MEET THE TEAM

About Amelia

Amelia is a passionate dancer and certified Pilates instructor based in Austin, TX. With a strong foundation in competitive gymnastics and dance, Amelia brings an athletic, creative approach to her classes that keeps movement engaging, dynamic, and purposeful. Amelia is certified through Balanced Body at ALIGN Pilates in Austin. She has been teaching since 2024, helping clients build strength, improve mobility, and feel more connected to their bodies. Amelia’s teaching style is both challenging and accessible. She designs classes that push her students while remaining inclusive for all levels. Whether you're a seasoned mover or just starting, Amelia is dedicated to helping you move better, feel stronger, and enjoy the process every step of the way.

About Audrey

Audrey began teaching Pilates in 2020 under the mentorship of Brooke Bowersock and completed her Balanced Body Comprehensive Certification in 2025. Her teaching style is athletic, intuitive, and detail-oriented, blending strength-based Pilates with an athletic intensity that challenges both control and endurance. She loves helping clients discover their inner strength through intentional movement and smart progression, and she aims for every class to feel both challenging and accessible. Her goal is for clients to leave feeling stronger, more connected, and confident in how they move in both sport and daily life. When she’s not in the studio, Audrey enjoys staying active with her two young children, cooking at home, and weightlifting. A native Texan, she loves spending time with family and friends over big meals and cheering on the Texas Longhorns.

About Becca

Becca has been teaching Pilates for seven months. Her classes are known for being challenging, form-focused, and fun—striking the perfect balance between precision and play. She hopes clients leave class feeling like Andy after her makeover in The Devil Wears Prada—strong, confident, and absolutely unstoppable (Chanel boots optional). Outside the studio, she loves anything that involves water, grabbing a cute coffee and soaking up the sun, exploring new places, connecting with people, and catching up on sleep.

About Becky

Becky has been teaching at ALIGN since February. Her teaching is kind and engaging with an approach that makes every client feel seen and encouraged. Through clear and articulate cues and a genuine passion for pilates, she guides her students through sequences designed to build functional strength. She wants each client to leave the studio feeling better than they did when they walked in. Her goal is for every person to walk out the door feeling accomplished, strong, and fully connected to their body. When she isn’t at the studio, Becky spends much of her time outside, especially in summer. Catch her at Barton Springs on Saturday afternoons after her classes.

About Claire

Claire began her Pilates training in 2024 and has been actively building her teaching skills since then. Her teaching style is intentional and educational, with a focus on helping clients understand the “why” behind each movement. She hopes clients leave class feeling accomplished and energized, while also walking away with something new—whether it’s learning how to activate a specific muscle group or mastering a new movement. Outside the studio, she enjoys seeing live music, spending time with her dog, and painting.

About Ebony

Ebony has been teaching pilates for 1.5 years at Align East as she completes her comprehensive pilates training through Balanced Body. Her teaching style blends precision and strength, focusing on whole body alignment and moving with purpose. She hopes each class allows you to improve your body awareness and increase your love of movement. She aims for clients to leave class feeling lengthened, connected to your body, and ready to tackle the mobility demands of your day. When she’s not in the studio, Ebony enjoys taking classes around town, going to live shows, gardening, and lounging at home drinking tea while watching kdramas.

About Emily

Emily is a Balance Body certified mat Pilates instructor with an additional certificate in holistic health and nutrition, bringing a whole-body approach to every class she teaches. Her style is energetic and upbeat — rooted in proper alignment and core connection, with heart-pumping, challenging work that always comes with ample modifications so every body can show up and push their limits. Expect props, music that moves you, and a class that leaves you sweaty, accomplished, and proud of the work you put in. When she’s not on the mat, Emily loves exploring the Austin outdoors with her corgi, traveling, and channeling her passion for holistic health in the kitchen.

About Jaci

After years of working in a Corporate office, Jaci began to feel the effects of her demanding desk job on her body. She began searching for some relief through exercise when she stumbled upon Pilates. After noticing the impact of the Method on herself, Jaci immediately knew she wanted to share her knowledge and newfound passion with others! She loves that Pilates can be adapted to different bodies/fitness levels making it an ideal form of movement no matter the person. Outside of the studio, Jaci enjoys cooking, playing football with her dog and husband, reading, and watching HGTV.

About Jaxon

Jax has been a dedicated student of Pilates since 2022, discovering it and subsequently falling in love with it in college. After graduating and moving back to Austin, he found his home at ALIGN and is currently in the middle of his certification process through Balanced Body. Jax takes a mindful, conscientious approach to his teaching style. He emphasizes the need for a healthy mind-body connection through highlighting the importance of the breath paired with the instruction through purposeful movement that Pilates is known for. He aims to create a space in each of his classes where both beginning and experienced clients can safely explore the strength of their bodies while also promoting a healthier relationship with their bodies that the trials and tribulations of everyday life can tend to disrupt in one way or another. Outside the studio, Jax is a devoted cinephile with a passion for writing and literature. On the weekend, you can catch him hiking the Barton Creek Greenbelt, jogging around Zilker, or exploring what he knows to be the best live music scene in Texas. He believes Pilates to be the perfect gateway for anyone interested in physical fitness or for those who wish to gain a healthier, more intimate understanding of their own bodies.

About Jennifer

Bio coming soon.

About Joanna

Joanna has been teaching Pilates to friends for about eight months. Her teaching style blends a welcoming, supportive atmosphere with guidance that helps clients tap into strength they may not realize they have. She aims for everyone to leave class feeling strong and confident in their bodies. New to Austin, Joanna enjoys exploring the city’s restaurants and food trucks and spending time outdoors on walks.

About Jordan

Jordan began training as a Pilates instructor in May 2025 and is approaching her first full year of teaching. Her teaching style is clear, adaptable, and presence-focused, creating classes that help clients stay connected to their bodies while building strength and control. She hope clients leave class feeling refreshed, empowered, and more confident in their movement. Outside the studio, she enjoys reading, cooking, and gardening, and loves creating things—whether it’s experimenting with a new recipe, writing, making art, or playing music. Her cat, Jerome, is often her partner in crime for these activities, especially if there’s a nap planned in between.

About Kyra

Kyra began teaching Pilates in October. She would describe her teaching style as informed but fun, blending education with an approachable and supportive energy. Pilates completely transformed her relationship with her body, and she is passionate about helping clients better understand how their bodies work. She takes pride in creating classes that are intentional, empowering, and thoughtfully challenging, with clear cues and an environment where clients feel supported while still encouraged to grow. Kyra hopes clients leave class feeling empowered both physically and mentally. She loves that Pilates can serve as a reset, offering space to feel grounded, clear headed, and strong even on stressful days. When she is not teaching or taking Pilates, Kyra leans into her creative side. She is a ceramic artist at heart and previously worked as a ceramic studio manager. She enjoys DIY projects, throwing on the wheel, writing poetry, crafting, spending time with her dog, and hanging out with her sister.

About Lauren S

Lauren has been teaching at ALIGN East since October 2024, bringing a friendly, calming, and encouraging presence to every class. Her teaching style focuses on mindful movement, thoughtful cueing, and helping clients feel supported and appropriately challenged. She wants everyone to leave her class feeling stronger, longer—“six inches taller”—and genuinely proud of what their body can do. When not teaching or taking Pilates, you’ll find Lauren reading, enjoying walks around the lake, or planning her next travel adventure.

About Linda

Linda has been teaching Pilates for a year, both privately and in group classes, through Balanced Body's comprehensive certification program. She is inspired to help people of any age feel better in their bodies through intentional, challenging and functionally based movement. Her classes focus on blending strength with flexibility/mobility so clients leave the studio feeling energized and empowered. When she's not teaching, Linda prioritizes traveling, supporting the arts, and spending as much time as possible with her husband, two sons and two dogs.

About Lindsay

Lindsay started teaching Pilates this year and is working toward her Balanced Body comprehensive certification. Her teaching style is encouraging, supportive, and upbeat, with the goal of helping students feel connected to and grateful for their bodies. Her hope is that students leave her class feeling happy, challenged, and confident. When she’s not in the studio, Lindsay enjoys family movie nights with her husband Parker and their two daughters, shopping with her sister, and craft nights with her friends.

About Mairéad

Mairéad has been teaching Pilates for over a year and has been in the ALIGN Teacher Training Program for two! She loves to watch her students grow week by week, improving their strength, form, and awareness. She would describe her teaching style as a little tough but encouraging, meeting her clients where they are at in their skill level and encouraging them to achieve new levels of movement when they're ready. When she isn't teaching she is decompressing by hanging out with her two cats, exploring the latest Austin spots, and pressuring her friends to do Pilates!

About Marley

Marley has been teaching Pilates since 2025. She describes her teaching style as embodied, empowering, and intentionally challenging. Marley encourages her clients to build a strong mind-body connection while pushing past perceived limits in a supportive way. After taking her class, Marley wants clients to feel refreshed, motivated, and energized. She hopes they leave feeling stronger both physically and mentally. When not teaching or taking pilates, Marley enjoys spending time with her four pets (yes four, 2 dogs and 2 cats.. it’s never quiet at home)

About Megan

Megan teaches classes at both of our ALIGN studio Austin locations. She has been teaching movement in one form or another since 2004. First traveling across the country teaching dance and then Pilates starting in 2013. She is comprehensively certified through the Kane School in NYC.

Megan loves Pilates because of "its accessibility - truly all you need is a mat. Once you've absorbed the principles, you'll be amazed at how many places in your everyday life you'll use it. Walking your dog, riding your bike, picking up your kids, playing tennis."

Her advice to newbies is to "find a teacher that you resonate with and you feel is invested in your progress. Through the Pilates equipment, you'll learn and begin to embody these principles strengthening not only your body but your mind and compounding your results over time."

Her teaching style is "mindful, inquisitive, playful, and focused on the quality of your movement as we work through each exercise laying down new neural pathways with each "a-ha!" moment that you have. I want people to feel like they are in their bodies not only during class but throughout the rest of their day. Things tend to fall into place after that."

About Meghan

Meghan has been teaching Pilates for just over a year, though movement has been a lifelong passion. She grew up dancing and later taught both dance and barre before discovering Pilates. Her teaching style is intentional and grounded in helping people move in ways that support their everyday lives. She focuses on functional movement, alignment, and fluid transitions, creating classes that are both challenging and restorative. She hopes her clients leave each class feeling empowered, more connected to their bodies, and proud of what they’re capable of. Not just physically stronger, but mentally lighter and more confident. Outside the studio, Meghan loves being outdoors hiking, swimming at Barton Springs, or exploring Austin’s farmers markets and coffee shops. A creative at heart, she enjoys baking sourdough, crocheting, and making things by hand. When she’s not teaching, she works full-time in marketing.

About Morgan

Morgan has been teaching since 2021 when she started the Balanced Body comprehensive teacher training program. Since then, she’s trained and practiced Pilates through two pregnancies and is expecting her second son in April 2026! Morgan wants to help others transition into motherhood with Pilates as a tool. Her passion for the practice is derived from the impact it’s made on her own wellbeing after recovery from a back surgery as a teen. Her style is athletic with a focus on the basic, classical components of breath work, core engagement and body control. She aims to meet each student where they are when they walk in for class.

About Natalie A

Natalie began teaching Pilates in October and is thrilled to be joining the ALIGN East team in a more formal setting. Her teaching style is upbeat and rhythmic, creating classes that are both energizing and motivating. She aims for her clients to leave feeling strong, successful, and happy—challenged but empowered by what their bodies can do. Her goal is for every class to feel fun, dynamic, and confidence-building. When she’s not teaching or taking Pilates, she enjoys walking around Town Lake and trying new restaurants with friends.

About Nicole

Nicole has been teaching Pilates since November 2024 and is now a comprehensively certified Pilates instructor. Her teaching style is classical-adjacent, building on the foundations of classical Pilates while incorporating contemporary flow and movement. Nicole wants clients to leave class feeling stronger, energized, and ready to take on the day. Whether it’s someone’s first time on the reformer or their hundredth class, she aims to create an encouraging environment where people feel supported as they challenge themselves and grow.

When she’s not teaching or taking class, Nicole is often designing things for ALIGN or exploring new spots around the city to grab a matcha. She loves the creative side of building community through Pilates and enjoys finding inspiration both inside and outside the studio.

About Sarah E

Sarah has been teaching for ~6 months here at Align as she works towards her comprehensive Balanced Body certification. She is a strong supporter of classical foundation & fundamentals with a focus on precision and strength. Sarah believes Pilates is for every body at every age and every class is an opportunity to learn, play, and continuously improve. Her aim is for clients to incorporate meaningful movement into their lives in a challenging, sustainable way that will keep them healthy, mobile, and strong at every stage of life. An avid personal practitioner, Sarah can often be seen at the studio herself or coworking at the space next door (forgive her laptop posture, it's one of the many reasons why she does Pilates).

About Stephanie H

Stephanie H. is a certified Pilates instructor through the Balanced Body program with two years of teaching experience. She blends the foundations of classical Pilates with thoughtfully integrated contemporary movement to create classes that are both supportive and challenging. Her teaching focuses on building balance, strength, mobility, and flexibility while encouraging clients to move with confidence and control. Stephanie’s goal is for every client to leave class feeling stronger, more capable, and more connected — both to their bodies and to the community around them. She believes Pilates is a powerful practice for strengthening the body while nurturing the mind. Outside the studio, Stephanie enjoys taking Pilates classes, spending time outdoors, two-stepping, and being with her family and her dog.

About Stephanie V

Stephanie V. has been teaching Pilates since 2025. Her teaching style blends creativity and mindfulness, encouraging clients to move with intention and slow down. She designs her classes to build strength, body awareness, and mind–body control while offering a thoughtful challenge. Stephanie hopes every client leaves class feeling stronger, confident, and accomplished. A strong advocate for self-care, she believes that simply showing up for yourself is an achievement worth celebrating. When she’s not in the studio, Steph enjoys experimenting in the kitchen, spending time outdoors, and staying active. Whether teaching or taking class, she believes Pilates is a lifelong journey where movement meets mindfulness.

About Tara H

Tara H. 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. Her teaching style can be described as fun but challenging. She loves to encourage her students to take their practice to the next level and says, "Nothing is better than catching a little smile (or even a little side-eye) from a client during a challenging series…I know it hard but it’s good for you!". Her goal for each session is for clients to leave wants her clients to leave feeling empowered & ready to take on the rest of their day. 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.

About Tara W

Tara W. has been teaching Pilates since 2024 and is comprehensively certified through Balanced Body. Her classes blend strength, flow, and thoughtful alignment, with an emphasis on smooth transitions and intentional movement. She loves creating sessions that feel both grounding and energizing—challenging you while keeping you connected to your body. Tara hopes clients leave feeling strong, steady, and quietly confident. When she’s not in the studio, you can find her exploring trails with her dog, Fresa, planning her next mountain escape, or dialing in a new class sequence to make it just a little smoother and stronger than the last.