Gloria is the owner and creator of Metaphysical Pilates and is here to improve healthy living. After studying business at Loyola University Chicago, she furthered her education in body mechanics, and in 2009. She is now a Pilates trainer with 15 years of experience conducting one-on-one training sessions, group classes, and semi-private classes. Gloria teaches Pilates in both the mat and apparatus machines for clients between the ages of 18 – 88.

Completed Education, Certifications, and Additional Specialties:

• PhysicalMind Institute 
  
• TheMethod Pilates Apparatus
  
• Cardiolates Certified
  
• Completed Workshop in Scoliosis
  
• UltraBarre Certified
• Anatomy of Pilates
  
• Pilates Gait Certified
  
• Body RnD Certified  at Lagree Fitness
  
• Completed Workshop in Human Anatomy
  
• Completed Workshop in Hypermobility
  
• BodyMind Matwork
  
• BASI Jump Board Certified
  
• Reiki Level 1 Certified
  
• CPR Certified
  
• Neuro-Science for Pilates
• Spiritual Science Certified
• Ancient Wisdom Certified
  

Career Highlights:

• Feature cover model and story in the Nov/Dec 2013 Pilates Style Magazine
  
• Trained celebrities, professional athletes, actors and musicians in the art of Pilates
• Featured in the January 2017 Pilates Style Magazine discussing Cardiolates
  
• Featured on the television show, Living Healthy Chicago to discuss an inspiring story regarding Pilates and multiple sclerosis
• Featured on Lifetime's Married At First Sight, Season 18
  

Karla is a Chicago-native Pilates instructor. Passionate about all things beauty and wellness, Karla has been a hairstylist for 16 years. After mastering hair, Karla had a desire to tackle her passion for all things wellness. Diving into Pilates and Sound Healing, Karla is using Pilates and Sound to heal the mind, body, and soul.

Completed Education, Certifications, and Additional Specialties:

• PSC Comprehensive Certified
• Jumpboard Certified
• CPR Certified
• Sound Bath
• Myofascial Release

Career Highlights

• Featured on Lifetime's Married At First Sight, Season 18

Ashley spent many years in academia, earning advanced Bible, theology, and ancient medicine degrees. Along the way, she realized she did not belong in the academic world. She decided to turn her life-long love for Pilates into a career. After enhancing her Pilates training in the UK, Ashley moved back to the US in 2023 to continue perfecting her craft. Nothing brings her greater joy than movement, teaching, and learning.

Completed Education, Certifications, and Additional Specialties:

• Matwork Certified at Body Control London
• Certified in Trapeze Table, Chair, and Barrels Instructor Module 1 at Balanced Body
• Reformer 1-3 Instructor Training at Balanced Body
• Certified in Flexibility at Alixa Flexibility
• Certified in Aerial Hoop
• Certified in Floor Dance
• Certified in Heels Dance (Essential Science of Heels) at XPERT Fitness
• CPR and First Aid Certified at Prime First Aid