Meet Our Instructors
Phone: (206) 633-4800 ext. 2
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Kristi Quinn, Director
Kristi received her MA in Dance at American University in Washington, D.C. in 1997, with core competencies in teaching, kinesiology, choreography, and movement analysis. She has danced professionally throughout the U.S and across Europe before moving to Seattle in 1998. Upon her arrival to the West Coast, Kristi began teaching Pilates at Pacific Northwest Ballet and Velocity Dance Studio. It was during this time that she met Melissa Kerber. Together, they formed Bodycenter Studios in 1999. Kristi has recently been traveling more for Merrithew across the United States and China.
Kristi is a STOTT PILATES® Instructor and Lead Merrithew™ Instructor Trainer, specializing in STOTT PILATES®, Total Barre®, CORE™ Athletic Conditioning and Performance Training and ZEN*GA®.
Kristi holds specialty designations in the following areas: Pre and Post-Natal Pilates, Athletic Conditioning, Active for Life, Post-Rehab, Dance Conditioning, Group Matwork, and Group Equipment.
Shane Belau
STOTT PILATES Certified Instructor & Merrithew Instructor Trainer
With a BFA in Dance from Cornish College of the Arts (1995), Shane Belau brings a rich background in movement education to her role as Director and Instructor Trainer at Bodycenter Studios. Since 1998, she has been dedicated to the art of Pilates, earning her STOTT PILATES® certification in 2002 and becoming a Merrithew™ Instructor Trainer in 2003. Her expertise spans STOTT PILATES® and ZEN•GA®, and she holds certifications in the Duggan French Approach Somatic Pattern Recognition and is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer.
Shane's teaching philosophy is rooted in a deep understanding of anatomy and kinesiology, allowing her to tailor sessions to meet the unique needs of each individual. Her compassionate approach fosters a supportive and welcoming environment where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered to explore their movement potential.
In addition to working with clients, Shane enjoys guiding the next generation of Pilates professionals through instructor training and continuing education at Bodycenter Studios. Her dedication to excellence and holistic care has made her a trusted mentor and respected leader within the studio and the broader Pilates community.
Shane also holds specialty designations in the following areas: Group Matwork and Post-Rehab.
Phone: (206) 633-4800 ext. 1
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Phone: (206) 310-4380 ext. 2
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Michelle Gantz, LMP
STOTT PILATES Certified Instructor and Instructor Trainer
Michelle is a STOTT PILATES® Instructor and Instructor trainer at Bodycenter. She has been a licensed massage therapist since 1994 and a certified yoga instructor since 1999.
Michelle enjoys working privately with clients, drawing from all of these areas to help them find efficient movement and strength that best fits their lifestyle, needs, and limitations. Michelle works with special populations of people recovering from knee or hip replacements and spinal cord injuries. She is available for private Pilates sessions and also for private yoga instruction. She also enjoys helping yoga enthusiasts develop a pain free yoga practice.
Rebecca Schroeder
STOTT PILATES Certified Instructor and Instructor Trainer
Rebecca holds a BFA in Dance from California State University Long Beach and is a certified STOTT PILATES® Instructor. She was introduced to Pilates in 1994, which further sparked her fascination for body awareness, alignment and core-strength. Rebecca enjoys creating a workout experience that suits each person's specific needs, fitness goals and skill level whether they are athletes, those suffering with chronic pain, rehabilitation from surgery, or those who are simply seeking to learn more about their bodies. She loves watching the positive changes brought about by practicing STOTT PILATES® and empowering her clients with a mind-body awareness that can be carried into their everyday lives. When Rebecca is not teaching Pilates or dancing, she can be found climbing in the North Cascades or backcountry skiing.
Laurie Dundon
STOTT PILATES Certified Instructor
Laurie Dundon began her personal journey studying Pilates in the year 2000 while working as an ACE certified personal trainer and group exercise instructor. She then enrolled in the STOTT PILATES Instructor Training Certification program soon after recognizing the complexity of the exercises and the importance of providing quality instruction to her clients. She has been a STOTT PILATES Certified instructor since 2003 and a Merrithew qualified instructor in Fascial Movement, CORE Athletic Conditioning and Performance Training, and Total Barre.
Laurie enjoys seeing the transformation in all of her clients during their Pilates journey. She believes everybody can benefit from Pilates and their sessions should be designed to custom fit their needs. Her experience includes working with clients with a broad range of abilities; from those who are still in rehabilitation to athletes wanting to enhance performance. Her goal is to help her clients restore strong, healthy, youthful and confident movement.
When Laurie is not instructing Pilates, she enjoys outdoors sports including snow skiing in the winter, wake surfing and waterskiing in the summer, hiking, trail running and mountain biking all year long.
Martha McHugh
STOTT PILATES Certified Instructor
A classically trained ballet dancer, Martha enjoys sharing her knowledge of movement and fitness techniques. She studied dance from an early age and trained in Montreal and New York City, where she apprenticed with the Harkness Ballet Company. She later moved to Seattle to join Pacific Northwest Ballet and danced with the company for thirteen years.After earning her certification as a personal trainer and fitness specialist, it was at a fitness convention Martha discovered the STOTT PILATES® repertoire. She was so impressed with the program’s focus on body alignment and stability she enrolled in the STOTT PILATES® instructor program and is currently working towards full certification. Martha is excited to be sharing her love of movement with a community based Pilates studio that recognizes the importance of safe and effective programs for their clients.
Phone: 206-409-9056
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Kailey Connolly, PT
Fluid Motion PT & Pilates
Kailey Campbell earned a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Puget Sound in 2014. She was drawn to Physical Therapy with her own personal experience as a collegiate cross country and track & field athlete at the University of Washington 2006-2010. In her time at the University of Washington she earned All American Honors and was a member of the 2008 NCAA Division I Cross Country National Championship team. Achievements, however, did not come without injuries, and it was these experiences that introduced Kailey to the field of Physical Therapy. Pursuing Physical Therapy as a profession offered her the opportunity to connect her passions of exercise, optimal functional movement patterns, and helping others discover their own personal wellness.
Kailey, drawn to orthopedics, became a board-certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist in 2017. She has pursued further manual therapy certifications programs; the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT) and is a Graston Technique Specialist (GTS). Adding these certifications and courses provide a foundation for critical diagnosis and manual therapy treatments.
Kailey was first exposed to Pilates as a stabilization regime for her own running - finding that she was more aware of core stability, posture, and form. This had previously been missing from her own collegiate running career and something she strongly recommends for athletes of all sports whether their demands are power, endurance, repetitive or unilateral in nature.
Kailey pursued and completed her level 1 STOTT Pilates certification in 2018, and it quickly became a crucial element to all her Physical Therapy treatments. She strongly feels that people get better when their bodies move, and, better yet, when they learn to move independently with stable and fluid control. Kailey founded Fluid Motion Physical Therapy and Pilates in 2020, with the goals to provide Pilates as an adjunct to traditional Physical Therapy and help others find a lasting connection to Pilates and their body.
At Bodycenter Studios, Kailey combines one on one Physical Therapy services with Pilates instruction. She is eager to work with you to develop a personalized plan for injury recovery, injury prevention, or long-term health/strength management. She’s hoping you find a passion for Pilates whether it’s your main form of physical activity or improves stability, mobility, and awareness for you to do what you love the most – Pilates truly is for everyone.
Initial consult appointments require completion of intake form. Appointments are one hour in length and billed at the time of service at 100 dollars per hour. Kailey accepts cash, check, credit cards, and some HSA/FSA cards. Clients will be provided with appropriate Physical Therapy clinical notes to independently submit to insurance providers. Please check with your insurance carrier to determine individual policies for reimbursement as this varies from plan to plan.
Deborah Swan
STOTT PILATES Certified Instructor
An avid hiker, runner and rock climber, Deborah initially pursued Pilates to complement her outdoor activities. Over time, she came to appreciate the mind-body awareness she gained from Pilates as much as the physical benefits.
As a STOTT Pilates Instructor, Deborah is passionate about helping her clients achieve their goals and providing a fun, informative and supportive experience with just the right amount of challenge. In addition to helping clients rehabilitate injuries or address chronic issues, Deborah has experience working with pregnant and postpartum clients. She enjoys working with all fitness levels and body types to develop stability, strength, endurance and coordination for efficient, pain-free movement.
Katya Poddubnaya
STOTT PILATES Certified Instructor
Hi, I’m Katya Poddubnaya, a certified Pilates instructor passionate about helping people move better, feel stronger, and connect deeply with their bodies. My approach to Pilates blends mindful movement with functional strength, whether you’re a beginner looking to build a strong foundation or an experienced client working toward deeper core engagement and alignment.
I believe Pilates should be empowering, challenging, and supportive. Each session I lead is personalized to meet your unique goals—whether that’s improving posture, enhancing athletic performance, recovering from injury, or simply finding balance in your day.
I’m trained in STOTT Pilates, and I continue to expand my knowledge in anatomy, biomechanics, and movement science to bring the best to my clients.