Pilates Equipment Classes and More at
CoreWorks Fitness Studio
Our Mission
To empower clients with inner strength and mindful, healing movement while challenging and educating each unique mind, body and spirit. We are committed to working hand in hand with our clients to create health and balance through every stage of life. Each instructor and staff member is dedicated to serving our clients’ needs through every single class, private session, and interaction.
Our Vision
Coreworks Fitness is a growing community of instructors, trainers, staff and students who embody the ideals of wellness. Our chief aim is to provide a compassionate and nurturing environment so every student feels safe, supported, and successful along the journey of reaching his or her individual goal. Through our community’s passion for movement and its values we educate and restore people’s beliefs that long term health is possible for body, mind and spirit and assist in the achievement of those ideals.
Our Values
- Quality service
- Compassionate environment
- Community commitment
- Teaching excellence
- Premier instructor education
Our Instructors
Sara is the Program Director at Coreworks. Sara is a Comprehensively Certified Pilates instructor and Master Instructor. Sara has been practicing and studying Pilates and yoga since 2000. Sara brings the variety in her education background to her teaching style and enjoys working with all levels of students. Additionally, Sara works with individuals and small groups to make changes and improve lives as a Hypnotherapist and Transformational Life Coach.
Joanna began her journey with Pilates in 2011 in Warsaw,Poland. On the first day of practice, her teacher started class by quoting Joseph Pilates “In 10 sessions you’ll feel the difference, in 20 you’ll see the difference, and in 30 you’ll have a new body”. As a “skeptical” beginner, Joanna was amazed that everything that was said about Pilates became true. As a result, she has become a committed practitioner of Pilates, and in convincing others that thanks to this method, not only the body movement and strength can improve, but you will also gain greater balance and energy. You simply start feeling better!. Joanna is Comprehensively Certified by Balanced Body and teaches Mat, Reformer, Tower and Chair. In addition to practicing Pilates, Joanna also enjoys running, biking,cooking, reading, and traveling with her husband and spending time with her family.
Megan began integrating Pilates into her fitness routine during her third pregnancy. The physical and emotional benefits of her practice were transformative and she has been a believer in the power of Pilates ever since. Megan is Comprehensively Certified by Balanced Body and teaches Mat, Reformer, Tower and Chair. Megan teaches at several studios and has piloted an Introduction to Pilates program as part of an employee Wellness Program at a local private school. Megan is also a mother of three, runner, photographer and active community volunteer. She credits Pilates for keeping her physical and mental well-being in balance and strives to share the benefits of Pilates with as many people as possible.
Michele is the Education Director at Coreworks and has been a certified personal trainer since 1993. As a personal trainer, Michele works with doctors and physical therapists helping to rehabilitate patients. In addition, Michele runs the dance conditioning program at Coreworks. Michele teaches all formats of Pilates classes as well as runs the Pilates teacher training program through Balanced Body.
Jolene came to the world of Pilates from distance running, initially as a form of cross-training to improve core strength and flexibility, which has paid off 10 times over! Jolene now wants to share her passion for Pilates with others. She started her practice in 2011, focusing on classical mat classes and has progressed to completing classical mat, contemporary mat, and reformer instructor training. She is currently working towards completing her remaining comprehensive instructor training of tower/cadillic, barrel, and chair with Pilates Instructor Academy. Jolene combines her ten years of experience as a technical instructor with her dedication and passion for helping others improve their health and fitness. When not in the studio, you can find Jolene on her road bike, running, lifting in the gym, hiking, and experiencing what our beautiful world has to offer through travel.
Maya Bullock is an advocate of living a healthy lifestyle and supports all things that promote health, wellness and fitness. She has a B.S. in Kinesiology with a focus on Movement Science and a Dance Minor. Maya has past experience teaching group exercise, water aerobics, and chair aerobics and working with the aging population. She has participated in the bbareless training by Tracey Mallett and is working towards her certification. She currently teaches Barre Sculpt in our Columbia studio and always promises to provide our clients with a good, effective workout.
Sarah received her Pilates Certification through Polestar Pilates in August of 2015. She believes in the balancing effect Pilates has and thinks that everyone can benefit from its method. Sarah has worked in the Physical Therapy field for ten years, and has seen just how important movement is to the health of the body. She is excited to share her passion for Pilates with you!
Doreen Sheppard has over fourteen years teaching experience in the fitness industry. She enjoys working with clients one-on-one or in a group setting. She is certified in person training (NASM and ACE), group fitness (AFAA) Resist-A-Ball, and Spinning. She is currently pursuing a Balanced Body Reformer certification. Doreen enjoys running and road cycling in her spare time.
Chris is a clinical Hanna Somatic Educator and Practitioner, Maryland Certified Massage Therapist, 500 hour yoga and Pilates teacher with over 17 years experience and is currently pursuing a Masters Pilates certification. She considers herself a mood movement detective who's focus is to help you achieve full range of movement in a pain-free body. Her background as an Irish dancer, athlete and musician give her personal insight into the mechanisms of chronic pain and her education and neurophysiology and hands on experience guide her work in creating custom tailored movement and Bodyworks sessions to help you move throughout life pain-free.
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Fran opened the first Coreworks Pilates Studio in 2003 in order to provide a non-threatening and warm environment for students to exercise and pursue their wellness goals. Fran believes 100 percent in the importance of the mind body and breath connection for increased ease of movement and quality of life.