Michele

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.  


Michele instructs the following:
  • COLUMBIA - Reformer Foundation
  • This class is held at the COLUMBIA Studio.
    9160 Rumsey Road, Suite B4
    Columbia, MD 21045
     
    Build the essential foundations of Pilates on the Reformer. Learn key principles like breath, core engagement, alignment, and control through full-body movements. This class offers supportive instruction and thoughtful pacing to help you develop body awareness and confidence on the equipment.

    Who it’s for: Anyone seeking to refine their form, build movement confidence, or establish a strong base for future classes.  This class is a pre-requisite for Reformer Progression.

  • COLUMBIA - Stretch & Release
  • This class is held at the COLUMBIA Studio.
    9160 Rumsey Road, Suite B4
    Columbia, MD 21045
     
    A gentle, restorative class combining Pilates-based stretching with myofascial release techniques. Use foam rollers, massage balls, and breathwork to reset your nervous system, release tension, and restore range of motion.

    Who it’s for: All levels; ideal for recovery, injury prevention, or anyone needing to unwind.

  • COLUMBIA - Reformer Progression
  • This class is held at the COLUMBIA Studio.
    9160 Rumsey Road, Suite B4
    Columbia, MD 21045
     
    A full-body class for students ready to expand their practice with more variety, creative sequencing, and refined technique. You’ll work with moderate pacing, layered options, and added strength or balance challenges.

    Who it’s for:
    Students with a strong foundation and at least 3 Foundation classes completed.

  • COLUMBIA - Pilates Mat Repertoire
  • This class is held at the COLUMBIA Studio.
    9160 Rumsey Road, Suite B4
    Columbia, MD 21045
     
    A classic mat class for all levels. You’ll move through full-body Pilates sequences that improve core strength, posture, flexibility, and balance — with clear cues and optional modifications or progressions.

    Who it’s for: All levels; great for students who want to build a strong Pilates foundation or refine technique without equipment.

  • COLUMBIA - Movement Labs: Pelvic Powerhouse
  • This Master Class is held at the Columbia Studio.
    9160 Rumsey Road, Suite B4
    Columbia, MD 21045

    Joseph Pilates used the word “powerhouse “ to describe the job of the pelvis. All movements we make are rooted in the stability or mobility of the pelvis. Creating stability allows us to provide support and protection for the spine, allowing greater precision in the upper body control. Pelvic mobility helps to rejuvenate the lumbar spine and realign the disc’s.

    This 90 minute Movement Labs is open to all, however some degree of internal awareness is valuable.