About Mckinney Movement Center

Who We Are + Our Mission

McKinney Movement Center is a movement studio where you will learn to move smarter and more efficiently from our intelligent, passionate, and experienced staff members. We teach proper body mechanics, principles of alignment, balanced body effort, and injury prevention tactics to our clients of all ages and backgrounds through movement modalities such as : Pilates, Gyrotonic®Exercise, the LYT Method, Yoga, and Barre.

Our mission is activate confidence and engage joy in all of our clients, one session at a time. Through balanced body kinetic movement methods and cognitive connection work, our clients will discover their inner strength, experience joyful exercise, rehabilitative benefits, prevent injuries, and become smarter movers.

We help our clients create and set goals whether related to rehabilitation, maintenance, recovery, or excellence in their sport/hobby. We believe that through the practice our clients will experience more joy in their everyday living, movement, and this will help them form a renewed positive attitude towards life and their achievement capabilities.

Emily Iva Floyd-Lynch

Owner, Certified Pilates Instructor, NPCT

GYROTONIC® Pre-Trainer, GYROTONIC® & GYROKINESIS® Instructor

BFA Dance, Florida State University

Emily the Owner of McKinney Movement Center, a Movement Studio that provides a cutting edge approach to fitness & wellness as well as a community of teachers and clients that love to move & believe it has the power to change us for the better. Along side owning the studio Emily is a Comprehensive Certified Pilates Instructor through Balanced Body (500+ Hrs) and The National Pilates Certification Program (NPCT). She also teaches the GYROTONIC® & GYROKINESIS® Methods, Progressing Ballet Technique, and is certified through the Titleist Performance Institute to train and assess Golfers. She also recently completed Level 1 & Level 2 Scolio Pilates Teacher Training, Scoliosis Specific Exercise.

Emily is known for training high level athletes, pre-professional dancers, and clients that are looking to avoid surgery and utilize intelligent movement as an alternative. Most notably, she trains starting pitcher for Cincinnati REDS in the off season, Andrew Abbott. (Who sustained a shoulder injury in 2024 and had a record breaking season in 2025 and was selected participate and play in the MLB ALL STAR game in Summer of 2025). The dancers she has trained have participated in the prestigious Prix de Lausanne International Ballet Competition and have gone on to be offered contracts at numerous high recognized Ballet Schools both nationally and internationally such as American Ballet Theatre, JKO School (ABT), School of American Ballet(SAB),, Royal Ballet Academy in London, Dutch National Ballet School, Houston Ballet Academy, San Fransisco Ballet School, and European School of Ballet (ESB). She believes strongly in supporting our local ballet schools and providing cross training for the community to build our young athletes up.

Originally from Jacksonville, Florida, Emily holds a BFA in Dance Performance & Choreography from Florida State University (FSU) where she studied under Dance Medicine Specialist Dr.Thomas Welsch & Professor/Gyrotonic Master Trainer, Anjali Austin. It was then that she experienced the Injury Prevention elements Pilates & the Gyrotonic Method provide for Sport Specific Training. After graduating, Emily moved to New York City to dance professionally and work with dancers of the Joffrey Ballet School Trainee Program. While there she also worked in Arts Administration for notable schools in the Northeast such as The Rock School For Dance Education, The Bolshoi Ballet Academy (NYC Summer Program) Peridance Capezio Center, and Wingspan Arts. Her dream was to improve the quality of life for athletes and dancers in pre-professional schools so they could have a prolonged professional career if they desired. Emily has experience in creating specialized program development for wellness, injury protocols, and creating a healthy environment for dancers to get the support they needed mentally and physically.

As a movement educator and specialist, Emily has been teaching movement for over 15 years. Her Pilates & Gyrotonic teaching journey began in Florida where she trained under Balanced Body Master Trainers, Vicki Sullivan, Cheryl Forehand, and Kristen Sullivan at Body Balance Institute (BBI) and completed a one year apprenticeship. While teaching full time at BBI she also had the opportunity to work at the PGA Corporate Headquarters, TPC Sawgrass & World Golf Village. Emily moved to North Texas in 2017 and has worked for several Pilates studios in the North Texas area. She eventually found her home at Craig Ranch Fitness + Spa where she was the Pilates Program Coordinator & Manager for 5 years. When the gym was sold to a corporate company, Emily decided to open McKinney Movement Center so she could continue offering a cutting edge, accessible, expansive, and life changing approach to fitness & wellness in the community. Emily not only has a passion for movement, but believes that movement truly has the power to heal. Her hope is to help all of her clients experience joy and freedom in their workouts and movement while they develop the confidence they need to be the best version of themselves!

Our Teachers

It’s all about the people

KARA

LEAD INSTRUCTOR

Certified Pilates & Barre Instructor

JACLYN

Certified Pilates Instructor & Dance Movement Specialist

BS, Texas A&M

TAMARA

Certified Pilates & Barre Instructor

BS, University of Texas

DENYSHA

Certified Pilates & Gyrotonic® Instructor

BBA, University of Houston

HARLI

Certified Pilates Instructor

VANESSA

Certified Yoga Instructor & Smartspine Practitioner

SAMANTHA

Certified Pilates Instructor, NPCT

BS, California State University Northridge

MIRANDA

Certified Pilates, Yoga, & Barre Instructor, Chiropractor, MS Nutrition

JEN

Certified Pilates Instructor

MS, San Jose State University

JULIE

Yamuna Body Rolling Certified Instructor

Licensed Massage Therapist

STEPHANIE

GYROTONIC® Instructor

BFA, SUNY Purchase

AMANDA

Pilates Instructor

BS, University of Alabama

KRISTI

Pilates Instructor

Licensed Neuromuscular Massage Therapist & BFA, Northern Illinois University

LUCIA

Pilates Instructor &

Front Desk Associate

LAURA

Pilates Instructor, Certified Restorative & Yin Yoga Instructor

BS, Western Governors University

STEPHANIE

Certified Pilates Instructor

Licensed & Board Certified Physical Therapist

VIVIEN

GYROTONIC® Instructor

Meet Your Instructors

“The true teachers are those who help us think for ourselves.”

- Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

KARA

LEAD INSTRUCTOR

Certified Pilates & Barre Instructor

Born and raised in Austin, TX, this girl knew she was born to dance. Growing up Kara did competition dance and became a pre-professional ballerina at the age of 14 and moved to North Carolina to attend Cary Ballet Conservatory. Throughout her rigorous training and dance career, she loved taking weekly Pilates classes to heal and reset her mind and body. Due to a knee injury, Kara had to make the tough decision to move back home and focus on rehabilitation and decided to focus on her love for Pilates.

In 2023, she decided to combine her two passions of dance and Pilates and completed her Comprehensive Pilates Certification. She has taught at several different studios in Austin, most notably Ballet Austin Pilates Studio. Kara moved to Dallas in 2024 and is currently enrolled in an advanced Anatomy Course so she can deeper her understanding of body mechanics! She enjoys sharing her love of movement and is excited to be a part of the MMC team!

JACLYN

Pilates Instructor & Dance Movement Specialist

BS, Texas A&M

Jaclyn holds a Bachelors of Science in Dance Science from Texas A&M University and is a Comprehensive Pilates Certified Teacher. She has been teaching Pilates for several years. Jaclyn is also the Health & Wellness Coordinator and a Dance Educator at the Joffrey Ballet School Trainee Program here in North Texas and continues to be a mentor to many young dancers seeking professional careers!

As a classically trained dancer, Jaclyn Sartore was introduced to Pilates at a young age as a way to enhance her ballet training. While attending Texas A&M University as a Dance Major, Pilates played a major role in the curriculum of the dance program. While studying and practicing the principles of Pilates in school, Jaclyn developed a true passion for understanding the functionality of the human body, as well as using Pilates as a means of preserving the body. This newfound passion for movement outside of the dance studio inspired her to pursue not only Pilates training, but Yoga as well as she was curious about deepening her understanding of the mind-body connection.

In 2015, Jaclyn pursued her 200 hour Yoga Certification with DeAnna Shires, through Breathe into Awareness Yoga. Shortly after, in 2017, she earned her certification as a Pilates Fitness Instructor with Christine Sahoury of AllPilates Studio, in Frisco, TX.

Jaclyn has taught at several studios in Frisco, Plano, and McKinney, TX over the years and enjoys teaching both group classes and private instruction! In addition to teaching Pilates, she continues to pursue her passion for dance and teaches ballet in Plano, hoping to inspire the next generation of to move mindfully with purpose.

TAMARA

Certified Pilates Instructor & Barre Teacher

BS , University of Texas

Tamara has a degree in Advertising from the University of Texas at Austin and is a Comprehensive Pilates Certified Teacher through Hilary Opheim. She began the first 14 years of her professional career as a non-profit fundraiser, but has been active in dance and group fitness her entire life.

After having children, she made the decision to become a stay at home mom, and soon after discovered SoulCore, a movement that combines christian prayer, core strength and functional movements. After practicing SoulCore for about a year and seeing the positive impact that a mind and body routine had on her health, prayer life and family life, decided to become a certified leader. Through leading SoulCore classes at her parish St. Jude in Allen, she decided she could serve her community better by furthering her education in Pilates, which had become the base practice for the movement element of her classes. She received her Mat Pilates Instructor Certification through Polestar Pilates and obtained her Group Fitness Certification. From there, she then discovered a love for Pilates Equipment!

In 2022, Tamara began her Pilates Teacher Training as a Studio Apprentice at McKinney Movement Center. In 2023, she obtained her Barre Fitness Certification through MMC. Tamara is currently studying to take her NCPT license exam.

Tamara's greatest passion is introducing Pilates and mind / body fitness to those who have never experienced functional movement and combining it with internal prayer. She truly believes Pilates can improve the quality of life for any and everyBODY. Tamara has experienced first hand the positive effects of practicing Pilates consistently as therapy to improve the effects of aging and pregnancy/childbirth on the body. The goal of Tamara's group and private classes is for each participant to improve their individual and overall feeling of wellness, and to allow each person options to modify throughout the class for each exercise so they will feel empowered to fulfill their own potential, wherever they may be on the fitness spectrum.

DENYSHA

Certified Pilates & GYROTONIC® Instructor

Denysha is a Comprehensively certified Pilates & Gyrotonic® Instructor here at MMC! She was born and raised in Dallas, Texas and holds an B.B.A in Accounting from the University of Houston. Back in 2021, she underwent back surgery for a herniated disk. After the surgery she suffered depression and severe anxiety because she did not think she could move around like she once did pre-surgery. Before her injury she had a heavy athletic background that involved strength training, boxing and belonging to a running group called Black Girls Run.

While still named Cooper Craig Ranch, Denysha was introduced to Emily and tried a pilates intro but decided that day it wasn’t for her because she was always chasing the biggest calorie burn. Little did she know she just had not made the connection in her body yet. It was not until finding Mckinney Movement Center that she fell in love with the pilates practice. She utilized pilates and yin yoga to aid in her recovery from surgery. McKinney Movement Center philosophy and welcoming environment increased her passion for pilates, her desire to learn more about the human body and the injuries that hinder the bodies of everyday people.

It was not long before she decided she had to be a part of this beautiful movement and seek her full comprehensive certification here at MMC. Shortly after she decided to also complete her full Gyrotonic® Certification. If you have not seen her around already, which is almost impossible because she is in the studio just about everyday, you will see her friendly face around soon enough so make sure to say hello. She believes that Pilates is for everybody and with the right community and tons of consistency you too will experience the freedom it can bring to your mind and body. While not at the studio Denysha currently works full-time as a Sr. Treasury Analyst for an auto repair company. She enjoys spending time with friends and family and loves good music, dogs, babies and a great tv drama.

HARLI

Certified Pilates Instructor

Harli is originally from Utah, and is a graduate of the Joffrey Ballet School Texas Trainee Program. During her time at JBS Texas, Harli was introduced to Pilates and trained with Jaclyn Sartore. She loved how strong it made her feel and how it eased the pain in her lower back, a result of a dance injury.

In October of 2023, Harli starting working the front desk at MMC and started her position as Social Media Manager. She is now a Comprehensive Certified Pilates Instructor. She has worked as Digital Marketing/Media Coordinator for the last two years and recently took the leap to focus on teaching - she enjoys working with clients from all background and brings precision and detail to the forefront of her teaching. She is in the process of finishing her BBA in Business & Marketing.

Alongside teaching at MMC, Harli also teaches dance at Hathaway Academy of Ballet and dances professionally with Urban Performing Company. Harli loves interacting with clients and greeting them with a warm smile, she looks forward to growing within the MMC community!

JEN

Certified Pilates Instructor

MS, San Jose State University

Jen Poston is a certified Pilates instructor with a passion for helping people move better, feel stronger, and live more balanced lives. She holds a Masters Degree in Moderate/Severe Special Education from San Jose State University. She fell in love with Pilates back in 2003 and completed her Comprehensive Pilates Training with Nora St.John. Soon after she enjoyed owning and operating her own Pilates studio and is known for her calm, encouraging presence and clear, thoughtful instruction.

Jen blends classical Pilates with her past professional ballet background and a modern technique to meet each client where they are—whether they’re new to Pilates, managing an injury, or looking to deepen their practice.

A mother of three, Jen brings a unique perspective to her work, especially as an advocate for wellness and resilience. Two of her children live with Type 1 diabetes, and she has spent many years as a speaker and advocate for families navigating chronic illness. Her personal journey has shaped her approach to movement—prioritizing compassion, adaptability, and the belief that strength comes in many forms.

Jen creates a welcoming, empowering environment in every session, with a focus on alignment, core stability, functional movement, and body awareness. Whether teaching on the mat or reformer, she emphasizes the connection between breath, body, and mind—helping clients build both physical and emotional resilience.

Outside the studio, Jen enjoys spending time with her family, staying active, and encouraging others to live with purpose, grace, and strength. For her, Pilates isn’t just exercise—it’s a pathway to healing, confidence, and lifelong wellness.

MIRANDA

Certified Pilates, Yoga, & Barre Instructor

Chiropractor & M.S. Nutrition

Miranda is a native of Missouri and received her undergraduate degree from the University of Missouri. While in college, she began studying yoga and attended 7 Centers Yoga Arts in Sedona, AZ where she received her 200RYT.

Miranda felt inspired to further her education and chose a career where she could provide holistic healthcare. She received her Doctorate in Chiropractic from Logan University. She also has a Masters in Nutrition and is currently finishing up her Dietetics License.

Miranda has a background in dance and has studied with Kansas City Ballet School, Mid Missouri Ballet Theatre, Bossov Ballet Theatre, and Missouri Contemporary Ballet.

Miranda's classes and individual training reflect her chiropractic background and focus on alignment, functional movement, and proper breathing in a fun, non-competitive environment. She has over 10 years of experience practicing chiropractic, teaching yoga, Pilates, barre, and training individuals to improve their health and reach their movement goals. Her goal is to help students gain greater self-awareness, strength, and flexibility to incorporate into their daily lives, and have a little fun while they’re at it. She is excited to join the MMC team and has completed her comprehensive Pilates education.

VANESSA

Certified Yoga Instructor & Smartspine Practitioner

Vanessa is a 500-hour registered yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance and a Smartspine Practitioner providing restorative recovery sessions. She earned her certification through Grow Yoga Teacher Training in McKinney, Texas, and her certification as an Aerial Yoga instructor through The Yogi Treehouse training program. She has been teaching since 2016.

Vanessa loves the flow of Vinyasa yoga, the spiritual and rejuvenating aspects of Yin, and Restorative yoga practices, as well as aerial yoga because of it’s way to affect the body in a new, fun loving and beautiful way.

"From my first class, yoga became my passion," Vanessa shares. "I have had the privilege to practice and study with an amazing community of yoga teachers. Their loving wisdom has inspired me to craft my classes with a blend of mindfulness, compassion and invitation to self exploration - which may include learning to have fun and laugh at yourself! “ Her hope is that her students will find what she does: physical strength and stamina, yes, but also leave with a clearer mind, a more balanced life, and the interplay of the body, mind and breath on and off the mat.

Vanessa has also had the privilege of serving the role as Coordinator of Patient Services at Baylor Scott & White Dallas Diagnostic Association, Plano, Texas. As a spouse and mother of military officers, Vanessa has developed a keen interest in Trauma-informed yoga and has completed multiple training in this field of study.

KRISTI

Pilates Instructor, Licensed Neuromuscular Massage Therapist & BFA, Northern Illinois University

Kristi Sorensen-Reid holds a bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Northern Illinois University. She received her Massage Therapy license 2003. Kristi was Certified in Neuromuscular Therapy in 2003 and Certified in Orthopedic Massage Therapy in 2011. Kristi has had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings, including spa and chiropractic offices, opening her own practice in 2005.

Kristi approaches massage therapy with the desire to restore balance to the body, she works not just to alleviate symptoms of discomfort but also to address the root cause.

In 2005 Kristi began instructing students in Neuromuscular Therapy, Anatomy and Physiology and many other topics. She trains and loves being a part of creating exceptional therapists that are knowledgeable and proficient, in order to better help clients. Therapists should have the skills to communicate effectively with other providers in both the Medical and Alternative Medical communities. Kristi has been practicing Pilates for self care for several years with Stephanie Gordon to help manage her scoliosis, back pain, and fitness. Being a therapist is a lot of manual work and sometimes it can be tricky to balance our own self care. Pilates has been that bridge!

In 2023 Kristi she started her Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training at McKinney Movement Center. She is so excited to be a part of the MMC team and happy to have met Stephanie G from Integrated PT that introduced her to Pilates and it's wellness abilities. In 2025 Kristi completed a specialized course with Stephanie Comella, ZebraFish Neuro, Neuro Foundations Course that addresses proprioception, fascial training and strengthening, and mind body training for clients that range from spinal cord injury patients to those with proprioceptive challenges especially related to hyper-mobility (Ehlers Danlos syndrome, Scoliosis, and more). Her sessions blend her neuro-therapeautic knowledge and bodywork background, with her keen eye for tension and connection with her pilates training.

SAMANTHA

Certified Pilates Instructor, NPCT

BA, California State University Northridge

Samantha, a native of Los Angeles, California, has always been a passionate movie lover. From subtitled French films to indie art house productions, she enjoys watching, analyzing, and discussing cinema in all its forms. Her deep love for film naturally led her to pursue a degree in Film Theory and Criticism—an ideal way to turn her obsession into a formal education. She began her professional career in the television industry, working in rights and clearances—ensuring that everything appearing on screen had the proper legal permissions. While working freelance in the television industry, she met her husband, a television editor.

Movement has always played a central role in Samantha’s life. Her early interest in yoga led her to complete 200 hours of teacher training, and while still working full-time in television, she taught classes at gyms across the Los Angeles area during evenings and weekends.

After having her first of four children, Samantha found herself reconnecting with movement by going to the gym. With music blasting in her headphones, she found strength and peace in lifting weights and running. Between raising her children, she completed three half-marathons and two full marathons. By her late 40s, fatigue and knee strain led her to scale back on high-impact training and take up hiking in the scenic foothills of Southern California.

A major shift came after relocating to Dallas. There, Samantha discovered Pilates—a practice that perfectly combined her love of movement with mindfulness and graceful strength. In 2022, she enrolled in the Comprehensive Pilates Training Program at Re:Gen Pilates under the guidance of Jen Whitley, earning her certification in 2023. Since then, she has been teaching both private sessions and group classes. Samantha is deeply fulfilled by her work as a Pilates instructor. She values how it strengthens the mind-body connection, enhances athletic performance, and supports long-term wellness.

Now living in Prosper, Texas, Samantha balances her professional life with being a devoted wife and mother. She cheers on her son at baseball games, stays closely connected with her three adult daughters attending BYU Provo, and even enjoys the challenge of teaching her husband Pilates. In her free time, you’ll find her lifting weights at thegym, walking, shopping, or—true to her roots—curled up in bed with her homemade popcorn, watching a period drama or the latest indie film.

STEPHANIE

Certified Pilates Instructor

Physical Therapist

Stephanie is a full time Physical Therapist at Integrated Physical Therapy in McKinney and has been teaching Pilates for over 20 years as a comprehensive Certified Pilates Instructor through Polestar. She has experience in a variety of outpatient orthopedic settings and enjoys using Pilates based movement to reduce pain, enhance strength and improve functional mobility. She has her Physical Therapy degree from University of Colorado Health & Sciences Center and studied Health Care Administration at California State University/Long Beach.

Her Pilates journey began with her receiving her Pilates rehabilitation certification from Polestar Education. From there she saw improvements in many of her clients and pursued the Pilates for Buff Bones© Instructor Certification. She now specializes specifically in working with clients that need to build and maintain a healthy and balanced bone density program, specifically those with osteoporosis, osteopenia, arthritis or other joint related issues. She also has a passion for women's health and is a certified Pre & Post Natal Pilates Specialist through Center For Women's Fitness and is Graston certified M1.

AMANDA

Pilates Instructor & Studio Apprentice

Amanda is originally from Alabama where she studied at the University of Alabama as a pre-med biology major. She previously worked as a Physical Therapy Tech at Integrated Physical Therapy where she met our very own, Stephanie Gordon-Meek and gets to work with clients in the rehabilitative setting utilizing the Pilates method. She has worked personally with Stephanie using Pilates-based movement to recover from three major spinal surgeries for several years.

Overcoming spinal stenosis through rehabilitative movement inspired her to get certified in Pilates so that she could help others restore and find confidence in their movement quality after surgery. Living with chronic pain doesn’t have to hurt so bad.

Amanda is currently pursuing her Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training right here at McKinney Movement Center. Working with her, you'll benefit from her practice of the unique techniques and skills of our comprehensive certificate program. Her personal experience brings an entirely new meaning to the phrase, “No Pain, No Gain.” She motivates clients to experience their goal of no pain and all gain, which is the return of their strength and mobility.

JULIE

Yamuna Body Rolling Certified Instructor

Licensed Massage Therapist

Julie is a licensed Massage Therapist amd Yamuna Body Rolling Certified Instructor. She has been working with clients for over 30 years, and found Yamuna Body Rolling back in 2006. It quickly became her favorite form of self-care. She completed her Yamuna instructor training in 2017, and is excited to continue to share this work with YOU!

LAURA

Pilates Instructor & Studio Apprentice

Laura is currently pursuing her Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Certification at McKinney Movement Center. She is a certified Yin and Restorative Yoga Instructor through Yoga Renew, TRX Qualified Instructor, and is working towards her CPT and Nutrition Certification through NASM. Laura holds a BS in Business Management from Western Governors University and an AA in Psychology.

Laura has worked in both the corporate world and education. In both fields, she focused on behavior patterns and systems of efficiency. She believes Pilates is the embodiment of these principles. “In Pilates, we link the mind and body to create movement with intent. The movements may seem small, but the results are real. I encourage everyone to give it a try.”

A back injury turned this once runner and heavy cardio/strength enthusiast into a convert of purposeful low-impact movements. After months of physical therapy with minimal change in her back and leg, Laura’s physical therapist introduced her to Pilates. It was love at first reformer. It was through Pilates that Laura was able to reconnect with her body, rebuild lost muscle, and finally find pain-free movement.

LUCIA

Pilates Instructor & Studio Apprentice

Lucia is a former dancer with a lifelong passion for movement and body awareness. She began her movement journey through dance, where she developed a strong foundation in alignment and intentional movement that continues to influence her teaching today.

She is currently part of the team at McKinney Movement Center, where she works at the front desk and is pursuing her comprehensive Pilates Instructor Training. Inspired by the transformative power of mindful movement, breath, and alignment, she chose to further her education in Pilates to help others build strength, confidence, and lasting movement habits.

She is passionate about helping others cultivate body awareness, functional strength, and confidence that carries beyond the studio and into everyday life. She is excited to continue growing with the MMC community and supporting clients on their movement journey.

What our clients have to say about training at MMC...

Meet Hannah

"I’ve taken Pilates classes at a number of studios (SolidCore, Session, etc.), but Mckinney Movement Center is easily the best. At other studios, I didn’t get the feedback and instruction that I was looking for. The instructors at McKinney Movement Center put together really diverse sessions, whereas at other studios I felt like I was doing the same exercises over and over again. They also know their clients - what their goals are, pain points are, etc. - and put together sessions that are thoughtful of each person in the class. I also love the variety of equipment that we use (chair, rings, box, hand weights, etc.). This variety is far more than I’ve experienced at other studios and introduces new challenges and complexity to each workout. I also love the community I’ve built at McKinney Movement Center. The owner makes it a point to talk to everyone, the instructors get to know me as a person, and I’ve made genuine friends in class. If you’re up for a challenge - take Jaclyn’s Power class. You won’t regret it!! "

Meet Shannon & Phil

Phil : " I'm an avid golfer and I love the mobility and balance work I get from Pilates. It has helped my golf game quite a bit and we really like our Instructor, Jaclyn, as she does a very good job of customizing the exercises to our specific needs. My posture has gotten much better since doing Pilates also, and I love the ability to come in each session and do something new. We are never doing the same thing twice, always learning something new and building on it. "

Shannon :

"I started Pilates because I had a lot of back problems and ended up having a back surgery. I wasn't motivated to come at first and Phil encouraged me to go by saying he'd go with me. So we started out with Duet sessions once a week and fell in love with it! Now we do group classes and our duets. The extreme knowledge that the Instructors have here at MMC is so amazing. They can look at our bodies and see when certain muscles are firing or aren't and help us figure out what we need to do to work on that and build more connection. I can't believe how strong my core is at my age and NOW I can really chase the grandkids and lift them! "

Meet Fay

" I have been doing Pilates for better than 6 years, both Mat and Equipment Pilates. I fell in love with the equipment classes because of the way it makes me feel and move - the resistance training, the stretching... and you can do so much on it! It's amazing what the Instructors come up with and I really love the challenge and that's why I keep coming to MMC. Every time I come to class there is always a difference between the class before it, it's never the same. The instructors here really make a difference because they care, the attention to detail is there like no where else I have trained. One of their first questions when you walk in the door is, "is everything ok with you today?"
and I really love that and the individual attention. I don't want to be injured, so I really love the one on one attention even in the group classes. At MMC it's not about the numbers. As I'm aging, I am focusing more and more on balance, building my bone density, and obtaining better posture all of which my classes at MMC help me with! "

Meet Vivien

"I started taking sessions at MMC a year and a half ago because my friend's daughter trained with Emily as a pre-professional dancer. I take Pilates equipment classes 3 times a week. I tried a Private Session with Emily and fell in LOVE with the Gyrotonic® Method. I enjoy playing badminton and dancing (Ballet and Traditional Chinese Dance) on a regular basis and I feel like the sessions all help me so much, especially the Gyrotonic because it helps me with strengthening my core. My body feels so much more balanced and I can tell that it has helped me to build up my muscles in my legs too! I really like MMC Pilates classes because they help me make sure to use the proper muscles and form - it is Traditional Pilates, not the sport kind, so you will feel real change and adjustments and results. My back and neck always feel so much better after my sessions!"