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Growing up in a tight-knit Scandinavian family on Marrowstone Island, Melina learned the art of Lagom from her Swedish Mormor.

Melina was introduced to Pilates at 15 to help re-strengthen and stabilize her body after major knee surgery and has used it to rehabilitate injuries ever since. During her STOTT Pilates training, she realized that Pilates is an embodied practice of Lagom. Each movement emphasizes the importance of just the right amount of breath, body alignment, and mindful movement to enhance the mind-body connection of Pilates.

Melina is an intuitive Pilates teacher and Body Ready Method® Pro specializing in prenatal and postnatal support. She’s an alignment nerd and passionate about using her eagle eye to support anyone with a pelvis to live more comfortably in their bodies.

Melina is also a Reiki practitioner, Breathwork Facilitator, and a Human Design super nerd (5/1 Emotional Manifestor, if you’re curious). Always learning, Melina is currently immersed in Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist trainings, as well as currently learning through her own pregnancy experience.

Melina inherited a wanderlust from her adventurous Farmor, and loves chasing waterfalls all around the world. In between Pilates sessions she is often trying to convince others to go jump into the water with her, painting in her art studio, knitting something cozy, or exploring the world with her husband and their dire wolf, Nymeria aka "Nyny".

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Lenisa is a STOTT Pilates trained instructor. Her fascination with movement led her to earn a Bachelors of Science degree in Kinesiology from the University of Tennessee. She discovered Pilates in 2012 after a serious car accident left her with debilitating back pain. She found that Pilates not only alleviated her pain, but also improved her posture, strength, flexibility and mind-body awareness.

When Lenisa is not practicing Pilates, she enjoys traveling, hiking, golfing and spending time with her husband, two dogs and their newborn. 

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As an advocate for life-long, active play, especially as we age, I enjoy helping others find joy in their movement and confidence in their bodies so that they may take every opportunity life presents to them. Yoga, Pilates, scrambling about and dance (by all its names) has enabled me to run trails, climb trees, fall off rocks, and generally frolic around the PNW in ways I never imagined possible after my back surgery 14 years ago. In the time since, Pilates has improved my bodily awareness and provided the postural endurance necessary for everything from trans-Pacific flights to week-long hikes. I began teaching movement 13 years ago in the karate dojos of Okinawa, Japan, then moved on to the yoga mat and now I am fully trained through STOTT Pilates. I love the opportunity to work with anyone seeking to improve how they move, feel and think about their body in either group or private sessions. My favorite things to do with my body are: play outside, love on animals, dance, eat, and acro (partnered acrobatics; also know as acro yoga to some, and the most fun I have playing as an “adult”). In all my frolicking thus far, I’ve found the feeling of flow to be one in the same as the innate state of play we all grew up knowing and have only perhaps forgotten the vital importance thereof. Together we can remind each other what it is to relish moving for the pure fun of it through play in whatever form we choose. Have fun my friends, your health depends on it ;)

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Kayli is a certified Pilates instructor who is early in her teaching journey and passionate about helping others reconnect with their bodies through mindful movement. Her love for movement began at a young age with team sports and evolved over the years through a deepening yoga and meditation practice. Pilates became a natural extension — a way to cultivate strength, stability, and embodied awareness from the inside out.

Originally from a small town on the Kitsap Peninsula, Kayli is rooted in the values of close community, life long friendships, and strong family bonds. Her other passions include painting, crocheting, exploring a newfound love of fantasy novels, and spending time in nature — especially at the beach, rain or shine!

She’s excited to continue growing as an instructor and to hold space for others on their own movement and self-discovery journeys.

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Haley has been a lifelong lover of movement, and firmly believes in meeting one’s body where it’s at on any given day. She found Pilates a handful of years ago and have been hooked ever since. She loves teaching contemporary/athletic flows and learning more about the practice by connecting with other Pilates lovers. In addition to her Pilates instructor certification, she has a bachelor’s degree in nutrition and a master’s degree in business and finance. She attended Thunderbird School of Global Management—an international graduate school in her hometown of Glendale, AZ—and was the only person in her graduating class to have never left the country. She didn’t have the opportunity to travel growing up, so her goal as an adult has always been to work extra hard so she can travel the world.

She’s since had the incredible privilege to travel to Antarctica with National Geographic, as well as explore a sampling of countries. Her favorite place is Iceland. The landscape and energy there is magical. She also loves flamingos, so traveling to Flamingo Island in Aruba was very exciting! She hasn’t been everywhere, but it’s on her list! She’d love to hear about your travels! Her second favorite place in the world is Seattle and there’s no place she’d rather live. Her husband, Josh, and their three dogs, Aussie, Chloe, and Sherlock, have had a blast exploring their new home here in the PNW. When she’s not at the studio, catch her at the Space Needle!

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Allison is from West Seattle and has been teaching Pilates since January 1, 2016. She has taught in San Francisco, and Stockholm, Sweden where she received her STOTT Pilates training at the Stockholm Pilates Center. Allison is also a 200 Hour Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga Instructor. Allison’s classes are welcoming, challenging, and really fun!

In her off time, Allison loves to read the classics, new literature, and art history books. She feels a deep connection to music, and creates unique playlists for her classes. She also loves watching RuPaul’s Drag Race and Eurovision, and being outside in the great Pacific Northwest. goes here

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Lindsay helps clients build strength, mobility, and confidence so they can move well now—and for decades to come. Her teaching focuses on functional, full-body movement that supports everyday life, from standing tall to getting up and down with ease. She became a Pilates devotee while training to summit Mt. Rainier, using it as cross-training. After experiencing how much it improved her strength and movement, she committed to the practice long-term.

Lindsay’s goal is to move like her septuagenarian heroes: standing upright, moving the spine in all directions, and squatting down—and back up—with confidence. Lindsay is a STOTT-certified Pilates instructor who believes strongly in her clients’ success through progressive challenge, variety of movement, and connection to body and breath. She loves seeing clients feel proud of their progress—whether that’s increased strength, improved posture, or mastering a challenging exercise.

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Although Colleen’s fitness journey started early in her adolescence when her parents put her in every sport under the sun, her Pilates journey started later in life. In her first class, she felt a connection to her deep core she’d never felt in any other form of exercise. Over time, she became more and more intrigued with building healthy movement patterns, linking breath to movement, and growing stronger / more mobile every day. Eventually her practice led her to study at BASI Pilates, and she’s been teaching ever since.

Colleen’s teaching style is a blend of contemporary and classical Pilates - rooted in Joseph Pilates’ repertoire, but making adjustments to address what we need with the changes in the way we live life today. Colleen’s classes usually address the whole body, with an emphasis on unilateral work, hip dissociation, lateral flexion & rotation, and/or prone work.

Outside of teaching, Colleen works in marketing for a local food brands company and is passionate about eating whole foods, while still making it delicious. She always loves to hear about your latest hyper-fixation meal, a new recipe, or your favorite place to get fresh, local, flavorful produce!

She has an 8-year old Yorkie-Pomeranian named Doobie, and spends a lot of time with him and his best friend, Romeo (her parent’s Yorkie-mix). They love being outdoors for long walks, playing, and doing tricks for treats! Colleen will take any opportunity she gets to say ‘hello’ to a little friend, and feels strongly about spreading kindness. Her favorite saying is “how you do one thing is how you do everything” and she’s passionate about bringing that level of care to every class she teaches at Lagom.

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Jill is a certified STOTT Pilates Instructor, yoga teacher, and Kripalu Outdoor Mindfulness Guide who believes in the power of movement as medicine, strength training as we age, and nature as a wise and steady healer.

Her path into the wellness world was sparked by a solo 100-mile backpacking trip around Mt. Rainier—a transformative journey that inspired her to shift careers and become a yoga teacher. Over time, she recognized a need for deeper anatomical understanding and pursued Pilates training to better support functional movement and long-term strength.

With a professional background in education from kindergarten through the university level, Jill brings curiosity, patience, and clarity to her teaching. She’s passionate about helping people of all fitness levels build strength, mobility, and resilience—so they can continue to do what they love, both indoors and out, at every stage of life.

Her internationally trained background in nature-based mindfulness and sound healing informs her Pilates teaching, offering students a calm, embodied experience that supports both the nervous system and the body’s capacity to adapt, heal, and grow stronger. Since 2019, she has also led seasonal nature and sound meditations on the beaches of West Seattle, blending movement, stillness, and sound in connection with the rhythms of the natural world.

Join Jill for Sound Baths and Yoga here!

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Ashlyn's journey with Pilates began while working front desk admin at a local studio while studying Physical Therapy. This experience highlighted the powerful connection between Pilates and physical therapy, inspiring her to dive deeper into the practice. After graduating school, she earned further PT certifications in Pelvic Floor PT and TheraPilates and then began her training with Power Pilates to refine her teaching skills.

Currently, Ashlyn balances her time as a part-time PTA and Pilates instructor, bringing her comprehensive knowledge to every session. She is passionate about helping others to feel and move better in their bodies.

When not in the studio, Ashlyn loves reading, attending sci-fi and fantasy conventions, going out dancing, and exploring the great outdoors.