Elena was born in Russia and has over 25 years of experience in the fitness industry, 20+ in Pilates alone, and has obtained various International Certifications from the US, Switzerland, UK and the Netherlands. Currently, Elena serves as a Club Pilates Master Trainer and is the Lead Instructor of five Club Pilates studios in South Florida. She hopes to be a leader that unites people from around the world to work toward one common goal through mindful movement of the Pilates method: to improve the mental and physical condition to achieve the best possible quality and longevity of life.