Meet the Team

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    Shawna, Owner

    Shawna has been teaching Pilates since 2015 and is the owner of In Balance Pilates. She completed her 500-hour comprehensive training through Club Pilates, holds her NPCT certification, and believes Pilates is the foundation for lifelong strength and confident movement. Her approach is rooted in fearless movement and guided by current best practices from the ACSM and ACOG.

    Shawna’s training is shaped by a strong mentorship lineage, including Mary Beardsley, former owner of In Balance Pilates and a nurse of 30 years, and Allison Beardsley, founder of Club Pilates. She is TRX certified, has completed PSM Foundations and 2.0, and continues her education through advanced workshops, conferences, and industry events.

    She specializes in women’s health, including prenatal and postnatal Pilates, pelvic floor care, menopause, breast cancer recovery, arthritis, and post-rehabilitation movement. Shawna is passionate about creating a supportive, empowering studio where clients feel strong, capable, and at home in their bodies.

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    Tiana, General Manager

    Tiana has been teaching pilates since 2020 and holds her National Certification. She is a seasoned General Manager with a master's degree in Criminal Justice, transitioned from a career in criminal justice to full-time fitness after finding solace and empowerment in Pilates during the pandemic. She now advocates for strength training and Pilates, inspiring and transforming clients with her intense classes aimed at personal growth and resilience.

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    Gyselle, Brand Coordinator

    Gyselle is a graduate of the University of Arizona, where she earned a Master's degree in Marketing. Combining her passion for digital marketing with her love of Pilates, Gyselle thrives in her role as the Social Media and Digital Marketing Manager at IBP.

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    Aimee, Central Lead Instructor

    450hr Comprehensively Trained

    Aimee is a Tucson native passionate about animals, music, food, and movement. She quickly fell in love with Pilates and dove into IBP’s Teacher Training with a mission to create a positive, expressive, and accepting environment for her clients. Aimee enjoys mixing barre into her classes that make you feel the burn and keep you coming back for more.

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    Kathryn, Oro Valley Lead Instructor

    450hr Comprehensively Trained

    Kathryn holds a BFA in Dance and leverages her extensive movement and kinesiology expertise to educate and empower her students. Passionate about Pilates, she enjoys challenging both her clients and herself. Her positive and supportive teaching style leaves participants feeling accomplished and confident.

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    Mallory, Bear Lead Canyon Instructor

    450hr Comprehensively Trained

    Mallory has transitioned into Pilates to help others, bringing her background in psychology and healthcare to her practice. She is passionate about empowering clients to make informed decisions and fosters a supportive environment in her classes with clear cueing and modifications. Outside the studio, Mallory enjoys reading and building personal connections, and she looks forward to growing alongside her clients.

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    Rachel, Instructor

    450hr Comprehensively Trained

    Rachel is a dedicated Pilates instructor with a firm belief in strengthening the connection between mind and body through movement and breath. She loves building engaging class plans that incorporate challenging movements to develop strength and endurance for all levels of practice. Her goal is to lead fun classes with enthusiasm, positive energy, and mindful instruction, helping clients feel challenged and strong so they can move with confidence and feel their best.

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    Letty, Instructor

    450hr Comprehensively Trained

    Leticia, a first-generation Hispanic from Tucson, has a passion for sports and fitness. She played volleyball, soccer, and danced folklórico, while also enjoying hiking and sand volleyball. In early 2024, she discovered Pilates, which inspired her to share the experience with others. Leticia aims to offer challenging workouts that enhance mindfulness and body awareness.

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    Natalie, Instructor

    Nationally Certified

    Natalie, a Pilates instructor from NYC, now in Tucson since 1994. With a Bachelor's in Respiratory Science and passion for Pilates since 2000s, she offers tailored classes for seniors and those with Parkinson's. National certification in mat work, reformer, and apparatus, catering to all fitness levels. Students feel energized and stronger after her sessions.

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    Dana, Instructor

    Dana, a San Diego, CA native, began dancing at the age of four and graduated in 2009 with a BA in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Arizona. After undergoing surgeries in 2018, she turned to Reformer Pilates to regain her strength and flexibility. Now, Dana teaches dance-inspired movements that emphasize progress over perfection while enjoying activities like reading, knitting, and practicing Pilates with her husband and two daughters.

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    Kaleigh, Instructor

    450hr Comprehensively Trained

    Kaleigh, passionate about fitness, felt uninspired at the gym and sought change. After trying Pilates, she loved its supportive atmosphere and joint benefits. Encouraged by her experience, she enrolled in teacher training to share her enthusiasm with others. She enjoys traveling, hiking, snowboarding, and horseback riding in her leisure time.

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    Sydney, Instructor

    450hr Comprehensively Trained

    Sydney has always been in love with fitness since playing basketball for 7 years. Looking for ways to still stay active, Sydney found Pilates and instantly fell in love. After a year of self practice, it was an obvious decision for Sydney to join the teacher training program. She pushes to share her knowledge and love for Pilates to her clients by always offering an inviting and positive environment. Along with being an apprentice, Sydney has a bachelors degree in criminal justice and law, she also currently works as a licensed optician.Description goes here

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    Michelle, Instructor

    In 2004, Michelle found Pilates during her Summer break. Despite lacking athleticism or dance skills, Pilates became her passion, inspiring creativity, strength, and mindfulness. Trained at Center Studio Pilates & Physical Therapy in Burbank, CA, she incorporates Pilates into daily life. Michelle sees Pilates as a way to reduce stress with graceful movement and mindfulness. Her teaching emphasizes playful and mindful movements tailored to each person's needs.

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    Ashley, Instructor

    450hr Comprehensively Trained

    Ashley, an proud IBP member from Tucson, UofA grad, shares passion for Pilates. Formerly busy with work nationwide, now blends yoga and plyometrics at In Balance studio. Uses Pilates for growth, welcomes all body types. Enjoys morning sessions with dedicated individuals.

  • Alycia, Instructor

    Alycia is a dedicated Social Worker Supervisor at Liogue Senior Center and also serves as the Workforce Development Coordinator at Sonoran Pueblo Contracting. Outside of work, she enjoys Pilates, hiking, fashion, and music concerts.

  • Evie, Instructor

    450hr Comprehensively Trained

    Evie is a passionate Pilates instructor committed to helping clients build strength, flexibility, and a deeper mind-body connection. With her supportive and empowering teaching style, she customizes each session to meet individual needs and fosters a fun, connected community. Evie’s goal is to ensure clients leave each class feeling aligned, energized, and inspired.

  • Megean, Instructor

    Megean Morrison, Instructor, AFAA Group certified, TRX, Encore Wellness Certified.

    Megean has studied movement in a variety of ways. Her blend of knowledge, passion and experience allows her to approach each client from a different angle. She is passionate about functional movement, regaining balance & strength, especially after injury. Megean has spent 16 years teaching & training in top studios in New York, LA, and all over Canada crafting her unique spin on the traditional Pilates repertoire. Megean is a firm believer in the Pilates principles; Whole Body movement, Breathing, Balanced Muscle Development, Concentration, Control, Centering, Precision, and most importantly Core stability and Posture! She exudes a love for Pilates, Fitness & Health and loves nothing more than helping others become healthy and strong. Her upbeat & supportive attitude keeps her class participants engaged as she inspires, encourages & challenges each member in her class. Megean can evaluate a participant's body during their workout and fine tune movements for alignment and maximum effect. She loves teaching Group classes and Private sessions alike. She has a sweet spot for her w.i.s.h. clients (winning in the second half of life!) helping those in their golden years re-harvest their hustle to strengthen & rebuild their muscles! Megean has a knack for creating classes and sequences that flow, and that skill combined with her infectious energy and never-ending smile will get you (almost) to the point of not realizing she is completely kicking your booty!

  • Marissa, Apprentice

    Marissa is a Tucson native with a background in corporate training within the insurance industry, where she developed a strong love for teaching and connection. Pilates became a natural way for her to combine her love of teaching with her passion for health and movement.

    Outside the studio, she enjoys hiking Arizona trails, walking, weight lifting, and yoga. She’s happiest with an iced coffee in hand, spending time with friends and family, and hanging out with her two kitties.