Hi, I’m kit (they/them)
I started doing Pilates as a way to manage my anxiety and depression. I immediately fell in love with the emphasis on mind-body connection. I used to think about exercising as a means to change my physical aspect; but after starting Pilates, I have developed a deep love for exercise as a form of self-care.
As a Pilates instructor, I take a holistic approach to health and wellness. My sessions focus on improving your posture, strengthening and engaging underactive muscles, releasing built-up stress in the body, and connecting you to your Powerhouse.
I am a certified Pilates instructor, certified Personal Trainer, and Corrective Exercise Specialist. I believe the more you understand the body, the deeper you can take your Pilates practice; which is why all of my classes are imbued with biomechanical knowledge. The more we understand why we’re doing something, the more we can improve ourselves.
Why I started be found pilates
Pilates has a long history of elitism, and has historically catered to wealthy, white cis-het women. It is my goal to make Pilates more accessible to more people. I started Be Found Pilates as a way to offer Pilates at a more equitable rate.
how i’m making a difference
I offer Pay-What-You-Can mat classes (available in-person and through Zoom). No one is turned away due to lack of funds.
For every 20-credit class package I sell (mat or equipment), I donate a package to someone who normally can’t afford classes.
Once a month, every credit that was “lost” the previous month (due to cancellations, no-shows, etc.) is put into a pool of credits that can be purchased at a discounted rate.
10% of gross profit is put into an annual scholarship to be awarded to an individual to go through Pilates Teacher Training (restrictions apply).