Growing up in Hawai’i I spent most of my time outdoors; hiking, swimming, surfing, biking, you name it. These activities bought me happiness but over time I realized how “hard” I had been on my body. This realization brought me to Pilates. It became a way to heal, restore and increase my strength without risking injury. Pilates is not only exercise and physical therapy but also a mental therapy, aligning body, mind, and spirit. When I moved to Houston, I decided to explore my passion further by enrolling in the STOTT Pilates mat and reformer certification. My goal as a teacher is to create an environment that focuses on connecting mind and body through the power of breath, body awareness and strength in a welcoming community.

Sheree grew up in Houston and attended Galveston college while briefly living there after high school and then moved back to Houston in 2014 as a dental assistant which was great but left me with back issues and poor posture habits for someone so young and I didn't find Pilates until about seven years later and immediately fell in love and became "addicted" to it so to speak. I then became certified as a group personal trainer through NASM and then started my Pilates curriculum with Balanced Body in mid 2022. I truly believe everyone should be doing Pilates and love instructing others and making them feel good in their bodies!!

Karina is a comprehensively certified Peak Pilates instructor with a passion for helping clients build strength, confidence, and body awareness through movement. With a foundation in classical Pilates, she enjoys guiding clients of all fitness levels and creating a supportive environment where everyone can feel challenged and encouraged. Outside the studio, Karina works full-time in corporate cancer research, combining her dedication to health and wellness both professionally and personally. Originally from Del Rio, Texas, she also loves spending her free time playing volleyball.

Sarah Joy has always had a passion for developing fun, creative movement practices to motivate her clients to achieve their health goals. She realized early on the benefits of daily movement practices to stretch & strengthen our minds & bodies. In 2012 , Sarah started her family with boy/girl twins. As a result she got a yoga certification specializing in children’s yoga to help keep her family moving together. A new world opened up with kids & she has devoted a daily practice of play outdoors with her children. She has a passion for traveling the world to learn new dance cultures & movement modalities. Sarah has been dancing since she could walk, studying ballet, tap & jazz. She began her career early on dancing professionally in ballet, broadway/jazz, & hip hop for various companies throughout the US. She has worked with today’s most popular pop music artists through performances, choreography or movement longevity health. Sarah has practiced Pilates throughout her dance career for 30+ years & started her studies toward certification in 2022. Pilates has helped to keep her body safe for arduous & rigorous rehearsal & performance schedules. It has been crucial in facilitating constant improvement in technique, strength & mental endurance. Not only has Pilates pulled her through injuries in her career but also became a lifeline during her pregnancy & postpartum. She loves how in one session of Pilates the entire body & mind is addressed so that one can feel completely worked out and balanced. It has become her passion to teach others how to heal energetically and use joyful movement through Pilates so they can feel mentally healthy, purposeful and energized every day. She lives by her motto: “Live a Life that Moves You!” and teaches her clients to create positive momentum in their bodies so they can do the same.

Mary-Ann Zykin teaches contemporary Pilates rooted in classical principles on the mat, reformer, and various apparatus to people who want to connect with their bodies and discover what they’re capable of. She has been practicing Pilates since 2014, and it’s her counterbalance to a desk-bound day job. Mary-Ann is completing her comprehensive certification through Balanced Body. She focuses on thoughtful programming, concise cueing, and raising body awareness. Her classes are taught at a zesty, energetic pace, blending challenge with approachability for all levels. Outside of the studio, Mary-Ann is a serial hobbyist and loves growing vegetables in her backyard garden, practicing photography, and cooking recipes from her sizable collection of cookbooks.

I found Pilates and fell in love with the way it made my body feel strong, yet supple and also helped me cope with the various injuries I had acquired over the years. I am an avid equestrian competing in Dressage. Riding horses requires an enormous amount of core strength to balance and stay on the horse! I am STOTT reformer certified and have noticed the strength, mobility and balance established through pilates has helped me to improve my riding. My favorite quote by Moshe Feldenkreis does a beautiful job of describing pilates, "The impossible becomes possible. The possible becomes easy and the easy becomes elegant."

I’m Angie Kinsel, a certified Peak Pilates instructor passionate about helping you connect with your body and achieve balance, strength, and flexibility. While I didn’t know it at the time, my journey to becoming a Pilates instructor began over 20 years ago when my mom and I took classes together. I’ve experimented with so many different things on my wellness journey, including half marathons, hiking, yoga, and strength training. For years I competed in the NPC, including making it to the finals of the National Championships. I found my way back to Pilates when my husband purchased a reformer for our home. After getting reacquainted with the fundamentals I realized how much it improved my body and overall well-being. I specialize in classical Pilates, and my approach focuses on building a program that meets your unique needs and goals. Whether you’re new to Pilates or looking to deepen your practice, I aim to guide and inspire you every step of the way. When I’m not teaching, you can find me with my family (husband, 3 kids, 3 dogs, 1 cat!), traveling, reading a book or working on a Christmas needlepoint. I believe movement is medicine, and I’m here to help you feel your absolute best—mind, body, and soul. I look forward to seeing you on the mat or reformer! Let’s move together!

Ricky has been a Texas Licensed Massage Therapist since 2018. Skilled in various helpful modalities, it brings me joy to have the ability to help people live their best, most pain and stress-free lives.

Alexis is our Social Media Assistant at The Trek House. A University of Houston graduate with a degree in Digital Media, she manages our social media presence and helps share everything happening at the studio. Interested in collaborating with The Trek House? Reach out to Alexis with questions about partnerships, studio information, events, or collaboration opportunities! Email: alexizbiel11@gmail.com