Dona has been teaching in the dance and fitness industry since 2015. Being credentialed by the National Association of Science Medicine, in Barre, Pilates Mat, and Stretch and Mobility, allows for the breadth of functional movement and mobility to comprehensively be built into every class and reformer class plan. She completed her in-house reformer training under the tutelage of three balance body certified instructors/trainers, expanding her love of low-impact fitness with the use of the Pilates reformer. Her biggest pride to this day is helping her own mother grow/lengthen her spine again – almost two inches – since she started practicing Pilates! A warm, inclusive, encouraging environment is her priority for every class and student.

A team sports player and enthusiast, Tracy was seeking supplemental workouts to complement a weight-training regimen and a busy contact sports schedule. She found exactly what she was looking for in an Andrea Van Zile-taught Pilates Mat class. The Pilates Method was effectively simple and beautifully straightforward. Incorporating Pilates into her routine allowed her to return to the basketball court and football field better and stronger. Tracy participated in the inaugural VIDA Pilates Teacher Training in 2019. The Reformer was a game-changer, and the results of Pilates were evident: nagging pains and issues were mitigated, constant soreness was a thing of the past, and more balanced strength and great form were noticeable. Tracy is excited to share the knowledge and practice with other athletes… and anyone else that was curious and motivated to feel their best.

Brad has been practicing Pilates since 2016. After 13 years of rugby, two back surgeries and a body that wasn’t cooperating- it was time to try something new. He started with Pilates mat with Andrea… and then reformer… the results were fantastic. He was finally moving again; pain-free. Pilates also helped him maintain strength during the pandemic. When the world reopened, he saw the opportunity to learn to teach from Andrea and the rest is history. Brad loves working with athletes to regain their mobility, improve their performance, and do what they enjoy “with relative ease.” Chair is Brad’s favorite piece of apparatus, so be prepared to challenge your strength in his class!

Rebecca fell in love with Pilates after taking her first reformer class in 2018. At that time, she was working full-time and in graduate school part-time, and needed to find a physical activity that helped her correct the damage the long hours sitting in front of her computer screen was doing to her body. She loved that she started to feel stronger and more flexible after just a few weeks of classes and quickly saw the impact Pilates was having on her movement and posture. She earned her certification at VIDA in order to gain a deeper understanding of the practice, while also to help others discover the benefits of Pilates for themselves. She’s interested in creating spaces where everyone—regardless of their economic class, race, body size, gender, etc.— is welcome to practice Pilates. When she’s not teaching or practicing Pilates, Rebecca works as a Policy Advisor for a nonprofit.

Michelle started practicing Pilates in 2017 while recovering from foot surgery that left her unable to do her usual weightlifting and running. She immediately fell in love with the method and started teaching in 2021. Michelle received her Pilates equipment certification from Reformation Fitness and her Mat Pilates certification from Vida Pilates. She is also an AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor. Outside of Pilates, Michelle stays active hiking, mountain biking, and weightlifting, and loves to incorporate athletic exercises into the classical Pilates method.

Nancy began her teaching journey in 2003 as an AFAA Certified Step Aerobics instructor. She progressed her journey and became an AFAA Certified Personal Trainer in 2006 and continued training while managing multiple VIDA locations from 2012- 2018. During this time, Nancy fell in love with Pilates as it helped her manage recovery from triathlon training, and eventually through pre and post-natal recovery. In January 2022, Nancy had the opportunity to take her practice a step further and became a 400-hour comprehensive Pilates Teacher. She enjoys teaching people the foundation of Pilates and how, when done consistently, the program can enhance any fitness routine and improve overall lifestyle.

Kelly was first introduced to the Pilates method in 2002 while studying dance at Ohio University. Coming from an Irish dance background, this method provided amazing support for the transition into Modern/Contemporary dance forms, which require more full-body awareness and a deeper understanding of movement integration.

Pilates continued to be present in various capacities throughout his 17-year career with the Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company. Upon retirement from dance, Kelly turned to Pilates as the path leading to his next movement adventure. He successfully completed his 400-hour comprehensive certification in the summer of 2022 from VIDA Pilates, and is grateful for the opportunity to explore and share this wonderful method with others!

Amanda has been in the fitness industry for over a decade and was certified in Pilates through VIDA Pilates. For her, Pilates was an instant passion. Through her own practice, she felt immediate changes in her body including pain reduction, strength, better posture, improved mood and more. She is passionate about making Pilates approachable for every type of person at every life stage. She believes that with the right customization and attention to detail, Pilates should be included in virtually every workout program to create a stable, balanced, and strong body. She is committed to making her Pilates classes not only efficient and effective, but also joyful and fun. When she isn’t in the Pilates studio, Amanda enjoys hanging out with her rescue dog and seeing Broadway musicals.

Stefanie was drawn to Pilates after graduating college; she grew up taking ballet classes, so it was a natural progression for me to start practicing Pilates. Stefanie received her 400-hour comprehensive Pilates certification through VIDA Pilates and really enjoyed learning more about the fundamentals of Pilates and deepening her practice. She uses her love of Pilates mat to find creativity in her reformer & tower classes – almost every class will include some time on the chair as well! Pilates provides a foundation to constantly find new challenges and she enjoys finding ways for students to gain strength to improve their everyday lives.