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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.
(Director)
miranda starcher: INSTRUCTOR
Miranda first found Pilates in 2018 while searching for a new workout routine. Being someone who has had a passion for wellness and fitness, she loves that Pilates combines the two of them. She fell in love with Pilates because of the wide variety of exercises that could be done that are challenging but also can be easily modified for each individual persons needs.
In her classes, you can expect to be challenged with creative flows while staying true to the Pilates principles.
(Tier I)
julia kubec: instructor
Julia first discovered Pilates as a teenager while cross-training for her ballet performances at her local theatre in Ashtabula, Ohio. Julia’s roots are in classical ballet, and entered her first semester of college as a ballet major at the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music. However, while living in New York City, she dug deeper into the world of Pilates after suffering from bilateral knee pain. After taking her first reformer class in her Brooklyn neighborhood, she immediately fell in love with the exercise and was amazed at how great it made her knee joints feel. Julia holds a comprehensive Pilates certification in both mat and equipment from Gramercy Pilates in NYC. She has experience teaching both private and group sessions at multiple facilities throughout New York, including a physical therapy clinic that specializes in orthopedic injuries and pelvic floor rehab. She loves to challenge her clients by incorporating a strong mind-body connection while also keeping the classes fun and engaging. When not in the Pilates and dance studios, she also enjoys various outdoor activities such as hiking, backpacking, kayaking and running. Julia is so excited to be back in her home city of Cleveland teaching what she loves!
(Tier II)
Donnelly wright: instructor
Donnelly trained in New York City and began her career as a professional ballet dancer in Grand Rapids, Michigan and in Rochester, New York before moving away from the arts world to pursue a career in advertising with an agency in Columbus, Ohio. There, she was able to flex a different set of creative muscles as a copy and content writer.
Now, finding her home once again in a love for movement, she aims to bring the joy and lightness she strived for in her dancing career to her career as a Pilates instructor.
(Tier I)
Kayla Barnes: Instructor
Kayla’s dedication to health and wellness stems from her lifelong passion for movement and dance. After discovering Pilates post-pregnancy, she was captivated by its transformative effects. She loves to travel and explore various Pilates and fitness classes worldwide, which enriches her teaching and brings a unique perspective to her classes.
To Kayla, maintaining a healthy lifestyle is essential, and she’s always seeking ways to enhance her physical and mental well-being. Kayla enjoys teaching challenging and upbeat classes with an athletic base. Her creative flows and versatile variations cater to both beginners and experienced clients, creating a supportive environment for everyone to thrive.
(Tier I)
kim sutadji: instructor
With over 10 years of experience in weight training, Kim has always been passionate about strength and overall wellness. A ski accident a few years ago resulting in a torn rotator cuff led her to discover the transformative benefits of Pilates, which not only helped with physical recovery but also nurtured a deeper mind-body connection.
As an instructor, Kim's teaching style strikes a perfect balance of challenging yet mindful. She guides students through each movement with intention, focusing on building strength, flexibility, and endurance while fostering mental clarity. Whether working with beginner or advanced clients, Kim believes in meeting each student where they are and supporting their progression both physically and mentally as a holistic approach to wellness that extends beyond the studio. Her greatest reward comes from witnessing clients evolve and gaining confidence in their bodies.
Outside of Pilates, Kim enjoys working on artistic pursuits of pottery and painting as well as spending time with her family, friends and 2 dogs Ozzy and Bella.
(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.
