Julie Dillon: Julie is a certified Personal Trainer and group exercise instructor with AFAA. She is also certified by Stott Pilates in mat, reformer, cadillac, chair and barrels.  In addition, Julie has been trained in postural analysis, injuries and special populations through Stott.  Julie is passionate about teaching Pilates after experiencing firsthand the benefits by discovering a new level of body awareness and strength.

Jane Gamble: Jane Gamble, was a former Artistic Director of Happendance, a professional modern dance company, from 1994-2003.  She has over 25 years of experience as a choreographer, dance instructor, and professional dancer.  She is certified in GYROKINESIS®, GYROTONIC® and the LADDER®.  Jane is also know as "Mary Jane" in the community. She is recognized as an exceptional instructor for children of all ages.  She has a passion and enthusiasm for teaching, and strives to make her students no matter what their age feel comfortable, and find joy in moving.

Daisy Levy: Daisy is certified by The Pilates Center of Boulder, Colorado in mat and equipment Pilates, and has taught individual and group classes in Colorado, New York, Boston, and here at Mindful Movement. She came to Pilates as a dancer and later used the method to rehabilitate first a shoulder operation, and later a knee repair. Daisy’s experience with movement and healing continues to inform her practice as a teacher; in the ten years she’s been teaching Pilates, she has worked with people trying to improve their performance in sport, as well as those who are trying to recover from injury or chronic pain. Above all, Daisy believes in the power of the human body, and that all of us have the potential to be strong, flexible, joyous movers.

Lisa Hellems: Lisa Hellems has been teaching group fitness in the Lansing Area for the past 11 years.  She is a certified instructor through the Aerobic & Fitness Association of America (AFAA) as well as a Master Trainer for Enhance Fitness through the University of Seattle, Washington.  She teaches a variety of strength, cardio and stretching/flexibility classes.  Lisa enjoys motivating people toward a healthy lifestyle through safe and effective exercise.  Her hobbies include sewing, biking, camping and cross country skiing.  She has recently been a quest instructor at an all-inclusive resort in Ocho Rios, Jamaica.

Lauren Long: Yoga became a natural part of my life after moving to Charleston, SC in 2006.  After completing first my 200 hour training in Vinyasa Flow, then my 500 hour E-RYT in Integrated Yoga Therapy, I truly feel that everyone can benefit from the power of yoga.  My classes are all about self-discovery, alignment, and flow.  Can't wait to see you on the mat!

Kelly Paquet: Kelly is a Certified Athletic Trainer and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.  She is also certified by Stott Pilates in the full repertoire of equipment and mat work.  She graduated from Central Michigan University and has a Bachelor of Science degree, with a major in Sports Medicine, minor in nutrition.  Kelly has been working in rehabilitation and preventative medicine since 1995.  Much of her time has been devoted to high school athletes working as the head athletic trainer for several years with various school districts in the Jackson and Lansing areas.  The last four years, her focus has been more in the clinical component of physical medicine and rehabilitation.

Kerry Petty: Kerry Petty, B.A. is a certified yoga and Pilate's instructor (Stott training) and a licensed sports massage therapist. She believes that yoga and Pilates address the flexibility and core strength that athletes demand. Kerry brings her background as a collegiate gymnast and competitive dressage rider to her teaching and understanding of the demands placed on an athletic body. Kerry has provided core Pilates training (both mat and reformer) and sports massage, to many athletes including ballet dancers, gymnasts, equestrians, as well as, basketball players at the collegiate, European, and NBA levels.

Pamela Jacob: Pam has always enjoyed helping people improve their quality of life through healthy diet and exercise. She has a Bachelor of Science in exercise physiology and gerontology. Working with Seniors has always been a passion of hers. Pam has taught here at MMPT since October 2009 and loves everything Mindful movement stands for. Being a part of such a wonderful group of women and teachers is amazing and fulfilling. Her hobbies include photography, interior design and cooking.

Kelly Yoakam: Kelly began piano lessons at age seven, continuing for ten years. She also played violin in the Little Rock Youth Orchestra and in college. Presently, Kelly has a sizable music studio, teaching harp and recorder. She also performs frequently on the harp, both solo and in ensemble. She teached Yang Style Tai Chi at a local college where she studied with Dr. Lawrence Su until his retirement. Dr. Su studied with the oldest and youngest sons of Yang Chengfu. She is currently certifying to practice Energy Medicine. Kelly also studies bobbin lace with European instructors through the Capital Area Lace Makers Guild. Kelly is one of five Americans certified in Withof Duchess Lace and had a piece of lace commissioned by the MSU Museum. She is currently pursuing a master's degree in Musicology from MSU.