Meet the Team

  • Cali Healy - Owner/Founder

    MAT & SPRINGBOARD PILATES

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    Cali is trained in Mat Pilates, Springboard Pilates and certified Senior Fitness Instruction. In Cali’s Pilates classes, you can expect a full body flow of movements that focus on mobility, strength and mind-body connection. Outside of class, she is likely reading, listening to Taylor Swift, or grabbing a coffee and taking a long walk outside!

  • Alex Mello

    YOGA, PILATES & MEDITATION

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    In Alex's classes, she uses mindfulness based techniques to help others manage stress with self-compassion. She provides trauma informed spaces that empower her students and offers them access to their autonomy. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Holistic Psychology, is a certified mindfulness meditation teacher through UC Berkeley under the guidance of Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield, is trained in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and is a 200 hr RYT. She has been running small curated wellness groups since 2017, was on the board of a trauma sensitive mindfulness non-profit and is passionate about offering non-traditional explorations of mindfulness to her students. It is her goal to teach others the depth and nuance that can be found in dharma based contemplative practices and to help others see mindfulness as a gateway to personal liberation.

  • Sami Fogarty

    MAT PILATES

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    Sami is a Philadelphia area Pilates instructor with over 2 years of experience. She is known for creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all levels, balancing challenging exercises and effective modifications. Clients can count on energizing playlists featuring all the latest hits, sprinkled with oldies-but-goodies to keep the vibe fun and motivating. You’ll leave class feeling uplifted and ready to take on the rest of your day. 

  • Mary Weiss

    YOGA & SCULPT

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    Mary is a 200-hour yoga teacher and certified barre instructor with a love for movement! With a background in dance, Mary’s classes infuse traditional yoga postures with invigorating flows. Off the mat, you can find Mary at happy hour, walking around the city, or at home with her cats!

  • Alyssa Guckin

    MAT & SPRINGBOARD PILATES

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    Alyssa is an encouraging instructor with the intention to lift your energy and your spirit. Certified in Mat Pilates, Pilates Springboard, and Reformer I-II, Alyssa began teaching a wide range of modalities beginning in 2022. Pilates has grown naturally into a true passion in her life, and it brings her immense joy to share this practice with individuals and communities alike. Alyssa believes pilates practice is supportive at every stage of life. She dedicates time to expanding her expertise with workshops, training, and new information to bring to class. She curates playlists each month, filled with soulful jams, 80s hits, and dreamy pop tunes. Join us for one of her classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays!

  • Allie Goodin

    MAT & SPRINGBOARD PILATES

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    Allie is a comprehensively certified Pilates instructor trained at the Drexel Pilates Training Program. She first fell in love with Pilates as rehabilitation from a knee injury and has never looked back! Allie seeks to make Pilates fun and accessible for people of all ages and ability levels. In her classes, you can expect good music, plenty of modifications, and options to advance as well! When she's not teaching or practicing Pilates, Allie enjoys reading, crocheting, and searching for the best coffee shop in Philly (and she's very open to suggestions). She hopes to see you on Friday mornings!

  • Nadia Lofton

    YOGA

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    Nadia Lofton has been a yoga teacher in the Philadelphia area for 6 years. Her classes are rooted in the principles of functional mobility, seamlessly blending flowing sequences with dynamic mobility drills, conditioning and a light hearted approach. Nadia received her certification from Maha Yoga in Philadelphia. When she isn’t in the studio she can be found at the rock climbing gym or hiking with her dog. 

  • Raven Hayes

    MAT PILATES

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    Raven first began practicing yoga and pilates in January 2020, right before the world shut down. Seeking a third space outside of home work after two years of social isolation, she began taking classes in 2022. Pilates classes and the community of people involved quickly became an important, irreplaceable part of her weekly routine, and she enjoyed not only the physical benefits, but the enormous positive impact on her mental health. Raven trained with Power Pilates to receive her Core Mat I certification and also completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training through Breathe for Change. She also holds a Bachelor´s degree in Spanish and Master´s in Latin American Studies and teaches kindergarten during the day. She is excited to bring  her teaching skills, love of reggaeton music, and growing appreciation of planks to classes at The Pilates & Wellness Studio. 

  • Jessie Sommers

    YOGA

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    Jessie is a Philly yoga instructor with certifications in Vinyasa, Yin, and Aerial yoga. She has also completed a Leadership Training in Yoga of 12 Step Recovery. Jessie is passionate about guiding students towards a deeper connection with their bodies and minds. Particularly, her Yin classes focus on long, sustained holds, inviting students to use their breath to sink deeper into poses. This creates a space to practice stillness, allowing the mind to quiet and the body to release tension. Her classes are a judgement free zone welcoming all levels, shapes, and lifestyles. When not teaching, Jessie can be found hanging upside down from a trapeze, perfecting her crochet skills, and working ‘Go Birds!’ into her daily interactions.   

  • Emily Kashka-Ginsburg

    Emily Kashka-Ginsburg

    MAT & SPRINGBOARD PILATES, YOGA

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    ​​Emily is a Mat and Springboard Pilates instructor. She is trained in a range of modalities including Pilates, Yoga Sculpt, and Restorative Yoga. Her classes are grounded in breath and above all, seek to provide a space where you can find joy in movement.

  • Natalie Diedericks

    MARKETING MANAGER

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    Natalie is a student at Temple University studying International Business with a concentration in marketing. She aspires to build her own creative management agency to help businesses create brands that truly resonate with people’s values and to influence intentional consumerism. As a former gymnast and volleyball player, she has a passion for health and fitness. Natalie found pilates as a way to stay active at school and positively support her mind and body. If not on the mat, Natalie is likely running, painting, or trying a new coffee shop in the city.