Our experienced, trained and certified team of instructors has worked with clients long before Pilates Studio at the Lake was founded in 2001. We believe the key to a happy and healthy lifestyle is customizing programs to fit your personal goals and objectives, whatever they may be.
Carrie Jacobs, Owner and Founder
Carrie Jacobs is the owner and founder of Pilates Studio at the Lake. Carrie has been a fitness instructor for various organizations for over 10 years. She founded Pilates Studio at the Lake in 2001 after training and certifying with Stott Pilates. She attained her Bachelor of Science in Business Management and merged her love of fitness with her desire to own her own business. Carrie maintains her enthusiasm for her work by continuing to update her skills in the Pilates Method of exercise.
Leigh-Ann Mueller, Instructor
Leigh-Ann Mueller began her Pilates training as a classical ballet dancer. During her 18 years of rigorous classes, rehearsals and performances, she incorporated mat and reformer exercises into her routine. She received a B.S. in dance from Butler University.
Following her dance career, she obtained an elementary teaching license and taught elementary school for five years. She also began teaching Pilates mat, yoga and other fitness classes, and coaching runners and triathletes. She is an ACE certified personal trainer and received Pilates equipment training through Stott.
As a competitive triathlete (who has completed an Ironman event) Leigh-Ann understands the benefits that Pilates brings to athletic performance. She enjoys training athletes and exercise enthusiasts of all levels.
Bernie Gustavsson, Instructor
A 20-year veteran of the fitness industry, Bernie Gustavsson began her career as a competitive bodybuilder. Over time, Bernie became an ACE-certified Personal Trainer and has spent years working with individuals on achieving high fitness goals.
Through her continuing education initiatives, Bernie discovered the benefits of Pilates and eventually became a certified STOTT Pilates instructor. Bernie feels Pilates is the most effective workout she’s ever experienced and enjoys sharing her Pilates knowledge with clients of varying backgrounds.
Katie Halstead, Instructor
Katie Halstead was introduced to Pilates during her college career as a dance major at Stephens College. While rehearsing she injured her back and used Pilates as her method of rehabilitation. Within weeks she was dancing again with a stronger core and more strength and flexibility than before.
After receiving her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree she began her training and was later certified in the STOTT Pilates method. Recently, she also became a certified post rehab Breast Cancer Exercise Specialist and an AFAA certified Personal Trainer.
As an avid runner Katie understands the benefits that Pilates has brought to her athletic background. She looks forward to sharing her love of Pilates with clients of varying backgrounds and levels.
