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Instructors
Marie Distasio: owner
"In life, you are given one body; never forget that. Love it, challenge it, and push past your limits."
Marie is a BASI Certified Pilates Instructor, she has been teaching Pilates for 10 years. Marie first found Pilates while training for a half marathon. After becoming injured during training, a physical therapist recommended including Pilates throughout her training to help correct some of the imbalances she was experiencing. Once she gave it a try she was hooked! Marie loves the way Pilates compliments fitness and creates a body awareness and strength that no other form of exercise does. In addition to being a Pilates instructor, she has experience as a Personal Trainer, cycling instructor and certified TRX instructor. Marie believes in focusing on more than just one type of exercise and likes to keep her clients guessing by providing experiences that are challenging, different and most importantly, fun.
Jordan kehoe: studio manager / instructor
Jordan first found her love for Pilates while taking a Pilates course in college! She has always enjoyed running and group fitness, but turned to Pilates after starting to experience pain in her lower back and hip. She loved the low-impact nature of Pilates and the emphasis the practice places on spine and core strength and stability. In 2021, Jordan enrolled in Teacher Training and has fell in love with teaching Pilates ever since. In Jordan’s classes you can expect clear yet creative cues, and will notice her close attention to form and feel her passion for the practice.
When not teaching or practicing in studio, Jordan is spending time with her husband, Alec, and their German Shepard, Lola.
(Tier III)
Olivia Biele: Instructor
Olivia first discovered Pilates in 2020 and instantly fell in love with it. Passionate about maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle, Olivia loves how Pilates complements other forms of movement, and personally how it has helped her enhance mobility, correct imbalances, increase core strength and improve mind-body connection. Wanting to teach others how they can incorporate Pilates into their fitness routines, Olivia decided to go through the teacher training program at ab&flow.
Olivia's goal is to help clients feel great in their own bodies, and aims to create a welcoming, fun and accessible environment for everyone.
(Tier I)
Stacy Hayn: instructor
Stacy is a 30-something new mom trying to build core memories and core strength!
She jumped on a reformer in 2019, and started her teacher training in 2021. It was the first form of fitness she enjoyed, as it challenged both her body and mind.
In 2022, Stacy decided to take a leap of faith (a few months shy of her daughter’s arrival) and leave her career in tech to become a stay at home mom while finishing up her training. It was well worth the jump! Stacy plans to focus on pre-& postnatal, using her own experience to connect with her clients.
Outside of Pilates, you can find her in Lakeview with her husband and toddler, where she is enjoys baking, reading, and showing her daughter funny cat videos.
(Tier I)
Madeline Mantych: iNSTRUCTOR
Madeline's Pilates journey began after moving to the city in 2021, and she quickly became captivated by the practice. Seeking to deepen her knowledge, she pursued comprehensive training through The LAB to become an instructor. Madeline believes that Pilates is a pillar of long-term health and fitness. She enjoys creating unique challenging classes that encourage clients to dig in mentally and physically.
Outside the studio, you can often find Madeline spending time with friends, family, and walking her dog, Duck, along the lakefront. Madeline also enjoys eating out and loves receiving restaurant recommendations.
(Tier 1)
Cathy manas: instructor
Cathy began her fitness instructing journey as a Barre instructor in 2016. She immediately fell in love with teaching and learning about strengthening the mind and body through movement. Cathy later went on to discover Pilates in 2018, and started to incorporate Pilates into her personal practice. She currently works as a recovery nurse in a sports orthopedic surgery center. Cathy has cared for many patients with all types of injuries and ailments. She wanted to combine her passion for healing and her knowledge of movement under one roof. This led her to pursue her Pilates certification at Ab & Flow. The more she learned about Pilates, the more she realized that Pilates was more than just an exercise but a form of healing and rehabilitation. She knows that this could benefit her clients in hopes that they don’t become her patients.
Her intention as an instructor is to help her clients feel in alignment with their bodies and their minds. Cathy is also certified in yoga and meditation. She believes that in order to transform the body, we first need to start within.
(Tier I)
Stephanie schmalz: apprentice
Steph first discovered Reformer Pilates in 2021 when looking for a new challenge. Passionate about maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle, Steph loves how Pilates complements other forms of movement, and how it has helped her enhance mobility, increase core strength, improve mind-body connection and overall wellness. Steph’s goal is to help every client feel great in their own bodies and celebrates all the little victories along the way. Through both private sessions and group classes, Steph aims to create a challenging, but welcoming, fun, and accessible environment for everyone. Comprehensively trained in Pilates through Balanced Body and ab&flow Steph is currently completing her apprenticeship with ab&flow. “My favorite part of teaching has been watching my students carry themselves with more confidence as they advance in their practice because I know they are taking that confidence into other areas of their life, too!”
(Apprentice)
Caitlin Yatsuhashi: instructor
Caitlin Yatsuhashi is from Norfolk, Massachusetts. She received her classical training from Walnut Hill School for the Arts. She is a 2021 graduate of Ailey/Fordham BFA program. Caitlin has performed with New Dances (Julie Nakagawa, Melissa Thodos), Project Bound Dance (Emily Loar, Ashley Deran), Ruth Page's The Nutcracker, the Candlelight Ballet series (Noelle Kayser) where she is Dance Captain, and Dance for Life.
Caitlin is a company member of Moonwater Dance Project and Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre.
In addition to her professional dance career, Caitlin is extremely passionate about movement analysis. She puts that joy into practice working private clients, helping them achieve their goals as well as bringing her positive energy into group classes.
(Tier I)
Reina: Studio mascot
Rena's Motto: "life is short, live every moment to the fullest"
Reina was introduced to Pilates in 2018 when owner, Marie DiStasio started bringing her to Ab&Flow. With her happy and sweet demeanor she immediately became a permanent fixture as Ab&Flow's Mascot, bringing smiles to clients faces as they walk in the door. Reina takes her job as greeter seriously, welcoming all our clients as they enter the studio. You can also find her in the window keeping a lookout and making fur-friends with pups that walk by.
When Reina is not "working" she is training to become a Therapy Dog, which she puts to good use at the studio for whoever may need a little extra encouragement. Reina is just as active as our clients; she loves going for runs along the lake, chasing birds and taking agility classes.