PLNK Team
Michele
I'm Michele! I used to be a dancer growing up and after my dance chapter I started other forms of movement. I started learning about Pilates after college and fell in love with the challenge and movements. My favorite Pilates movement will be anything with feet in straps.
I was born and raised in the Bay Area my entire life. Catch me trying out new foods or taking a workout class.
Music vibes: pop, edm, r&b.
Find me on Instagram:@michelemoves_
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Gretchen
Hi, I’m Gretchen. My love for Pilates began with mat Pilates through Winsor Pilates, and I was instantly hooked once I was introduced to the full apparatus. That experience inspired me to pursue my comprehensive certification through BASI and deepened my appreciation for the method created by Joseph Pilates.
My classes combine intentional movement with upbeat, feel-good playlists to create an energizing and supportive experience. I especially enjoy any spinal articulation and core-focused exercises. I’m passionate about helping clients feel strong, capable, and confident as they grow in their practice. Outside of the studio, I love traveling and spending time with my family.
Find me on Instagram: @my_pilatesdiary
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Anj
I'm Anj! What most people will tell you about me is that I teach with my whole heart! With experience leading group Pilates classes in various levels (Foundational/Form, Intermediate, Advanced, Athletic/HIIT, Contemporary, Cardio/Jump, and Stretch/Myofascial release) my classes will give you results you can feel–one intentional movement at a time.
Maybe it’s breathwork integrated into slow and controlled movement, maybe it’s moves that will have you shaking and questioning your life choices but coming back anyway; either way, expect fresh and creative flows with smart sequencing, spicy transitions, and zero wasted reps–all while having a sprinkle of fun in between!
Clients say they love me for my banger playlists and quirky sense of humor, but not so much when they’re stifling a laugh during deep core work. ("It’s all part of the challenge!")
At the heart of my classes is my promise to give you something to be absolutely proud of, each and every time you leave class stronger and more confident. Shake now, thank me later!
Find me on Instagram: @fullranjofmotion
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Sarah
Hi PLNK babes, my name is Sarah & I’ve been a certified reformer & mat Pilates instructor for 1.5 years, plus a 200hr RYT certified yoga instructor for 6 years.
In my classes, you can expect some spiciness! While I like to offer new challenges every week, you can also expect support modifications, consistency over rushed routines, & a lot of dumb jokes to break the tension as we pulse. Helping you establish a conscious breath-to-body connection is also a goal I try to establish in my instructing; I like to think that’s the Yogī in me coming out.
Last thing to know about my teaching style is that I take immense pride in how I curate my playlists. Every season we’ll workout to a new curation - singing along & dancing in the middle of class is always encouraged!
Find me on Instagram: @slago.moves
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Rilee
Hi! I'm Rilee Jones, a mat and reformer instructor here at PLNK. Before falling in love with Pilates I played two years of college basketball and studied business management. Outside of the studio you can find me playing pickleball, running, baking, enjoying time outdoors, growing my faith, or sipping on a good iced matcha. My music taste lives somewhere between Jessie Murph, Zara Larson, with Tate McRae always on repeat! Let's Sweat it out on the mat, move mindfully on the reformer and have some fun together, Can't wait to move with you! xx
Find me on Instagram: @movementbyrileemarie
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Katie
Hi! I’m Katie, I love helping people feel strong, confident, and balanced. Outside the studio, I enjoy staying active, playing volleyball, lifting weights, and spending time with friends, family, and my two dogs. I was drawn to Pilates for its ability to build strength without burnout and create a sense of connection and community. My goal is for my classes to feel intentional, supportive, and fun, with a focus on mindful movement and helping clients feel good in their bodies—both in and out of the studio.
Find me on Instagram: @core_bykatie
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Laine
Hi, I’m Laine! I teach Reformer and Mat Pilates. I bring an energetic, grounded presence that’s deeply attuned to mind–body connection. My method is intentional, contemporary, & quietly powerful with a bit of spice. You will walk away aligned, sculpted, and confident! Outside of the studio: Outdoors is home— always recharging in the mountains and by the ocean. Let’s connect and elevate together!
Credentials: CRTT (160h)
Music: A fusion of atmospheric edm, pop, primal rhythms & sound bath.
Find me on Instagram: @body.bylaine
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Jennifer
Hi, I’m Jennifer! I’ve been teaching Pilates since 2012 and received my comprehensive training through Pilates Academy International in New York.
What I appreciate most about Pilates is its thoughtful approach to movement. My teaching is rooted in the classical method, with an emphasis on precision, purposeful progression, and building a strong foundation. Whether you’re new to Pilates or simply looking to move with greater confidence, I enjoy helping clients better understand their bodies and discover how small refinements in movement can make a meaningful difference—both in the studio and in everyday life.
Outside the studio, I’m usually spending time with my family, chasing after my toddler, exploring trails around the South Sound, or discussing my latest book club pick at the local library.
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Mariana
Hi, I’m Mariana! I quickly fell in love with the way Pilates combines strength, control, movement. I love creating classes that challenge you while still making you feel strong, confident, and connected to your body. My goal is for you to leave class feeling stronger than when you walked in…..and maybe a little sweaty too!
Music vibes: Throwbacks, EDM, rap, pop, and pretty much everything in between.
Outside the studio you’ll usually find me at the gym, spending time with friends and family, working toward my goals, and most importantly, growing my faith.
See ya on the Reformer
Xoxo ;)
Find me on Instagram: @Motionw.mari
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Roxanne
Hi, I’m Roxanne! Pilates to me started out as something new to try, and ended up becoming a new passion and non negotiable in my life. I truly fell in love the mind to body connection the reformer taught me, it brought strength and stability to my body while also centering and grounding myself to the present. I truly love some Ariana grande or even some house music to feel confident and strong in every class! Outside of the studio you can always find me either hiking, throwing pottery, or running a new cross country race! I always try to incorporate weight lifting and even some hot yoga before my Starbucks run (always a hot brown sugar oat milk cortado).
Find me on Instagram: @alignedbyroxy
Instructor
Megan Milner
FounderI’m Megan. After years of dealing with back issues and workouts that often made things worse, I was encouraged to try Pilates on a reformer. At the time, I had never even heard of reformer Pilates, and finding a studio wasn’t easy. I was fortunate to discover a small, local studio where the owner personally taught each class. From my first class, I was hooked, my back finally felt supported, my posture improved, and my strength began to build in a way it never had before. My instructor not only introduced me to the benefits of Pilates but also mentored me through the training process to become an instructor myself.
Outside of co-owning PLNK, my husband & I keep busy with our four kids that range in age. We also have 2 dogs that I very much consider my babies.
Life can feel a little chaotic at times, and I often feel like I’m going a million miles an hour. Pilates is how I reset, and it’s exactly what we hope PLNK provides for all of you.
Nayeli Pieper
FounderHi, I’m Nayeli, co-owner of PLNK Pilates, wife, and mom.
Movement didn’t always feel empowering to me. For a long time, I believed exercise was about changing my body or trying to meet someone else’s expectations. Everything shifted when I found Pilates and a supportive fitness community. I learned to trust my body, appreciate what it can do, and let movement become something that felt good, not punishing.
For years, I dreamed of opening a Pilates studio, but I also hesitated. I was driving to Gig Harbor and Tacoma to take classes I loved, and what should have been one class often turned into an all-day commitment with traffic and life in the mix. If it felt challenging for me, I knew it had to be even harder for others balancing work, family, and full schedules.
That realization planted the seed for something closer to home, a space that felt intentional, welcoming, and built for real life. When the opportunity came to bring that vision to life alongside an amazing partner, PLNK was born.
PLNK is the kind of space I always wished existed here. Supportive, elevated, and welcoming. A place where everybody belongs, confidence grows, and showing up, even on your busiest days, is enough.
Movement changed my life, and I’m so proud to be part of creating a space where it can become part of yours too.