Certified Instructor

Stefanie has been practicing Pilates since 2005 when she lucked into a deal at a Denver Pilates studio and quickly fell in love with the movement, focus, and mind-body connection she found in the work. Since moving to DC’s Brookland neighborhood in 2012, Stefanie has been a dedicated student at Excel Pilates. In 2016, Stefanie completed Excel Pilates’ 700-hour Teacher Training Program, studying under expert teachers who learned from instructors taught by Pilates founder Joseph Pilates. She is a certified, third-generation classical Pilates instructor. She brings to teaching her lifelong dedication to helping people change their lives. She’s passionate about helping others improve their health and wellness and is excited to guide students through their own discoveries, victories, and healing through Pilates. In addition to practicing Pilates, Stefanie has spent her career fundraising for nonprofits that help people who are homeless, abused, and in need.