Carrie Meador Pagès
Owner, Certified Senior Pilates instructor

Carrie is a classically trained ballet dancer and teacher who discovered the endless benefits of Pilates while rehabilitating an ankle injury. She was certified in Charleston, SC through the PilateSystem in 2000 and in 2002 opened In Balance Pilates Studio in Wilmington, NC. Carrie founded the In Balance Pilates Certification (formerly Coastal Carolina Pilates Certiifcation) in 2004 and specializes in teaching future instructors the traditional Pilates method in a simple, easy to understand format. Known for her enthusiasm and energy, Carrie looks forward to a long career teaching her personal clients in Wilmington as well as future instructors throughout North and South Carolina.

Carrie's love for Pilates, her enthusiastic teaching style, and her dedication to the tradition of Pilates are qualities that help her clients see results and keep them coming back for more.

email: info@pilatesinbalance.com

Paula Bullock
Certified Pilates instructor

Paula completed her certification through the In Balance Pilates Certification (formerly Coastal Carolina Pilates Certiifcation) which included 90 hours of training and 275 hours of practical work, observation, and apprenticeship on the work and equipment of Joseph H. Pilates in August of 2004.

email: pbullock1@ec.rr.com

Heather Till
Certified Pilates instructor

Heather is the owner of Heart Song Yoga in Wilmington where she focuses on gentle and therapeutic yoga. In August of 2007 she completed her Pilates certification through the In Balance Pilates Certification (formerly Coastal Carolina Pilates Certiifcation) which included 220 hours of practical work, observation, and apprenticeship on the work and equipment of Joseph H. Pilates.

email: heartsongyoga@earthlink.com

Molly Allen
Certified Pilates instructor

Molly completed her certification through the In Balance Pilates Certification which included 220 hours of practical work, observation, and apprenticeship on the work and equipment of Joseph H. Pilates in August of 2007.

"Pilates changed my posture, my waistline, my energy level; I could go on forever about the advantages for all lifestyles and age groups. I am excited to share this gentle, strengthening exercise. It is never too late to start Pilates. I started at 52!"

Kristen Gruodis
Certified Pilates instructor

Kristen completed her certification through the In Balance Pilates Certification which included 220 hours of practical work, observation, and apprenticeship on the work and equipment of Joseph H. Pilates in June of 2009.

Nicole Dobias-Shaw
Certified Pilates Instructor

Nicole completed her certification through the In Balance Pilates Certification which included 220 hours of practical work, observation, and apprenticeship on the work and equipment of Joseph H. Pilates in June of 2009.

Loren Rippy
Certified Pilates Instructor

As a collegiate athlete, Loren swam for the University of the South-Sewanee, a NCAA DIV III school. After graduation Loren continued to swim and began competing in triathlons. To help strengthen her core and gain muscle strength Loren turned to Pilates in 2004. Four years later while going through physical therapy for a back injury, she recognized the true benefits of Pilates. She realized that regardless of the level of exercises, beginner to advanced, if performed with proper concentration and control while focusing on breathing, Pilates would provide lifelong benefits you could never obtain with other forms of exercise. Loren went on to complete the In Balance Pilates Certification program in April 2010. The program included 220 hours of practical work, observation, and apprenticeship on the work and equipment of Joseph H. Pilates.

The challenge of analyzing each client's body and interpreting the exercises for each individual is what Loren enjoys most. "No one body is the same. I love to witness the changes my clients experience. They learn to use their strengths to improve their weaknesses and ultimately find a balance.