafting with friends, and a enjoying a bowl of mac + cheese. Join Lauren for a Pilates session where her expertise in movement shines; bringing lasting results and fun into your fitness routine! 💕

Certifications + Qualifications: Comprehensively Trained Pilates Instructor (600 Hour Program: Classical Pilates Education)

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Meet Chelsea! She is about as down to earth as they get. Her hobbies include everything from reading to puzzles, to cooking, to spending time outdoors. P.S. hearing the leaves blow in the trees is something that can brighten her day. It’s hard for her to pick her fav Pilates exercise, but Boomerang is at the top of the list. Strengths: observant, diligent + creative.

Certifications + Qualifications: Peak Pilates Comprehensive (500 hours), Yoga Teacher Training (200 hours), Pre/Post Natal Specialist, Connecting to Fascia, Rossiter Level 1, Support Your Floor

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Meet Mallory! This cheerful + happy Aries girl is full of energy and always up for a challenge. When she is not at the studio, you can find her enjoying a cup of coffee with friends, working out or at brunch with her fam.

Certifications + Qualifications:
Comprehensively Trained Pilates Instructor (600 Hour Program: Classical Pilates Education)

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Meet Jenny! With a certificate from Classical Pilates Education, she brings her smarts and gregarious energy to every session. She would tell you she can’t pick a favorite exercise, but she has a special place in her heart for Balance Control Front. Jenny loves cooking, especially when paired with a glass of wine and her favorite album. One day, Jenny wants to own a cozy beach house in Costa Rica so she can teach Pilates + soak up the sun. Until then, we are so lucky to have her here at PKC!

Certifications + Qualifications: Comprehensively Trained Pilates Instructor (600 Hour Program: Classical Pilates Education)

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This is Laurie! You are most likely going to find her spending time with her kiddos or in the PKC studio. There isn’t an exercise she doesn’t love. She is the most energized at the studio when she is surrounded by eager bodies wanting to challenge themselves. Other than Pilates, Laurie’s true passions are reading, travel + hanging out with her family.

Certifications + Qualifications: Comprehensively Trained Pilates Instructor (600 Hour Program: Classical Pilates Education)

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Meet Tess! She is full of fun and enjoys crafting, knitting and crocheting. Her dream is to travel to the south of France and enjoy a wine and cheese tour. One thing that makes her feel happy is the fall season. Tess’s favorite Pilates exercise is the Twisted Teaser on the Wunda Chair or the Snake + Twist on the Reformer. Strengths: kind, enthusiastic, and quirky.

Certifications + Qualifications: Comprehensively Trained Pilates Instructor (600 Hour Program: Classical Pilates Education)

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Meet Jacqueline! You can find her happiest at home with her dogs or outdoors enjoying nature, hiking, walking, or hanging with friends and family! Her favorite PKC class is Pilates Bootcamp — you leave feeling so strong and accomplished. One day she wants to summit Mount Everest!

Certifications + Qualifications: Comprehensively Trained Pilates Instructor (600 Hour Program: Classical Pilates Education), 200 RYT Certification; Yin Yoga Certification + Vault Barre Certification

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Meet Larissa! Her hobbies include performing in theatre, watching movies and navigating new foods. You can find her on the Reformer or with her kitty cat. A little thing that makes her happy is a sweet iced coffee. One day you’ll find her performing in a musical, break a leg! Strengths: her creativity, compassion + dedication.

Certifications + Qualifications: 
Comprehensively Trained Pilates Instructor (600 Hour Program: Classical Pilates Education) + Certified Instructor for Barre (Vault Fitness)

>> Follow Larissa @lcorinne10.

Meet Courtney! If you’ve never met someone just who does it all... well, here she is! She wears so many hats and still finds time to try new things. Her favorite PKC exercise is Pull Ups on the Cadillac + if you’ve never been to any of her classes, she also loooooooves planks. A little thing that makes her happy is a candle-lit home. Strengths: her empathy, humor + outgoing nature.

Certifications + Qualifications:
Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT), Comprehensively Trained Pilates Instructor (600 Hour Program: Classical Pilates Education), Contemporary Pilates Education Certificates (Balanced Body), Certified Instructor for Barre & Group Fitness (Vault Fitness), Graduate Certificate in Public Health (Kansas State University)

>> Follow Courtney @dpt.and.pilates.

Meet Haley, Marine Corps veteran and Pilates lover! Haley’s favorite Pilates exercise is sidekick series on the Cadillac. Outside of the studio you can find Haley with her two cats, enjoying time with those she loves, or taking a drive with her favorite music on. When she isn’t exploring the Pilates regime, Haley is planning her next trip with goals to visit every continent. 🌎 We love Haley’s sense of humor + the kindness she demonstrates to our team and clientele!

Certifications + Qualifications: Comprehensively Trained Pilates Instructor (600 Hour Program: Classical Pilates Education)

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Meet Kelly! She’s your girl if you need a little pick-me-up. You can always find her hanging out with her friends and family. Reformer / Barre are her go-to classes at PKC and one day she wants to become certified in Classical Pilates! A little thing that makes Kelly happy is her little pup Bodie. Strengths: optimisitc, easy-going, enneagram 9.

Certifications + Qualifications: Vault Barre Certification

>> Follow Kelly @kenovosel.

Lynne brings a calm and collaborative essence to every session. ✨ As a Comprehensively Trained Pilates Instructor and Registered Occupational Therapist, she combines her expertise in health and wellness to adapt workouts towards her clients' unique fitness goals. Lynne enjoys attending her nephews' sporting events, quality time with her husband and two Persian kitties, exploring new restaurants, and traveling. Her go-to Pilates exercise is the Teaser, which leaves her feeling strong and accomplished. 💪🏻 Lynne aspires to write a book one day, and finds happiness in simple pleasures like sipping coffee and chatting with her sister over the phone. She is an inspiring individual who encourages others to embrace adventure (inside and outside of the studio!) and pursue their passions wholeheartedly. 🤍

Certifications + Qualifications:
Comprehensively Trained Pilates Instructor (600 Hour Program: Classical Pilates Education), Registered Occupational Therapist

>> Follow Lynne @lmandersclarke.

This is Kristin! She is a fitness enthusiast! Her happy place is with family, friends, spending time laughing, eating + vibing. Kristin has fallen in love with the Classical Pilates method, because it continuously challenges her to grow. You can find her practicing Side Sit-Ups on any apparatus. Strengths: confidence, passion + outgoing personality.

Certifications + Qualifications:
Comprehensively Trained Pilates Instructor (600 Hour Program: Classical Pilates Education) + BODYBAR Pilates Comprehensive Level I Training Program

>> Follow Kristin @krosefitnesskc.

Meet Rachel! Her vivacious and kind energy always keep us smiling (which she knows a thing or two about with her AAS in Dental Hygiene). Rachel loves a good challenge, taking fitness classes of all kinds in her free time. Her favorite class? Strong Cadillac at PKC! From traveling to attending concerts, Rachel’s adventurous spirit keeps her on the move; but nothing beats quality time with her boyfriend and pets. 💕

Certifications + Qualifications: Comprehensively Trained Pilates Instructor (600 Hour Program: Classical Pilates Education) + Barre

>> Follow Rachel @rachels.pilates.style.

Meet Ivy! Ivy is a classically trained Pilates instructor who brings creativity, passion, and care into every session. Her favorite exercise? Pull Ups on the Wunda Chair. When she’s not in Pilates mode, you can find her in her garden, lost in a good book, or writing. Mornings are her magic time—especially those spent with family over a cup of coffee. One day Ivy dreams of unwinding on the Amalfi Coast for an ✨extended✨ vacation.

Certifications + Qualifications: Comprehensively Trained Pilates Instructor (600 Hour Program: Classical Pilates Education)

>> Follow Ivy @ivy.egg.