Lena Zerbinopoulos
Lena lives with her husband and two rare disorders - medullary sponge kidneys (MSK) and hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) - a painful connective tissue disorder.
It was the diagnosis of hEDS in 2016 that empowered her to take control of her health and start a Pilates routine. After years of consistent practice, the chronic pain had significantly reduced overall and completely disappeared in some areas - greatly improving her daily functionality.
Lena merged her 25 years’ experience in accounting with her passion for movement with the opening of her first studio in Manchester, NH in April of 2021. Her continued goal is to introduce as many people as possible to the powerful, therapeutic benefits of Pilates.
In April of 2024, she opened a location on Columbus Avenue in the South end of Boston, followed by a third location on North Street in the North end of Boston.
While Lena is certified in mat and reformer Pilates, the reformer has her heart. She believes that education is a life-long process and not an end goal.
As Lena continuously seeks out ways to help people move better, she slowly makes her way through her comprehensive certification journey through Balanced Body education.
Michelle Douglas
Michelle has been practicing Pilates for the last decade, first discovering it by tagging along with her mother’s session as she used Pilates to help her recover and regain mobility following breast cancer.
Michelle’s been a lifelong mover from dancing to competitive sports and believes in the transformative power of Pilates, not just as a physical practice but also as a means of cultivating a deeper connection between mind and body.
She is dedicated to creating a space where everyone can feel empowered, confident, and supported in their journey towards optimal health and well-being.
Trained in all Pilates apparatus through Balanced Body education, she is constantly expanding her knowledge and refining her skills to provide her clients with the best possible experience.
In September 2024, Michelle took on the role of studio manager for the South end Boston studio on Columbus Ave.
Caroline Depietri
Caroline is a US Figure Skating Gold Medalist (Moves, Free skate, Pattern Dance, and Partnered & Solo Free Dance) and 2023 US Championships competitor in Ice Dance. She holds a Bachelor in Science in Psychology from Boston University.
Following a back fracture at 16, Caroline turned to Pilates, which she credits for her return to and sustained success in skating. This experience sparked her passion for Pilates’ benefits: core strength, flexibility, balance & alignment, and injury prevention, which she now teaches in private, duet, and group settings. Certified by Balanced Body (Mat & Reformer) and with five years of teaching experience, Caroline aims to impart these principles not only to athletes but to everyone in daily life.
Lila Kaplan
As a swimmer for Westfield State Women’s Swimming and Diving team in college, fitness has always been a huge part of Lila’s life.
She began her Pilates journey as a studio assistant at Club Pilates and became certified there.
Lila currently works in downtown Boston in property management. When she's not working or teaching Pilates classes, she loves to take other group fitness classes in the city.
You can find Lila at the studio every other weekend!