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small group reformer and mat pilates and yoga

Jane, Founder, Co-Owner & Instructor

Jane is a highly skilled Pilates instructor and lifelong student of movement, known for her thoughtful, refined approach to teaching. Growing up she attended yoga and Pilates classes with her mom and she was drawn early to the balance of athleticism, precision, and ease that continues to define her work today.

She holds 500 hours of yoga certification from Down Dog Yoga and Ashtanga Yoga Cville, along with 500 hours of Pilates certification from New York Pilates, and brings over 6,000 hours of teaching experience to the studio. Jane’s relationship with Pilates—and with the method taught at The Shed—deepened during the COVID era and throughout her first pregnancy.

With extensive experience working with bodies of all shapes and sizes, especially women’s bodies through periods of transformation, Jane offers a nuanced understanding of how to build, support, and sustain strength across every stage of life. In Jane’s classes you can expect to be challenged, corrected with hands on and specific verbal cues, all while experiencing the joy of moving.

Phebe, Co-Owner & Instructor

Phebe is a dedicated Pilates instructor with a passion for building muscle stability, mobility, and a deep mind-body connection. Phebe has been practicing Pilates for over five years and holds all Balanced Body Mat and Reformer Module Certificates. She is currently working toward becoming a Balanced Body Comprehensively Certified Pilates Instructor. Her classes blend athletic, contemporary Pilates with a focus on enhancing muscle flexibility and mobility. Phebe’s teaching style is dynamic and mindful, helping clients not only develop strength but also improve posture, prevent injury, and increase overall body awareness. She tailors each session to meet individual needs, providing a supportive environment for all fitness levels—whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner.

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Elizabeth, Instructor

Elizabeth has been a runner since she was 11 years old. She found yoga and Pilates in her 20s when she was looking for a way to diversify her workouts, build strength and improve running mechanics. Elizabeth started training with Jane in her home (pre-shed!) in 2020 and became addicted to the strengthening yoga/pilates fusion workouts. As a mom of three young kids, she’s been able to practice self-care and find peace and strength in daily life through her workouts in the Shed. Elizabeth completed her mat Pilates certification in the Spring of 2025.

Natalie, Instructor

Natalie is a Pilates instructor currently completing her comprehensive certification in Mat, Reformer, and Cadillac training. She discovered Pilates during the pandemic through online mat classes and quickly became captivated by the mind-body connection and the way Pilates deepens your understanding of your own strength. With a lifelong belief that fitness is not a destination but a continuous journey, Natalie sees movement as a way to consistently learn, grow, and evolve. After relocating from Chicago to Richmond, Natalie found that same sense of belonging and purpose at The Shed. As a new instructor, her goal is to create a welcoming and empowering space for all bodies and experience levels. Natalie’s classes are dynamic and challenging, rooted in classical principles but infused with contemporary and thoughtful variations. She emphasizes form, core strength, and fluid transitions, encouraging each client to tune in, work hard, and feel good in their body.

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Claire, Instructor

Claire is a certified yoga instructor and licensed occupational therapist with over a decade of experience integrating movement, mindfulness, and therapeutic practice. Claire began practicing yoga in 2003. She later completed her 200-hour teacher training with Yoga District in Washington, DC in 2013, followed by specialized trauma-sensitive yoga training with Connected Warriors in 2015. In 2016, she graduated with a masters in OT from Columbia University, where she received extensive training in anatomy, kinesiology, and mindfulness. Claire recently relocated to Richmond from Chevy Chase, MD with her husband, dog, and two young children.

Claire’s classes are challenging and playful while remaining accessible to all levels. Each practice emphasizes proper alignment and body awareness, helping students build stability and ease in their bodies. Claire guides students to explore their edges safely, building a practice designed to leave you feeling like your best self!

Tracy, Instructor

Tracy is finishing her Balanced Body comprehensive Pilates training. She has completed Mat, and Reformer and is working towards Cadillac, Barrel, and Chair. She’s always believed that movement is one of the most powerful ways we can take care of ourselves. From running and strength training to yoga and now Pilates, fitness has shaped the way she lives and feels. She fell in love with Pilates as it is a practice that adapts beautifully to every season of life.

Her goal is to guide women toward feeling grounded, strong, and capable in their bodies, so they can move through life with confidence and ease.

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