Erica
Certified Pilates Instructor
Hi, I’m Erica. Service has been a guiding theme for me throughout my life. My mission as an
instructor and mentor is to lead by positive example and inspire others to make healthy
decisions with regards to their emotional, physical, and mental well-being.
I hold a B.S. degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point and proudly served
my country as a member of the US Army Adjutant General Corp. After life in the Army, I had a
few service-oriented corporate jobs, but the Universe kept steering my ship back to fitness.
I come from a diverse Pilates, fitness, and movement background. My early passion for fitness
carried me throughout middle school, high school, and Division I collegiate athletics where I
once held the USMA women’s track and field indoor and outdoor pole vault records–but that’s
a story for another time. My desire to be a lifetime athlete led me to Pilates.
I am a Comprehensively Certified Pilates Instructor initially through Peak Pilates and completed
an in-depth Bridge Training through OneBody Pilates. I continue to grow in the fitness field with
the following certifications and training programs:
Pilates Post-Graduate:
Kathy Grant Heritage Training Program Graduate
Discover*Move*Inspire – Masters in Pilates Teaching
Deborah Lessen Pilates:
o Pre-Pilates
o Dynamic Alignment of Upper & Lower Limb
o DLP High-Back Chair
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM):
o Performance Enhancement Specialist
o Corrective Exercise Specialist
Gymnastic Bodies Athlete
Functional Range Conditioning:
o Mobility Specialist
Ido Portal’s Corset Training
TRX Personal Trainer
In my “spare time” I’m either on a tennis court having a blast while working on improving my
ranking and rating, or I’m curled up on my couch learning about astrology. Regardless of the
activity, I’m always looking for that next challenge. I’ll see you out there!