Certified Pilates Instructor
A Fort Wayne native, Erika first stepped into a Pilates class in 2014 with Tresa here at Pure Movement—and she’s been hooked ever since. She completed her Balanced Body Comprehensive Teacher Training in 2015 and has been teaching regularly ever since.A mom to three energetic little boys and one girl, Erika has loved being able to maintain her Pilates practice through each pregnancy and postpartum season, using it to support both her physical and mental recovery.
“Pilates is the perfect combination of stretching and strengthening,” she says. “Everyone needs more of that in their life.” Known for her signature phrase, “peace and love,” Erika brings a vibrant energy to every class—leaving clients both pleasantly sore and cheerfully uplifted.
When she’s not in the studio or keeping up with her kids, you can find her reading, playing pickleball, or enjoying any kind of movement.
About Erika
What do you think is the most unique quality of Pilates as a mindful movement?
The unique quality of Pilates as a mindful movement - Moving in a mindful way can be so therapeutic, both physically and mentally. Pilates requires you to be aware of which muscles are needed to do an exercise successfully, which I find to be so meditative. There is nothing like getting lost in the moment of an active stretch on the reformer to help you recenter yourself to take on whatever is thrown at you next.
Currently, what is your favorite Pilates exercise on any apparatus?
Favorite exercise: I will forever consider feet in straps one of the best movements on the reformer. It's the perfect way to round out a class and send you off on your day!
What excites you most about teaching Pilates?
What I love the most about teaching Pilates is that it is truly for everybody; there is a modification or variation to everything that can make it fit each body's needs.