Our Instructors
Meet Loren
Meet Loren
Meet Loren
Loren Davidson is living a life of movement and healing practices in multiple forms. She is currently living in Naples, FL, working primarily as a Pilates instructor and movement coach. She continues to teach and mentor virtually at Polestar Pilates, an internationally renown Pilates education organization, based in Miami, FL. Loren has a
Loren Davidson is living a life of movement and healing practices in multiple forms. She is currently living in Naples, FL, working primarily as a Pilates instructor and movement coach. She continues to teach and mentor virtually at Polestar Pilates, an internationally renown Pilates education organization, based in Miami, FL. Loren has also recently finished working on a world premiere with the Houston Grand Opera, acting as performer, dance conditioning specialist, and rehearsal assistant. She has previously performed with multiple modern dance and dance theatre companies in Miami, FL and NYC. Loren has completed multiple trainings and certifications in the following modalities: Pilates (Polestar Pilates and Balanced Body), Gyrokinesis (Anjali Austin), Brain-Dance Education (Ann Green Gilbert), Trauma Informed Somatics Practices (Collective Resilience), Yoga and Pelvic Health Teacher Training (Leah Wrobel) and an MFA in Performance and Choreography with a concentration in Dance Medicine and Science. She continues to develop creative healing rituals and movement curriculum within a variety of modalities, using the wisdom of each individual’s body (and story) to create sustainable movement practices.
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Meet Cait
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Meet Loren
Caitlin has been dancing for over 15 years and has trained in many styles including ballet, jazz, burlesque, and contemporary. She discovered her love of Pilates early on and made it a regular part of her dance training. She quickly saw the positive impact Pilates had on her body and knew she wanted to get certified one day to share the b
Caitlin has been dancing for over 15 years and has trained in many styles including ballet, jazz, burlesque, and contemporary. She discovered her love of Pilates early on and made it a regular part of her dance training. She quickly saw the positive impact Pilates had on her body and knew she wanted to get certified one day to share the benefits of Pilates with others. After graduating summa cum laude from Florida State University, she danced professionally with Savannah Ballet Theatre from 2018-2020. Shortly after, she moved back to Naples and received her Pilates training through Balanced Body. She continues to teach and perform with Naples Ballet and other local studios. Caitlin combines her years of dance experience and Pilates education to provide sessions that emphasize the mind-body connection and honor each individuals' needs so clients can leave feeling strong, confident, and balanced
Meet Barbie
Meet Barbie
Meet Barbie
Born in Argentina, Barbie Ortner cultivated her unique interdisciplinary approach to holistic health that eventually lead her to a passionate career in wellness. She holds certifications in many modalities including Dance Fitness, Barre, Pilates, 200Yoga Training, Postnatal Fitness and PlantBased Nutrition.
Her encouraging style of teachin
Born in Argentina, Barbie Ortner cultivated her unique interdisciplinary approach to holistic health that eventually lead her to a passionate career in wellness. She holds certifications in many modalities including Dance Fitness, Barre, Pilates, 200Yoga Training, Postnatal Fitness and PlantBased Nutrition.
Her encouraging style of teaching is fueled by a passion for healthy living and a belief that a grateful heart with a positive mindset is the ultimate authority in life.
In her free time, Barbie enjoys going on beach walks, bike rides, and her most favorite, creating fun and healthy recipes in the kitchen with her three young sons.
Meet Meghan
Meet Barbie
Meet Barbie
Meghan is a 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) through Yoga Alliance with over eight years of experience, and certified Pilates Instructor. Meghan guides classes, privates, and duets, offering movement as a path back to the body - especially for those healing, recovering, or simply beginning again. Her heart lives in holding space:
Meghan is a 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) through Yoga Alliance with over eight years of experience, and certified Pilates Instructor. Meghan guides classes, privates, and duets, offering movement as a path back to the body - especially for those healing, recovering, or simply beginning again. Her heart lives in holding space: for strength, for softness, and for the quiet transformation that mindful movement can bring. She is passionate about making movement accessible to all bodies, and creating a welcoming space for every person’s unique journey. Meghan is continuously studying anatomy and the intricacies of the body, deepening her understanding to better support and empower others through thoughtful, informed movement.
feeling strong, confident, and balanced.