Meet our Instructors!
JESSICA B.
JESSICA B.
JESSICA B.
Jessica has been practicing body movement since 2009 where her love first appeared in the form of yoga. After many years practicing yoga, she was introduced to pilates in 2017 and has experienced a total evolution in her body. She attended BASI Mat & Reformer Pilates training in 2024. She emphasizes the importance of stability in the body
Jessica has been practicing body movement since 2009 where her love first appeared in the form of yoga. After many years practicing yoga, she was introduced to pilates in 2017 and has experienced a total evolution in her body. She attended BASI Mat & Reformer Pilates training in 2024. She emphasizes the importance of stability in the body for healthy aging and well being. Jessica grew up in this community and loves Nevada County for its stunning beauty, range of holistic and movement practitioners, artists, makers and the Yuba River. Among these artists and makers, you might occasionally see Jessica modeling for local brands. Her best form is sun soaked after a day at the Yuba with her dog, Jonesy.
NICKY M.
JESSICA B.
JESSICA B.
Owner/ ITT Certified Pilates Instructor since 2017. Nicky has a contemporary approach to teaching Pilates and is great at giving personal attention to each student to ensure a unique experience for each individual no matter their level of experience or ability. Nicky opened H&S Pilates Studio in 2022 and is on a mission to make Reformer Pilates as accessible to as many people as possible!
LAUREN B.
JESSICA B.
LAUREN B.
Lauren started practicing Pilates to help recover from a running injury. She fell in love after finding that Pilates not only helped with injury recovery, but also improved her general mobility and strength, which had diminished and become unbalanced from years of marathon training. Lauren completed the BASI Pilates Mat & Reformer Teacher
Lauren started practicing Pilates to help recover from a running injury. She fell in love after finding that Pilates not only helped with injury recovery, but also improved her general mobility and strength, which had diminished and become unbalanced from years of marathon training. Lauren completed the BASI Pilates Mat & Reformer Teacher Training Program in 2024. She is enthusiastic about helping people meet their mobility and fitness goals at whatever stage they are in.
AMY S.
MELISSA C.
LAUREN B.
Amy is an ITT Pilates teacher who fell in love with the practice after experiencing how it transforms the way the body feels—strong, balanced, and connected. A dedicated school teacher, she brings patience, clarity, and a love of learning to her teaching. When she is not teaching or practicing pilates, Amy loves hiking, reading, and spend
Amy is an ITT Pilates teacher who fell in love with the practice after experiencing how it transforms the way the body feels—strong, balanced, and connected. A dedicated school teacher, she brings patience, clarity, and a love of learning to her teaching. When she is not teaching or practicing pilates, Amy loves hiking, reading, and spending quality time with her family. She’s on a mission to bring more movement, mindfulness, and smiles into everyday life.
ROMY N.
MELISSA C.
MELISSA C.
With a deep background in yoga and a lifelong love for dance, Romy brings a unique, fluid perspective to the Pilates reformer. After experiencing firsthand how the reformer creates a sense of physical freedom and ease, she shifted her focus to help others unlock that same feeling. She truly believes that when we move better, we feel bette
With a deep background in yoga and a lifelong love for dance, Romy brings a unique, fluid perspective to the Pilates reformer. After experiencing firsthand how the reformer creates a sense of physical freedom and ease, she shifted her focus to help others unlock that same feeling. She truly believes that when we move better, we feel better—and that happiness ripples out into the world. Her classes are designed to build resilient bodies and happy minds. A firm believer in the healing power of the outdoors, Romy spends her free time in nature, cooking with loved ones, or dancing through life.