Shari I
Certified Pilates Instructor
Shari has been immersed in the fitness industry since her college days, where she earned a degree in teaching and coaching and became ACE-certified in both group fitness and personal training. Her journey with Pilates began in 2000, thanks to a persistent coworker who encouraged her to try it for a back injury. What started as a reluctant experiment quickly turned into a life-changing passion—Shari has been pain-free since 2003.
Her love for Pilates led her to open and run her own studio for 15 years. Though life has taken her in a new direction, her dedication to fitness and Pilates remains as strong as ever.
Shari is a fully certified Level 2 STOTT Pilates instructor with a specialization in athletic performance. Her certification covers mat, reformer, Cadillac, ladder barrel, chair, and work with special populations, from beginner to advanced. She’s also trained in Pilates for neurological conditions (Level 2), TRX, trigger point therapy, high-performance treadmill training, and cycling—essentially everything except yoga!
Her favorite reformer movements are advanced long spine and leg circles, and she believes there’s nothing quite like the experience of stretching on a reformer—it’s truly something special.