Meet the Team

Corrin is a Pilates instructor, trainer, mobility coach, and self-proclaimed anatomy nerd with a background in dance, massage therapy, strength training, and movement. Across all of those disciplines, one idea has remained at the center of her work: helping people move and feel better so they can keep doing the things that matter to them.

Her extensive understanding of anatomy shows up throughout her teaching, but always in an approachable way. Corrin loves helping clients understand the “why” behind what they’re doing, identify movement patterns, and explore different strategies for building strength and mobility. Expect plenty of layers and options in her classes so you can find the version that makes sense for your body that day.

As one of Pure Balance’s most experienced instructors, Corrin co-teaches our Instructor Training Program, sharing her knowledge of anatomy, movement, and the art of teaching with future Pilates instructors.

Her classes are thoughtful and challenging without taking themselves too seriously. You might leave with a new understanding of your hips, a muscle you didn’t know existed, or a particularly satisfying soreness—but chances are, you’ll laugh somewhere along the way.

Michelle brings decades of study across movement, wellness, and mind-body practices to her teaching. She is a trauma-informed Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT), National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC), personal trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist, Yamuna Body Rolling Practitioner and Teacher Trainer, and Balanced Body-trained Pilates instructor.

Her background in yoga and dance deeply influences the way she teaches Pilates. Michelle weaves breath, mindfulness, and intentional transitions throughout her classes, creating a sense of flow that encourages clients to connect more deeply with both their movement and themselves.

She believes challenge and compassion can coexist. You’ll often hear Michelle offer ways to add a little more or a little less depending on what your body needs that day. Her clear instruction and calm presence create space to explore without pressure, while her deep knowledge of the body allows her to layer in challenges that can be surprisingly spicy (as she says).

Clients often describe Michelle’s classes as peaceful, supportive, and almost meditative. Just don’t mistake peaceful for easy—you may find yourself feeling muscles you forgot about the next morning.

Movement has been a through-line throughout Lisa’s life. She earned her BFA in Modern Dance from Temple University and has spent more than twenty years performing, teaching, and creating dance in Athens. She completed her comprehensive Pilates training through The Pilates Center in Boulder, Colorado, a program deeply rooted in the classical Pilates method, and has continued expanding her education through contemporary Pilates training at Pure Balance.

Lisa loves the mindfulness of Pilates and the strength and confidence that can develop through a consistent practice. Her classical foundation gives her a keen eye for alignment, precision, and the details that make movement feel more connected, while her years as a dancer and teacher bring an intuitive sense of rhythm and flow to her classes.

She has experience working with older teens, clients with Parkinson’s, hip and low-back concerns, and people who are completely new to the Reformer and want a little extra support as they build confidence.

Lisa teaches with a quiet confidence that immediately puts people at ease. Her classes are organized, intentional, and wonderfully smooth, with clear instruction and plenty of options to explore more or less challenge. She has a knack for noticing exactly what’s happening in the room and offering the right cue or adjustment without interrupting the flow. And while her calm, almost meditative delivery might have you thinking you're in for an easy class, don’t be surprised when she quietly sneaks in a challenge—or catches you off guard with her perfectly timed sense of humor.

Chamberlain’s Pure Balance story started on the other side of the Reformer. She first came to the studio as a client in 2023, initially drawn to Pilates because of her background in dance. She quickly fell in love with the low-impact approach to movement—and with the community she found here.

That experience eventually inspired her to deepen her practice and become a teacher herself. Chamberlain completed Pure Balance’s Mat + Reformer Instructor Training Program in 2024 and has continued expanding her movement education with Barre Above training.

Her dance background shines through in the way she puts a class together. Chamberlain has a natural sense of pacing and momentum, creatively weaving exercises and props together so that movement feels connected rather than like a collection of separate exercises. She loves building a full-body experience and finding ways to introduce something a little unexpected while still making class feel approachable.

Chamberlain’s classes are relaxed and welcoming, but there’s plenty of challenge waiting for you. She offers options to dial things up or down depending on how your body feels that day, with clear cues that help you move with confidence along the way. Expect creative combinations, satisfying flow, and maybe something you haven’t tried before—all with the goal of leaving class feeling proud of what you did and a little more at ease in your body.

Movement, education, and well-being have been at the center of Lisa’s career for more than 15 years. An All-American track and field athlete with degrees in Exercise Science and Sport Management, Lisa began teaching Pilates in 2009 and has since built an extensive career across Pilates, personal training, group fitness, coaching, and wellness education.

Lisa is a National Board-Certified Health & Well-Being Coach (NBC-HWC), Cancer Exercise Specialist, certified personal trainer, and group fitness instructor. Outside of Pure Balance, she serves as the Associate Director for Well-Being and Student Engagement at the University of Georgia, where she leads programs supporting individual and community well-being. She also teaches in UGA’s Departments of Dance and Kinesiology, helping students explore the connections between movement, health, and performance.

All of that experience informs the way Lisa approaches Pilates. Her classes emphasize quality movement, mindful alignment, and functional strength, with thoughtful options that honor the individual needs of the people in front of her. She loves helping clients build strength and resilience that translate into everyday life—not simply accomplishing an exercise for the sake of accomplishing it.

But don’t let the résumé fool you: Lisa is as genuine and down-to-earth as she is knowledgeable. She has a gift for explaining movement in ways that make sense, encouraging you through a challenge, and making you laugh somewhere along the way. Her classes are welcoming and accessible, but she certainly knows how to make a little resistance go a long way—your hips and glutes may have some thoughts about that single yellow spring tomorrow.

A lifelong dancer, Kate’s first connection to Pilates grew naturally from her ballet background and her love of intentional movement. After discovering Pure Balance, she decided to take that interest further and completed Pure Balance’s Mat + Reformer Instructor Training Program in 2024.

Teaching has always been an important part of Kate’s life. A UGA graduate originally from Statesboro, Georgia, she loved Athens enough to stick around and now works as an elementary school teacher in Clarke County. Teaching Pilates gives her another way to combine her love of helping others learn with movement as a creative outlet.

That educator’s instinct shows up naturally in her classes. Kate offers clear instruction, thoughtful alternatives, and encouragement that helps clients feel supported while still inviting them to try something that might be a little outside their comfort zone. She wants challenge to feel empowering rather than intimidating, giving you room to explore what you’re capable of without pressure to get everything “right.”

Kate’s confidence and creativity continue to shine brighter with every class she teaches. Expect thoughtful programming, satisfying flow, plenty of encouragement, and maybe a new exercise or two that makes you think, “Wait...we’re doing WHAT?” She’ll be right there cheering you on—and chances are, you’ll leave feeling pretty proud that you did it.

Melynda has spent more than 15 years exploring the connection between movement, the body, and our overall well-being. A 500-hour yoga instructor and Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapist, her training also includes somatic yoga and life coaching, Reiki, fascia work, breathwork, and therapeutic assists.

Her path to Pilates began through her own injury recovery, when she experienced firsthand how intentional movement could support not only physical strength, but a deeper sense of connection with her body. She went on to complete Pure Balance’s Mat + Reformer Instructor Training Program in 2024, bringing her extensive background in yoga and somatic practices into the way she approaches Pilates.

Melynda sees movement as an opportunity to become more present and embodied—not something to simply power through or check off a list. She thoughtfully weaves breath, body awareness, and creativity into her classes while encouraging clients to listen inward and explore what they need. Her holistic perspective brings depth to her teaching without losing sight of the fact that movement can—and should—feel joyful.

And joyful is exactly what you can expect from Melynda. Her classes are creative, engaging, and full of positive energy, with plenty of challenge and something a little different each time. She has a gift for connecting with the people in the room and making everyone feel genuinely welcomed and excited to move. Come ready to work, breathe, laugh, and be surprised by what she has planned—you’ll probably leave with a smile on your face and a little more sunshine in your day.

Ginny first fell in love with Pilates through its ability to build a deeper awareness of the connection between mind and body. With a background in theatre and dance performance, movement has long been a part of her life—but Pilates offered a new way to explore strength, awareness, and feeling more connected to her body.

She began studying Pilates with Pure Balance in 2024 and went on to complete Pure Balance’s Mat + Reformer Instructor Training Program. Her background as a performer naturally finds its way into her teaching: Ginny brings energy, personality, and a sense of play into the room and loves when clients engage with her and become part of the class experience.

For Ginny, though, fun and challenge aren't opposites. She loves creating classes that make you smile while still giving you plenty to work with, whether that means trying something new, finding your shake, or discovering that you’re capable of a little more than you expected. She’s especially thoughtful about helping newer clients feel comfortable, offering explanations and options so everyone can find an appropriate challenge without feeling left behind.

Expect encouragement, laughter, a satisfying amount of work, and a teacher who is genuinely rooting for you. Ginny has a knack for reminding you that you don’t have to take yourself too seriously to do something meaningful—and if you leave class smiling, a little sweaty, and feeling proud of yourself, she’s done her job.

Deirdre is a Pilates instructor, fitness coach, writer, and longtime educator. After nearly two decades working as a public school librarian, teaching and learning are deeply woven into who she is—and that curiosity naturally finds its way into her Pilates practice.

Her own path to teaching began after an injury led her back to movement and inspired her to explore Pilates more deeply. She completed Pure Balance’s Instructor Training Program in 2025 and has continued immersing herself in the method ever since, from exploring its history and traditions to finding new ways to understand movement in her own body and help others do the same.

Deirdre especially enjoys helping clients become more comfortable and confident on the Reformer. She’s happy to demonstrate a movement, talk through what you’re working toward, and encourage you as your practice grows. Some of her most rewarding teaching moments are watching someone who once felt brand new begin to trust themselves—and maybe even realize they’re ready to take that next step.

Expect an upbeat class, plenty of encouragement, and an instructor whose enthusiasm for Pilates is easy to see. Deirdre approaches the work with the spirit of a lifelong student: curious, engaged, and always excited to discover something new—and she loves inviting the people in her classes along for the ride.