Melissa Lee
Hello! I’m Melissa, the owner of Movement of Pilates. I’ve been working in the fitness industry for 23 years and as a Pilates instructor for 21 of those years. My original certification is a very classical “New York” training, but I also pursue continuing education courses in an effort to discover all forms of Pilates. Over the course of my teaching career, I moved from focusing on the “fitness” side of Pilates to the rehab side. I have clients of all levels, but my true passion is helping those that are maybe unable to find help in a traditional gym or general therapy setting due to injury, disability, or medical condition.
In 2018, after five years of studying and preparation, I became an official ScolioPilates instructor. I enjoy working with the curviest of spines and love showing a new scoliosis client that they can indeed help improve their spinal situation. I even have out of state clients that come quarterly for a few hours of ScolioPilates work and take the work home to incorporate in their daily routine. If you or someone you know has scoliosis, send them my way as soon as possible!
Beyond working with rehab based clients, I also teach about 15 mixed equipment classes a week to clients of all levels. I pride myself on my creativity as an instructor and always mix it up, keeping my clients guessing with what we will do each session! I love BOTH of my studios (our small one is for privates and our large one is for groups) and am so proud of the Pilates playground that Movement of Pilates has become!
On the personal side, I have two amazing boys, an amazing dog named Sprout and in my free time I compete in half-marathons and travel as much as possible. I have found a great balance in life and I know that’s because of my job. Helping others feel better, move better, and BE better is so rewarding! (And FUN too!) I consider Santa Clarita my home and love living and working in this amazing valley!!
Melissa Lee
Hello! I’m Melissa, the owner of Movement of Pilates. I’ve been working in the fitness industry for 23 years and as a Pilates instructor for 21 of those years. My original certification is a very classical “New York” training, but I also pursue continuing education courses in an effort to discover all forms of Pilates. Over the course of my teaching career, I moved from focusing on the “fitness” side of Pilates to the rehab side. I have clients of all levels, but my true passion is helping those that are maybe unable to find help in a traditional gym or general therapy setting due to injury, disability, or medical condition.
In 2018, after five years of studying and preparation, I became an official ScolioPilates instructor. I enjoy working with the curviest of spines and love showing a new scoliosis client that they can indeed help improve their spinal situation. I even have out of state clients that come quarterly for a few hours of ScolioPilates work and take the work home to incorporate in their daily routine. If you or someone you know has scoliosis, send them my way as soon as possible!
Beyond working with rehab based clients, I also teach about 15 mixed equipment classes a week to clients of all levels. I pride myself on my creativity as an instructor and always mix it up, keeping my clients guessing with what we will do each session! I love BOTH of my studios (our small one is for privates and our large one is for groups) and am so proud of the Pilates playground that Movement of Pilates has become!
On the personal side, I have two amazing boys, an amazing dog named Sprout and in my free time I compete in half-marathons and travel as much as possible. I have found a great balance in life and I know that’s because of my job. Helping others feel better, move better, and BE better is so rewarding! (And FUN too!) I consider Santa Clarita my home and love living and working in this amazing valley!!
Crystal Edwards
Crystal’s fitness journey began at an early age when her elementary school was chosen as part of a pilot program for aerobic dance. Since her very first aerobic dance class she was hooked on the world of fitness and movement. A great deal has changed in the world of fitness since then, but Crystal’s passion for movement has remained strong.
Crystal has dedicated her education to fitness. She earned a Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology. She is an ACSM certified Exercise Physiologist and has an ACSM “Exercise is Medicine, Level II” credential. Her Pilates certifications are through Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) and National Pilates Teacher Certification (NPTC).
After she completed her formal education, Crystal began her career at Texas Health Finley Ewing Cardiovascular and Fitness Center where she worked with people who had a variety of medical issues such as cardiovascular disease, degenerative neurological disorders, genetic disorders, osteoporosis and scoliosis. Throughout her career she has had the opportunity to work with a variety of fitness abilities from hospital patient populations to amateur and professional athletes. Her experience with this wide array of fitness levels has given her the unique ability to tailor individual programs to help each client to become a better version of themselves.
In 2006, Crystal found Pilates and her world of movement expanded again. She was amazed by all the ways Pilates incorporated the aspects of mind, body and soul into movement! She saw how beneficial this type of exercise could be and began training immediately. She continues to expand and deepen her understanding of the human body and its interaction with the mind through continuing education. Crystal is scheduled to complete a new certification, Integrated Movement Specialist, through Balanced Body in 2022. She is also excited to be working toward her certification as a Scolio-Pilates Instructor through her mentor Karena Thek.
Crystal often states, “I love what I do. I believe we were born to move and our freedom to move is a gift we sometimes forget that we have been given. This is especially true if we are dealing with pain. However, through the right movement we have a greater chance to live a more open and pain-free life.”
Lisa Colvard
Lisa originally sought out Pilates after extreme back and abdominal weakness was aggravated by pregnancy. With Pilates she found that her back pain was remedied and her core was strengthened in a way weight training had never addressed. After getting hooked on Pilates in 2003, Lisa became a dedicated instructor and in 2008 began instructing at Pilates Teck and then a few other studios around the Santa Clarita Valley.
“I have a knack for making the most movement challenged individual feel comfortable and safe all the while attaining their personal goals by merging them with the Pilates principles.” Lisa’s classes are not stagnant and every week will introduce or reintroduce a move but include a twist to further challenge your body.
“ I love doing and teaching Pilates. Outside of yoga it is the only form of exercise that has not bored me and I’ve done it all: kick boxing, taekwondo, aerobics, barre, running, etc.,”
Lisa has a lot of experience with knee; hip and back rehab clients both prior and post surgery. Carefully strengthening muscles surrounding joints can significantly improve a rehab prognosis. Lisa has helped special needs, rehab clients and athletes become stronger, more flexible and out of pain. She has worked with and even taught a scoliopilates group class for teen-age clients and also some in the special needs classification. “I know that virtually anyone can do Pilates, by simply breaking a movement down to it’s simplest form, and slowly building on to the movement as the client improves.
Additionally, Lisa loves taking continuing education classes as science has begun to understand the “why” of Pilate’s success. There are some great teachers out there and wonderful research going on and I love to bring that back to my clients. “Joseph Pilates was definitely ahead of his time!”
Lisa was first certified at Pilates Teck, in Newhall CA. and in 2012 became certified through the Pilates Method Alliance, an internationally recognized certifying program. She is inspired to help other’s achieve their fitness goals of a balanced body through strength and flexibility with classes that are fun, challenging and always safe for everybody.
Lisa Colvard
Lisa originally sought out Pilates after extreme back and abdominal weakness was aggravated by pregnancy. With Pilates she found that her back pain was remedied and her core was strengthened in a way weight training had never addressed. After getting hooked on Pilates in 2003, Lisa became a dedicated instructor and in 2008 began instructing at Pilates Teck and then a few other studios around the Santa Clarita Valley.
“I have a knack for making the most movement challenged individual feel comfortable and safe all the while attaining their personal goals by merging them with the Pilates principles.” Lisa’s classes are not stagnant and every week will introduce or reintroduce a move but include a twist to further challenge your body.
“ I love doing and teaching Pilates. Outside of yoga it is the only form of exercise that has not bored me and I’ve done it all: kick boxing, taekwondo, aerobics, barre, running, etc.,”
Lisa has a lot of experience with knee; hip and back rehab clients both prior and post surgery. Carefully strengthening muscles surrounding joints can significantly improve a rehab prognosis. Lisa has helped special needs, rehab clients and athletes become stronger, more flexible and out of pain. She has worked with and even taught a scoliopilates group class for teen-age clients and also some in the special needs classification. “I know that virtually anyone can do Pilates, by simply breaking a movement down to it’s simplest form, and slowly building on to the movement as the client improves.
Additionally, Lisa loves taking continuing education classes as science has begun to understand the “why” of Pilate’s success. There are some great teachers out there and wonderful research going on and I love to bring that back to my clients. “Joseph Pilates was definitely ahead of his time!”
Lisa was first certified at Pilates Teck, in Newhall CA. and in 2012 became certified through the Pilates Method Alliance, an internationally recognized certifying program. She is inspired to help other’s achieve their fitness goals of a balanced body through strength and flexibility with classes that are fun, challenging and always safe for everybody.
Ana Hubner
Ana’s Pilates journey began 15 years ago. She had been practicing yoga for more than10 years, and felt the need to add another form of conditioning that would help manage her scoliosis and back pain. Pilates was exactly what she was looking for, a precise method that addresses the whole body, a safe way to exercise, and most importantly, emphasized the mind-body connection.
After her first Pilates session she knew that Pilates would become an important part of her life. Pilates helped her develop body awareness, improve posture, and complemented and supported her yoga practice.
In 2015 Ana decided to deepen her knowledge and understanding of what makes Pilates so special, and completed the comprehensive teaching certification program through Body Arts and Science International (BASI). She completed Pilates for Injuries and Pathologies, an advanced education certificate course, attended two Learning from the Leaders conferences and various continuing education workshops. She believes that in order to refine and improve her teaching she has to continue being a dedicated student.
Ana is a Yoga Alliance certified yoga teacher, and has been teaching yoga for the past 15 years. She is currently working on completing the Yoga Therapy certification and a Master Training program.
Ana strives to incorporate The Ten Principles of BASI Pilates ( Awareness, Balance, Breath, Concentration, Center, Control, Efficiency, Flow, Precision, and Harmony) into her teaching. These principles are what makes Pilates a unique mind-body experience, and not just a physical process. She loves to work with all age groups, but especially enjoys working with the mature clients, helping them age powerfully and pain free.
” After a Pilates session I feel energized, revitalized, centered, and relaxed and that is how I would like my clients to experience Pilates as well.”
” I am really excited to be a part of the Movement of Pilates team, and grateful to be able to teach at a warm and friendly Pilates playground!”
Ana Hubner
Ana’s Pilates journey began 15 years ago. She had been practicing yoga for more than10 years, and felt the need to add another form of conditioning that would help manage her scoliosis and back pain. Pilates was exactly what she was looking for, a precise method that addresses the whole body, a safe way to exercise, and most importantly, emphasized the mind-body connection.
After her first Pilates session she knew that Pilates would become an important part of her life. Pilates helped her develop body awareness, improve posture, and complemented and supported her yoga practice.
In 2015 Ana decided to deepen her knowledge and understanding of what makes Pilates so special, and completed the comprehensive teaching certification program through Body Arts and Science International (BASI). She completed Pilates for Injuries and Pathologies, an advanced education certificate course, attended two Learning from the Leaders conferences and various continuing education workshops. She believes that in order to refine and improve her teaching she has to continue being a dedicated student.
Ana is a Yoga Alliance certified yoga teacher, and has been teaching yoga for the past 15 years. She is currently working on completing the Yoga Therapy certification and a Master Training program.
Ana strives to incorporate The Ten Principles of BASI Pilates ( Awareness, Balance, Breath, Concentration, Center, Control, Efficiency, Flow, Precision, and Harmony) into her teaching. These principles are what makes Pilates a unique mind-body experience, and not just a physical process. She loves to work with all age groups, but especially enjoys working with the mature clients, helping them age powerfully and pain free.
” After a Pilates session I feel energized, revitalized, centered, and relaxed and that is how I would like my clients to experience Pilates as well.”
” I am really excited to be a part of the Movement of Pilates team, and grateful to be able to teach at a warm and friendly Pilates playground!”
Jordan Welty
Jordan found Pilates in 2017 while looking for a form of exercise that would not cause any additional knee pain that she developed from being an athlete her entire life. She quickly determined that Pilates was not only easy on the knees, but assisted with over all well being in every day life.
In 2021, Jordan decided she wanted to share the benefits of Pilates with so many others, including those who do not exercise regularly, believing that Pilates truly is for every body. ‘It has helped my body significantly and my overall attitude towards movement.’
Jordan received her Bachelor’s in Communication Studies from Cal State Northridge and her MBA from Grand Canyon University. Outside of Pilates, Jordan works full time as a Risk Compliance Officer. She lives with her boyfriend, dog, and cat. In her free time she enjoys camping and traveling to all the different Disney Parks.
Tina Johann
Tina first discovered Pilates in 2000 when she worked with a Pilates trained Physical Therapist for knee rehabilitation.
She fully recovered and was ready to make Pilates her go-to workout, she was hooked! Her PT Pilates teachers, current owners of Core Conditioning in Studio City, highly recommended she take their dynamic rehabilitation and teacher training program as she recognized Tina’s natural ability to learn the method and apply her teaching, leadership, and facilitation skills from her career in Recreation and Adventure Therapy.
From her early days at college and graduate school, Tina has always had an active and challenging career in the fields of Therapeutic Recreation, Fitness, Ropes Course and Team Building Facilitation, and Outdoor Adventure Education. As she settled into parenthood, she decided to change career direction to bring her work closer to home and her children. Pilates was the perfect segue.
Tina earned her Pilates certificate in 2002, then repeated a full teacher training program at Body Arts and Sciences International (BASI) in 2015, and recently did coursework in Kinesiology and the NSCA personal fitness trainer course at College of the Canyons. Her learning is always ongoing, by attending workshops such as pre- and post-natal Pilates, ScolioPilates, and managing pain and spinal issues. She has maintained a private practice with many clients since 2002, and is skilled and passionate to work with mature clients, she can relate!
“I’ve been doing Pilates with Tina since 2017 and continue to benefit from her customized instruction that has greatly improved my posture, balance, core strength, and most importantly she has helped me to stabilize and strengthen both knees, one a Total Knee Replacement and one with a meniscus tear. I would add that Tina is such a positive influence and allows me to grow stronger and younger at 68 years old! Doing Pilates with her has been life changing for me. I can’t imagine my world without the workouts and her encouragement! “ Diane B.
Tina is drawn to the mind-body connection of Pilates and loves the detail and exercise integrity it demands, and she strives to leave her clients more grounded, with deep core strength, and a balanced body. She practices what she teaches with regular Pilates workouts and indoor and outdoor cardio training that allows her to love life’s adventures with her friends and family.
Katelyn
Katelyn’s journey for fitness started in her senior year of high school when she ran her first marathon. She wanted to explore and learn about how the body is capable of running 26 miles.
She then went to school to get her bachelors of science in Kinesiology with an emphasis of Sports Medicine. She is also a certified personal trainer and primary sports nutritionist through National Association of Sports Nutrition(NASN). Along with her Pilates certification being through Pilates Sports Center (PSC). Katelyn is also currently working toward her certification as a scolio-pilates instructor through Karena Thek.
Katelyn had started her career as a physical therapy aide for Southern California Orthopedic Institute. Where she had worked with people who had soft tissue injuries involving muscles tendons or ligaments, sprain injuries, strain injuries, tear injuries, and post surgery patients. She has experience with a wide range of fitness levels allowing her to be able to program specifically for each individual’s needs.
Working at the physical therapy clinic Katelyn got to see how beneficial Pilates was for the body. Katelyn wanted to show others that even with limitations in the body you are capable of moving and will see so many benefits from Pilates.
Aside from Pilates, Katelyn loves to spend time with her husband and their two dogs! In her free time she loves to race in marathons, go to the beach, and go to amusement parks!
Angela
Angela likes to refer to herself as a recovering endurance athlete.
For more than 10 years, she trained for and competed in Ironman triathlons, open water swimming, cycling and trail running events and races.
Such endeavors took a toll on her aging body. Injuries and chronic pain resulted in knee and back surgeries and months of physical therapy.
Looking to improve upon her ever decreasing mobility, she found her way to Movement of Pilates and discovered a kinder way to exercise and rehabilitate her body. Pilates has given her a new sense of well-being, while strengthening her core and improving her flexibility.
Inspired by the benefits her own body experienced, Angela chose to become a comprehensively trained Pilates Instructor through Pilates Sports Center, so that she can share the benefits of Pilates with others.
She believes in a restorative and kind approach and looks forward to working with people of all abilities, especially those new to Pilates.
When not doing Pilates, Angela enjoys traveling with her husband, spending time with her two adult sons, and spoiling her sassy pugs Dexter and Bruna.
Our Classes
You’ve met our fantastic team, now it’s time to see the wide range of classes available at Movement of Pilates. Whatever your wellness goals, we’ve got a program for you! Check out our classes page then book your first Pilates session with us today. We can’t wait to meet you!
Our Classes
You’ve met our fantastic team, now it’s time to see the wide range of classes available at Movement of Pilates. Whatever your wellness goals, we’ve got a program for you! Check out our classes page then book your first Pilates session with us today. We can’t wait to meet you!