Kirsten Gilkes

Pilates is a foundation for how we move through life — from the way we walk and stand to how we breathe, rest, and restore.

I believe our bodies deserve thoughtful alignment and intentional care, and I’m deeply committed to helping clients cultivate strength, balance, and energy through mindful movement.

My journey into Pilates began after years of back and knee pain from over a decade of competitive cheerleading.

Discovering this method transformed not only my physical well-being but also my awareness of movement patterns and posture. Teaching Pilates has refined my approach as a dancer and deepened my understanding of Joseph Pilates’ original intention: to unite body, mind, and spirit through precise, intelligent movement.