Leading Pilates Instructors Experts

Hi! I’m Tamara, a Certified Pilates Instructor and founder of The Pilates Circuit in NYC. With 9+ years of experience, I specialize in results-driven, athletic Pilates to improve posture, core strength, and overall wellness. I built The Pilates Circuit from the ground up, starting as a solo instructor who simply wanted to train people in a smarter, more intentional way. What began as one private room and a vision quickly became a full-scale, high-performing training brand. I didn’t set out to become an entrepreneur, but when I saw how powerful private, progressive Pilates could be, I knew I had something worth building. Every stage of this business required me to think creatively, lead decisively, and protect the standard I believed in. For two years, I couldn’t hire a single instructor who met the bar I had set. That wasn’t a setback. It was a commitment. I knew the only way to create a truly effective training environment was to build a team that shared the same level of precision, care, and expertise. Today, that team is one of the strongest assets of the brand, and I’m proud to say it reflects years of intentional hiring, training, and leadership. Running a business in Manhattan requires resilience, adaptability, and a deep understanding of what people actually need when it comes to their bodies and their health. It also requires the willingness to rethink traditional models. After COVID, it became obvious that the industry was pushing group fitness harder than people truly wanted. Clients weren’t looking for noise or volume. They wanted attention, connection, and intelligent programming. Recognizing that shift guided some of the biggest decisions I made as a founder and positioned The Pilates Circuit as a leader in private Pilates training. Alongside running the business, I still coach a full roster of private clients each week. Staying on the floor keeps my perspective sharp and rooted in reality. It allows me to bridge movement science with practical, real-world application and ensures that everything we do at TPC is shaped by what actually works, not by trends. As a founder and instructor, I care about clarity, precision, and results. I believe people deserve training that aligns with their goals and empowers them to understand their bodies better. My work combines the mindset of a coach with the leadership of an entrepreneur, and I bring both to every conversation, every client, and every contribution I make as an expert.

I'm the founder and head coach of Siwicki Fitness, an online fitness platform delivering live virtual workout classes to women across the United States. Before launching Siwicki Fitness in 2020, I was a top 1% globally ranked group fitness instructor for Equinox, teaching at their flagship locations in DC, Bethesda, and Tyson's Corner. Siwicki Fitness was built around a simple idea. Women don't need another perfect program. They need one that fits around the life they already have. What sets us apart is the live virtual format. Instructors see members on camera, call them by name, and give real-time feedback. Members range from their 20s to their 70s and average 27 sessions in 8 weeks. I also run The Bridal Bootcamp, a wedding fitness program helping brides prepare for their big day with confidence and strength rather than crash dieting. Personal note: I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at age 5 and have managed my health through fitness ever since, including playing football at Dartmouth College. I'm available to comment on managing chronic conditions through exercise, virtual fitness, women's fitness across life stages, wedding fitness prep, and the realities of online coaching versus in-person training.

Matt Phelps is a fitness and body composition expert and the founder of Body Fat Estimator, a repository of tools that analyze body composition using photos and biometric data.

Sukhvinder Singh (Chaitanya) is an internationally trained Yoga and Meditation Teacher (E-RYT 500, YACEP – Yoga Alliance USA) and the founder of Yoga Chaitanya International Institute, a center dedicated to yoga teacher education, meditation, and holistic wellbeing. He is trained in Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, Vinyasa Flow, Yin Yoga, Yoga Therapy in the Iyengar style, Ayurveda-based practices, pranayama, and guided meditation. Beginning his career as an engineer, Sukhvinder discovered that scientific precision and yogic inquiry beautifully complement each other. This insight led him to leave corporate life and commit fully to studying and teaching Yoga, meditation, and human consciousness. He is certified in Hatha Yoga from Bharatiya Vidya Bhawan (a subsidiary of Bihar School of Yoga), in Laughter Yoga from Laughter Yoga International University under Dr. Madan Kataria, and in Meditation from Osho International, Pune. Over the past decade, Sukhvinder has taught more than 20,000 hours of classes, workshops, and teacher training programs across India, Lebanon, Russia, Thailand, Taiwan, China, and Bali. His multi-style approach bridges traditional yogic wisdom with modern anatomical and therapeutic understanding. He leads the Yoga Chaitanya 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in India (Goa & Dharamshala), a structured series of foundational and advanced modules. His specializations include the Ashtanga Vinyasa and Yin Yoga Teacher Training, Yin Yoga and Meditation Teacher Training, and the Yoga Therapy Teacher Training, all of which form part of the Yoga Chaitanya 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in India series. Sukhvinder’s teaching integrates alignment, breathwork, functional anatomy, subtle-body awareness, and contemplative science, encouraging students to balance strength with stillness and discipline with inner softness. Beyond asana, he is deeply engaged in Yoga philosophy, Ayurveda, mindfulness research, and the neuroscience of emotional regulation. His writings and insights have been featured on Elephant Journal, OM Yoga Magazine, Retreat Guru, and other global platforms. Through his online community and immersive teacher trainings, Sukhvinder continues to guide students toward clarity, compassion, and conscious living.

I am a fitness trainer who specializes in field of fitness and yoga more than 10years, and also help to motivate people for fitness. I writes with empathy and accuracy and has a knack for connecting with readers in an insightful and engaging way. I contributes regularly to FreakToFit.

I am a marketer, connector, and creative by nature and have a rich history in marketing and strategic execution. I've overseen full lifecycle marketing campaigns from ideation to execution resulting in massive profits and brand & community awareness. All of that to say, I'd be remiss if I didn't mention my twelve years in the fitness industry as a yoga, turned cycling, turned Pilates coach! Expertise in: Microsoft Word, Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, HubSpot, BullHorn, Retail, Sales, Management, and Leadership. Check out a couple features below:https://shoutoutcolorado.com/meet-chelsea-stewart-pilates-coach-and-fitness-enthusiast/andhttps://www.wifa.org/blog/marketing-branding-fitness

My name is Archna Sharma, and I have been working in the fitness field for the last nine years. Fitness has always been a big part of my life, and I love helping people become healthier and more confident. In 2022, I started Fitness Fasto so I could share easy-to-follow workouts, simple nutrition tips, and practical fitness advice that anyone can use in their daily life. Today, I have a strong online community, including 90K+ followers on Instagram, active followers on Threads, and fitness content shared on Medium and Pinterest. My business is also listed on Google, and my website fitnessfasto.com is where I share my programs and fitness guidance. My goal is to make fitness simple, enjoyable, and possible for everyone—no matter their age or lifestyle.

Movement professional with a trained eye for detail. Curious, getting a little better each day, and focused on delivering a specific, motivational, and educational training plan. A hard worker, natural leader, and true believer in the phrase "knowledge is power."

Dr. Chantal Lunderville, MD is a UCSF-trained family medicine physician and nationally recognized expert in medical wellness, aesthetics, compliance, and practice growth. She serves as the Medical Wellness Editor for Lipgloss and Aftershave, a leading spa industry publication with a reach of more than 250,000 readers and followers. She has been mentioned in Forbes, and she has been a featured speaker for global brands including L’Oréal and Epicutis. As the medical director for 20+ aesthetic and wellness practices across California, Dr. Lunderville specializes in helping doctors, nurses, and entrepreneurs build safe, compliant, and scalable practices. She and her team have developed proprietary software that enables medspas to track compliance, medical director oversight, and regulatory requirements- now being made available to the public to elevate industry standards. She has also hosted large-scale women's wellness events and professional trainings with sponsors such as goop Kitchen, AQ Solutions, UnderSkin, South Coast Psychiatry, and Reproductive Partners. A former medical spa owner turned national consultant, Dr. Lunderville empowers women in aesthetics to build legacy-driven, ethical businesses. She is also a leader in longevity and preventive wellness, blending evidence-based lifestyle wellness with advanced regenerative treatments. She is also an aesthetic and womens health trainer focusing on new practitioners. Dr. Lunderville is available for expert commentary on aesthetics, medical wellness, compliance, women’s entrepreneurship, and the future of longevity medicine.

I’m Gwenn, a freelance fitness-wellness writer, a level-4 ACE-certified* Personal Trainer (25 years), and a certified yoga instructor and coach in California. Physically active as a teen dancer, hotfooting it to the fitness world was in plain sight. After certifying in personal training and group fitness, coaching in a few health clubs became master training turf for my future. Corporate fitness programs followed, which is where I found coaching elegance in the C-suite terrain. I was in two brilliant worlds of learning and teaching.  I spent off-hours creating health and fitness newsletters. These broadcasts became my perfect 24/7 digital marketing tool, and I sometimes received the best compliment for any writer: “When is the next one?”  In 2008, I opened a yoga-fitness center where I train clients in group and private sessions 4 days a week. Along with that, managing the business demands broader marketing recipes in website maintenance, landing page marketing, and more fitness newsletters, which are all self-executed responsibilities. Running a successful online fitness accessories store for 7 years enabled excellent website design and maintenance skills.   My creative side carries outside my fitness center’s four walls. I write about self-improvement, personal training, exercise, and yoga, where I am at peace (and at play!). Recently published articles/contributions include Fit&Well, AskMen, Eat This Not That, and YogaGrit. I'm ready for more. If your wellness project banks on information with integrity -- and a bit of sparkle -- I might be your gal. Shall we chat? My expertise is: - mind-body - senior yoga - group fitness - yoga instruction - mobility training - strength training - women's fitness - personal training - functional training - post-rehab training - special populations - senior fitness and longevity ________________ Websites are:  https://GwennJones.com https://AuburnYogaStudio.com Sacramento, CA, USA *ACE CPT (American Council on Exercise)

Digital Marketing Strategist with experience in content idealization, search engine marketing, branding, entrepreneurship and more. Successful entrepreneurial experience, starting a business from the ground up while facilitating any meaningful changes necessary for an organization. Passionate about telling stories through content writing and online marketing. Strengths: SEO Content Writing, Blog Post Writing, Product Review Writing, Content Writing, Article Writing, Copywriting, Creative Writing, Photo Post Captions Writing, Pinterest Pin Title & Description Writing, Quora Answers Writing, Engaging Questions Writing, Title & Meta Descriptions Writing, Content/Marketing Strategy, Social Media, and Digital Marketing.

Karl Mergille is an NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach with 10+ years of experience coaching online. An NPC natural bodybuilding competitor and former athlete, he specializes in working with men and women over 30, former athletes getting back in shape, and busy professionals who want real results without crash diets. Karl has helped hundreds of clients transform their bodies through sustainable nutrition, smart programming, and consistent accountability. He is available for quotes on fitness, fat loss, nutrition, body recomposition, training for busy people, former athlete comeback stories, and overall health.

As the founder of Embrace Your Fitness, my dedication to creating tailored health and wellness programs spans over 15 years, with a focus on fostering fitness that is both enjoyable and sustainable. My work has empowered a broad spectrum of clients, ranging from corporations to sports teams, to embrace a healthier lifestyle through customized, innovative solutions. My recent publication, "Yes! Commit. Do. Live," encapsulates my approach to redefining aging and promoting brain health, integrating personal training with mindfulness meditation. This reflects my commitment to guiding clients on a transformative journey towards achieving their wellness aspirations and living their most authentic lives.

Marc has over 20 years experience training: in a sports medicine/rehab setting, as a group exercise instructor, and as an independent personal trainer. In that time, he has worked with a diverse clientele with a wide variety of physical abilities, and has gained extensive knowledge of orthopedic injuries and their treatments. Along the way, he has developed an intuition for helping clients dial in complex exercises and accessing pesky muscles notorious for insubordination, earning him the nickname ‘The Glute Whisperer’. Additional experience includes weight training (Olympic lifting, power lifting, and otherwise), group exercise training, TRX, HIIT, and he has been running ski conditioning exercise groups for most of his career. My approach to training is founded on the ideas that workouts should be functional, straightforward, and efficient - think less ‘Instagram exercises’ involving various contraptions and weird equipment, and more functional, repeatable, and economical exercises that replicate your sport or activities; that they should be comprehensive - looking at the body as a whole, rather than focusing on specific parts or movements; that they should be educational - teaching the client to use his or her body correctly and efficiently in both sport and everyday activities; and lastly, that they should build confidence as well as strength, and that making a workout fun is as important as all else. Education: BS Kinesiology with Emphasis in Exercise Testing, Analysis, and Prescription Certifications: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) Level 1 USA Weightlifting Coach (USAW-L1) Certification in Applied Functional Science (CAFS) Level 1 and 2 Certifications in Functional Movement Systems (FMS)

*Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician (ABFM) with 14+ years clinical experience (based in Chicago, IL) *Named Castle Connolly Top Doctor (2024, 2025) *Medical Media Commentator seen on/in ABC 7, Fox 32, CBS 2, WGN 9, The Chicago Tribune , Chicago Sun Times, and Everyday Health; including a nationwide 25 interview satellite media tour (TV & radio, November 2025) *Premedical Student Mentor, Urban Bridges Medical Mentoring Program Dr. Rene is a board-certified Family Medicine physician and Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians (FAAFP) with 14+ years of clinical experience. She provides comprehensive primary care for Medicare-eligible patients at Oak Street Health's Avalon Park location in Chicago, specializing in chronic disease management, preventive care, healthcare equity, and access for underserved communities. After overcoming 50 medical school rejections, Dr. Rene graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed residency training at Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago. She developed the L.Y.M.I.T.S. Method—a framework for transforming limitations into your greatest strengths. She mentors aspiring physicians through the Urban Bridges Medical Mentoring Program. Dr. Rene has appeared as a medical expert on ABC 7, Fox 32, CBS 2, and WGN 9 Chicago and recently completed a 25-interview national satellite media tour. She is available for expert commentary on resilience in healthcare, medical education equity, resilience and overcoming failure, healthcare access for underserved populations, and diversity in medicine.

Faysal Abi is a certified bodyworker, posture alignment specialist, and yoga teacher with more than 20 years of experience in movement, pain recovery, and performance optimization. He is the founder of Stretch 360, a digital mobility platform that delivers posture-based routines designed to reduce chronic pain, restore function, and support long-term physical resilience. After surviving a severe car accident that left him with a broken neck and chronic back pain, Abi turned his personal recovery into a professional mission. Frustrated by limited results from conventional treatments, he immersed himself in yoga, massage therapy, posture alignment, and biomechanics to understand how the body heals. Over two decades, he has helped hundreds of clients—from chronic pain sufferers to high-performing athletes—by addressing root causes rather than symptoms. His method integrates structural realignment, therapeutic movement, and nervous system awareness, with a focus on retraining the body back to its intended design. Through Stretch 360, Abi brings this proven approach to a global audience, making corrective movement and posture-based longevity accessible beyond the treatment room.

Dr. Jo is a Holistic Life, Wellness, and Spiritual Coach, advanced yoga and mindfulness teacher, and the founder of TulaSoul. With a background as a clinical psychologist specializing in trauma, she now blends psychology, somatic healing, and embodiment practices to help high-achieving women reconnect with their bodies, regulate their nervous systems, and live more aligned, fulfilling lives. Her work focuses on the intersection of burnout, body disconnection, and emotional suppression—guiding women out of survival mode and into presence, self-trust, and authentic expression. Drawing from her own lived experience with eating disorder recovery and deep healing, Dr. Jo brings both professional expertise and personal insight to her work, making her approach both clinically grounded and deeply human. Dr. Jo is the creator of the EEE™ Method (Empowerment, Embodiment, Enlightenment), a trauma-informed framework for sustainable transformation. She speaks on topics including embodiment, nervous system regulation, body image healing, women’s empowerment, and the connection between emotional health and physical wellbeing. Through her coaching, speaking, and media appearances, Dr. Jo is redefining what it means for women to heal—not by fixing themselves, but by coming home to their bodies.

William Liveman is the founder of BestRebounderTrampoline.com, a resource dedicated to making fitness fun, low-impact, and evidence-based through rebound training on mini trampolines. His commitment to rebounding began during a personal health crisis—after being diagnosed in 2015 with Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL) Stage IV and Follicular Lymphoma, William used daily rebounder sessions to help maintain strength, mood, and resilience throughout treatment. That experience shaped the site’s mission: reliable guidance, verified reviews, and practical education so anyone can “bounce back” to better health. At Best Rebounder Trampoline, William leads a team of fitness writers, health professionals, and experienced rebounders who produce fact-checked reviews, comparisons, and tips for home users, seniors, and professionals. The editorial approach is simple: prioritize safety, biomechanics-informed technique, and lymphatic-friendly protocols, then translate that into clear buyer’s guides people can trust. William’s work bridges product testing, user education, and community building, helping readers choose safer rebounders, protect joints, and improve balance and cardio with minimal impact. He’s an advocate of progress over perfection and an active voice in the rebounder community—sharing practical routines, gear advice, and up-to-date deal alerts to make high-quality equipment more accessible.

Alycia Carrillo CSCS, MS is the founder of The Modern Athlete Method, a program designed to coach high effort, high powered women to obtain modern athlete bodies & minds using high level quantitative and qualitative data analysis with personalized support. With dual master’s degrees in Sports Medicine and Sport Psychology, she blends science-based training, practical application and real-life flexibility to deliver programs that are both effective and fun. A collegiate athlete herself, Alycia’s mission is to bring high-quality, performance-driven coaching to high-achieving women who want strength, confidence, and conditioning that fits seamlessly into their lives. Certifications: NSCA-CSCS (March 2016-present) Certification #: 7248040627 ALTIS Apprentice Coach Program (Feb 2020) ALTIS Need For Speed (Dec 2025) Disordered Eating Informed (Dec 2025) Precision Nutrition Level 1 (March 2020) Pain Free Performance Specialist (August 2021) Bioforce Certified Conditioning Coach (April 2023) Notable Accomplishments: USC Track & Field Team Member 2008-2010 Former Strength & Conditioning Coach at University of Kentucky with men & women’s dive (2 All-Americans), women’s tennis (Indoor National Doubles Champions) and women’s cheer (2018 & 2019 UCA National Champions, 3 USA National Team Members) Speaking & Publications: “2013 Triple Crown + HIC Pro Injury Report,” Surfer’s Medical Association, August 2015 “Integrating Sport & Exercise Psychology Principles in the Weight Room,” Midwest Sport and Exercise Psychology Conference, Feb 2019 “Integrating Sport & Exercise Psychology Principles in the Weight Room— Extended,” Kentucky Clinic, April 2019 “Exploring Career Paths in Strength & Conditioning,” University of Hawaii, July 2020

Katherine Lash is CEO and the founder of SpiritQuest Sedona Retreats, a premier wellness company celebrating 20 years of curating private, transformative healing experiences. Recently recognized by Global Radiance Review as one of the “20 Best Companies to Watch in 2026,” Katherine is a leading expert in spiritual growth, holistic wellness, and raising global consciousness.