Meet Our Team

In February 2020, the Pilates instructor and former advertising sales exec opened the doors of boutique studio BK Pilates in Charlotte's South End. She'd just landed from New York City, where Meredith and Marina Kaydanova, the founder of BK Pilates NYC, met. Meredith took the BK Pilates workouts with her to the South, introducing a style that's all about alignment and slow, controlled movements for tone, endurance, and good posture. Meredith is a certified Balanced Body instructor with over 12 years of practicing experience. Catch her on the schedule every day but Sunday. She likes to catch up on some sleep and practice some self-care! You may also find her at her local favorite spots, the Waterman or Foxcroft Wine Bar.

While growing up in St. Louis, Rebecca began dancing at the age of 3 and continued her dance education while in college at Ball State University. With a degree in communications design, she went on to work as a graphic designer and photographer in Indianapolis. After feeling disconnected and uninspired from sitting behind a desk all day, she became a certified yoga instructor and started teaching in 2017. After trying her first few Pilates privates, she felt like she had found her missing piece and began her Pilates training through Balanced Body. She received her comprehensive Pilates certification in 2021 and has since been working full-time as an instructor and studio manager at a boutique studio in Indianapolis.

She loves helping people understand and feel connected to their bodies through movement and believes it can be such an amazing tool for healing, transformation, and growth in all areas of life. While always challenging and humbling, Pilates shows you your potential and then allows you to surpass it over and over. Because of its impact on her own life, she feels honored to be able to share this method with others, develop lifelong relationships, and build a community around her passion. She has worked with all ages, pro athletes, and pre/post-natal clientele and loves to teach a blend of classical and modern in her classes.

She just moved to Charlotte with her husband and two cats and is so excited to join the team and start teaching at both BK locations. Please welcome this midwestern girl by sharing your favorite Charlotte recs when you see her!

Marina left the corporate world to follow her passion and opened her first studio in 2012 in Brooklyn after receiving her Balanced Body certification. Now she splits her time between homes in Charlotte and NYC (Manhattan and Brooklyn). She loves to travel around the world and has two incredible children, Sam (14) and Rachel (4). You'll find her on the schedule Fridays- Mondays at the studio. Her claim to fame? "Make your a$$ an asset, not a liability."

Paige is a dedicated Pilates instructor with over a decade of experience, certified by Polestar Pilates and Balanced Body. She has had the privilege of teaching in major cities like Chicago and Atlanta, as well as internationally in the Middle East. Paige’s approach to Pilates is rooted in encouraging and challenging her clients to discover their strength and achieve progress, all while emphasizing the importance of mobility and breath.

With a B.S. in Health and Human Development and Nutrition, Paige integrates mindfulness and education into each session. Her passion lies in helping others learn, grow, and feel incredible in their bodies, all while maintaining a safe and creative environment.

Cooper is new to the studio and is always excited to greet you with a puppy kiss!

Kacie found Pilates after a re-injured back left her unable to continue in the high-impact exercises she was used to. After falling in love with the benefits of the method, she decided to make a career change to pursue her passion for Pilates and share those same benefits with others. Through her classes, you can expect an athletic full-body flow, and likely, a growing fondness for planks! Full disclosure: expect her to lose count every time a dog walks by (we know you don't really mind the extra reps)! You can find her on the schedule at our South Park location!

Lexi has been practicing Pilates for over fifteen years. After being injured in a car accident, she turned to Pilates to build strength and increase stability, mobility, and flexibility when traditional physical therapy did not work. Combining her passion for helping others and her love of Pilates, she completed the comprehensive Balanced Body Pilates Certification. Never one to slow down, she then went on to complete her RYT 200-hour yoga teacher training certification, Reiki practitioner certification, and Pilates Method Alliance Certification (PMA) and has plans to continue her education.

Her classes and private sessions offer challenging workouts in a safe and supportive environment. They are designed to ensure you succeed at reaching your health and fitness goals regardless of your age or current fitness level, always leaving you feeling restored, energized, and accomplished.

Abby has been practicing Pilates since 2016. As an early elementary school teacher (who also happened to be obsessed with Pilates), Abby realized her love of teaching went beyond her work with children—and felt passionate about furthering her Pilates practice to instructor training.

Abby loves to teach classical Pilates with a modern twist. She has completed Balanced Body Reformer + Mat Training and is always learning and exploring new ways to move the body. Abby recently had a baby and experienced the incredible benefits of Pilates firsthand, both through childbirth and her postpartum recovery. She cannot wait to move with you!

Abby has been practicing Pilates since 2016. As an early elementary school teacher (who also happened to be obsessed with Pilates), Abby realized her love of teaching went beyond her work with children—and felt passionate about furthering her Pilates practice to instructor training.

Abby loves to teach classical Pilates with a modern twist. She has completed Balanced Body Reformer + Mat Training and is always learning and exploring new ways to move the body. Abby recently had a baby and experienced the incredible benefits of Pilates firsthand, both through childbirth and her postpartum recovery. She cannot wait to move with you!

Adrianne was born and raised in a small town in Vermont, where she grew up living a very active lifestyle skiing, snowboarding, and playing lacrosse. In 2018, she ventured down to the south to attend college at High Point University, where she studied Communications and Marketing. Following graduation in 2022, Adrianne moved to Charlotte, where she discovered her love for Pilates. This newfound passion eventually led her down the path of becoming an instructor. In January 2024, Adrianne began her certification to become a fully comprehensive instructor through the Balanced Body program. She can’t wait to share her love for Pilates with you!

Lexi has been practicing Pilates for over fifteen years. After being injured in a car accident, she turned to Pilates to build strength and increase stability, mobility, and flexibility when traditional physical therapy did not work. Combining her passion for helping others and her love of Pilates, she completed the comprehensive Balanced Body Pilates Certification. Never one to slow down, she then went on to complete her RYT 200-hour yoga teacher training certification, Reiki practitioner certification, and Pilates Method Alliance Certification (PMA) and has plans to continue her education.

Her classes and private sessions offer challenging workouts in a safe and supportive environment. They are designed to ensure you succeed at reaching your health and fitness goals regardless of your age or current fitness level, always leaving you feeling restored, energized, and accomplished.

Faith, a 28-year-old new-ish Charlotte transplant who works as a software engineer from 9-5 and a multi-passionate human from 5-9. While she would generally describe herself as a “beautiful potato” in her youth, she's been exploring all kinds of movement from aerial silks to pole dance since 2018. She discovered Pilates a few months before her wedding in 2019, fell in love with it, and got in the best shape of her life! She decided to pursue teaching after encouragement from her peers in the movement community and the absolute passion she feels for introducing others to it. Needless to say, she made the right choice and she's so pumped to move and shake together. By the way, her favorite body part to work is gluten by far so get ready to bake some cake with her! 

Since the age of 5, all Micayla knew was dance until a knee injury forced her to quit after her freshman year of college. After quitting dance, she transferred colleges and graduated from the University of South Carolina to then pursue a career in marketing. She never found something she was as passionate about as dance until she discovered Pilates. She took her first class at BK Pilates in January 2021 and instantly fell in love. Inspired by her newfound passion, she pursued teacher training to share her love for Pilates with others. You can now find Micayla either practicing as a student or teaching at the studio.

Joey Hehn began performing at a very young age. A Central Oregon native, she was immersed in the production and performance elements of drama and musical theater in her developmental years. Joey began training in dance at the age of 14. As she progressed, she developed a love for teaching. Joey is classically trained in ballet, tap, jazz, and modern dance. She was a member of the professional tap company Central Oregon Rhythm Project for their 2015 season. She graduated from Belhaven University with a BFA in Dance and a minor in Global Studies.

After ankle surgery, Joey was introduced to Mat and Reformer Pilates as physical therapy in her recovery. She soon became passionate about Pilates and was able to complete her Mat Balanced Body Instructor Training through her university. She became a fully certified Mat instructor in 2022. Joey moved to North Carolina to volunteer with a global anti-human trafficking nonprofit, which she now works for full-time. She began pursuing her Reformer certification in 2023. Joey is so excited to join the BK family and share her passion for holistic health through whole-body movement. If you see her at the studio, please say hello!

Find her at South End on Mondays at 6:30 am and 7:30 am and some weekends starting July 24th. PS: If you liked Olivia Stuart's classes, she may just be your next best thing :)

Rose grew up in Birmingham, Alabama, with a great love for dance and being active. She spent her childhood years dancing competitively until she graduated high school and decided to continue her passion for dance by attending Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles as a Dance major. It was in college that Rose took an interest in Kinesiology and was introduced to the benefits of Pilates. Eventually, it became clear that Pilates was something she wanted to fully incorporate into her life. Rose received her Pilates certification through Body Arts and Science International in Long Beach under Karen Clippinger in 2011. She currently resides in Charlotte with her husband and two daughters and continues to teach dance and choreography. She strives to create a supportive and encouraging atmosphere with clients while still helping to push them to their greatest potential. Find her on Thursdays in South Park.

Katherine found her way to Pilates by wanting to find more ways to “play” as an adult and bring joy back to fitness after years of feeling like movement was a chore. From a young age, Katherine found a deep fascination with health and wellness as it tied into her 13 years of classical ballet training as well as her experience as a competitive USTA tennis player through high school. On the other end of the athlete spectrum, Katherine has also devoted much of her life to studying classical voice performance and is now a professional opera singer. Since attending the College of Charleston for Voice & Theater Performance, Katherine has performed across the US, UK, and Italy, and is currently a Resident Company member with Charlotte’s very own Opera Carolina. The muscular intricacies involved with classical singing have highlighted the importance of strong but flexible pelvic floor muscles, breath work, and full body connection, making Pilates the perfect partner! Katherine is currently working toward her Balanced Body Comprehensive Pilates Instructor certification and is so grateful for the opportunity to teach with and learn from the fantastic team of strong women at BK Pilates.

Joey Hehn began performing at a very young age. A Central Oregon native, she was immersed in the production and performance elements of drama and musical theater in her developmental years. Joey began training in dance at the age of 14. As she progressed, she developed a love for teaching. Joey is classically trained in ballet, tap, jazz, and modern dance. She was a member of the professional tap company Central Oregon Rhythm Project for their 2015 season. She graduated from Belhaven University with a BFA in Dance and a minor in Global Studies.

After ankle surgery, Joey was introduced to Mat and Reformer Pilates as physical therapy in her recovery. She soon became passionate about Pilates and was able to complete her Mat Balanced Body Instructor Training through her university. She became a fully certified Mat instructor in 2022. Joey moved to North Carolina to volunteer with a global anti-human trafficking nonprofit, which she now works for full-time. She began pursuing her Reformer certification in 2023. Joey is so excited to join the BK family and share her passion for holistic health through whole-body movement. If you see her at the studio, please say hello!

Find her at South End on Mondays at 6:30 am and 7:30 am and some weekends starting July 24th. PS: If you liked Olivia Stuart's classes, she may just be your next best thing :)

Katherine found her way to Pilates by wanting to find more ways to “play” as an adult and bring joy back to fitness after years of feeling like movement was a chore. From a young age, Katherine found a deep fascination with health and wellness as it tied into her 13 years of classical ballet training as well as her experience as a competitive USTA tennis player through high school. On the other end of the athlete spectrum, Katherine has also devoted much of her life to studying classical voice performance and is now a professional opera singer. Since attending the College of Charleston for Voice & Theater Performance, Katherine has performed across the US, UK, and Italy, and is currently a Resident Company member with Charlotte’s very own Opera Carolina. The muscular intricacies involved with classical singing have highlighted the importance of strong but flexible pelvic floor muscles, breath work, and full body connection, making Pilates the perfect partner! Katherine is currently working toward her Balanced Body Comprehensive Pilates Instructor certification and is so grateful for the opportunity to teach with and learn from the fantastic team of strong women at BK Pilates.

Sherryl has taught many forms of fitness from spin and cardio dance to personal training. After being injured in a bad car accident, she searched for a way to keep moving safely but knew she needed to train with precision and control to effectively strengthen and rehabilitate her body. Once she discovered Pilates, she was hooked! She was amazed at how quickly she was able to bounce back by increasing her core strength and stability. Pilates even helped her train to complete her first marathon!

Pilates has become her passion. She opened the doors to her own studio in New Jersey after completing her training with Stott. Sherryl has worked with many clients post-rehab as she worked alongside physical therapists in her first studio, and continued to communicate with the physical therapists and physicians to give her clients the safest and most effective workouts. Sherryl also did her NASM corrective exercise specialist training. She is here to support you with your goals and encourage you through your workouts! Everybody can benefit from Pilates, so let's get you feeling good in your body again!

Sherryl has taught many forms of fitness from spin and cardio dance to personal training. After being injured in a bad car accident, she searched for a way to keep moving safely but knew she needed to train with precision and control to effectively strengthen and rehabilitate her body. Once she discovered Pilates, she was hooked! She was amazed at how quickly she was able to bounce back by increasing her core strength and stability. Pilates even helped her train to complete her first marathon!

Pilates has become her passion. She opened the doors to her own studio in New Jersey after completing her training with Stott. Sherryl has worked with many clients post-rehab as she worked alongside physical therapists in her first studio, and continued to communicate with the physical therapists and physicians to give her clients the safest and most effective workouts. Sherryl also did her NASM corrective exercise specialist training. She is here to support you with your goals and encourage you through your workouts! Everybody can benefit from Pilates, so let's get you feeling good in your body again!

Sherryl has taught many forms of fitness from spin and cardio dance to personal training. After being injured in a bad car accident, she searched for a way to keep moving safely but knew she needed to train with precision and control to effectively strengthen and rehabilitate her body. Once she discovered Pilates, she was hooked! She was amazed at how quickly she was able to bounce back by increasing her core strength and stability. Pilates even helped her train to complete her first marathon!

Pilates has become her passion. She opened the doors to her own studio in New Jersey after completing her training with Stott. Sherryl has worked with many clients post-rehab as she worked alongside physical therapists in her first studio, and continued to communicate with the physical therapists and physicians to give her clients the safest and most effective workouts. Sherryl also did her NASM corrective exercise specialist training. She is here to support you with your goals and encourage you through your workouts! Everybody can benefit from Pilates, so let's get you feeling good in your body again!

Hannah has been a student of Pilates for over a decade. She became a devotee of Pilates as part of her journey towards injury recovery and maintenance for her extreme hyper-mobility. She is passionate about the positive results Pilates can bring into peoples lives. As an instructor Hannah wants to help people reach their individual goals whether that be in injury recovery, building strength, or improving their flexibility. It is extremely important to Hannah that any class she is running is a welcoming space for everyone. It is her belief that everyone can benefit in one way or another from Pilates and she hopes to help people discover that. While Hannah was living in London she trained and became fully certified is Stott Mat and Reformer.

Liz Wood is a wife, mother of 3, fitness professional, and childbirth educator and doula. Liz’s love for fitness started early as a track runner and quickly moved on to studio classes. She has been teaching for over 15 years and loves every fitness modality so much that she’s obtained more than 11 different certifications. She found Pilates years ago and fell in love, understanding immediately that Pilates equals longevity. Liz’s style is humor mixed with an ass-kicking and she can’t wait to see you on the reformer!

Paige is a dedicated Pilates instructor with over a decade of experience, certified by Polestar Pilates and Balanced Body. She has had the privilege of teaching in major cities like Chicago and Atlanta, as well as internationally in the Middle East. Paige’s approach to Pilates is rooted in encouraging and challenging her clients to discover their strength and achieve progress, all while emphasizing the importance of mobility and breath.

With a B.S. in Health and Human Development and Nutrition, Paige integrates mindfulness and education into each session. Her passion lies in helping others learn, grow, and feel incredible in their bodies, all while maintaining a safe and creative environment.

Paige is a dedicated Pilates instructor with over a decade of experience, certified by Polestar Pilates and Balanced Body. She has had the privilege of teaching in major cities like Chicago and Atlanta, as well as internationally in the Middle East. Paige’s approach to Pilates is rooted in encouraging and challenging her clients to discover their strength and achieve progress, all while emphasizing the importance of mobility and breath.

With a B.S. in Health and Human Development and Nutrition, Paige integrates mindfulness and education into each session. Her passion lies in helping others learn, grow, and feel incredible in their bodies, all while maintaining a safe and creative environment.

Sherryl has taught many forms of fitness from spin and cardio dance to personal training. After being injured in a bad car accident, she searched for a way to keep moving safely but knew she needed to train with precision and control to effectively strengthen and rehabilitate her body. Once she discovered Pilates, she was hooked! She was amazed at how quickly she was able to bounce back by increasing her core strength and stability. Pilates even helped her train to complete her first marathon!

Pilates has become her passion. She opened the doors to her own studio in New Jersey after completing her training with Stott. Sherryl has worked with many clients post-rehab as she worked alongside physical therapists in her first studio, and continued to communicate with the physical therapists and physicians to give her clients the safest and most effective workouts. Sherryl also did her NASM corrective exercise specialist training. She is here to support you with your goals and encourage you through your workouts! Everybody can benefit from Pilates, so let's get you feeling good in your body again!

Sherryl has taught many forms of fitness from spin and cardio dance to personal training. After being injured in a bad car accident, she searched for a way to keep moving safely but knew she needed to train with precision and control to effectively strengthen and rehabilitate her body. Once she discovered Pilates, she was hooked! She was amazed at how quickly she was able to bounce back by increasing her core strength and stability. Pilates even helped her train to complete her first marathon!

Liz Wood is a wife, mother of 3, fitness professional, and childbirth educator and doula. Liz’s love for fitness started early as a track runner and quickly moved on to studio classes. She has been teaching for over 15 years and loves every fitness modality so much that she’s obtained more than 11 different certifications. She found Pilates years ago and fell in love, understanding immediately that Pilates equals longevity. Liz’s style is humor mixed with an ass-kicking and she can’t wait to see you on the reformer!

Raised in California and deeply passionate about health and wellness, Sydney is a certified Comprehensive Pilates Instructor through Balanced Body, with additional certifications as an Integrative Health Coach and Life Coach. She discovered Pilates as a life-changing practice that not only strengthened her body but also supported her mental and emotional well-being—and she now brings that same integrative approach to her teaching. Known for her calm, welcoming presence, Sydney creates a supportive space where clients feel seen, empowered, and connected.

Sherryl has taught many forms of fitness from spin and cardio dance to personal training. After being injured in a bad car accident, she searched for a way to keep moving safely but knew she needed to train with precision and control to effectively strengthen and rehabilitate her body. Once she discovered Pilates, she was hooked! She was amazed at how quickly she was able to bounce back by increasing her core strength and stability. Pilates even helped her train to complete her first marathon!

Pilates has become her passion. She opened the doors to her own studio in New Jersey after completing her training with Stott. Sherryl has worked with many clients post-rehab as she worked alongside physical therapists in her first studio, and continued to communicate with the physical therapists and physicians to give her clients the safest and most effective workouts. Sherryl also did her NASM corrective exercise specialist training. She is here to support you with your goals and encourage you through your workouts! Everybody can benefit from Pilates, so let's get you feeling good in your body again!

Ella started doing mat Pilates eight years ago as a way to cross train her body and reduce injuries in her ballet classes. After taking a college class that dug deeper into the kinesiology and anatomy portion of Pilates, she knew she wanted to continue learning more about this form of exercise. Ella fell in love with the intricacy and mindfulness; how it helps improve body awareness; and of course, how fun the classes are! She has seen a difference in her ballet technique, her self esteem/confidence, and her daily happiness. Pilates unlocked a new appreciation for movement that has made even the smallest daily activities (like breathing!) something to be grateful for. Ella is overjoyed to share her love of Pilates with everyone at BK Pilates and is excited to see you in the studio! 

Kelee has always had some sort of fitness in her life whether it was through gymnastics, training in the gym, or coaching. Kelee’s background in gymnastics made the Pilates movements feel so familiar and empowered her to get back into fitness again after years of not being in love with the gym anymore. She found Pilates in January of 2024 and never turned back! She quickly fell in love with the practice and knew this was something she wanted to pursue as her career. Kelee is credited in barre, mat, and pursing the other apparatus’s training with Balanced Body! Kelee loves working with the elderly and athletes of all ages because she feels Pilates is great to add into your fitness routine and get the body moving. She’s excited to be apart of the new location in downtown Concord, and can’t wait to meet you!

Paige is a dedicated Pilates instructor with over a decade of experience, certified by Polestar Pilates and Balanced Body. She has had the privilege of teaching in major cities like Chicago and Atlanta, as well as internationally in the Middle East. Paige’s approach to Pilates is rooted in encouraging and challenging her clients to discover their strength and achieve progress, all while emphasizing the importance of mobility and breath.

With a B.S. in Health and Human Development and Nutrition, Paige integrates mindfulness and education into each session. Her passion lies in helping others learn, grow, and feel incredible in their bodies, all while maintaining a safe and creative environment.

Sherryl has taught many forms of fitness from spin and cardio dance to personal training. After being injured in a bad car accident, she searched for a way to keep moving safely but knew she needed to train with precision and control to effectively strengthen and rehabilitate her body. Once she discovered Pilates, she was hooked! She was amazed at how quickly she was able to bounce back by increasing her core strength and stability. Pilates even helped her train to complete her first marathon!

Pilates has become her passion. She opened the doors to her own studio in New Jersey after completing her training with Stott. Sherryl has worked with many clients post-rehab as she worked alongside physical therapists in her first studio, and continued to communicate with the physical therapists and physicians to give her clients the safest and most effective workouts. Sherryl also did her NASM corrective exercise specialist training. She is here to support you with your goals and encourage you through your workouts! Everybody can benefit from Pilates, so let's get you feeling good in your body again!

With a background in dance, Amelia fell in love with Pilates from an early age. She was introduced to this form of movement as a way of cross-training, and has practiced it ever since. After an unexpected health journey, Amelia decided to reincorporate Pilates as a form of rehabilitation, and eventually began to pursue it as a career path.

She truly believes in the power of Pilates, and it is her passion to provide others with the same joy and benefits that this method has brought to her. With a focus on biomechanics and proper form, Amelia loves to keep her classes creative and fresh...you will never experience the same exact class twice. She is so very excited to be a part of your journey, and can’t wait to support you along the way!

Pilates came into her life not long after she had her son. She experienced postpartum and went on a true journey of self discovery. Finding the things that she enjoyed and made her happy in the new chapter of her life that she was in! She took her first Pilates class and fell in loveeeee! She stayed after her intro to ask the instructor what it would take to become an instructor and that started the research for the perfect Pilates Certification Program. She is certified through Breathe Education based in Australia and she has been practicing Pilates for 3 years now. She loves and appreciates her clients so much and look forward to being able to be apart of their day, making a positive impact on their life! Smoochessss

Paige is a dedicated Pilates instructor with over a decade of experience, certified by Polestar Pilates and Balanced Body. She has had the privilege of teaching in major cities like Chicago and Atlanta, as well as internationally in the Middle East. Paige’s approach to Pilates is rooted in encouraging and challenging her clients to discover their strength and achieve progress, all while emphasizing the importance of mobility and breath.

With a B.S. in Health and Human Development and Nutrition, Paige integrates mindfulness and education into each session. Her passion lies in helping others learn, grow, and feel incredible in their bodies, all while maintaining a safe and creative environment.