meet the team
Erin Soler
@erobpilates
FYI: Pilates Mariposa owner, Welsh import with Venezuelan hubs & co-owner, K-12 educator, believes that Pilates should be good for the soul as well as the bod
Fave Muscle Groups: Obliques & cheeks, all day babaaaaaaay
Musical Inspo: I pride myself on my versatility & musicality - anything's game but the music will always be intentional in matching the vibe
Guilty Pleasure: Re-watching old (British, duh) X-Factor auditions & weeping
Where You'll Find her Outside of the Studio: Walking Tiramisu or at the AMC!
Kristen Rickard
@kristenrickard
FYI: Full time job working in clinical trials for rare diseases & from Colorado!
Fave Muscle Groups: Glutes, centre core, & back - so essentially the trunk!
Musical Inspo: A mixed bag of genres based on my current phase but you can usually count on some rap, R&B and house
Guilty Pleasure: Most reality TV shows
Where You'll Find her Outside of the Studio: Teaching elsewhere or also at the AMC!
Katerina Garcia-Chope
@kat.garciachope
FYI: Graduate student getting a masters in Sports and Performance Psychology at DU, originally from Boston but now a lover of all things Colorado, and is a big believer that Pilates (or any physical activity!) is essential self-care for the mind and body
Fave Muscle Groups: Center core & outer glutes
Musical Inspo: A through and through lover of music, I'll play a wide variety of music but always keep it upbeat! Consistent favorites include Charli XCX, Troye Sivan, Chappell Roan, John Summit & Drake
Guilty Pleasure: Grabbing coffee with friends and yapping for hours
Where You'll Find her Outside of the Studio: Skiing/snowboarding, walking in Wash Park, or out on the town for a night out!
Sarah Jo Hunter
@sarahjoey
FYI: Farm girl, Kansas native & proud Oklahoma State alum, passionate about dogs & all things movement
Fave Muscle Groups: Upper body & lower body
Musical Inspo: Chill house, throwback R&B, and anything with a smooth, moody vibe I can flow to
Guilty Pleasure: Adding too many things to my shopping cart...and then never actually buying them
Where You'll Find her Outside of the Studio: Walking Boone, trying a new Denver restaurant, or cozying up with a good movie or TV show
Julie Leff
[no socials Queen]
FYI: Registered nurse, serious about coffee, and loyal to her Australian Shepherd
Fave Muscle Groups: Shoulders, back, & glutes
Musical Inspo: Soft, vibey electronic
Guilty Pleasure: Deep dives on Reddit and re-watching Broad City like it's new every time
Where You'll Find her Outside of the Studio: Getting another workout in, chasing the perfect cup of coffee, or aimlessly wandering Whole Foods with zero urgency
Jacque Fernandez
@fernaj_11
FYI: Bilingual Pilates instructor, your fave lifting buddy, & mental health advocate for kids and adults!
Fave Muscle Groups: Legs and booty - 'las sandías' as my tía says!
Musical Inspo: I'll always play a variation in music. Expect spicy, español, throw backs, and all the jams to keep the part going!
Guilty Pleasure: I love to cook - it's my love language! Always down to stay in with ice cream and SATC reruns
Where You'll Find her Outside of the Studio: Walking with ice cream and my dog, Oatmeal (aka Avena)
