Jenna (owner) is a fully Certified STOTT Pilates Instructor, with additional training in injury and special populations. She specializes in Athletic Conditioning, Pre/Post natal, HALO training, ZENGA Mat, and Scoliosis management. Jenna is a retired professional ballet dancer. She was a company member with Pacific Northwest Ballet, Oregon Ballet Theater, and retired in 2017 dancing with The Suzanne Farrell Ballet on the Kennedy Center Stage in Washington D.C. Pilates has played a pivotal role in Jenna's life for over 17 years. During her career as a ballerina, Jenna used Pilates as an outlet for injury prevention and recovery, as well as athletic conditioning. About our Studio - Arc Pilates and Movement is a STOTT Pilates studio. STOTT Pilates is the contemporary approach to the original exercise method developed in the 1920's by Joseph Pilates. The corporation, Merrithew Fitness, modifies and evolves the practice as more knowledge comes available about the modern principles of exercise science, making STOTT Pilates one of the safest and most effective methods available! Pilates is truly for all bodies. Whether you are recovering from injury, working to improve core strength, posture and flexibility, or simply looking for a good butt kicking, we have you covered!
Molly's journey in Pilates began over 15 years ago while training to become a professional ballet dancer. She has always had a passion for teaching, and has participated in programs that teach ballet to children with physical and mental disabilities, in addition to teaching dancers of all levels and backgrounds. Molly noticed how much Pilates helped her in ballet, from injury prevention to technique, and went on to become an NCPT (formerly PMA) Pilates Instructor in 2017. She has taken continuing ed courses that specialize in anatomy and dissection and the pelvic floor. She has a passion for movement analysis and injury recovery. Molly has worked with professional athletes and post-surgery clients, in addition to clients everywhere in-between in their Pilates practice. In addition to dancing professionally with Milwaukee Ballet, Colorado Ballet, Ballet Tuscon, and currently with Madison Ballet, Ms. Groeschl graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.F.A. in Ballet Performance and Nutrition Min
Fiona is a STOTT Pilates trained instructor with over 13 years of personal experience. After almost a decade working in finance, she chose to pursue teaching full time. Fiona works with clients to cultivate and improve their mind-body connection, achieve balance internally and externally, and work towards meeting her clients goals. Her enthusiasm for Pilates is palpable and that excitement encourages her clients to continue to deepen their practices.