Julie Marcotte, owner of Rhode Island Pilates Studio, has been practicing Pilates since 1996.  Julie first completed the Physicalmind Institute’s Mat certification, then Standing Pilates Certification, and then full apparatus certification.  She then took an intensive teacher training with Mary Bowen, a Pilates Elder who actually was one of Joseph Pilates students.  To ensure her clients get the best in classical training, in 2008 Julie completed Power Pilates Mat and Apparatus program including Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, High Chair, Barrels, and Spine Corrector.  Julie continues to train with instructors Kathy Van Patten of Boston, Norah Gomes Dears of Sommerville, and Cheryl Turnquist of Rhode Island. 

Prior to teaching Pilates, Julie was a dancer in The State Ballet of Rhode Island. Julie has trained at The Braecrest School of Classical Ballet under Prima Ballerina Ms. Herci Marsden for over 23 years. She teaches Pilates lessons for The State Ballet of Rhode Island, is a member of their Board of Directors and continues to dance at The Braecrest School of Ballet.

Ashlee Barton, has been teaching in the fitness industry for four years. With a passion for cycling, Ashlee became a certified spin instructor through Mad Dog Athletics.  She currently trains at a variety of studios in Northern RI.  Ashlee began her journey into Pilates in 2007 and was trained through Power Pilates in 2008.  She is certifed to teach mat classes and is eager to gain additional knowledge and advance her studies with Power Pilates. 

Aside from her athletic lifestyle, Ashlee spends her days working in a local high school and middle school as a School Psychologist.She strives to maintain a healthy balance between mind and body by incorporating a variety of fitness regimens and relaxation exercises into her weekly schedule. 

Kristen Gabriele-Bucki, discovered the world of Pilates in 2005.  Having spent the majority of her childhood as a semi-professional figure skater, she understands the importance of physical training and exercise.

As an avid jogger and regular gym member, Kristen found that Pilates was the missing tool that she needed to complete her repertoire of daily fitness. She realized the benefits it offered to her posture and athletic performance after giving birth to her 2nd child.

A year into her Pilates training, she decided that she would teach the methods that she learned. Today, Kristen is certified as a mat instructor in the Power-Flow as well as the Power-Pilates methods.  She is certified in apparatus including Reformer, Wunda chair, High Chair, Cadillac, Barrels, and Spine Corrector through  Power Pilates.  She will continue to study, train and teach so that she may pass on to others, the positive influences Pilates can offer the body as well and the mind.

Sheramy Keegan-Turcotte, began her Pilates training in a quest to
strengthen her dancing body.  After falling in love with Pilates and
the way it had changed her body, she decided to pursue Pilates
teaching certification.  Sheramy was certified in Pilates Mat through the Kelly Kane School of Core Integration in New York City and was Equipment trained through Half Moon Pilates in Brooklyn.  Sheramy has taught Pilates mat and equipment classes throughout New York, Rhode Island and London, UK.

In addition to teaching Pilates, Sheramy is also a dancer.  She holds a Master of Science in Dance Science from the Laban Centre for Dance in London, UK, as well as a BFA in Dance Performance from Shenandoah Conservatory and an AA in Dance from Dean College.  She has performed nationally and internationally with companies such as Jana Hicks and Dancers, Noemie LaFrance's SENS Production, Isabel Gotskowsky and Friends, Lexington Dance Collective, Avila/Weeks Dance, Cornfield Dance, Jane Franklin Dance, SilverBrown Dance and Ko-Ryo Dance Theater among others.  She is currently performing with FusionWorks Dance Company.

Sheramy has recently returned to Massachusetts, where she was born and raised, with her husband, Neil and 2 year old son, Simon.  They are expecting an addition to their family in February of 2009.

Hayley Kenney, began her Pilates training at Florida State University, where she also received her BFA in Dance. After graduation, she moved to New York City where she danced professionally and completed her Pilates certification through Half Moon Pilates in Brooklyn. Following her certification she taught private mat and equipment session at David Barton Gym and also taught modern dance at Marymount Manhattan College.

In 2006, she relocated to North Attleboro, Ma with her husband, Russell and their 2-year-old son, Avery. Hayley has also been a faculty member at the White Mountain Summer Dance Festival where she taught Stretch & Strengthening and Repertory. She is currently a member of Bosoma Dance Company in Boston.

JoAnne Marcotte, began her journey into Pilates while training with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Societies team in training to complete a century ride for charity. Pilates became an excellent compliment for long cycling rides.

JoAnne has been practicing Pilates for six years, taking class at New York’s Power Pilates and has been certified to teach mat classes through The Physicalmind Institute as well as Power Pilates.  She is certified in Pilates apparatus including Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, High Chair, Barrels, and Spine Corrector through Power Pilates.

JoAnne continues to cycle and is also an avid swimmer. She looks forward to continuing her education into The Method Pilates.

Andrea Gorman, Instructor & Nutritionist, Rhode Island Pilates Studio, has completed the Physicalmind Institute’s Mat Work, and is certified in The Method‚ Pilates. She is also a Licensed & Registered Dietitian with a Master's Degree in Nutrition. She received an award for Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year in Rhode Island and is working toward her PhD in Nutrition at Boston University Medical School.

Prior to teaching Pilates, Andrea was a dancer in The State Ballet of Rhode Island. Andrea has been dancing since the age of 3 and has trained at several classical ballet schools including The Brae Crest School of Classical Ballet for the past 10 years. She is a member of their Board of Directors and continues to dance at The Brae Crest School of Ballet

Aimée Kenyon, began studying Pilates while in college as a way to tone up and relieve stress. Her Pilates training proved helpful in her successful bid for Miss Rhode Island in 2004; where in addition to the crown, she tied for first place in the Swimsuit competition.

Aimée is certified to teach Beginner Mat through Power Pilates and looks forward to continuing her education through Power Pilates.

In addition to her interest in Pilates, Aimée has been a dancer since age six and, from 1990 to the present, has studied at the Brae Crest School of Ballet. She joined The State Ballet of Rhode Island in 1991, first as an apprentice and then as a company member. Aimée continues to perform with the company as an alumni dancer and serves on their Board of Directors.

Briannan Bintz, has been practicing Pilates for 3 years at the RI Pilates Studio. She initially came to the studio searching for an exercise routine to balance her running. As an avid runner and marathoner, Pilates provided the benefits of strengthening, stretching and helping recover from running injuries. She recently completed the beginner mat certification through Power Pilates and is looking forward to sharing her energy about Pilates and her experiences with cleints and athletes.

Besides the benefits of exercise, Pilates interests Briannan because of her love for science and the mechanics of movement. She is currently enjoying working in the bio-tech field doing research and development for the treatment of chronic illnesses.