Pilates Center Of Austin Staff

• Director/Owner at the PCA
• Certified Pilates Teacher through Master Pilates Teacher Colleen Glen at Peak Pilates, 2003
• Certified Personal Trainer from University of Texas at El Paso, 2001
• PMA certified since April 2009

Why do I love teaching Pilates? It is amazing, inspiring and a blessing to me to see the life-changing work Pilates brings to each of my clients not only in their workouts but also in the practice of life. My greatest learning comes from the almost 20 years of being mentored by Wendy LeBlanc-Arbuckle, Master Teacher & Co-Founder of PCA, and her husband and Co-Founder, Michael Arbuckle. Apprenticing with Wendy and Michael has impacted, not only my teaching, but my life. The values of deep-hearted service, integrity, accountability, and a credo that guides me in my teaching every moment: that our clients are the experts in their journey to health and fitness; our job as Teachers, is to have their innate biointelligent wisdom come alive! When clients grab hold of that, transformation happens!! Their bodies and their life habits change, which empowers them to see newly that we are at our best when we discover our own inner teacher rather than just following instructions.

Born and raised in Las Vegas, I have a BS in Psychology from Park University in Kansas City Missouri. I have been in the fitness industry for over 29 years as a teacher, trainer, educator and studio owner. I'm a Balanced Body Educator for Pilates, Bodhi, MOTR, and Advanced Movement Principles; Barre Above® Program Specialist, CETI Certified Cancer Exercise Specialist, (CES), CETI BOSU Breast Cancer specialist, Group Fitness Instructor, GYROTONIC®, GYROTONER® , and Personal Trainer. I also have additional certifications with AFAA and ACE for group fitness, Yoga Wall, Bodhi Suspension System, Arcus by McEntire, CoreAlign, YMCA Strength Trainer, and Nike Rockstar Dance Workout.

I've educated for many companies globally such as BOSU®, 24 Hour Fitness, Surge™, Barre Above® and many more. I love training and education and use the variety of tools I've learned over the years to help my clients find success.

My goal is that everybody can move, regardless of any limitations, movement can be achieved and can be beautiful.

• Pilates Certification (Reformer, Advanced, Platform, Tower), 2018-2020
• Fred Astaire Ballroom & Latin Dance Certified Instructor, 2010-2017
• DVIDA Ballroom & Latin Dance Certified Instructor since 2003
• BA in History from University of Texas, 2021
  

Erin Marie is thrilled to join the team at the Pilates Center of Austin. Erin, an Austin native, has been a dancer since she was 2 and was introduced to the Pilates reformer, in 2005, while working with a physical therapist for her dance related injuries. Through her own therapy based in Pilates, Erin learned this work could enable her to maintain a healthy body and prolong her professional dance career. She continued reformer work while becoming a national champion Ballroom Dancer. Through Pilates training and consistent work in Alexander Technique, Erin was able to continue a strenuous professional dance and dance teaching career for over 20 years.

In 2018, Erin chose to get certified to teach Pilates, and has thoroughly enjoyed spreading her love for the work with people of all ages, fitness levels, and backgrounds. Through teaching Pilates, she is passionate about empowering her clients to realize their body’s potential and help them create the stability, awareness, and strength to feel good in their everyday lives.

• Balanced Body Comprehensive Certification, 2016-2017
• BFA in Dance Performance from Sam Houston State University
  

Kaylee Maude has over 15 years of training in various dance styles including aerial, ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip hop, improvisation, pointe, modern, and Gaga. She has danced professionally since 2013 and currently dances with the Blue Lapis Light dance company here in Austin. She was introduced to Pilates during her university years, where she explored  both classical and contemporary methods.  After falling in love with Pilates, she obtained her certification from Balanced Body. She lives in Austin with her husband and one year old daughter. She teaches Pilates at The Pilates Center of Austin and performs dances when she can.

I am a dedicated Pilates instructor with a passion for helping individuals discover the transformative power of Pilates. I was Certified by Peak Pilates, and have been teaching Pilates for five years making it my mission to empower clients through mindful movement, strength, and flexibility. In my teen years, I was a member of the Mexican Taekwondo team, showcasing my dedication to discipline, fitness, and a strong mind-body connection. Today, I love sharing my experiences and my knowledge to guide clients on their wellness journeys. 

As an endless student of movement and wellness, I am continuously seeking opportunities for self-improvement and growth. I am a firm believer in the holistic benefits of Pilates, promoting not only physical strength but also mental and emotional well-being.



My goal is to create a nurturing and inclusive environment where everyone can achieve their fitness goals.

• Comprehensively Certified Peak Pilates Instructor 2013
• Discover*Move*Inspire Masters in Pilates Teaching 2015
• Pilates for Neurological Conditions 2017
• Licensed Buff Bones® Instructor 2019
• Passing the Torch Mentorship Program with Wendy Leblanc-Arbuckle 2022
• Franklin Method Educator Level 1 2023
• Franklin Method Educator Level 2 2024
  

A recreational soccer player for many years, I discovered Pilates was a great way to recover from and prevent injury, and to maintain strength and mobility without putting unnecessary stress on my body. After a 30+ year corporate career, I embarked on a second career as a Pilates instructor and I am grateful for the opportunity to help others experience more ease and enjoyment in life through better movement.  



Having recently sold the studio I owned and managed for the last 7 years, I’m beyond thrilled to join the Pilates Center of Austin family. I truly believe the PCA slogan that “EVERYbody is amazing”, and I enjoy helping all types of clients discover what they’re capable of. I am dedicated to giving each client an enjoyable, yet challenging, movement experience, and strive to inspire and empower them to reach their goals.

Gaye began dancing early in life and holds a Master of Fine Arts, Dance degree. She enjoyed a wonderful career as a professional dancer during which time she worked with numerous well known choreographers and performed in the U.S., Mexico and Canada. It was the dance community that introduced her to Pilates. When she began her Pilates certification 20 years ago, she realized she had the opportunity to learn from the best, Wendy LeBlanc-Arbuckle who created the Core Connections Teacher Training Program. Gaye first viewed Pilates from the perspective of a performing artist and athlete, but a cancer diagnosis taught her that Pilates can bring every person, regardless of physical ability, to a place of renewal and vitality. When Gaye isn't teaching Pilates, she enjoys time with her husband, family and friends; travel; hiking; cooking; and all things arts.

• Studio Manager
• BBA from Texas A&M, 1992
  

Like Pilates Center of Austin, Beth is an Austin Original. She was born at St. David's and shares a deep commitment to the Austin-area community. Beth lived abroad in Rome and Dubai from 1999 until 2010 while working with the United Nations. She studied Marketing at Texas A&M and worked most recently with a Conscious Living and Raw Superfoods Snack Company. Holistic health, fitness and well-being is a constant in her life as she raises her twin sons, Ian and Ethan.



Beth brings to Pilates Center of Austin an immense level of business administration and client service. She focuses her time outside the Studio living an active life with her two sons, her family and her friends.

• Yearlong Passing the Torch Mentorship with Wendy LeBlanc-Arbuckle
• Comprehensive Pilates Certification at Pilates Center of Austin 
• Bay Area Houston Ballet 
• Bachelors of Arts in Communications from St. Edwards University 
• Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Houston Texas
  

I am joining Pilates Center of Austin as a highly specialized Pilates/movement coach/athlete and educator with a focus on working with clients who desire a more in-depth experience through fascial integration. Whether it is the nuances needed for highly effective post rehabilitation, the details to cross train with Pilates for enhanced athletic outcomes, or simply the focus, commitment, and drive to learn the Classical Pilates repertoire and beyond, through a fascial lens. In turn, you will discover the deeper athlete that exists in yourself. 

Today, I come to PCA to share my knowledge and spirit with the clients who are so dedicated to their wellness. In addition, a strong belief that ongoing education, evidence-based practice and self-improvement are the best ways to set me apart from the “traditional” Pilates instructor. I specialize in one-on-one Pilates sessions and classes for conditions, sport specific injuries, dancers and anyone who desires a better way to know their body. It is my goal to bring functional movement to all areas of life to allow my clients to maintain a high quality of life.

Food for thought: Pilates is a journey. You’ve got to go all in.

• Kane School of Core Integration, 2024
  

I am joining Pilates Center of Austin because my experience as a client was welcoming and supportive. I’m excited to bring the same energy to my clients.

My mission is to help people love themselves and spread joy. As a former hairdresser, I excel in communication and customer service. In addition to Pilates, I practice yoga and meditation, and my many interests include healthy eating, music, and gardening.

When we are happy in our bodies, we can be calm in our minds and open in our hearts. Having love and compassion for ourselves is the doorway through which we bring love and compassion into the world.

• Johnny G Spin Certified
• Barre Above Certification
• TRX for Yoga
• Comprehensive Pilates Certification from Core Connections at Pilates Center of Austin with Wendy LeBlanc-Arbuckle
• Continuing Education in Pilates for Neurological Conditions
• Continuing education in Pre and Postnatal
• Majored in Business Administration at UT-RGV, Edinburgh, Tx 1993
  

I am joining Pilates Center of Austin to help others create a balance in their bodies that will be able to recognise that movement should be fluid and effortless, making it what I call, “Effort with Ease”. My knowledge, experience, and personal struggles allow me to have more empathy and compassion for what others go through in their own struggles. With 9 herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, two rotator cuff tears, and a TFL tears, I have not had to have surgeries to repair any of these issues and doctors are still astounded that I can do some of the things I can do (shoulder stands, headstands, backbends) that they should not be possible or recommended. It’s all because of Pilates, Pilates has allowed me to utilise by body in a more enhanced but effortless way that helps facilitate movement with minimal exertion and maximum effect. Having over 20 years of experience of teaching Pilates and 23 years of practicing Pilates, I strongly feel that my method sets me apart from a traditional instructor as my clients have nicknamed me “the body whisperer “.

I specialize in one-on-one Pilates sessions and classes for conditions of the spine, pre-natal and post-natal, sport specific injuries, dancers and anyone who desires a better way to know their body.

As Joseph Pilates so eloquently said, “…change happens through movement and movement heals”.

• Comprehensive Pilates Certification from Peak Pilates 2024
• 500-hour certified Yoga Instructor 2013
• Stage 4 cancer survivor
• Dance enthusiast
  

I’ve always been a body nerd. In my past life as an ad exec, I also taught yoga. I’ve taken up dance late in life. And my idea of fun is watching YouTube videos about the serratus anterior. I am also a two-time cancer survivor—early-stage breast cancer and stage 4 colon cancer. Movement has healed me physically and mentally in so many ways. My body has been my greatest teacher. I’m excited to share some of the things that have helped me along the way and to learn from the amazing instructors and students here at Pilates Center of Austin.



I truly believe, as Pilates said, that “movement heals” and that a mindful movement practice is one of the most valuable gifts we can give ourselves. In group classes my goal is for you to leave feeling stronger, more flexible, grounded, and a little more knowledgeable about your body than you were before. And in private sessions I hope to partner with you to explore all the amazing possibilities your body holds, help you troubleshoot problems and develop healthier, happier movement patterns that make your life better and make you feel more confident and comfortable in your own skin. 

My transformative Pilates journey first began in 2009 in my hometown of Lake Bluff, IL. It was there that I learned the basic fundamentals while working on the mat. After growing up playing sports, yet struggling with mental illness and addiction, my journey into Pilates began with a personal quest for better physical and mental health. I was introduced to the reformer at Zenergy Pilates in Austin, Texas in 2018. I quickly became fascinated by the magic of an exercise system that not only strengthened my body, but also enriched my mind and spirit.

With a deep passion for holistic health and wellness, I have been touching lives through movement practice since 2021. I am a certified Pilates instructor with full comprehensive training through Peak Pilates in Austin, Texas. My expertise spans across all apparatus, including Cadillac and chair. I also specializes in Pre/Post-Natal Pilates. I believe there is power in the practice, and I am dedicated to helping others achieve their health and wellness goals.



Outside of the studio, I love to be outdoors. I enjoys hiking, paddle boarding, and spending time with friends.